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A review by atlas_shruggs
The Titan's Curse by Rick Riordan
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- 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
Perfect, this is perfect. It balances the humour and seriousness so well and you can really tell that the series is getting darker and the stakes higher. So many gods feature in this story and I feel it adds so much depth to the world as they aren't depicted as these one-dimensional stereotypes but rather as realistic characters with their own wants and values (I especially loved Dionysus and Ariadne).
The true power of Kronos and his army is on full display here whereas before they seemed a bit gimmicky. Now they pack a punch, to the point of actually capturing Artemis.
Percy's character growth is also very evident in this book, he has clearly turned into a moody, embarrassed teenager who blushes every time he looks at Annabeth, but he's also a lot more responsible than he was. He's a good leader and seems to have grown a braincell or two during his adventures.
The true power of Kronos and his army is on full display here whereas before they seemed a bit gimmicky. Now they pack a punch, to the point of actually capturing Artemis.
Percy's character growth is also very evident in this book, he has clearly turned into a moody, embarrassed teenager who blushes every time he looks at Annabeth, but he's also a lot more responsible than he was. He's a good leader and seems to have grown a braincell or two during his adventures.