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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 Greek demigod, a daughter of Hades and Maria di Angelo, and the older sister of Nico di Angelo. She became a Hunter of Artemis after being saved along with Percy Jackson, Grover Underwood, Thalia Grace, and her brother Nico by the Hunters.
Why does Nico say his mother is Bianca? ›
At one point, Nico declares that his mother is 'Bianca Di Angelo' which is incorrect, Bianca is his sister, his mother's name is Maria. Nico says this at a very emotional part of the story, which is unfortunate as it kind of ruined the moment.
Who is Bianca in Percy Jackson? ›
Bianca di Angelo is a character in the Percy Jackson series that along with her brother Nico (spoiler) is the child of Hades and a mortal woman. Spoiler Alert! She is Nico Di Angelo's older sister. They are both demigods, half mortal, half god.
Who is 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.
What happened to Bianca in star? ›
Bianca was the young girl sitting next to Alex on her flight to New York before it crashed. Alex initially wanted Bianca to be treated first due to her severe injuries but because of Alex's well known name, she ended up being chosen to be treated first which led to Bianca's death.
Who is Bianca Di Angelo the daughter of? ›
Bianca is a half-blood, meaning one parent was a god, and the other was a mortal. Her father is Hades, the god of the Underworld, and her mother is an Italian mortal, named Maria Di Angelo. In "Percy Jackson and the Titan's Curse", she dies because she sacrifices herself after trying to rescue her friends.
Who does Nico have a crush on? ›
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.
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.
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.
Is Nico in love with Percy? ›
In the fifth book, Nico tells his father, Hades, that he is holding a grudge that could end up killing the Olympians and the campers. In The House of Hades, Nico is forced by Cupid to reveal that he had had a crush on Percy Jackson. This reveals that he is gay.
In the Titan's Curse, two hunters die- Zoe Nightshade, who acted as Artemis's lieutenant, and Bianca di Angelo, a daughter of Hades. The Hunters of Artemis are immortal, yes, but they can still die in battle.
Who did Percy get married to? ›
Yes, Annabeth is married to Percy Jackson, and has three kids: Cast, Ethan, and Zoe. How was Annabeth Chase born? Annabeth Chase is the half-blood daughter of the goddess Athena and the mortal man Frederick Chase.
Does Bianca di Angelo get reborn? ›
It is believed that Bianca was reborn so that Nico would not attempt to bring her back to life again.
Does Bianca di Angelo come back? ›
and when they were he was going to but she was already gone because she chose to be reborn into a new life. He didn't raise them because when Percy summoned Bianca back as a ghost, she told him that Percy was right and Nico just wants her to come back because he was angry that she left him all alone.
When was Bianca di Angelo born? ›
Not much is known about Bianca's past. She was born in Venice, Italy to Maria di Angelo and Hades in 1930. Nico was born 2 years later, before world war 2, so Hades never broke the oath he took with his brothers to never have anymore demigod children.
Who is Bianca Hades daughter? ›
Bianca di Angelo. Bianca di Angelo is the sister of Nico di Angelo, the daughter of Hades and Maria di Angelo. She's 12 when we meet her, and she doesn't accept the fact that the gods really exist, and joins the Hunters of Artemis, the goddess of a maidens, and the goddess of archery and the Moon.
Is Bianca a hunter of Artemis? ›
Bianca di Angelo is the older sister of Nico, and, for a brief time, was a Hunter of Artemis.
Who is Natasha's mom in the sun is also a star? ›
Patricia is Natasha's mother. She is very close to both of her children, Natasha and Peter, and over the last nine years that she's lived in New York, she's become increasingly disillusioned with her husband, Samuel.
Who are Natasha's parents in the sun is also a star? ›
Natasha Kingsley, an undocumented immigrant from Jamaica, is one of the seventeen-year-old protagonists of the novel. She came to the US when she was eight years old with her mother, Patricia, to join her father, Samuel.
