Reviews

The Sword of Summer by Rick Riordan

purechaos's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny informative inspiring lighthearted relaxing sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

lumari3's review against another edition

adventurous challenging funny medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death of parent

her's review against another edition

medium-paced

4.0

maresreads's review against another edition

4.0

I officaly declear Blitzen and Hearthstone the best gay hustbands ever. And I woud absoloutly fight for them to the death.

period.

elle_thereader's review against another edition

adventurous funny fast-paced

4.75

So you’re telling me that Odin, the O-man, big dada, the almighty all-father… pulled an Undercover Boss ?? Incredible. Chefs kiss.

halleyhope's review against another edition

3.0

doesn’t hit like his greek mythology series

tovetott's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny inspiring lighthearted mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

shreyaspadhy's review against another edition

2.0

It's formulaic, it's repetitive, and the humor's the same as Percy Jackson, but it's still a pretty good book. I think the sheer craziness of Norse mythology carries the book, and moments that were otherwise boring are drowned out by demon squirrels and giant armpit sweat... Over the years, I feel Rick has settled into a groove of pumping out books with stereotypical characters and interesting chapter titles, and this came close to being a miss. However, characters like Blitz and Hearth remind me why I fell in love with the ridiculous brand of mythology and storytelling that he peddles. I'd definitely recommend it, if only to gawp at the names, and try to wrap your head around Loki's family tree.

lissajean7's review against another edition

3.0

3.5 stars. I enjoyed it. I'll read the next one. Magnus is delightfully irreverent. His companions are wonderful. At times the plot felt a little too contrived, but it was a fun ride.

ge0rg1e's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25