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Dry your eyes, dear reader. We know that for some of you, even the mere mention of Bianca di Angelo is enough to start the waterworks. But for those out there who do not yet fully comprehend the significance of Nico’s lost sister—or for those of you in need of a refresher—sit back and heed the story of this doomed demigod. After all, you never know when Bianca’s backstory will once again become relevant to Nico and Hades.
(But if we had to guess, we’d put our money on 5/2, which also happens to coincide with the release of The Sun and the Star: A Nico di Angelo Adventure.)
The Right Lotus
Along with her younger brother, Bianca grew up in Italy during the 1930s and 40s, for a time blissfully unaware that they were the children of Hades, god of the Underworld. But eventually, our family drama always catches up with us. And often with explosive results.
In Zeus’s horribly misguided quest to destroy the demigod children of Hades and Poseidon (in order to avoid the Great Prophecy, which foretold that one of these demigods would eventually betray the gods), he struck the di Angelo house with a massive bolt of lightning. Bianca’s and Nico’s lives were spared thanks to an intervention from Hades, but their mother perished. Shortly thereafter, Hades wiped his offspring’s memories and hid the brother and sister in the Lotus Hotel and Casino. If you’re thinking, “A casino is no place for a couple of orphans to grow up,” you’d be right! Not to worry, though. Bianca and Nico spent only two months at the Lotus.
Well, technically, they were there for two months on the inside . . . while 70 years passed on the outside. Time really does fly when you’re on vacation.
Westover and Out
Because he had no suitable legal guardian to watch over them, Hades worked behind the scenes to transfer the di Angelo children to Westover Hall, an elite military boarding school. As if adjusting to a new life in a new school in a new century wasn’t hard enough, the di Angelo siblings were also frequently attacked by monsters wherever they went.
Losing your mother and your memories at a young age, missing out on over 60 years of social progress, and then being forced to protect yourself and your precocious little brother from evil manticore dudes with names like Dr. Thorn . . . It’s no wonder Bianca quickly made friends with people who could bust her out of there.
Much Ado About Hunting
Always remember: dropping out of school is a perfectly acceptable option if the vice principal turns out to be a manticore. Just make sure you have a backup plan. Bianca’s plan B came in the form of an invitation to join the Hunters of Artemis shortly after she met Artemis, Thalia Grace, and Zoë Nightshade. For the first time in her life, young Bianca found a purpose beyond simply protecting herself and Nico from the dangers of the outside world.
And in the short time that Bianca was a member of the Hunters of Artemis, she proved to be a naturally gifted archer. Considering her heroic spirit and drive to protect her loved ones, she would have been named a top lieutenant in no time. Unfortunately, fate had other plans.
We can’t get into what happened next without breaking into tears ourselves, but if you know, you know.
Ghost in the Spell
For a lucky few demigods, death is not necessarily the end of their story. Since her untimely demise, Bianca has reappeared as a ghost several times, mostly to provide Nico with a sense of closure and warn him against contacting the spirit of their mother. For a while, Nico was convinced that he would eventually break into the Underworld to free Bianca. But last we heard, Bianca has chosen to undergo the process of rebirth. Whether or not we will one day see a reincarnated version of Bianca hanging out at Camp Half-Blood remains up in the air.
Nico has grown up a lot since Bianca’s death, and his grieving process contributed greatly to his development as a hero. We all would have preferred to see Bianca live a long, full life with her brother, but Nico seems to have fully processed the loss by now. As long as you ignore his recurring dreams of her.
Will we see more of Bianca in The Sun and the Star? You’ll have to read the book to find out. All we’ll say is this: You’d better have a box of tissues nearby. Maybe two.
What do you think the future has in store for Bianca? Be sure to let us know!
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FAQs
Bianca di Angelo was a Italian-born Greek demigod, a daughter of Hades and Maria di Angelo, and the older sister of Nico di Angelo.
Who was Bianca reborn as? ›
Bianca has chosen rebirth. As a newborn baby, she's washed down the river Lethe and ends up as Estelle Jackson-Blofis and has lived the first twelve years of her life like a normal girl. But after a day in the park goes weird, Stella gets visions from her past life.
What happens to Bianca di Angelo? ›
In "Percy Jackson and the Titan's Curse", she dies because she sacrifices herself after trying to rescue her friends.
Who are Nico and Bianca di Angelo? ›
Nico di Angelo is a fourteen-year-old Greek demigod son of Hades and the mortal Maria di Angelo. He is also the younger brother of the late Bianca di Angelo and the half brother of Hazel Levesque. He is known in the Underworld as the “Ghost King” after taking the title from King Minos.
Who is Bianca in Percy Jackson musical? ›
Bianca di Angelo is the older sister of Nico, and, for a brief time, was a Hunter of Artemis.
Does Bianca di Angelo come back to life? ›
The Battle of the Labyrinth
Percy later finds out that Bianca is sending him Iris-messages so he could see what Nico and the ghost Minos were up to after the son of Hades had fled Camp Half-Blood. Later, the daughter of Hades comes back as a ghost, through a ritual performed by Nico who was persuaded by King Minos.
What were Bianca di Angelo's last words? ›
Bianca di Angelo- “If anything happens, give that to Nico. Tell him... tell him I'm sorry.” Zoë Nightshade- “Stars, I can see the stars tonight, my lady.
Did Bianca di Angelo like Percy? ›
She got along well with Percy, but he was angry with her when she joined the Hunters instead of coming to Camp Half-Blood, as this made him feel as if losing Annabeth had been for no reason at all and that she was also being selfish with Nico.
Does Nico have a crush on Percy? ›
A watch out from parent to parent: In the 4th book, The House of Hades, the character Nico, who is 14, reveals that he feels same-gender attraction to Percy Jackson. He says he has had a "crush" on Percy for a long time.
Does Nico ever forgive Percy? ›
He becomes more sullen and solitary, saying that "only the dead respect him...and only out of fear". He believes that he will never be accepted with the living, but forgives Percy after Bianca tells him that it wasn't Percy's fault that she died.
Nico's warm lips moved against his slowly, begging him to kiss back, so Percy did exactly that. Percy enjoyed the warmth coming off HIS Ghost King, wrapping his arms around Nico's neck for better support. When they pulled apart Percy's face was flushed bright red.
What happens to Thalia in Percy Jackson? ›
After she was mortally wounded by attacking monsters, she was transformed into a pine tree on Half-Blood Hill, which still stands as the official border for Camp Half-Blood to this day. She was later resurrected by the Golden Fleece under the manipulations of Kronos in an attempt to control the Great Prophecy.
What is Nico di Angelo's fatal flaw? ›
Nico di Angelo: His fatal flaw is holding grudges. He will hold a grudge even if it costs him his own life. In The Battle of the Labyrinth, his deceased sister Bianca tells him that holding grudges is very dangerous for children of Hades. Thalia Grace: Her fatal flaw is ambition.
Who is Percy's twin sister? ›
Percy Jackson is 12 years old, as well as his twin sister, Aqua Jackson... Aqua knew little about her family, espesualy since she was put into an orphanage, since the day she was born, Annabeth, who was sent to the orphanage to protect Aqua, since her seventh birthday, and Grover, who is sworn to protect Percy if it's ...
Who is Percy's girlfriend in Percy Jackson? ›
Annabeth Chase
She dislikes him at first, but they become good friends over the course of the series, and eventually Percy confesses his feelings for her. Their relationship deepens in the Heroes of Olympus series. Percy imagines himself going to college with Annabeth and eventually marrying her.
Who is Percy Jackson's girlfriend? ›
Annabeth Chase
Demigod daughter of Athena. Girlfriend of Percy Jackson.
Did Bianca get reborn? ›
So all of us know, or at least most of us know, that Bianca was reborn sometime between Last Olympian and Son of Neptune. And, of course, we don't know who she would be reborn as.
Did Bianca choose Rebirth? ›
For a while, Nico was convinced that he would eventually break into the Underworld to free Bianca. But last we heard, Bianca has chosen to undergo the process of rebirth.
Is Bianca the daughter of Hades? ›
Bianca di Angelo was the daughter of Hades and the late Maria di Angelo. She was born in Venice, Italy before the start of World War II (1933 to 1945, as evident in a comment from The Titan's Curse). In a flashback, she was shown with her brother, Nico, with Hades and Maria.
What happens to Bianca in the Titan's Curse? ›
The Titan's Curse
Bianca later joins the quest, but she dies halfway through the adventure. She stops to pick up a Mythomagic figurine of Hades, which, according to her, is the only one that Nico doesn't possess.
