A review by anna_curlyquotesediting
The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan

adventurous 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

4.0

Still a fun book. It's definitely meant for young YA readers, but when it came out, that was the point, so I can't complain upon a reread when I'm 30.

Plot is rather predictable, but again, younger YA. Dialogue can and will make you cringe, but the MC is twelve.