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fe_aye's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-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
4.25
The second adventure of the Demigod campers. The Sea of Monsters is a dangerous place, but these are dangerous times. With the camp under attack the group had no choice but to make an odyssey to find The Golden Fleece.
I love this series and it only gets better as it goes along. Percy now knows the basics and it’s time to travel further. I love his relationship with Tyson and how it develops, I love the interactions between him and Annabeth. This books is an underrated adventure and the second step of Krono’s war against Olympus.
I love this series and it only gets better as it goes along. Percy now knows the basics and it’s time to travel further. I love his relationship with Tyson and how it develops, I love the interactions between him and Annabeth. This books is an underrated adventure and the second step of Krono’s war against Olympus.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Violence, Abandonment, and Animal cruelty
rokward's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-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
3.5
Content Warnings
Minor: Fatphobia, Violence, and Child death
chronicacademia's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief, Kidnapping, Abandonment, Violence, and War
Minor: Ableism, Fatphobia, Racism, and Slavery
skeletor23's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
A great sequel to the first book! Has fun but knows when to be serious for the main plot. Definitely hooks the reader to come back for the next book!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying and Violence
brynn_books's review against another edition
4.0
I definitely agree that this book is my least favorite in the series but it still has some iconic moments. Like Percy as a guinea pig? Grover in a wedding dress? Iconic.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Violence, and Ableism
716a_m's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Blood, and Violence
kendra_taylors_version's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
tense
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Cannibalism, Kidnapping, War, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, and Blood
kathrynleereads's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
4.0
The Sea of Monsters really focuses more on the characters and their growth than The Lightning Thief did, mostly through Tyson.
As Tyson is being introduced (and through the rest of the book), we see Percy going through a sort of internal battle with himself.
He doesn't want Tyson as a brother, but loves him as a friend, and sees the way Tyson is picked on and bullied even by other campers.
Tyson's presence also gives readers a bit more of a glimpse into Annabeth's past, specifically her childhood with Luke and Thalia.
That's not to say the plot of this book wasn't fantastic, but the characters really took the cake in the second installment of the Percy Jackson series.
As Tyson is being introduced (and through the rest of the book), we see Percy going through a sort of internal battle with himself.
He doesn't want Tyson as a brother, but loves him as a friend, and sees the way Tyson is picked on and bullied even by other campers.
Tyson's presence also gives readers a bit more of a glimpse into Annabeth's past, specifically her childhood with Luke and Thalia.
That's not to say the plot of this book wasn't fantastic, but the characters really took the cake in the second installment of the Percy Jackson series.
Content Warnings
Minor: Bullying, Death, Grief, and Violence
skudiklier's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.75
I loved this series as a kid and I'm finally rereading it as an adult for the first time. It's definitely got a couple things that haven't aged well (some fatphobia, some ableism), but all things considered it's not too bad. In my opinion this book holds up and I would still recommend it to anyone interested in the series, with the caveat that it's aimed at middle school kids. I'm really enjoying my rereads and getting familiar with these characters again, especially since I forgot so much of the plot specifics.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Murder, and Ableism
draven_deathcrush's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
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
I'm glad that I'm actually reading this series now!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail and Violence
Moderate: Child death and Bullying
Minor: Cannibalism and Blood