4.5 stars

Though not a perfect 5 star read, I did enjoy the third installment of the Percy Jackson series a bit more than the 2nd. I liked the movement and pacing of this story better and it felt like things were constantly working and changing. There wasn't a dull moment in the entire story. I am still very much enjoying the whimsy of the book and the mythology is so much fun to reinforce and learn. There are obviously some liberties taken by Riordan in his writing since this is fantasy, but the basics are pretty solid. I find Riordan's writing fun and inviting and I love his imagination. I'm anxiously awaiting my chance to grab the next audiobook in the series from my library. This series is a great time!