vibingjaren 's review for:

The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan

4.5

adventurous challenging funny hopeful tense medium-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: Yes

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I’ve been meaning to read this series for years, and I finally got around to it. I’m so glad I did. I’ve loved all things Percy Jackson, the show, the musical, even the weird movie. However, I have to say the book tells the story in one of if not the best way. The world building is done well, and is super clever. The main trio is lovable. The end does feel a little more rushed than the rest of the book, but it still manages to wrap everything up nicely. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Death, Blood, Grief, Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Child death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Kidnapping, Car accident, Abandonment, Alcohol, War

Minor: Animal cruelty, Fatphobia, Physical abuse, Torture, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Toxic friendship