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_forestofpages's review against another edition
- 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
4.25
I would say the pacing felt a bit jostling at times, like Riordan couldn't pick a speed. Also, some characters would "die" but then be fine later. This happened quite a lot. And the prophetic dreams that they both had (Carter and Sadie), is something I disliked from the first series with Percy as well. Basically, Riordan is limited by the first person POV so to deliver story relevant information that is happening without the MC he just gives the MC dreams or let's them eavesdrop on the villains. It's not the best way to go about it, especially when a different POV would solve this issue.
However, overall I loved this. Great start, and I can't wait to pick up book 2.
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury and Violence
Moderate: Animal death and Death
rafacolog's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Death of parent and Violence
seapotatohowisitalrtaken's review against another edition
- 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
3.5
Graphic: Grief and Violence
Moderate: Death of parent
bexi's review against another edition
- 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
3.25
It felt way too long and I had a hard time getting into it. The world building was.. I don't know, lacking? Confusing? Also, the narration alternates between Carter and Sadie and I could never remember whose chapter I was in; their voices were not distinctive enough. I've never had that problem with a Rick Riordan book before, so I don't know what happened here.
I will be continuing with the series, so hopefully it picks up. But overall, I think it lacks a lot of the charm and fun of the PJO and HOO series.
Graphic: Death of parent
Moderate: Violence, Confinement, and Death
Minor: Gun violence and Racism
hales_1243's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Graphic: Death, Blood, Death of parent, Deportation, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, and Violence
Minor: Police brutality, Racism, and Animal death
simplymellyrose's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Death of parent and Violence
pixidust's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Minor: Violence
c_e_w's review against another edition
- 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
4.5
Graphic: Murder, Violence, Gore, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Death, and Death of parent
rayne_1906's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Moderate: Death, Death of parent, and Violence
destynee's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Violence and Grief
Minor: Blood and Body horror