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Sinbad and the Trumpet of Israfil by Kevin Missal

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3.5

It was bit too slow and not interesting enought to read it without taking breaks on the first half but after that it is good. The story is too slow so the author had to add present and future to make it interesting but the transition was not subtle in a way you enjoy it it is abrupt where one chapter is present and the other past so it was kind of boring. But the ending was good.so overall it was okay to read if you bought in the kindle not worth buying a physical copy which is costly.

Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir

adventurous challenging emotional funny informative inspiring lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

It was fun reading the book. The character development of the protaganist is good and also the side characters are also interesting and how they develop through the story is good. The way how the author explains the science is good and simple so it was not necessory to stress while you read this book.

Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear

informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

4.25

Got an insight about how the habits helps us as well as destroys us. It was my first audiobook and I enjoyed it. Also it was my second non fiction book and it was better than Ikigai, which was full of the advices we get from the parents.

The Blood of Olympus by Rick Riordan

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious reflective relaxing sad tense fast-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? No

5.0

This is the my second favourite book with the best ending(First is the coclusion of Century series by Ken Follet- It was so emotional at the same time best conclusion with zero loose ends on unanswered stuff). The character development is clearly showed how the characters change throughout the story. Even if you haven't been keen in noticing it the author has explained how they have changed which feels amazing. I couldn't ask for a better ending than this. Most of the loose ends tied. The book is full of surprises and Heroic entries.

The House of Hades by Rick Riordan

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing sad tense fast-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? No

5.0

 This book is more darker than previous book. The description of the old enemy given before he appears is the best feeling like, "do you remember the right person who had that appearance". The different ways the same prophecy being interpretted and each feeling right at the time is also making the story more interesting.

I think the cutest Titan is Bob, the best expression is "owie".

  This book has one of the best enterances for both villains, and heroes. Also the transformation scenes are the best.

Most nerveracking scene is the place where Frank Zhang becomes the Prateor, and his first command "Legion, agmen formate!"

  Also the character development and the world building is also better compared to reading the previous books. The books keep getting better and better as the new books are released. I hope other books from the other series are also having such development in the way of writing.

The Mark of Athena by Rick Riordan

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• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

 This book is unlike the previous books. This is little slow paced compared to the previous books. But it is also has more descriptions and background stories and emotions. The background stories are the best in this book. It is like we are waiting to see the background stories of the characters and also the stories are not disappointing like some books. Humour in the book is the best so far i have read in the series. Coach Gleeson hedge is the humourous character created by Rick Riordan. The Jason-Percy duo is the best, in both terms of fun and action. I totally loved the book. This is the best of the books i have read by Rick Riordan all the stuff like thrill,emotions, humour, sentiment,backstory,adventure all are in appropriate proportions, which makes the book very spellbinding to read

  I hate it when the author gives spoilers. The biggest spoiler is given in the cover page of the book itself, though i love the cover page. It clearly shows that annebeth is going to have a fight with a spider. Even when percy hears in the shadow there is not much revealed, we know it is going to be spiders annebeth is going to fight against but knowing completely how it looks is really disappointing. Though the image given in the cover page is inappropriate as it has only two eyes but in story Arachne has four eyes(which is a major wrong by the design team).One more biggest drawback this series is that we know that any of the main character is not going to die whatsoever, which itself makes us not needed to be brace ourself for what is going to happen as no one is going to die whatever big challenging enemy pops out and surprises them. They will be knocked out and they will have some ambrosia and necter and they are ready to go for the next fight. Only thing he killed is dragon Festus, but that is also deemed to die from the beginning as it is so damaged from the start. The end was amazing I didn't expect they will fall into tartarus pit. I thought they would come out of the quest vitorious as usual. That twist is the reason i am rating this book 5 or else i would have rated it four stars. Coach Glesson Hedge's character is the most interesting of all the characters in the book, his character is the most humourous creation by Rick Riordan in the books so far.

The Serpent's Shadow by Rick Riordan

adventurous challenging emotional funny hopeful tense fast-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? No

4.0

This book is not as interesting as the previous books. But it is good enough to keep you hooked up till the end. There are many situations you can anticipate what is going to happen and also many where you know what is going to happen. Compared to the previous two books this book is more emotional. 

The Son of Neptune by Rick Riordan

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring relaxing fast-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? It's complicated

5.0

This is the most fast paced book  I have read till now. From the beginning it keeps you hooked on. There is not a single place where it felt like you are just skimming through. The back story and character development is astounding. I think people who are going to the army or police should be reading this book with the other books about the valor of the officers. This book has told about how the characters had a dark past and how they overcame it even if they went to the darkside. One thing that lacked in the percy jackson series is the descriptive part, but in this book that part was also done amazingly. I felt in love with alaska after he explained it during the time percy hazel and frank went to alaska.  The way he describes the old character who is going to be revealed again is amazing, which makes you more interested in remembering the details said in the story 

The Roman demigod camp is different than the greek camp. I thought he would have repeated the same structure of greek camp. He added the details from how the roman army functioned and has created the camp. There are some places where it was like this is the obvious thing going to happen like when Frank couldn't turn when they were attacked in the Zhang castle and  the moment the black blade was revealed I knew it is Nico de Angelo . The prophecy when percy fell of the cliff and Frank took alyconeus outside the alaska.I didn't expect that he will complete this book without the part where the romans and the greeks meet.

 

The Throne of Fire by Rick Riordan

adventurous challenging emotional informative inspiring sad 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? No

4.0

It's interesting and more emotional than the first book. The maturity of character is higher in this book compared to the previous book. Though the plot of this book is interesting it feels obvious sometimes.

There are many place where you can say that it is so obvious you can say what is going to happen. For example when Bes, opted to be considered while playing. We know that he is gonna be lost. Also when Amos didn't say who is the second most powerful magician in the world. Zia not knowing Carter and is distant from Carter than the sabthi of Zia. It was also obvious that Ra will not be as expected. If he was fully powerful like his good days the series will end, so he cannot be strong.

The Lost Hero by Rick Riordan

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny inspiring lighthearted relaxing fast-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? No

5.0

I just started the book and I read 72 pages in one sitting and it was so interesting it was hard to put it down and do other work. Unlike  Percy Jackson  where there has to be complete world development, this book doesn't need it as it has already developed in five books and the tiny bits and pieces which has to be explained is explained here. In  Percy Jackson series there is not much attention detail as the story rushed on and on and on. Here though the story is fast paced there is attention to detail which makes it more better compared to the  Percy Jackson series. Book is getting more interesting. Important characters are having a back story and a motive. The back story is more interesting and vivid, unlike Percy Jackson series. So it is amazing to read and hard to keep it down once you are hooked up. Like the youtubers told I think this might be the best series by Rick Riordan but I am hoping other series are also good fingers crossed. If you rated Percy Jackson 5 stars you would rate this book 10.