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How to (Almost) Make Friends on the Internet by Michael Cunningham
lighthearted
fast-paced
1.0
It was really just a compilation of screenshots. Some were funny enough to get me to do that thing where you breathe out your nose.
The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
5.0
Having read this twice now, I still stand by that the book is a million times more entertaining than any other medium this story has been adapted to . Percy Jackson is still as charming as ever and super easy to read. Rick does a great job emulating 12-year olds and retelling Greek mythology in a way that is digestible and appropriate for his target demographic (although with a few swaps for the Roman mythology but since they were for story purposes I suppose I can forgive) . I give this 5 stars not because it’s perfect in every aspect but rather because it’s something I can read over and over again without being bored :)
The Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
4.0
While Sea of Monsters isn’t my favourite Riordan entry, it’s a quick, easy, and enjoyable read with great additions to Percy’s journey. I’ve always loved Riordan’s retellings of Ancient Greek mythology and Sea of Monsters is a prime example of his lighthearted, modern takes, introducing young readers to bits and pieces of the Argonauts and the Odyssey .
And if you liked those little bits and pieces, Madeline Miller’s Circe is an approachable read with many of these “sea of monsters” encounters in greater detail :)