Reviews tagging 'Death of parent'

The Hidden Oracle by Rick Riordan

24 reviews

thaliareads's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny tense medium-paced

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

5.0

This was a reread and the first time listening to the audiobook. I wasn’t sure what to expect from this series, but it’s turning out to be very interesting. I like briefly seeing Percy, but it was also really nice to start to meet, or rather learn more about, other side characters. It’s also nice to see Apollo really beginning to see what his children go through on the daily. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Grief, and Violence

Moderate: Car accident

Minor: Death of parent and Child abuse

This book does still feel YA appropriate even with the content warnings.

caskraft's review against another edition

adventurous funny reflective 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Gaslighting, and Emotional abuse

Minor: Car accident, Grief, Death of parent, Body horror, Fire/Fire injury, and Pandemic/Epidemic

wayward_sister's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny lighthearted relaxing sad 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

4.0

A fast-paced beginning to a new series with a flawed hero who has more depth than it at first appears. I'm not sure what to think about the antagonists yet though. 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Gaslighting, Child abuse, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, and Grief

val_theburrowofstories's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Violence and Death of parent

betweentheshelves'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? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Honestly, thank god this series has shorter books than the Heroes of Olympus series because I'm trying to finish them all before the new Percy Jackson book comes out in 2 weeks. Also, can I just say that Apollo is just casually like "I love all people" in this? Not only does it fit with the mythology, but a big deal isn't made about it, and I just love that in a middle grade fantasy.

Anyway! The tone of this one is fun, with Apollo trying to adapt to his human form. You get cameos from a lot of favorite characters from previous series, which I always enjoy. Interconnected series are always fun for me. 

Riordan is also great at making stories with high stakes still feel somewhat lighthearted. Like, there are some dark moments in this (because Greek mythology is dark at times, man), but it doesn't feel too bogged down. It's an overall fun read, and I'm looking forward to hearing more from Apollo.

Also, starting each chapter with a haiku? I loved it. Added to the overall tone of the book. On to the next one!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Emotional abuse, and Child abuse

Moderate: Death of parent and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Vomit

sadie_g's review against another edition

adventurous 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? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Fire/Fire injury and War

Minor: Death and Death of parent

nevermoregothic's review against another edition

dark 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? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Gaslighting and Emotional abuse

Minor: Child abuse, Child death, and Death of parent

percyjacksonfan's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional lighthearted reflective sad fast-paced

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

4.75

It starts off funny and light hearted, but by the last third, I wanted to cry. Read with caution.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse

Moderate: Child abuse

Minor: Death of parent and Child abuse

eclectic_hellscape's review against another edition

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Fatphobia

Moderate: Violence and Death of parent

swiftie_bookworm's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny slow-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Minor: Car accident, Child abuse, Toxic relationship, Death, Gaslighting, Murder, and Death of parent