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dee_farbz's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual harassment
dandelionsteph's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Pregnancy and Violence
Minor: War, Kidnapping, and Sexual harassment
modernathos's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
On the one side, it was a little weird reading The Chalice of the Gods because it's been so long since I read Percy Jackson for the first time. The experience is completely different, as I noticed as well when I read The Sun and the Star. Was this my favorite book? No, but that is entirely because of the way I and my taste in books have changed since I dipped my toe into the Riordanverse for the first time.
Generally, I don't enjoy books with low stakes, but it's perfect for this trilogy and makes for some great comedic content. Rick also did a fantastic job at making this book wonderfully nostalgic for long time fans, while still making it readable for readers who might only just be starting to get into the Riordanverse. Moreover, the gives a beautiful insight into the lives of 'older' demigods, particularly their facing adulthood while having spent most of their childhood having to fight to simply live the next day.
While the plot felt slow and insignificant to me at times, the messages that were sent towards the end were beautiful. I mentioned the facing adulthood, but also the demigods reflecting on their younger years at Hebe Jeebies and the importance and beauty of possibly growing old were perfectly written. It's especially nice to see Percy, Annabeth and Grover living some normal lives (or as normal as it gets for a teenage demigod). At the centre of The Chalice of the Gods was never the quests or the action, but the characters and their coming-of-age.
What I particularly liked and what was important to me, especially as an older reader, was the clear critique on the gods. I can talk about this for hours, but will take as an example Ganymedes, as he is the centre of the story. Yes, he is a funny character, but it's also made clear how tragic his story truly is, and gives an example of how much of a creep Zeus regularly is in the ancient times. The way Rick was able to send so many important messages by weaving the development of the characters and multiple histories together is a testament to his abilities as an author.
December 31st, 2023 - January 1st, 2024.
Generally, I don't enjoy books with low stakes, but it's perfect for this trilogy and makes for some great comedic content. Rick also did a fantastic job at making this book wonderfully nostalgic for long time fans, while still making it readable for readers who might only just be starting to get into the Riordanverse. Moreover, the gives a beautiful insight into the lives of 'older' demigods, particularly their facing adulthood while having spent most of their childhood having to fight to simply live the next day.
While the plot felt slow and insignificant to me at times, the messages that were sent towards the end were beautiful. I mentioned the facing adulthood, but also the demigods reflecting on their younger years at Hebe Jeebies and the importance and beauty of possibly growing old were perfectly written. It's especially nice to see Percy, Annabeth and Grover living some normal lives (or as normal as it gets for a teenage demigod). At the centre of The Chalice of the Gods was never the quests or the action, but the characters and their coming-of-age.
What I particularly liked and what was important to me, especially as an older reader, was the clear critique on the gods. I can talk about this for hours, but will take as an example Ganymedes, as he is the centre of the story. Yes, he is a funny character, but it's also made clear how tragic his story truly is, and gives an example of how much of a creep Zeus regularly is in the ancient times. The way Rick was able to send so many important messages by weaving the development of the characters and multiple histories together is a testament to his abilities as an author.
December 31st, 2023 - January 1st, 2024.
“I am a guy of limited talents. If I can't kill it with water, a sword, or sarcasm, I am basically defenseless.”
“Find someone who loves you the way my girlfriend pushes me off a cliff."
“he hadn’t killed me yet, so I decided to keep talking. (This is a mistake I make a lot.)”
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail and Pregnancy
Minor: Infidelity, Sexual harassment, and Kidnapping
tetedump's review
adventurous
emotional
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? Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment
Minor: Sexual harassment
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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