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cherub__'s review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
I know this was written primarily as a way to generate interest in the Disney+ show, but Chalice of the Gods was a great throwback to OG Percy Jackson. The humor was similar, the characters were eminently themselves, the gods were extremely on-brand, everything felt right. It's not every day you get such a perfect, modern throwback to something you cherished growing up!
My only gripe, writing this as a non-teenager, is that post-PJO and post-HoO, there's so much possibility to really examine the consequences of previous series on our main characters, and I think Rick took a pass on doing so here. Obviously this is still a childrens' book so there is some ceiling on discussion of heavy topics, but the fandom has repeatedly demonstrated through fan-fiction preferences that they're ready for attention to be paid to the darker aspects of both Greek mythology and the world of PJO in particular. Given the lower stakes in CoG, it even felt that this was less interested in examining the heavier aspects of our favorite characters. But, this is a small gripe. I loved PJO for what it was a decade ago, and this gives me one more pearl to treasure going forward.
My only gripe, writing this as a non-teenager, is that post-PJO and post-HoO, there's so much possibility to really examine the consequences of previous series on our main characters, and I think Rick took a pass on doing so here. Obviously this is still a childrens' book so there is some ceiling on discussion of heavy topics, but the fandom has repeatedly demonstrated through fan-fiction preferences that they're ready for attention to be paid to the darker aspects of both Greek mythology and the world of PJO in particular. Given the lower stakes in CoG, it even felt that this was less interested in examining the heavier aspects of our favorite characters. But, this is a small gripe. I loved PJO for what it was a decade ago, and this gives me one more pearl to treasure going forward.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Child abuse, Kidnapping, War, and Death
building_a_bookdom's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Adult/minor relationship, Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Panic attacks/disorders, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Sexual harassment and Slavery
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