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4.13 AVERAGE
4.13 AVERAGE
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
oh tyson how i LOVE you.
also WHAT????
also WHAT????
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
slow-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
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
i think this is pretty close to the first book in terms of quality but i feel it was a little bit rushed and lacks some length
but overall a fun read
but overall a fun read
Reread: May 2020
Rating: 4/5
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The Lightning Thief - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Review:
I jumped into Sea of Monsters right after finishing Lightning Thief. If I had to rank them I would say Lightning Thief I like better, but I enjoy more aspects of the quest for this one. Oh and I LOVE Tyson so much, his relationship with Percy is so sweet.
I really like how Percy actually isn't given the quest this time around, but he still ends up going on a quest due to his empathy link with Grover. I love how Riordan writes out characters temporarily in order to help keep things fresh, without making the capturing of the characters seem forced. Getting glimpses of Grover and his time with Polyphemus was both interesting and entertaining, especially how Grover delays wedding.
So, I mentioned that the quest for this one was something I liked more, that's because the Odyssey is one of my favorite stories and was my introduction to Greek Mythology (one of those version of the Odyssey for kids), so seeing Sea of Monsters mirror Odysseus's story was so cool. I really liked the way Riordan was able to update the story while still paying clear homage to it.
I also loved the character growth in this book. By now, we know who the main players are, but we really get to see the character dynamics. Annabeth and Percy have some serious conflicts due to Tyson, Clarice deals with some confidence issues, Percy deals with his feelings of acceptance with his dad (especially since Tyson is around), and all the characters deal with the fact that Luke is behind the recruitment for this upcoming war.
Final Thoughts:
Rick Riordan continues to show his talent with making mythology approachable for younger readers without cleaning up the text too much. The characters in this series are so likable and despite being young (and feeling like kids), manage to not be annoying. I really like how there's a maturity to the characters that doesn't feel too forced. For example, at the beginning of the book, Percy is embarrassed that Tyson is revealed to be his brother, but by the end of the book is genuinely happy to claim Tyson as his brother. I also loved the nods to the Odyssey and how this book tied into the overarching story. This series is so much fun and great for all mythology fans.
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First read: September 2017
Rating: 4.5
Just as fun as the first book, though some parts were a tad slow. Still highly recommend!
Rating: 4/5
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More reviews like this one can be found on my blog, CoffeeCocktailsandBooks
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The Lightning Thief - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Review:
“Families are messy. Immortal families are eternally messy. Sometimes the best we can do is to remind each other that we're related for better or for worse...and try to keep the maiming and killing to a minimum."
I jumped into Sea of Monsters right after finishing Lightning Thief. If I had to rank them I would say Lightning Thief I like better, but I enjoy more aspects of the quest for this one. Oh and I LOVE Tyson so much, his relationship with Percy is so sweet.
I really like how Percy actually isn't given the quest this time around, but he still ends up going on a quest due to his empathy link with Grover. I love how Riordan writes out characters temporarily in order to help keep things fresh, without making the capturing of the characters seem forced. Getting glimpses of Grover and his time with Polyphemus was both interesting and entertaining, especially how Grover delays wedding.
So, I mentioned that the quest for this one was something I liked more, that's because the Odyssey is one of my favorite stories and was my introduction to Greek Mythology (one of those version of the Odyssey for kids), so seeing Sea of Monsters mirror Odysseus's story was so cool. I really liked the way Riordan was able to update the story while still paying clear homage to it.
I also loved the character growth in this book. By now, we know who the main players are, but we really get to see the character dynamics. Annabeth and Percy have some serious conflicts due to Tyson, Clarice deals with some confidence issues, Percy deals with his feelings of acceptance with his dad (especially since Tyson is around), and all the characters deal with the fact that Luke is behind the recruitment for this upcoming war.
Final Thoughts:
Rick Riordan continues to show his talent with making mythology approachable for younger readers without cleaning up the text too much. The characters in this series are so likable and despite being young (and feeling like kids), manage to not be annoying. I really like how there's a maturity to the characters that doesn't feel too forced. For example, at the beginning of the book, Percy is embarrassed that Tyson is revealed to be his brother, but by the end of the book is genuinely happy to claim Tyson as his brother. I also loved the nods to the Odyssey and how this book tied into the overarching story. This series is so much fun and great for all mythology fans.
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First read: September 2017
Rating: 4.5
Just as fun as the first book, though some parts were a tad slow. Still highly recommend!
Second books in a series are often worse than the first one and I suppose this is one of those cases(but is it really?) Unlike the first one, I wasn't hooked but it was still enjoyable nonetheless(not as much as the first one, though). I like the developing friendships and the advancement of the plot but I'm still curious about Luke and his reasoning. The ending was the perfect build-up for the next book, I seriously pity the fans who read the book as soon as it releases. The exploration of characters was interesting, I suppose. Overall, really enjoyable, I'm gonna start the next one right away. 4.25 stars.
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
relaxing
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
Content Warnings
Minor: Bullying, Violence, Blood, Grief, Gaslighting, Abandonment
A great kids book. Easy to read but has something to it that makes it worth reading for the first time by an adult too. Fast paced and really easy to read.
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
emotional
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No