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4.13 AVERAGE
4.13 AVERAGE
This definitely felt forced, like there had to be an ending, but the emotional stakes and attachment wasn't there. It was too obviously closing all the open plots.
adventurous
funny
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
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
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:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
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:
Complicated
An excellent ending for this trilogy, I'm totally satisfied ♥
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
challenging
funny
fast-paced
While I can see why this series isn't as beloved as Percy Jackson, I still really, really enjoyed it. I thought it was a good romp. Equal parts history, romance, war, drama, and humor. This series had a satisfactory ending and I would recommend it to anyone. 5 out of 5 stars.
adventurous
funny
mysterious
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
The characters in The Serpent's Shadow were much more fleshed out than in previous books. I really enjoyed their growth throughout the series.
However, what was frustrating to me was that the plot seemed to move along very slowly. Many of the quests that Carter or Sadie went on felt like filler for the plot. I also found the ending to be less than satisfactory.
There are some big changes that come as a result of the final encounter with Apophis. But it felt as though the characters just brush off these changes for the sake of tying up the ending in a bow.
Overall the series was okay. I still prefer Percy Jackson and the sequel series. But if you are a serious Riordan fan, you will probably get some enjoyment out of it.
However, what was frustrating to me was that the plot seemed to move along very slowly. Many of the quests that Carter or Sadie went on felt like filler for the plot. I also found the ending to be less than satisfactory.
There are some big changes that come as a result of the final encounter with Apophis. But it felt as though the characters just brush off these changes for the sake of tying up the ending in a bow.
Overall the series was okay. I still prefer Percy Jackson and the sequel series. But if you are a serious Riordan fan, you will probably get some enjoyment out of it.