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A review by readingthestars
The Burning Maze by Rick Riordan
3.0
Slight spoilers.
3.5/5 stars.
I first started reading Rick Riordan's books in elementary school, some 9 or so years ago. I've grown up with a new release every year (or even two) so they're a big part of my life and perhaps always will. But I've noticed that I've become a more critical reader, and so while these books are still enjoyable and I would still recommend them to people, my own enjoyment has changed. I still love the characters and appreciate the plots, and I will continue to wait until the next book in the series. But it's hard to focus on the aspects I do like when I notice that emotions are swept away after a traumatic event (like a death), descriptions are minimal at best until the end when everything is tense, and how characters are just thrown in just to be there. (I love seeing my favorite past characters as much as the next person, but it seems as though the plot was just an excuse to get Piper and Jason in there to appease to old readers. Which is understandable, but still.)
I don't know, I think I've just gotten pickier and more critical over the years. I'm still going to continue reading Rick's books, but it does sadden me that I'm not getting the same satisfaction that I did got 9 years ago.
(I do acknowledge that this is a middle grade book, so why I feel this way is not be saying it's a bad book.)
3.5/5 stars.
I first started reading Rick Riordan's books in elementary school, some 9 or so years ago. I've grown up with a new release every year (or even two) so they're a big part of my life and perhaps always will. But I've noticed that I've become a more critical reader, and so while these books are still enjoyable and I would still recommend them to people, my own enjoyment has changed. I still love the characters and appreciate the plots, and I will continue to wait until the next book in the series. But it's hard to focus on the aspects I do like when I notice that emotions are swept away after a traumatic event (like a death), descriptions are minimal at best until the end when everything is tense, and how characters are just thrown in just to be there. (I love seeing my favorite past characters as much as the next person, but it seems as though the plot was just an excuse to get Piper and Jason in there to appease to old readers. Which is understandable, but still.)
I don't know, I think I've just gotten pickier and more critical over the years. I'm still going to continue reading Rick's books, but it does sadden me that I'm not getting the same satisfaction that I did got 9 years ago.
(I do acknowledge that this is a middle grade book, so why I feel this way is not be saying it's a bad book.)