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theespressoedition's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
What I enjoyed about The Sea of Monsters:
- the references to Greek mythology that I was familiar with (there was more of it in this book than there was in the first, which surprised me)
- the addition of Tyson, who was absolutely precious and I would protect at all costs
- Annabeth being at least a little bit less of an annoying know-it-all than in the initial book
What I didn't enjoy so much about The Sea of Monsters:
- it was almost irritatingly predictable (especially the ending, which was weird because the first book had many more twists and turns)
- I get that it was needed but the prejudice against Tyson was frustrating as heck from beginning-to-end and I found it confusing that in the "human world," Percy stood up for him, but as soon as he was in Camp Half-Blood and found out what Tyson really was, he was insecure and embarrassed
- Annabeth is still an annoying know-it-all (albeit less than before)
Overall, it was an enjoyable, quick adventure book that wasn't as great as the first but still gave me enough to be excited for the next installment. And yes, I do realize that I am not the ideal audience for these books, so that plays a lot into my thoughts about them. But they are my thoughts nonetheless.
- the references to Greek mythology that I was familiar with (there was more of it in this book than there was in the first, which surprised me)
- the addition of Tyson, who was absolutely precious and I would protect at all costs
- Annabeth being at least a little bit less of an annoying know-it-all than in the initial book
What I didn't enjoy so much about The Sea of Monsters:
- it was almost irritatingly predictable (especially the ending, which was weird because the first book had many more twists and turns)
- I get that it was needed but the prejudice against Tyson was frustrating as heck from beginning-to-end and I found it confusing that in the "human world," Percy stood up for him, but as soon as he was in Camp Half-Blood and found out what Tyson really was, he was insecure and embarrassed
- Annabeth is still an annoying know-it-all (albeit less than before)
Overall, it was an enjoyable, quick adventure book that wasn't as great as the first but still gave me enough to be excited for the next installment. And yes, I do realize that I am not the ideal audience for these books, so that plays a lot into my thoughts about them. But they are my thoughts nonetheless.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail
ginameix's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Abandonment
madamenovelist's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Bullying, and Blood
booksanna's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
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
5.0
First of all , I loved the addition of Tyson into the story which developed Percy’s character so much. Second, I loved that we got more Clarisse action in the book and Grover was back into the story. Third, i do love the adventurous and mysterious feel of the book that always leaves you wanting for more. What I love about this is the relationship between characters and the development over time. Percy is a very interesting writer and funny. Although the book is quite cliche and was very predictable, I still loved it as much. Definitely recommend. Can’t wait to read the next one.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Violence, and Injury/Injury detail
goldendreams's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail and Violence
averyrembish'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? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Abandonment, Ableism, Animal death, Blood, Cannibalism, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, and War
lunahale's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
i like how this book sets up for the rest of the series but it really doesn’t have much substance as a stand-alone. baby percabeth was GIVING tho
Content Warnings
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Bullying, and Blood
Minor: Cannibalism
betweentheshelves's review against another edition
adventurous
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? It's complicated
4.0
Re-reading these because I'm doing a Percy Jackson event at the library later this summer and I want the stories to be fresh in my mind! I always forget how quick these read, and I think that's partly why kids love them so much. They are fast paced and packed with action. This one brings the story further and ups the stakes, and you get a sea adventure on top of it!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Bullying, and Violence
Moderate: Death and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Blood and Cannibalism
megj23's review against another edition
adventurous
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail
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