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kathydavie's review against another edition
4.0
First in Riordan's new series, The Heroes of Olympus, it takes up the tail end of Percy Jackson and the Olympians.
In 2013, The Lost Hero won the Evergreen Teen Book Award; in 2011, it won the West Australian Young Readers' Book Award for Older Readers; and, in 2010, it was nominated for the Goodreads Choice Award for Favorite Book, Young Adult Fantasy.
My Take
The Lost Hero takes up where Percy Jackson and the Olympians left off, keeping all the characters and Camp Half Blood. The ending had an interesting twist when we discover the truth behind Jason's amnesia and how it relates to Percy's disappearance. We are oh so definitely living in interesting times…
The Story
Percy has disappeared and Annabeth is desperately searching for him when she must take a little side trip to rescue a new trio of demi-gods: Jason, Piper, and Leo. Somehow they'd managed to escape the attention of the bad guys…until now.
They soon learn that this rescue only lands them into a hotter pot.
It's yet another "chapter" in the war with a newly emerging enemy, and the three must rescue Hera from her imprisonment to avert the destruction of mankind. A task made more difficult due to Jason's amnesia and the kidnapping of Piper's father.
The Cover and Title
Loved the cover! Jason, Piper, and Leo are riding on Festus' back, the bronze dragon which Leo captured, repaired, and then improved with wings just in time for the start of their quest.
The title is about Percy, The Lost Hero.
In 2013, The Lost Hero won the Evergreen Teen Book Award; in 2011, it won the West Australian Young Readers' Book Award for Older Readers; and, in 2010, it was nominated for the Goodreads Choice Award for Favorite Book, Young Adult Fantasy.
My Take
The Lost Hero takes up where Percy Jackson and the Olympians left off, keeping all the characters and Camp Half Blood. The ending had an interesting twist when we discover the truth behind Jason's amnesia and how it relates to Percy's disappearance. We are oh so definitely living in interesting times…
The Story
Percy has disappeared and Annabeth is desperately searching for him when she must take a little side trip to rescue a new trio of demi-gods: Jason, Piper, and Leo. Somehow they'd managed to escape the attention of the bad guys…until now.
They soon learn that this rescue only lands them into a hotter pot.
It's yet another "chapter" in the war with a newly emerging enemy, and the three must rescue Hera from her imprisonment to avert the destruction of mankind. A task made more difficult due to Jason's amnesia and the kidnapping of Piper's father.
The Cover and Title
Loved the cover! Jason, Piper, and Leo are riding on Festus' back, the bronze dragon which Leo captured, repaired, and then improved with wings just in time for the start of their quest.
The title is about Percy, The Lost Hero.
booksandbujos's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
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? Yes
4.5
_heide_'s review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
h_rhiannona's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
tense
fast-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? It's complicated
5.0
alexreads__'s review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
keira_r's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
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
5.0
phoenix2's review against another edition
2.0
It took me a while to start the second series of Rick Riordan's demigod adventure. Maybe that was the reason why I wasn't that impressed. Or maybe because I am a Percy fan and I didn't really like Jason. He is a great character, don't get me wrong, but I preffer Percy, he was more funny. So, the book was a little bit too big, as it combined sooo many adventures in three days only. The adventures were interesting, and finding out about the prophecy and the new rivals was fun. I didn't like the romance though. Piper and Jason are great together, but is there a point to having it repeated to us all the way till the end? I mean, Percy and Annabeth were in love but we didn't have to read about it all the time. A little mystery would have been great. Leo was my fav in this book (funny character, no wonder why) and he is interesting so that kept me going. Forunately the next book will have Percy in it (yeahie!), but for now, just two stars.
katelyn8356's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5