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My full review is here on my personal website. I'll post a few excerpts here, though:
4.5 out of 5.0 stars
The very worst thing about this book is the “empathy link” between Grover and Percy. Yes, it’s useful and serves it’s purpose, but it seems a little too convenient. What exactly does it take to form an empathy link (I can’t quite remember if this is mentioned in the book) and why does he only share one with Grover?
The very best thing about this book is that a Polyphemus (a cyclops – one of Grover’s fears) wants to marry Grover! :-p Too freaking funny! Okay, that isn’t really the best part, but it is the funniest. Grover actually ends up being trapped because he’s tricked onto Polyphemus’s island while searching for Pan, the god of the wild. Luckily, this doesn’t interfere with Percy’s quest. :-D
4.5 out of 5.0 stars
The very worst thing about this book is the “empathy link” between Grover and Percy. Yes, it’s useful and serves it’s purpose, but it seems a little too convenient. What exactly does it take to form an empathy link (I can’t quite remember if this is mentioned in the book) and why does he only share one with Grover?
The very best thing about this book is that a Polyphemus (a cyclops – one of Grover’s fears) wants to marry Grover! :-p Too freaking funny! Okay, that isn’t really the best part, but it is the funniest. Grover actually ends up being trapped because he’s tricked onto Polyphemus’s island while searching for Pan, the god of the wild. Luckily, this doesn’t interfere with Percy’s quest. :-D
My full review is here on my personal website. I'll post a few excerpts here, though:
4.5 out of 5.0 stars
The very worst thing about this book is that Percy is starting to come across as a masochist. “Oh, I have to make this right. There are others who could potentially fix these problems, or at the very least help me, but it has to be me to do it.” Maybe this is because I read the books one right after another, but whatever. It didn’t detract from the book. After all, if he wasn’t willing to shoulder the burden, we wouldn’t have the hero. ^_^
The very best thing about this book is still the elements of mythology. I really, really, really like that! Even if I liked nothing else about the books, that aspect would keep me reading them. I love the idea of mythological beings and creatures still existing and having a hand in the world today. :-D
4.5 out of 5.0 stars
The very worst thing about this book is that Percy is starting to come across as a masochist. “Oh, I have to make this right. There are others who could potentially fix these problems, or at the very least help me, but it has to be me to do it.” Maybe this is because I read the books one right after another, but whatever. It didn’t detract from the book. After all, if he wasn’t willing to shoulder the burden, we wouldn’t have the hero. ^_^
The very best thing about this book is still the elements of mythology. I really, really, really like that! Even if I liked nothing else about the books, that aspect would keep me reading them. I love the idea of mythological beings and creatures still existing and having a hand in the world today. :-D
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My full review is here on my personal website. I'll post a few excerpts here, though:
4.5 out of 5.0 stars
The very worst thing about this book is Rachel Dare. For some reason, I just don’t like her. Personal reasons that go back to other girls flirting with my boyfriends and that sort of thing. She just seems like the type who wouldn’t mind if Percy was cheating on Annabeth as long as he was smooching her, too. As a character, she’s fine; as a person, I would have serious issues tolerating her. Also, if this sounds petty, it’s because it is. The books are great. ^_^
The very best thing about this book is the Labyrinth! I’ve always been a fan of labyrinths, and having this book’s main points centered around the Labyrinth is a huge plus for me. ^_^
4.5 out of 5.0 stars
The very worst thing about this book is Rachel Dare. For some reason, I just don’t like her. Personal reasons that go back to other girls flirting with my boyfriends and that sort of thing. She just seems like the type who wouldn’t mind if Percy was cheating on Annabeth as long as he was smooching her, too. As a character, she’s fine; as a person, I would have serious issues tolerating her. Also, if this sounds petty, it’s because it is. The books are great. ^_^
The very best thing about this book is the Labyrinth! I’ve always been a fan of labyrinths, and having this book’s main points centered around the Labyrinth is a huge plus for me. ^_^
My full review is here on my personal website. I'll post a few excerpts here, though:
3.5 out of 5.0 stars
The very worst thing about this book is that it seems like a last minute thing. As if someone said, “Hey, you know what would be great? A short book with some character information, a few short stories, and an excerpt from the last book that isn’t released yet. We’ll put it out a few months before the final book’s release to fill the void and remind people that you’re still there.” But maybe that’s just me…
The very best thing about this book is the short stories! I love short stories. I always have and always will! They’re fun, they get to the point, and they don’t have enough time to really bore you even if they suck. These short stories aren’t the greatest, but they’re good and I enjoyed them along with the other information in this book. :-)
3.5 out of 5.0 stars
The very worst thing about this book is that it seems like a last minute thing. As if someone said, “Hey, you know what would be great? A short book with some character information, a few short stories, and an excerpt from the last book that isn’t released yet. We’ll put it out a few months before the final book’s release to fill the void and remind people that you’re still there.” But maybe that’s just me…
The very best thing about this book is the short stories! I love short stories. I always have and always will! They’re fun, they get to the point, and they don’t have enough time to really bore you even if they suck. These short stories aren’t the greatest, but they’re good and I enjoyed them along with the other information in this book. :-)
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My full review is here on my personal website. I'll post a few excerpts here, though:
4.5 out of 5.0 stars
The very worst thing about this book is Rachel, again. She just irks my nerves. Just, ugh! I feel so preteen and adolescent in my dislike of her, but some feelings for certain types of people never change.
The very best thing about this book is, well, the end. I like “happily ever afters” and this book gives me that in most areas. Nothing too ridiculously cliché, but nothing too original either in what everyone still alive gets. There are twists and turns in how you get to the end, but once there, after seeing who is left alive, you pretty much know who gets what/who and why.
4.5 out of 5.0 stars
The very worst thing about this book is Rachel, again. She just irks my nerves. Just, ugh! I feel so preteen and adolescent in my dislike of her, but some feelings for certain types of people never change.
The very best thing about this book is, well, the end. I like “happily ever afters” and this book gives me that in most areas. Nothing too ridiculously cliché, but nothing too original either in what everyone still alive gets. There are twists and turns in how you get to the end, but once there, after seeing who is left alive, you pretty much know who gets what/who and why.
Carter has a special place in my heart with his awkwardness. And I love how Rick Riordan is able to write fascinating and inclusive characters. The mythology is fun, but the characters make the story.
I forgot how much I enjoyed Sadie and Carter and their banter.