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kathrynleereads's review against another edition
- 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
4.25
The Mark of Athena, the third installment in Rick Riordan's Heroes of Olympus series, finally brings together the demigods from the first two books, reuniting Percy and Jason with their old lives.
Percy and Annabeth's long-awaited reunion did not disappoint, but Jason's chance to catch up with old friends was cut tragically short.
Despite the fact that she wasn't in much of the story, I really grew to like Reyna. She's a smart and brave leader but also isn't above admitting her own weaknesses.
When facing rejection from both Percy and Jason, she takes it with her head held high and doesn't let her feelings impede her relationship with either of them.
It was so refreshing to have Annabeth as a main character again. I missed her after the Last Olympian. Just as Juno/Hera promised, Annabeth was tested beyond belief in the Mark of Athena.
Learning about Sammy and getting to dive deeper into Hazel's past was also great. While she was definitely a force to be reckoned with, I have a feeling that her real time to shine is still coming.
It seems like he's finally coming into his element and, like Piper, learning that his godly parent doesn't define who he is.
And finally, Coach Hedge. I was surprised when I read that the Coach was accompanying the seven on the Argo II as their companion, but now I'm so glad that he is.
Minor: Death of parent, Confinement, War, Grief, Animal cruelty, Death, Animal death, Blood, Emotional abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Fire/Fire injury, Medical content, Sexism, and Violence
chronicacademia's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Moderate: Gore, War, Injury/Injury detail, Abandonment, Violence, Body shaming, Child abuse, Fatphobia, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, Racism, Sexism, and Torture
Minor: Slavery
abby_can_read's review against another edition
- 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
I enjoyed this book -- and I've enjoyed the series so far. I loved the dynamics and relationships within the group, seeing them form and develop.
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail and Violence
Moderate: Death and Misogyny
Minor: War, Blood, Gore, and Panic attacks/disorders
daniellekat's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Graphic: Violence and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury
rxanne5's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
This book had me sobbing at 11pm in my bed with this stupid little book in my lap.
I do think it was written very well. There's kind of fun riddles that keep you excited. I love how we got to follow Annabeth's POV for the first time and get to know her better. It also really showed us more of Percabeth's relationship (this is nit a spoiler, for anyone that reads this series in the proper order?)
This book had funny moments and the sad ones. I do like how we see multiple people mix and get to trust each other, working together to save the world.
I did not like the spiders in this book ðŸ˜. But it has beautiful quotes.
I loved it.
Graphic: Violence, Injury/Injury detail, Abandonment, and War
_ren's review against another edition
- 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
4.75
Moderate: Murder, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Confinement, Violence, Torture, and Abandonment
Minor: Gaslighting, Bullying, and Mental illness
thaliareads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Death, Violence, Confinement, and Injury/Injury detail
Also big warning for Spiders on this one. All content still feels very acceptable for a YA audiencesamone2's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Violence, Death, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: War, Confinement, and Misogyny
Minor: Blood and Panic attacks/disorders
sophie42's review against another edition
- 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
3.75
Graphic: Violence, Injury/Injury detail, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: War and Death
Minor: Kidnapping and Vomit
val_theburrowofstories's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Death, Violence, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury, Misogyny, and Confinement