A review by laurenleigh
The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan

adventurous informative lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

My first ever experience with Percy Jackson! I don’t know if these were marketed only to boys or if I was too old when they gained popularity, but I missed that boat. My friend Lenny was so excited about the new series, that I was inspired to give this a try. It was so fun! I think popular children’s books and movies are the most successful when they can also appeal to adults. Like I probably wouldn’t have got every Greek mythology reference when I was 12, but I appreciated it all now! I’ll probably read on in the series when I want something quick and fun.