lacrimaeignis's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
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? Yes
5.0
If you want a quick read that is fun and mythological inspired then please pick up this series if you haven't yet!!! It's got action and adventure and sass and healthy friendships and makes some very good points about real world issues. I definitely recommend this series to anyone who enjoys mythology or wants to start learning about Greek mythology regardless of age. Yes, it is a middle grade read but adults can enjoy this series just as well as kids.
Percy Jackson has always been a much beloved series for me. I first read the books when I was about 16 years old. I remember being absolutely obsessed from the beginning and read the first 3 books in two days on a two week camping trip and then reread the first book on the way home because I could not find the 4th book in stores on our trip.
Now at 29, I decided to do a reread and I still absolutely loved it! This time, I decided to annotate the book and boy was that fun. I was very nervous to do a reread because I studied Classics in college and being a huge mythology nerd I was afraid I would end up hating the book. Luckily, that wasn't the case. Yes, certain things about myths mentioned had to be changed to fit the narrative or be edited to be age appropriate but overall the myths are still quite accurate. There were also so many moments I had to keep reminding myself of Percy's age in the novel. Also, as an adult, I found myself relating way more to the Chthonic gods mentioned over any other character. I'm very excited to continue my re-read and I can't wait to delve into Percy's latest adventure later this year!
Percy Jackson has always been a much beloved series for me. I first read the books when I was about 16 years old. I remember being absolutely obsessed from the beginning and read the first 3 books in two days on a two week camping trip and then reread the first book on the way home because I could not find the 4th book in stores on our trip.
Now at 29, I decided to do a reread and I still absolutely loved it! This time, I decided to annotate the book and boy was that fun. I was very nervous to do a reread because I studied Classics in college and being a huge mythology nerd I was afraid I would end up hating the book. Luckily, that wasn't the case. Yes, certain things about myths mentioned had to be changed to fit the narrative or be edited to be age appropriate but overall the myths are still quite accurate. There were also so many moments I had to keep reminding myself of Percy's age in the novel. Also, as an adult, I found myself relating way more to the Chthonic gods mentioned over any other character. I'm very excited to continue my re-read and I can't wait to delve into Percy's latest adventure later this year!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Abandonment, Animal cruelty, Bullying, Death, Blood, Alcohol, Car accident, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Violence, and Death of parent
Minor: Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Toxic relationship, Fire/Fire injury, Kidnapping, and War
daniellekat's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
I missed out on the Percy Jackson hype as a kid and this didn’t disappoint. This was fun and I can see how these characters have resonated with so many. The story as engaging but there were a few things that seemed inconsistent. I generally dislike first person writing and the repetition of some points was tedious. This is well suited for middle grade and I frequently had to remind myself not to judge too harshly. Overall a strong start to what I think will be an exciting series.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence, Body shaming, and Bullying
_itsathenaa's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
medium-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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying and Blood
sammiesreadathon's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Child death and Bullying
Minor: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Alcohol, Body shaming, and Ableism
thecharnelraven's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Bullying
danicakvcs's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Blood, Death, Mental illness, and Murder
Moderate: Car accident, Bullying, Injury/Injury detail, and Death of parent
Minor: Alcoholism, Child death, War, Torture, and Domestic abuse
joey_paige's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Violence, and Car accident
Minor: Alcohol, Alcoholism, Death of parent, Child abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Blood, and Domestic abuse
eyescanbecruel's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Death of parent, Car accident, Bullying, Death, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Emotional abuse, War, Abandonment, Fire/Fire injury, and Grief
Minor: Domestic abuse and Alcoholism
thaliareads's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I've always been a fan of this series, this is probably close to the fifth time I've re-read the first book and it always scratches the right itch in my brain. I'm a huge fan of Greek mythology and the world developed in this book.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, Blood, Bullying, and Car accident
I've included content warnings just in case, but to be aware that this was very well written for a middle grade audience and remains very appropriate despite the high stakes.dajaelizabeth's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
sad
tense
medium-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? It's complicated
5.0
Honestly, I didn't think I would like this book. I loved it. I am over the age to be reading this even though I did have the original cover copy of the book but I just refused to read it. I loved it and I am said I didn't read it sooner. I had been meaning to read this book for years but just kept putting it off.
Percy. I love him as a main character and he is totally not the same way in the movies (I do actually like the first movie but when I do watch it again to me they will be two completely didn't universes). He was so likable to me and his friendships were believable. His journey in the first book was refreshing. He acted like a kid his age would act if they found out that the world of the Gods was real and not stories that were passed down through the ages. He responded like a kid and did everything that a kid most likely would do if put in his situation.
Annabeth. I loved Annabeth as a part of the trio. She showed why she would be the daughter of Athena. She had flaws and they were understandable and realistic. She helped carry the plot and wasn't just used how most side characters are. She felt like a real person with feelings and like she added on to the story not just only a part of the hero's quest which she was but she felt like she was more to me.
Gover. He did his job very well. I was happy with his ending. Honestly, Grover was me at some point in this book his fear in certain situations was understandable. He did however stand up to fight with his friends when the time came and also let Percy find his way on his own.
So the world-building was great. How Greek mythology and the modern world mixed was amazing. How the Gods have just been living among them. How they have just been living with the times and integrating as they need to. I loved how he added mythology to the story and made it flow so well together. At no point did the story feel slow to me. It kept moving along the way and I loved it. This first book was amazing and I am glad I waited to read it could as a child this would have sucked to wait for the next book. The quest was solved and the main storyline flowed nicely. In the end, I didn't feel like the story was incomplete and the answers that needed to be answered were. It was great of setting up the whole arching story and everything that is to come later.
I would recommend this for young children, teens, and adults it is a good fun story. There isn't much thought you have to put in. You can just have fun along the way and just enjoy.
Percy. I love him as a main character and he is totally not the same way in the movies (I do actually like the first movie but when I do watch it again to me they will be two completely didn't universes). He was so likable to me and his friendships were believable. His journey in the first book was refreshing. He acted like a kid his age would act if they found out that the world of the Gods was real and not stories that were passed down through the ages. He responded like a kid and did everything that a kid most likely would do if put in his situation.
Annabeth. I loved Annabeth as a part of the trio. She showed why she would be the daughter of Athena. She had flaws and they were understandable and realistic. She helped carry the plot and wasn't just used how most side characters are. She felt like a real person with feelings and like she added on to the story not just only a part of the hero's quest which she was but she felt like she was more to me.
Gover. He did his job very well. I was happy with his ending. Honestly, Grover was me at some point in this book his fear in certain situations was understandable. He did however stand up to fight with his friends when the time came and also let Percy find his way on his own.
So the world-building was great. How Greek mythology and the modern world mixed was amazing. How the Gods have just been living among them. How they have just been living with the times and integrating as they need to. I loved how he added mythology to the story and made it flow so well together. At no point did the story feel slow to me. It kept moving along the way and I loved it. This first book was amazing and I am glad I waited to read it could as a child this would have sucked to wait for the next book. The quest was solved and the main storyline flowed nicely. In the end, I didn't feel like the story was incomplete and the answers that needed to be answered were. It was great of setting up the whole arching story and everything that is to come later.
I would recommend this for young children, teens, and adults it is a good fun story. There isn't much thought you have to put in. You can just have fun along the way and just enjoy.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence
Minor: Bullying