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sunlit_rain's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
starlightbxnny's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
3.5
leechlurk's review against another edition
BORRRRRINGGGGGG. literal yawn fest idc about any of these characters
brenda8's review against another edition
adventurous
3.5
More like a 3.5 stars experience.
Which is unfortunate, because I was so excited to dive back into a Rick Riordan world, but...
I don't know, this particular book felt a little boring, and being inside Apollo's mind for too long really is tiring. I'm glad we got to see Leo, he really elevated many of the scenes, but we needed more of that type of interaction with beloved characters.
I did like the development in the relationship between Apollo and Meg. I look forward to seeing where we end up.
Which is unfortunate, because I was so excited to dive back into a Rick Riordan world, but...
I don't know, this particular book felt a little boring, and being inside Apollo's mind for too long really is tiring. I'm glad we got to see Leo, he really elevated many of the scenes, but we needed more of that type of interaction with beloved characters.
I did like the development in the relationship between Apollo and Meg. I look forward to seeing where we end up.
angelica87's review against another edition
5.0
What did I think? Well, I thought that this book was the perfect sequel to "The Hidden Oracle" and I read it just as quickly. I loved the changes that Apollo / Lester went though in this novel. I know that he had been through quite a bit, but I was very pleased to see him taking more and more concern for the mortals around him.
I loved how Leo and Calypso are his companions throughout the book. I really do like them as characters (though I think that I am going to have to reread the Heroes of Olympus once again because my memory is a little hazy after a year and reading all the books within the span of two weeks). I loved how they found themselves at the Waystation, and I loved the characters that they met there.
I really liked the "New Hercules" character, and while he proved to be quite the villain, I am glad that he was semi-somewhat defeated by the end. I am glad that Meg broke free of her "Step-Dad" and while I am sure that she is going to have to face him sooner or later, I hope that she has the strength to reject his particular brand of parenting :/
Then there is the Ojimbe / Jamie character that was introduced. I'm not entirely sure if Riordan is going to be delving into African Mythology next, or whether someone in his imprint is, but I found that character fascinating and I would love to learn more about him.
Finally the ending... the ending! I am so glad at the character who came out at the end. I have missed him dearly (won't say who in case of spoilers) and I can't wait to read what will happen next. Spring 2018 is SUCH a long way away!
I loved how Leo and Calypso are his companions throughout the book. I really do like them as characters (though I think that I am going to have to reread the Heroes of Olympus once again because my memory is a little hazy after a year and reading all the books within the span of two weeks). I loved how they found themselves at the Waystation, and I loved the characters that they met there.
I really liked the "New Hercules" character, and while he proved to be quite the villain, I am glad that he was semi-somewhat defeated by the end. I am glad that Meg broke free of her "Step-Dad" and while I am sure that she is going to have to face him sooner or later, I hope that she has the strength to reject his particular brand of parenting :/
Then there is the Ojimbe / Jamie character that was introduced. I'm not entirely sure if Riordan is going to be delving into African Mythology next, or whether someone in his imprint is, but I found that character fascinating and I would love to learn more about him.
Finally the ending... the ending! I am so glad at the character who came out at the end. I have missed him dearly (won't say who in case of spoilers) and I can't wait to read what will happen next. Spring 2018 is SUCH a long way away!
booksandhorses's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
juniperhope's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
fast-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
4.5
jennifersiyuanzhou's review against another edition
3.0
okay. mixed feelings.
leo: man i love you but i think i need leo from leo's POV in addition to others. like because i've followed him thru HoO, i understand why he's the class clown esque joking kind, but...without his POV to balance out the silliness it got kinda annoying
calypso didn't really leave much of an impact on me
waystation: i kinda felt like there were too too many things going for me to actually get attached to any new characters??? we have the lesbian couple, the orange headless dude, hunters (thalia cameo yay!!), and later on the plethora of people they freed.
meg's character is also getting a little old; lack of her POV not helping cuz honestly she's def going through so much but, we don't really see much of it. especially cuz so much of her character is about toughing it out.
i did like how we're using flashbacks and personas from apollo's past to make him grow and revisit his actions from a mortal POV. can def see character dev from there.
overall, i still enjoyed it, but it felt a bit like a slog. too many things at once.
leo: man i love you but i think i need leo from leo's POV in addition to others. like because i've followed him thru HoO, i understand why he's the class clown esque joking kind, but...without his POV to balance out the silliness it got kinda annoying
calypso didn't really leave much of an impact on me
waystation: i kinda felt like there were too too many things going for me to actually get attached to any new characters??? we have the lesbian couple, the orange headless dude, hunters (thalia cameo yay!!), and later on the plethora of people they freed.
meg's character is also getting a little old; lack of her POV not helping cuz honestly she's def going through so much but, we don't really see much of it. especially cuz so much of her character is about toughing it out.
i did like how we're using flashbacks and personas from apollo's past to make him grow and revisit his actions from a mortal POV. can def see character dev from there.
overall, i still enjoyed it, but it felt a bit like a slog. too many things at once.
sz_miry's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5