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adventurous
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
It's my first time reading the series and I really liked book one. I remember watching the movie when I was younger, so the plot wasn't new to me but reading the book was also very enjoyable. I always love having elements of Greek mythology in the modern world and I think Rick Riordan did an amazing job in weaving together the ancient myths and real world. The series is listed as middle-grade so the story was very easy to follow. I found some moments a little bit to cruel for the recommended age but I didn't mind and I'm sure I would have loved those books as a kid!
I'm super excited to continue this series and I'm looking forward to the new Disney+ series now!
I'm super excited to continue this series and I'm looking forward to the new Disney+ series now!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Death, Domestic abuse, Violence
adventurous
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I'm reading through this series for the first time and I'm already loving it! There's a reason these books get so much hype, so I'm glad I finally get to be a part of it. This particular book was a solid and fun first installment. Excited to dive into the rest of the series!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Domestic abuse, Violence
Moderate: Death, Car accident
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
i’m kinda feeling like i’ll be addicted to these books for a while
Content Warnings
Minor: Domestic abuse, Torture, Kidnapping, Murder, War
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Violence, Death of parent
Minor: Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Violence, Blood, War
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
It was fairly entertaining, quite predictable, but not in a comfortable way. It has quite some clichés, and the lack of grief from the main character for his assumed to be dead mother is Star Wars levels of strange. It was still a lovely read, although I found myself rolling my eyes every time a character did something really stupid, which was often. But then again, they are 12 year olds, and the adults in this world apparently assume 12 year olds are old enough to do dangerous activities but not to understand child abuse, bullying or their own fate. I will read the next book out of curiosity, it has potential.
Content Warnings
Minor: Bullying, Domestic abuse
adventurous
funny
informative
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
I had only seen the movie (RIP) until I listened to this book. It was also something I just didn't get into when I was younger, I was more into other series.
I enjoyed this audiobook and the story is really fun and adventurous. I can definitely see why so many people love this book! It had a nice mystery and I love informative fiction where I can learn about something. I am okay at Greek mythology (nevermind I studied abroad in Greece), but I had a fun time learning Greek god stories.
I know movies are different than books, but wow the movie took almost nothing from the book, minus the characters and a few of the events. I am looking forward to the Disney+ TV series adaptation, I think they'll be able to be more true to the book and Rick Riordan actually has a say in it. The casting already sounds great.
I will probably continue the series at some point.
I enjoyed this audiobook and the story is really fun and adventurous. I can definitely see why so many people love this book! It had a nice mystery and I love informative fiction where I can learn about something. I am okay at Greek mythology (nevermind I studied abroad in Greece), but I had a fun time learning Greek god stories.
I know movies are different than books, but wow the movie took almost nothing from the book, minus the characters and a few of the events. I am looking forward to the Disney+ TV series adaptation, I think they'll be able to be more true to the book and Rick Riordan actually has a say in it. The casting already sounds great.
I will probably continue the series at some point.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Violence, War
Minor: Domestic abuse
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I always wish Percy Jackson came out five years earlier and I caught it in middle or high school.
The books require a lot of suspension of disbelief, sure, but it’s all great fun. I enjoyed tucking in to read the book because there’s so much hope and grit in the characters. I adore Annabeth in particular - as a middle schooler, I would’ve wanted to be her.
This is a reread, so I already knew I would like it. It messes with me a little because I was introduced to the movie first and while I know fans don’t like the movie… it’s my first introduction and I always compare everything to it. I found myself surprised by all the stops along the journey, because I didn’t remember them (they weren’t in the movie). There’s so much lore - even the references are delightful.
I enjoyed my reread and already know I’ll read it again someday.
The books require a lot of suspension of disbelief, sure, but it’s all great fun. I enjoyed tucking in to read the book because there’s so much hope and grit in the characters. I adore Annabeth in particular - as a middle schooler, I would’ve wanted to be her.
This is a reread, so I already knew I would like it. It messes with me a little because I was introduced to the movie first and while I know fans don’t like the movie… it’s my first introduction and I always compare everything to it. I found myself surprised by all the stops along the journey, because I didn’t remember them (they weren’t in the movie). There’s so much lore - even the references are delightful.
I enjoyed my reread and already know I’ll read it again someday.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death
Minor: Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, War
Several characters in this book have diagnoses of (or belief of having) ADHD and dyslexia. This is explained away by their demigod status.
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Content Warnings
Minor: Ableism, Domestic abuse, Fatphobia, Grief, Death of parent, Toxic friendship
adventurous
challenging
funny
fast-paced
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:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief, Abandonment
Minor: Domestic abuse
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
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
forgot how much i loved this series
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Domestic abuse, Violence, Car accident
Moderate: Death, Blood, Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Alcohol