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mollymoo1234's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
tense
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
5.0
So this is my first time reading the Percy Jackson books and I had heard amazing things about them and one of my best friends also recommended them so being the book nerd I am I obviously bought the whole series before even reading the first book ( like one does :D) at first it took me a while to get into it but once I got in I was hooked I just love the way this book is written so much from Percy’s weird thoughts to the chapter names like “ we take a zebra to Vegas “ I also love how much character development there is in this book and really enjoyed it , hope this helps
Enjoy xx
Enjoy xx
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal cruelty
Minor: Grief, Death of parent, Alcohol, Physical abuse, Car accident, War, Bullying, Death, and Child death
nytephoenyx's review against another edition
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? It's complicated
5.0
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 and Animal death
Minor: Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, and War
Several characters in this book have diagnoses of (or belief of having) ADHD and dyslexia. This is explained away by their demigod status.cinhein's review against another edition
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? It's complicated
4.0
A quick and easy read about a fun adventure. I probably should have read this when I was younger, but I never got arohnd to it. I can't wait to read the rest of the series.
Content Warnings
Minor: Child death
flaminghotchertos's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Car accident, Death of parent, Alcoholism, Addiction, Child death, Violence, Death, Blood, War, and Alcohol
nevermoregothic's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Car accident, and War
Minor: Death of parent, Domestic abuse, and Child death
atlas_shruggs's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
relaxing
sad
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
5.0
Reading this again after so long felt like dipping myself in a bathtub filled with pure serotonin. I read the entire series originally when I was around thirteen (so about eight years ago now) and I remembered absolutely loving it at the time. This series along with The Chronicles of Vladimir Todd and Fang Girl were my jam back in the day, and with the upcoming tv series adaption (along with crushing finals depression) I thought it was time to revisit it. And oh boy. I smiled so much while reading this book, I completely emptied my highlighter and ran out of tabs before I even finished it. This was the perfect companion to my finals studying, and it made me even more excited for the upcoming series.
Since it had been so long I'd also forgotten a lot of the plot points in here, like the gang's side-quest to get Ares' shield and the waterbed emporium. I also loved the subtle foreshadowing and the way Rick writes Percy's character. The only thing I would personally change is the slight fatphobia towards Clarisse, she is the only character who is described as fat and she is frequently called ugly. But other than that, this is an excellent book that I recommend to anyone looking for some serotonin.
Since it had been so long I'd also forgotten a lot of the plot points in here, like the gang's side-quest to get Ares' shield and the waterbed emporium. I also loved the subtle foreshadowing and the way Rick writes Percy's character. The only thing I would personally change is the slight fatphobia towards Clarisse, she is the only character who is described as fat and she is frequently called ugly. But other than that, this is an excellent book that I recommend to anyone looking for some serotonin.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Physical abuse, Abandonment, Child abuse, Car accident, War, Violence, and Bullying
Minor: Body shaming, Fatphobia, and Child death
beckyyreadss's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
I wanted to read this book as I have seen it everywhere and I'm slightly disappointed in myself for not picking this up when I was much younger. However, as a 22-year-old reading Percy Jackson for the first time, I thoroughly enjoyed it.
This book follows Percy Jackson. He is a good kid, but he can’t seem to focus on his schoolwork or control his temper. And lately, being away at a boarding school is only getting worse – Percy could have sworn his pre-algebra teacher turned into a monster and tried to kill him. When Percy’s mom finds out, she knows it’s time that he knew the truth about where he came from, and that he has to go to a place where he’ll be safe. She sends Percy to Camp Half Blood, a summer camp for demigods (on Long Island), where he learns that the father, he never knew is Poseidon, God of the Sea. Soon a mystery unfolds and together with his friends – one a satyr and the other the demigod daughter of Athena – Percy sets out on a quest across the United States to reach the gates of the Underworld and prevent a catastrophic war between the gods.
So, I went into this book with little to no knowledge of this series. I know there is a new TV show coming out and I know there was a film out, I haven’t watched the film as I usually struggle to get into Greek Mythology books. For a young adult book, this book was a super easy read, and the explanation didn’t feel like you were stupid, and I didn’t even have to google anything. The storyline was action-packed but also managed to give you a feel of the characters and the world we’ve just been introduced to. I love the found family element in this book and I love the trio. Yes, I can see the elements to Harry Potter with the trio, but I liked the difference between them.
I loved this book, and I will carry on with this series even if I am 30 when I finish this series.
This book follows Percy Jackson. He is a good kid, but he can’t seem to focus on his schoolwork or control his temper. And lately, being away at a boarding school is only getting worse – Percy could have sworn his pre-algebra teacher turned into a monster and tried to kill him. When Percy’s mom finds out, she knows it’s time that he knew the truth about where he came from, and that he has to go to a place where he’ll be safe. She sends Percy to Camp Half Blood, a summer camp for demigods (on Long Island), where he learns that the father, he never knew is Poseidon, God of the Sea. Soon a mystery unfolds and together with his friends – one a satyr and the other the demigod daughter of Athena – Percy sets out on a quest across the United States to reach the gates of the Underworld and prevent a catastrophic war between the gods.
So, I went into this book with little to no knowledge of this series. I know there is a new TV show coming out and I know there was a film out, I haven’t watched the film as I usually struggle to get into Greek Mythology books. For a young adult book, this book was a super easy read, and the explanation didn’t feel like you were stupid, and I didn’t even have to google anything. The storyline was action-packed but also managed to give you a feel of the characters and the world we’ve just been introduced to. I love the found family element in this book and I love the trio. Yes, I can see the elements to Harry Potter with the trio, but I liked the difference between them.
I loved this book, and I will carry on with this series even if I am 30 when I finish this series.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Domestic abuse, and Bullying
Moderate: Death of parent, Death, and Car accident
Minor: Ableism and Child death
caseythereader's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Car accident, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, Fire/Fire injury, Animal cruelty, Bullying, and Violence
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Alcohol, Fatphobia, Child death, and Ableism
sevenari'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? Yes
5.0
I never got around to reading this book and the rest of the series when I was younger, so I wasn't sure if I would still enjoy it as an adult. However, it was a really fun and enjoyable read! Percy is a great character and even though this was meant for kids his narration was still really witty and comical to me. Annabeth and Grover were also super loveable and endearing. I feel like a majority of the adults in this book suck but I feel like that's a given in these types of stories. Even though the plot is pretty predictable, I think that may be a given due to the type of book it is. It's really the characters, the humor, and the writing that really stood out to me!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Domestic abuse
Minor: Alcoholism, Child death, and Death of parent
em_davies7019's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
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
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Abandonment, Toxic friendship, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Alcohol, Violence, Alcoholism, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Kidnapping, War, Child death, and Death of parent