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sathyadgs95's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
funny
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
It's a saga that I really liked. However, I have given it 3 stars, because accustomed to his first saga of Percy Jackson and the Gods of Olympus, little has been done to me. The plot is well built, the characters are well developed but there are a couple of things that I don't really like about them. Liked the first two, this one felt a bit crammed and rushed with less development than the previous two, it felt as if he was just trying to wrap up the series. Also he kept referencing events from the other books but they felt forced, like it wasn't right in the context or as if it was just meant to remind readers of the other two books. However the last chapter actually felt well written and possibly left open a bit, hopefully he intends to revisit Magnus as he did for Percy and Camp Half Blood
cosmicat1979's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
graciegrace1178's review against another edition
4.0
4.23 stars. I get it now. I get why people like this better than the Kane Chronicles. It makes sense. Alex and Magnus are a straight IV of serotonin. Well, actually, not so straight, but you get it.
PT: Reading around the world: Norway (THIS ONE ACTUALLY *GENUINELY* COUNTS HAHAHAHA FINALLY!!!!), mythology, Riordan, YA books, OTPs
WIL
1) End-of-series appreciation. Riordan did it again. This exact same thing happened with Trials of Apollo. I liked the characters well enough for the first few books, but I didn't especially love them, yknow? But then... by this book... Gahhh I just liked them a lot more in this one. I didn't even MEAN to. It just HAPPENED. And now I want to REREAD the series again so I can like the first books more.
2) Alex and Magnus. HeLP MY HEART SOIHGJOS. THEY'RE SO CUTE. AND it's the classic Riordan dynamic of Oblivious Guy (Everyman archetype usually) and his Intelligent Love Interest who is at least decently annoyed they are crushing on Oblivious Guy. Growing up with Riordan means I adore this structure and I always will.
3) classic Norse myths. I feel like Rick got in the groove of Norse myth more in this book. Or maybe *I* got more in the groove, and I'm projecting. Whatever the case, the blend between classic Norse myth and Rick's revamped version for Magnus felt more seamless.
4) Samirah and praying. THANK YOU FOR GIVING ME A CHARACTER WHO DOESN'T COMPROMISE HER BELIEFS HERE TO FIT INTO THE NORSE STORYLINE WOW THAT WAS SO COOL.
5) "I wasn't gonna die without [kissing you]." HOERIGJHOAEHSGFOUSHEGOBIJOJAIFOGIH. I'm paraphrasing I think bc I don't remember where that exact line was and I can't find it again, but the noise my heart made reading that?? Like an old car starting again.
6) nautical theme. Why am I so obsessed with nautical books? Like it's really getting unreasonable at this point. All the nautical books just feel Right. In Riordanverse, the most obvious other nautical book is Sea of Monsters which was, of course, my favorite of PJO for literally no reason other than I just thought the ocean was neat. (For more of my favorite nautical books, see: Life of Pi or The Odyssey. Technically "space pirate" Mark Watney of The Martian qualifies too.)
7) Reading around the world: Norway. F I N A L L Y. AN ACTUAL SETTING OF NORWAY. I HAVE BEEN WAITING EVER SO (im)PATIENTLY FOR THIS.
WIDL
1) Related to WIL 1: I liked the characters but I didn't totally love all of them nor was I especially invested in the stories of the minor characters.
2) modestly resonated. This def resonated with me more than the others in the series, but it didn't have that sparkly after-effect high that I so desperately chase in my YA book selections.
PT: Reading around the world: Norway (THIS ONE ACTUALLY *GENUINELY* COUNTS HAHAHAHA FINALLY!!!!), mythology, Riordan, YA books, OTPs
WIL
1) End-of-series appreciation. Riordan did it again. This exact same thing happened with Trials of Apollo. I liked the characters well enough for the first few books, but I didn't especially love them, yknow? But then... by this book... Gahhh I just liked them a lot more in this one. I didn't even MEAN to. It just HAPPENED. And now I want to REREAD the series again so I can like the first books more.
2) Alex and Magnus. HeLP MY HEART SOIHGJOS. THEY'RE SO CUTE. AND it's the classic Riordan dynamic of Oblivious Guy (Everyman archetype usually) and his Intelligent Love Interest who is at least decently annoyed they are crushing on Oblivious Guy. Growing up with Riordan means I adore this structure and I always will.
3) classic Norse myths. I feel like Rick got in the groove of Norse myth more in this book. Or maybe *I* got more in the groove, and I'm projecting. Whatever the case, the blend between classic Norse myth and Rick's revamped version for Magnus felt more seamless.
4) Samirah and praying. THANK YOU FOR GIVING ME A CHARACTER WHO DOESN'T COMPROMISE HER BELIEFS HERE TO FIT INTO THE NORSE STORYLINE WOW THAT WAS SO COOL.
5) "I wasn't gonna die without [kissing you]." HOERIGJHOAEHSGFOUSHEGOBIJOJAIFOGIH. I'm paraphrasing I think bc I don't remember where that exact line was and I can't find it again, but the noise my heart made reading that?? Like an old car starting again.
6) nautical theme. Why am I so obsessed with nautical books? Like it's really getting unreasonable at this point. All the nautical books just feel Right. In Riordanverse, the most obvious other nautical book is Sea of Monsters which was, of course, my favorite of PJO for literally no reason other than I just thought the ocean was neat. (For more of my favorite nautical books, see: Life of Pi or The Odyssey. Technically "space pirate" Mark Watney of The Martian qualifies too.)
7) Reading around the world: Norway. F I N A L L Y. AN ACTUAL SETTING OF NORWAY. I HAVE BEEN WAITING EVER SO (im)PATIENTLY FOR THIS.
WIDL
1) Related to WIL 1: I liked the characters but I didn't totally love all of them nor was I especially invested in the stories of the minor characters.
2) modestly resonated. This def resonated with me more than the others in the series, but it didn't have that sparkly after-effect high that I so desperately chase in my YA book selections.
samphiresyl's review against another edition
4.25
Oh my god the ending is heartbreaking because I know what aka WHO Annabeth is upset about T.T ..... Also, not as much Percy in this book as I initially expected (the idea of a sea voyage kinda went to my head...). This was a good book, though I do think my favorite in the trilogy was the second one. Alex and Magnus are SO CUTE!! The ending was a little anticlimactic - I expected the battle scenes to last a bit longer. And lowkey I kinda wanted to see an epilogue where Bragi is writing a poem about Jack LOL. I also really liked that we got to learn more about the other members of Floor 19.
marialg9497's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this book. Whenever I'm reading a Rick Riordan book I'm laughing every two seconds. Whoa... I have been waiting for Alex and Magnus to be together and when she kissed when they were freezing it was a mixed reaction of finally and oh my gods they are kissing. It was cute when Alex kept teasing him and him being uhh... wait... what. In the end he finally kissed Magnus again, I loved how Magnus was so happy. It was great that they used the mansion to build a homeless shelter.
lavendermarch's review against another edition
5.0
This cover is gorgeous. I got my copy of the book delivered yesterday, on release day, and I cannot get over it. SO PRETTY.
Now, onto the book. I love these characters. I want them all as my friends. Just like I did with Percy and Carter and Sadie and Apollo. So basically, everyone is awesome. Happy sigh.
The actual story: awesome. I mean, duh. Gotta say, the Greek gods are MUCH better at rewarding heroes, but what Magnus ended up doing was super cool and I LOVE it. Speaking of love...Malex forever! Page 262. :) Crazy smile.
Okay, so speaking of crazy smiles, that's all I had on my face these past two days. I read some of this book at school, so hopefully I didn't look too weird. The Ship of the Dead was super cool. Magnus and his friends had to do a bunch of impossible stuff, like and and many more kickass things. As always, the various Norse gods, jotun, elves, etc. were present. Good stuff. It made for some humorous and deadly (luckily not to Magnus or his friends) scenes.
This book revealed a lot of backstory on the einherjar. Mallory, Halfborn, T.J. It was heartbreaking, and interesting, and funny. I liked this a lot.
Oh, and WE SAW PERCY!!!!!!!!!! BADABADABADA!!!!!! Ahem. Anyway, something is happening down in New York. At least according to Annabeth at the end of the book. Also, Percy was there, like I said. He has a little sister, Estelle Blofis. :) :) :) Happy sigh. Squeal. Other noises that occur when Percy Jackson appears and is his beautiful self.
So yeah. 5 stars.
Now, onto the book. I love these characters. I want them all as my friends. Just like I did with Percy and Carter and Sadie and Apollo. So basically, everyone is awesome. Happy sigh.
The actual story: awesome. I mean, duh. Gotta say, the Greek gods are MUCH better at rewarding heroes, but what Magnus ended up doing was super cool and I LOVE it. Speaking of love...Malex forever! Page 262. :) Crazy smile.
Okay, so speaking of crazy smiles, that's all I had on my face these past two days. I read some of this book at school, so hopefully I didn't look too weird. The Ship of the Dead was super cool. Magnus and his friends had to do a bunch of impossible stuff, like
Spoiler
stabbing a dragon undergroundSpoiler
jumping out of a moving train to battle some thrallsThis book revealed a lot of backstory on the einherjar. Mallory, Halfborn, T.J. It was heartbreaking, and interesting, and funny. I liked this a lot.
Oh, and WE SAW PERCY!!!!!!!!!! BADABADABADA!!!!!! Ahem. Anyway, something is happening down in New York. At least according to Annabeth at the end of the book. Also, Percy was there, like I said. He has a little sister, Estelle Blofis. :) :) :) Happy sigh. Squeal. Other noises that occur when Percy Jackson appears and is his beautiful self.
So yeah. 5 stars.
tarsharks's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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
5.0
grace_ace's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
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? No
4.0
legobitar's review against another edition
4.0
MAGNUS!!!!!! CHASE!!!!!! MY PRECIOUS CHILD!!!!!!!!! I liked book #2 more than this but this read was still a pleasure ❤️