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rokward's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Minor: Fatphobia, Violence, and Child death
chronicacademia's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief, Kidnapping, Abandonment, Violence, and War
Minor: Ableism, Fatphobia, Racism, and Slavery
skeletor23's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
A great sequel to the first book! Has fun but knows when to be serious for the main plot. Definitely hooks the reader to come back for the next book!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying and Violence
716a_m's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Blood, and Violence
kendra_taylors_version's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
tense
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? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Cannibalism, Kidnapping, War, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, and Blood
kathrynleereads's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
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? It's complicated
4.0
The Sea of Monsters really focuses more on the characters and their growth than The Lightning Thief did, mostly through Tyson.
As Tyson is being introduced (and through the rest of the book), we see Percy going through a sort of internal battle with himself.
He doesn't want Tyson as a brother, but loves him as a friend, and sees the way Tyson is picked on and bullied even by other campers.
Tyson's presence also gives readers a bit more of a glimpse into Annabeth's past, specifically her childhood with Luke and Thalia.
That's not to say the plot of this book wasn't fantastic, but the characters really took the cake in the second installment of the Percy Jackson series.
As Tyson is being introduced (and through the rest of the book), we see Percy going through a sort of internal battle with himself.
He doesn't want Tyson as a brother, but loves him as a friend, and sees the way Tyson is picked on and bullied even by other campers.
Tyson's presence also gives readers a bit more of a glimpse into Annabeth's past, specifically her childhood with Luke and Thalia.
That's not to say the plot of this book wasn't fantastic, but the characters really took the cake in the second installment of the Percy Jackson series.
Content Warnings
Minor: Bullying, Death, Grief, and Violence
skudiklier's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.75
I loved this series as a kid and I'm finally rereading it as an adult for the first time. It's definitely got a couple things that haven't aged well (some fatphobia, some ableism), but all things considered it's not too bad. In my opinion this book holds up and I would still recommend it to anyone interested in the series, with the caveat that it's aimed at middle school kids. I'm really enjoying my rereads and getting familiar with these characters again, especially since I forgot so much of the plot specifics.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Murder, and Ableism
draven_deathcrush's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
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? Yes
4.5
I'm glad that I'm actually reading this series now!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail and Violence
Moderate: Child death and Bullying
Minor: Cannibalism and Blood
daryn's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: War, Child death, and Violence
Moderate: Bullying and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Ableism
tick_tock_on_the_clock's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence
Minor: Alcoholism