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The Mark of Athena

Rick Riordan

4.42 AVERAGE


The last time I read this book was the year it came out. I was thirteen and in the eighth grade. The only thing I remembered about it this time around as I’m seeking to finally (FINALLY) finish the Heroes of Olympus series was the ending. The ENDING. It wasn’t as bad this time around because I’m able to just hop into the next book right away but god do I remember the pure AGONY of having to wait for the next book. Somewhere along the line while I was waiting for it, I just never got around to picking it up. So here I am: 21 years old and finally picking up where i left off, and I’m so glad I am.
adventurous funny sad medium-paced

Really enjoyed a lot of the dynamics that were created once the seven all got together. Some characters felt out of character (e.g Percy in that one discussion about Nico) 

the ending nearly gave me a heart attack :-)
adventurous dark funny sad tense 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: Yes
adventurous lighthearted medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Just as good as Percy Jackson and the Olympians: danger around every corner, humorous, unforgettable characters and quests. 5 stars!

EDGE. OF MY. SEAT.
adventurous medium-paced
adventurous funny medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No