Heroes Of Olympus 4 The House Of Hades (P)

Goodreads Choice Award for Middle Grade & Children's (2013).

Hazel finds herself at a critical juncture. With the Athena Parthenos statue in their possession, she and the Argo II crew face a momentous decision: return home to prevent a war between Camp Half-Blood and Camp Jupiter, or press on with their quest to locate the House of Hades. Their ultimate goal is to open the Doors of Death, free their friends Percy and Annabeth from the depths of Tartarus, and halt the resurrection of monsters in the mortal realm. Time is of the essence as Gaea, the bloodthirsty Earth Mother, has set August 1 as her fateful rise to power.

Meanwhile, Annabeth and Percy confront overwhelming challenges in the treacherous landscape of Tartarus. Battling hunger, thirst, and excruciating pain, they struggle through a realm teeming with nightmarish horrors. Finding the elusive Doors of Death proves a daunting task, further complicated by the formidable monsters guarding them. Launching a direct assault is simply not an option.

Despite insurmountable odds, Hazel, Annabeth, Percy, and their fellow demigods recognize that they have no choice but to embark on the impossible. Their quest becomes a test of love and loyalty, not only for themselves but for those they hold dear. Brace yourself for the exhilarating journey as they confront their most formidable trials yet in The House of Hades, the heart-stopping second-to-last installment of the best-selling Heroes of Olympus series.