Battle of the Labyrinth is a really intense read compared to the rest of the series. While the previous books balance nicely between the plot of each book and the incredibly world building, this one really focuses more on the plot and character development. It’s a nice change, because finally all the world building and introduction to Greek mythology amounts to something more than just some fun facts about the world. This is super satisfying because all of this build up finally gives us something more than just the fun light reads that the series was before this.

There were some fun additions and developments in this one, and I’ve found that while reading series like this the best way to highlight everything is with lists SO here we go
- Grover and his gf are precious I wish I could remember her name but to be fair shes only in the first few chapters.
- I love the multiple ways to interpret the prophecies and the different meanings that they have for the characters, it keeps the story on a steady path that is easy for readers to follow but still manages to keep readers on their toes.
- There is a lot of manipulation in this series and it was interesting to see how characters are finally starting to either give into it completely or finally stand up for themselves (lots of HELL YEAH moments)
- MRS. O LEARY. THAT’S LITERALLY ALL I HAVE TO SAY BECAUSE ONCE YOU READ THIS BOOK IT MAKES PERFECT SENSE
- Rachel Elizabeth Dare is literally the most bizarre addition to the story, I get her point but I’m just really hoping that her character isn’t just a throw away one in the next book. I kinda hope she is significant past her purpose (sry spoilery if I elaborate) in this one.
- I have to go out of order here but that family dynamic at the end of this book (plus the appearance of a character when I honestly wasn’t sure what was going to happen next with them) had me soOOo emotional.
- I loved the history behind the labyrinth plus how the ending for the labyrinth. It was a really interesting concept.
- Lots of closure in this book that was important to move forward, this was also incredibly emotional though.
- Character growth across the board, even in minor characters so that was sweet!!
- OTP FEELS. FINALLY AFTER ALL THIS TIME.

I had a lot more I wanted to say but it’s been almost a week since I finished this so I need to post this review so I guess I’ll just leave it at this until my next reread. ON TO THE NEXT ONE. I"M NOT READY.