A review by margotnelson
The Burning Maze by Rick Riordan

adventurous emotional funny inspiring lighthearted mysterious tense fast-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

3.75

I'm liking Trials of Apollo more and more as I read each one (which is what happened with Heroes of Olympus too) and I especially loved all the secondary and tertiary characters in this one. Action-packed, swift pacing, full of emotional ups and downs, and I especially like seeing Lester/Apollo become more and more human. You can definitely tell in the writing and in his voice, which works really well for his character arc throughout the entire series. A fun read, continues to scratch the "I wish I could read Percy Jackson again for the first time" itch!
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