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rakizaka's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Violence and Kidnapping
Minor: Animal death
hayleythegoose's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
tense
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? It's complicated
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Violence
Minor: Misogyny
ariel790's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
4.0
Book 3 of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians is much more in the spirit of the 1st book of the series than I found the 2nd one. It is fast paced, jumping from action to action, but enough time taken to not feel rushed. Slowed down when there is an issue between the characters that needs to be delved into further.
Book 3 I think has a good balance of action and character development. Thalia being the main new character introduction. She is just as proud and leader worthy as Percy, but between the two they haven't figured out where they fit. Tension between Percy and Thalia that is comparable to his relationship with Clarisse without as much anger to fully cloud judgement. Through learning more about Thalia, I believe that Percy grows a lot as a person. I liked their interactions and found them often very sweet. Grover is in this one, on the quest this time, and he's still as funny as ever. Still my favorite character. Annabeth's development in book 2 comes to fruition more so in this story. We also have the introduction of a few new gods/goddesses, new monsters, and a few more loveable characters. One I didn't expect at all but in hindsight, should have seen coming. I liked that twist.
The series as a whole is a fun read, particularly when trying to figure out which god, goddess, or other mythical being Rick Riordan has hidden into the everyday common and exactly how. Brings a smile to my face when I recognize a bit from other media, but with his unique, witty twist. This time Atlas .
Book 3 I think has a good balance of action and character development. Thalia being the main new character introduction. She is just as proud and leader worthy as Percy, but between the two they haven't figured out where they fit. Tension between Percy and Thalia that is comparable to his relationship with Clarisse without as much anger to fully cloud judgement. Through learning more about Thalia, I believe that Percy grows a lot as a person. I liked their interactions and found them often very sweet. Grover is in this one, on the quest this time, and he's still as funny as ever. Still my favorite character. Annabeth's development in book 2 comes to fruition more so in this story. We also have the introduction of a few new gods/goddesses, new monsters, and a few more loveable characters. One I didn't expect at all but in hindsight, should have seen coming. I liked that twist.
The series as a whole is a fun read, particularly when trying to figure out which god, goddess, or other mythical being Rick Riordan has hidden into the everyday common and exactly how. Brings a smile to my face when I recognize a bit from other media, but with his unique, witty twist. This time
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism, Bullying, Death, Kidnapping, and Abandonment
molly_rose's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Kidnapping, Grief, Murder, and War
mezzoanddolce's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This book was good, but im not rating it 5 stars because the others have been better so far. This book obviously sets up the ending of the series.
Wow, Nico I- I had a feeling __ was his godly parent and I was correct. WOW, just if Luke gets a hold of him I will not be happy.
(I put a __ because I didn't want to spoil it 🙂)
Wow, Nico I- I had a feeling __ was his godly parent and I was correct. WOW, just if Luke gets a hold of him I will not be happy.
(I put a __ because I didn't want to spoil it 🙂)
Content Warnings
Minor: Death, Violence, Grief, War, and Injury/Injury detail
goldendreams's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, Violence, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Gun violence and Kidnapping
robyn_vennard's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- 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
Moderate: Death and Violence
vermidian's review against another edition
adventurous
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? Yes
4.0
This is a review of my second read through of these books because I wasn't on Goodreads or any reviewing site when I originally read them. While I am an older reader, I still very much enjoyed the book upon rereading it.
While it definitely has its flaws, the book is still a great deal of fun and it's fun rereading it to see things that come back in later books to the story's advantage. I had forgotten how quickly Bianca joined up with the hunters and Artemis upon meeting them. It was almost instant. But now, rereading it, I also recognize how parentified Bianca was with Nico and I don't entirely blame her for making that choice. I do wish Bianca had been a little more fleshed out before her story ended. I actually think all of the female characters in this book could have used more in-depth character study with the exception of Zoe who I think was very well explored for the brief amount of time we have her.
It's also fun to see Percy start to mature emotionally as he moves closer to an older teen, and the prophecy. Obviously I know where things are going having read these before, but it's still fun appreciating the slow growth of characters.
I definitely recommend these books to other readers, though I do recommend starting with The Lightning Thief. Don't jump in on this one. You will very much be lost if you do.
Trigger warnings for this book include death of side characters and the usual PG-13 sword fighting with monsters.
While it definitely has its flaws, the book is still a great deal of fun and it's fun rereading it to see things that come back in later books to the story's advantage. I had forgotten how quickly Bianca joined up with the hunters and Artemis upon meeting them. It was almost instant. But now, rereading it, I also recognize how parentified Bianca was with Nico and I don't entirely blame her for making that choice. I do wish Bianca had been a little more fleshed out before her story ended. I actually think all of the female characters in this book could have used more in-depth character study with the exception of Zoe who I think was very well explored for the brief amount of time we have her.
It's also fun to see Percy start to mature emotionally as he moves closer to an older teen, and the prophecy. Obviously I know where things are going having read these before, but it's still fun appreciating the slow growth of characters.
I definitely recommend these books to other readers, though I do recommend starting with The Lightning Thief. Don't jump in on this one. You will very much be lost if you do.
Trigger warnings for this book include death of side characters and the usual PG-13 sword fighting with monsters.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death and Death
lunahale's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
percy was down BAD this whole book, someone needs to cut him some slack. and nico is here!!! my boy!!
even all these years later, i was unprepared for zoë nightshade. her death still haunts me and actually makes me ill to think about ðŸ˜
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Violence
tatianars's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
sad
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death