Flawless. Absolutely, positively flawless. Every time I pick this book up, it drags me back under and I am in the twisted world of Nielsen's making. This trilogy is, by far, my favorite.
My favorite thing about this book can be summed up in one grand, magical word: Sage. He is smart, witty, amazing ... *dreamy sigh* without him, this would be an okay-maybe-3-star-book. He is so amazing. He plans ahead brilliantly, he is very, very intelligent, he is brave and stubborn and has sent me into fits of laughter. Jennifer Nielsen's voice is strong and hysterical. If you like Percy Jackson, you'll like this for sure. I highly recommend it.