Where Does 'Percy Jackson - Beyond The Gods' Take Place?

I’ve been obsessed with the 'Percy Jackson' universe for years, and 'Beyond the Gods' expands the settings in such a vivid way. The story doesn’t just stick to one location—it’s a whirlwind tour of places that feel both mythical and weirdly familiar. Most of the action kicks off in New York City, because let’s face it, where else would demigods hide in plain sight? Camp Half-Blood is still there, tucked away on Long Island, but this time, the characters venture way beyond its borders. The book dives into underground labyrinths beneath Manhattan, where the walls whisper secrets, and the air smells like old magic. There’s also a creepy detour to a forgotten temple in Central Park, where the statues have a habit of moving when you’re not looking.

Things get even wilder when the story shifts to the Mediterranean. The characters chase rumors of a lost god’s sanctuary off the coast of Crete, and the descriptions of the ruins are breathtaking—crumbling white stone, sea spray hitting your face, and the sense that something ancient is watching. There’s a scene in a storm where the waves literally part to reveal a hidden island, and it’s one of those moments that makes you wish you could jump into the book. The climax takes place in a pocket dimension that’s like a patchwork of different mythologies—Egyptian hieroglyphs glow next to Norse runes, and the sky changes colors depending on which god’s territory you’re standing in. It’s chaotic, gorgeous, and exactly the kind of place where Percy would accidentally trip over a prophecy.

The book also sneaks in a few real-world locations with a twist. There’s a gas station in Nevada that’s actually a front for a demigod safe house, and a library in Berlin where the books rearrange themselves at night. The author has this knack for making everyday spots feel like they’re hiding layers of secrets. Even the scenes set in boring places—like a motel outside Albuquerque—somehow crackle with tension because you just know a monster’s about to crash through the ceiling. The settings aren’t just backdrops; they’re alive, and they pull you deeper into the story with every page.