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livthebooknerd's review

3.0

Rating 3 stars

Mini Review https://livthebooknerd.blogspot.com/2018/12/november-reading-wrap-up-mini-reviews.html

This wasn't Rick's best short story, but it was a great example to use for one of my creative writing assignments where I had to mimic the style of another author. I loved revisiting Percy and Grover. I love love love their friendship and the mythology that was incorporated into this piece was so much fun. I absolutely adore Rick's writing and I can't wait to catch up with his Apollo and Magnus Chase series. He's a big literary inspiration for me.
adventurous funny 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: Complicated
funny lighthearted fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

just post TLO percy and grover doing silly things like hanging without their paints from  the times square

counting_sunsets's review

2.75
adventurous funny lighthearted slow-paced
funny lighthearted fast-paced
adventurous fast-paced
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julia_brandao's review

4.0
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Loveable characters: Yes

This was a cute short story. I do miss seeing Grover and Percy together so this little sidestep before reading Tower of Nero is a welcome diversion. Additionally, I just wanted something more lighthearted before diving into a book I'm about 75% sure will break my heart.

I wouldn't mind more of these from other characters. Like Jason, Hazel, Frank, Reyna, or Nico. I know we got one from Leo. I just want little stories from everyone. A big book of little stories for our favorite heros. Is that to much to ask? Maybe it is. Who knows.

Also, just thought of it, but a Thalia and Reyna monster hunting story would be fantastic. I just want so much.

"I wished my girlfriend, Annabeth, was here " Amo :)