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dundiesbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
Slight point deduction for being a little hard to keep up with all the characters at first (though that might be in part because listening makes it harder to follow than reading does). I'm also not sure if I feel solely positive about the whirlwind of events in this.
Otherwise I enjoyed this book a lot. High stakes, lots of intriguing dynamics between both heroes amongst themselves and them and adversaries as well. I like how the latter are multifaceted and you can sympathise with at least aspects of their story/personalities.
I also appreciate the development of the different relationships which are quite lovely and heartwarming when they aren't so very typical teenagey.
All in all a good middle book, expanding on what has been established so far and developing the plot a good bit towards the finale, while setting up the final big quest on the way to the big main battle/conflict.
Otherwise I enjoyed this book a lot. High stakes, lots of intriguing dynamics between both heroes amongst themselves and them and adversaries as well. I like how the latter are multifaceted and you can sympathise with at least aspects of their story/personalities.
I also appreciate the development of the different relationships which are quite lovely and heartwarming when they aren't so very typical teenagey.
All in all a good middle book, expanding on what has been established so far and developing the plot a good bit towards the finale, while setting up the final big quest on the way to the big main battle/conflict.
dinapetko's review
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
nazar3na's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
danzemacabre's review
5.0
After pausing this bad boy, today I'm finally done.
...
I need a moment to process this huge cliffhanger, man.
What a punch to the gut. I mean, I know things will work out, but how did people survive reading this and waiting until House of Hades came out? I'd have willingly yeeted myself to Tartarus instead.
Great book. Lots of action all around.
Sadly lots of Piper chapters too, but EH. The rest makes up for it.
Not for the faint of heart, that I can tell you.
I feel like I ran a marathon after this. I need a break.
Jk, I'll get to the next book asap.
...
I need a moment to process this huge cliffhanger, man.
What a punch to the gut. I mean, I know things will work out, but how did people survive reading this and waiting until House of Hades came out? I'd have willingly yeeted myself to Tartarus instead.
Great book. Lots of action all around.
Sadly lots of Piper chapters too, but EH. The rest makes up for it.
Not for the faint of heart, that I can tell you.
I feel like I ran a marathon after this. I need a break.
Jk, I'll get to the next book asap.
nostalgic_reader2000's review
adventurous
challenging
funny
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
nixi_roer's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
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? No
5.0
chlxelxght's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
sad
fast-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
5.0