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olliedill's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
1rupert1's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
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? It's complicated
4.0
“Let’s come to order,” Chiron said. “Lou Ellen, please give Miranda her nose back. Travis, if you’d kindly extinguish the flaming ping-pong ball and, butch, I think 20 pencils is really too many for any human nostril. Thank you. Now, as you can see, Jason, Piper and Leo have returned successfully… More or less.”
Absolutely Fantastic.
Absolutely Fantastic.
ravenslanding's review against another edition
4.0
Pro: This story has Leo.
Con: this story does not have Percy.
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Con: this story does not have Percy.
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zarahjm's review against another edition
adventurous
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
3.5
hubbahug's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-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
4.5
bumblingthroughbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
These are my initial thoughts after finishing - I may add more once I've had a bit of time to think.
Going into this book, I knew it wouldn't be the same as the PJO series and so was a little concerned that I was going to be as invested in the characters or the story but boy was I wrong - I love Jason, Piper and Leo.
The switching perspectives is obviously different from PJO but it really helped me get an understanding of the inner workings of each character which I enjoyed.
The slow drip feeding of the Roman side of things made it more interesting and I'm excited to see the combination of the seven heroes from across both camps especially with Percy leading the Roman demigods.
Overall I think a great start to a follow up series which could've fallen flat on its face but didn't in Rick's hands. Now onto Son of Neptune!
Going into this book, I knew it wouldn't be the same as the PJO series and so was a little concerned that I was going to be as invested in the characters or the story but boy was I wrong - I love Jason, Piper and Leo.
The switching perspectives is obviously different from PJO but it really helped me get an understanding of the inner workings of each character which I enjoyed.
Overall I think a great start to a follow up series which could've fallen flat on its face but didn't in Rick's hands. Now onto Son of Neptune!
georgiamay26's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
tense
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
4.0
kathydavie's review against another edition
4.0
First in Riordan's new series, The Heroes of Olympus, it takes up the tail end of Percy Jackson and the Olympians.
In 2013, The Lost Hero won the Evergreen Teen Book Award; in 2011, it won the West Australian Young Readers' Book Award for Older Readers; and, in 2010, it was nominated for the Goodreads Choice Award for Favorite Book, Young Adult Fantasy.
My Take
The Lost Hero takes up where Percy Jackson and the Olympians left off, keeping all the characters and Camp Half Blood. The ending had an interesting twist when we discover the truth behind Jason's amnesia and how it relates to Percy's disappearance. We are oh so definitely living in interesting times…
The Story
Percy has disappeared and Annabeth is desperately searching for him when she must take a little side trip to rescue a new trio of demi-gods: Jason, Piper, and Leo. Somehow they'd managed to escape the attention of the bad guys…until now.
They soon learn that this rescue only lands them into a hotter pot.
It's yet another "chapter" in the war with a newly emerging enemy, and the three must rescue Hera from her imprisonment to avert the destruction of mankind. A task made more difficult due to Jason's amnesia and the kidnapping of Piper's father.
The Cover and Title
Loved the cover! Jason, Piper, and Leo are riding on Festus' back, the bronze dragon which Leo captured, repaired, and then improved with wings just in time for the start of their quest.
The title is about Percy, The Lost Hero.
In 2013, The Lost Hero won the Evergreen Teen Book Award; in 2011, it won the West Australian Young Readers' Book Award for Older Readers; and, in 2010, it was nominated for the Goodreads Choice Award for Favorite Book, Young Adult Fantasy.
My Take
The Lost Hero takes up where Percy Jackson and the Olympians left off, keeping all the characters and Camp Half Blood. The ending had an interesting twist when we discover the truth behind Jason's amnesia and how it relates to Percy's disappearance. We are oh so definitely living in interesting times…
The Story
Percy has disappeared and Annabeth is desperately searching for him when she must take a little side trip to rescue a new trio of demi-gods: Jason, Piper, and Leo. Somehow they'd managed to escape the attention of the bad guys…until now.
They soon learn that this rescue only lands them into a hotter pot.
It's yet another "chapter" in the war with a newly emerging enemy, and the three must rescue Hera from her imprisonment to avert the destruction of mankind. A task made more difficult due to Jason's amnesia and the kidnapping of Piper's father.
The Cover and Title
Loved the cover! Jason, Piper, and Leo are riding on Festus' back, the bronze dragon which Leo captured, repaired, and then improved with wings just in time for the start of their quest.
The title is about Percy, The Lost Hero.
booksandbujos's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5