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4.42 AVERAGE
4.42 AVERAGE
These kids are so fucking annoying sometimes (not you Nico you're doing great sweety)
"Percy looked at this friends."I'm getting tired of this guy's shirt."
"Combat time?" Piper grabbed her horn of plenty.
"I hate wonder bread," Jason said.
Together, they charged."
This book is for you if... you love the series and are a fan of pain.
This book to me felt like it had a major purpose in the series, and it definitely accomplished what I believe that purpose to be, bring the seven together. We finally got to see all of them together and it's great, seeing them learn to work as a team, especially Percy and Jason, was incredibly fun to read about. Percy being reunited with Annabeth has to be one of my favorite scenes in the whole book, the judo flip hilarious.
I do have some criticisms mostly centered on Jason and how he was written in this book. It seemed like he was being set up to be the Roman equivalent to Percy in The Lost Hero, but in The Mark of Athena he felt almost weak? It felt like he spent a majority of the book unconscious, at very convenient times in the story because with his powers some of the fights they had he could've ended rather quickly. Although this didn't really affect my reading very much since he wasn't one of the perspective characters in this book but if he had been it probably would've made it less enjoyable if that makes sense.
In regards to perspectives, I feel like we missed out on some great scenes not having Frank or Hazel's perspectives. I think some scenes that happened that we didn't see would've been more enjoyable the some we did get. On a positive note in talking about perspectives, I live for Annabeth's point of view, finally getting to see inside her mind and how she thinks is brilliant and I hope we get more of her perspective in the next books. I LOVED when she.
Once again I do need to praise Rick Riordan's writing for the comedic moments, because they always feel so naturally incorporated in. In other books I've read funny lines or witty comebacks can feel forced but I never have that problem with Rick Riordan.
Overall I really enjoyed this book, but like I said this book felt like it had a very specific purpose and while it accompanied that purpose in my mind, it also felt very transitional. It was a bit long for a transitional book though. I can't wait to pick up the next book though because that ending made me want to hit something but also it makes sense, I'm just glad it didn't feel forced. I definitely would recommend this to anyone who want to continue the series.
CAWPILE Rating: 8.71/10
Stars: 4/5 Stars
The ending made me feel things even when I knew it was coming.
"Combat time?" Piper grabbed her horn of plenty.
"I hate wonder bread," Jason said.
Together, they charged."
This book is for you if... you love the series and are a fan of pain.
This book to me felt like it had a major purpose in the series, and it definitely accomplished what I believe that purpose to be, bring the seven together. We finally got to see all of them together and it's great, seeing them learn to work as a team, especially Percy and Jason, was incredibly fun to read about. Percy being reunited with Annabeth has to be one of my favorite scenes in the whole book, the judo flip hilarious.
I do have some criticisms mostly centered on Jason and how he was written in this book. It seemed like he was being set up to be the Roman equivalent to Percy in The Lost Hero, but in The Mark of Athena he felt almost weak? It felt like he spent a majority of the book unconscious, at very convenient times in the story because with his powers some of the fights they had he could've ended rather quickly. Although this didn't really affect my reading very much since he wasn't one of the perspective characters in this book but if he had been it probably would've made it less enjoyable if that makes sense.
In regards to perspectives, I feel like we missed out on some great scenes not having Frank or Hazel's perspectives. I think some scenes that happened that we didn't see would've been more enjoyable the some we did get. On a positive note in talking about perspectives, I live for Annabeth's point of view, finally getting to see inside her mind and how she thinks is brilliant and I hope we get more of her perspective in the next books. I LOVED when she
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pretended to be dumb with Octavian and throw her dagger in the water, she's actually a geniusOnce again I do need to praise Rick Riordan's writing for the comedic moments, because they always feel so naturally incorporated in. In other books I've read funny lines or witty comebacks can feel forced but I never have that problem with Rick Riordan.
Overall I really enjoyed this book, but like I said this book felt like it had a very specific purpose and while it accompanied that purpose in my mind, it also felt very transitional. It was a bit long for a transitional book though. I can't wait to pick up the next book though because that ending made me want to hit something but also it makes sense, I'm just glad it didn't feel forced. I definitely would recommend this to anyone who want to continue the series.
CAWPILE Rating: 8.71/10
Stars: 4/5 Stars
The ending made me feel things even when I knew it was coming.
adventurous
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
OH GOD ALL THE FEELS
CAN'T. STOP. CRYING.
Re-reading in 2018
Re-reading in 2023
"As long as we’re together"
CAN'T. STOP. CRYING.
Re-reading in 2018
Re-reading in 2023
"As long as we’re together"
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
A gut wrenching and heartwarming continuation of the Heroes of Olympus series!
I'll try not to give too much away, but the relationship between Percy and Annabeth is SO INTENSE right now, and I LOVE IT! It's full of turmoil and strife, but it's so .... real.
I am excited to see which couples will make it, which ones won't, and how Leo finds his true place, as he's anything but an outsider!
Absolutely worth having a copy of the whole series!
- CJ
I'll try not to give too much away, but the relationship between Percy and Annabeth is SO INTENSE right now, and I LOVE IT! It's full of turmoil and strife, but it's so .... real.
I am excited to see which couples will make it, which ones won't, and how Leo finds his true place, as he's anything but an outsider!
Absolutely worth having a copy of the whole series!
- CJ
So... The Mark of Athena is the first book I finished in 2015. And this is definitely a satisfying read to start the year.
First, let's talk about the pacing. It starts of very fast paced, and then slows down a bit, and finally picking up pace again. I don't mind the pacing 'cause this book is all about introductions. The characters need time to adjust around each other. I loved how Rick Riordan incorporate the plot around the characters.
Besides, this book is more focused on Athena— we can see that from the title. So you should expect more brains than action.
The characters;
1) Percy, amazing as usual. You don't know how much I loved him. <3 <3 <3
2) Annabeth, she's the best at what she does. She deserves a standing ovation.
3) Leo: Poor him. He seemed to have some trouble getting along with the others. But, you have to admit how he get to keep his cool around the others, right? <3
4) Frank? He has been helpful all throughout the book. Good job, buddy. ;-)
5) Hazel... seemed a bit indecisive, in my opinion.
6) Piper; I honestly don't know what to think of her.
7) Jason; I hate to say this but he appeared useless all throughout this book. Like he wasn't trying his best like everybody else does.
I can't wait for the next one. This one ends very, very, very tragically. :'(
First, let's talk about the pacing. It starts of very fast paced, and then slows down a bit, and finally picking up pace again. I don't mind the pacing 'cause this book is all about introductions. The characters need time to adjust around each other. I loved how Rick Riordan incorporate the plot around the characters.
Besides, this book is more focused on Athena— we can see that from the title. So you should expect more brains than action.
The characters;
1) Percy, amazing as usual. You don't know how much I loved him. <3 <3 <3
2) Annabeth, she's the best at what she does. She deserves a standing ovation.
3) Leo: Poor him. He seemed to have some trouble getting along with the others. But, you have to admit how he get to keep his cool around the others, right? <3
4) Frank? He has been helpful all throughout the book. Good job, buddy. ;-)
5) Hazel... seemed a bit indecisive, in my opinion.
6) Piper; I honestly don't know what to think of her.
7) Jason; I hate to say this but he appeared useless all throughout this book. Like he wasn't trying his best like everybody else does.
I can't wait for the next one. This one ends very, very, very tragically. :'(
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I think the Heroes of Olympus series definitely feels more grown up than the PJO series.
This book in particularly made me realize how much the characters have grown up.
I loved the characters and the POVS it showed. Annabeth, Leo, Piper and Percy are literally my top 4 favorite characters out of the 7.
This book in particularly made me realize how much the characters have grown up.
I loved the characters and the POVS it showed. Annabeth, Leo, Piper and Percy are literally my top 4 favorite characters out of the 7.
I’m honestly surprised something so bad happened to the characters at the end. The wrongs always seem to right themselves but this! This will take us into the next book. Also I find Piper so annoying but oh well