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destynee's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
informative
lighthearted
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? No
5.0
This is my favorite book in the series so far. We not only got Percy back, but we got to experience a new trio who are just as iconic as the first in the PJO series . I definitely had fun reading this book and I can’t wait to see what happens next.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence and Death of parent
limiwh's review against another edition
adventurous
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? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Death, and Grief
Moderate: Death of parent, Child death, and Racism
Minor: Alcohol and Fire/Fire injury
grboph's review
adventurous
funny
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
4.5
This was the latest book in my quest to re-read all of the Rick Riordan books, since I loved them so much as a kid, and I had forgotten how good this one was. This book introduces Frank and Hazel (two amazing characters) and takes us back to what Percy has been doing after an entire book that not only does not really involve him, but in which he is also missing without a trace. It also furthers the quest to stop Gaea and finally gives the seven demigods a concrete end goal that will help them accomplish this. The plot and characters are wonderful and well thought out, and the book is full of adventure and humor. (I only docked half a star just because I don't think any book in this series is capable of living up to the originals.) I loved reading this book, and I have already started reading the next one in the series. I would recommend this book (and this entire series, for that matter) to anyone looking for a good quest story or a book with great characters.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Death, Death of parent, and Racism
This is a children's book, so it doesn't have anything too strong in it, but since it is sort of a fantasy-adventure story where the characters fight lots of monsters, there is a lot of violence and war in it but it is not graphic at all. Also, the death of one character's mother is a major part of his backstory, so this is also mentioned at certain points. The book also touches on some of the racism that one character, a Black girl, deals with in her life.bexi's review
adventurous
dark
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
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
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief, War, Death of parent, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Child death, and Violence
Minor: Racism and Fire/Fire injury
friendly_neighborhood_grandma's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
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? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Abandonment, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Child abuse, and Child death
Minor: Vomit, Car accident, Torture, Medical content, and Injury/Injury detail
averyrembish's review
adventurous
emotional
medium-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? It's complicated
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, and Child death
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail and Racism
dumaurier's review against another edition
adventurous
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
3.75
Frank Zhang!!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury and Violence
Moderate: Kidnapping
angstifies's review
- 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
4.25
this book is my least favorite in the series but i still really liked it!! i didn’t find the characters and the dynamics as fun as they are in the other books but i was very glad to have my boy Percy back.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence and Death
Moderate: Racism
trintrin's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
sad
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? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Grief, Kidnapping, and Violence
Moderate: Racism
Minor: Alcohol and Alcoholism
jenny_librarian's review
adventurous
funny
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
It's interesting to dive more into Roman culture this time around, especially when reaidng it in opposition to the Greek stuff from the first series. While Greece is more free spirited, Rome is about order and rules.
On top of the mythology lesson readers get from the story, they can also come to realize why Ancient Rome is considered one of the great civilizations of the world.
As for the story itself, well it's standard Riordan. Plenty of action and character development. Even with so many main characters (we're at 7 now, although only 3 were featured here), he manages to give each one their own distinguishable voice. Enough to keep you wanting more (especially with how it ends)!
On top of the mythology lesson readers get from the story, they can also come to realize why Ancient Rome is considered one of the great civilizations of the world.
As for the story itself, well it's standard Riordan. Plenty of action and character development. Even with so many main characters (we're at 7 now, although only 3 were featured here), he manages to give each one their own distinguishable voice. Enough to keep you wanting more (especially with how it ends)!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Death, and War
Minor: Sexism