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3.85 AVERAGE
3.85 AVERAGE
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
N/A
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
Wow! This neat little book contains 3 short stories starring Percy Jackson, a map of Camp Half-Blood, pictures of the main characters (with a few exceptions - where's Nico and Tyson?), plus a sneak preview of The Last Olympian. I can't wait for May!
(My favorite story was the one set in the Underworld. Hi, Bob!)
(My favorite story was the one set in the Underworld. Hi, Bob!)
reflective
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:
Yes
Each short story brings something a little different to the table, like Clarisse La Rue’s quest to retrieve a stolen chariot for her grumpy father, Ares (because, of course, gods never make things easy), or Percy Jackson’s accidental destruction of a Bronze Dragon during a game of Capture the Flag. The most intriguing story, though, is The Sword of Hades, which takes Percy Jackson, Thalia Grace, and Nico di Angelo on a mysterious mission for Persephone. It’s like watching your favourite characters hang out during a more low-key day at camp, and I’m all for it.
Now, if you’re a fan of digging into the background, this book’s got you covered with bonus content like interviews with camp inhabitants, Percy Jackson’s mid-year report (spoiler: it’s not stellar), a map of Camp Half-Blood, and games to test your demigod knowledge. I especially loved the character interviews. They’re short, but they manage to pack a punch, giving little windows into the personalities of our favourite campers. Annabeth Chase’s interview, for instance, was pure gold—witty, sassy, and everything I adore about her.
While the short stories are great for filling in some cracks, the real treasures for me were the interviews and the little nuggets that hint at what’s to come in The Heroes of Olympus. If you’ve read that series, you’ll notice some familiar faces and concepts introduced here, like the Bronze Dragon and Bob the Titan. They may seem random in The Heroes of Olympus, but these short stories lay the groundwork.
Ultimately, this book is a love letter to fans who just can’t get enough of Percy Jackson and his friends. The stories might not break new ground, but they’re delightful to read and provide some much-needed depth to the world Rick Riordan has created. If you’re already a Percy Jackson enthusiast, consider this a must-read. If not, you might just find yourself wanting more (which, let’s be real, you will).
Maybe 3,5? The thing is that it was really well-written and fun just like the other Percy Jackson books, but it being a collection of short stories just felt like something was missing. My problem was just the format, not the writing or anything like that, so for those who are into this it is really great but it's not really for me. On another note, I absolutely loved the puzzles on the end of the book. I can't wait to continue with the rest of the series. Rick Riordan is honestly brilliant.
adventurous
funny
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
A fun little collection of short stories, games, and tidbits about the Percy Jackson series. The puzzles were legitimately hard and the stories suspenseful. Nothing too difficult to digest, but definitely a nice in-between read!