kathrynleereads's review against another edition
- 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
This book starts and ends with heartbreak, but is filled with heartwarming, funny, and game-changing interactions. Plus some more heartbreak.
I don't think the Percy Jackson series could have been wrapped up better than it was with The Last Olympian.
Questions were answered, battles were fought, and characters got closure. What more could you want from a series finale?
Graphic: Violence and War
Moderate: Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Death, Toxic friendship, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Blood
rxanne5's review against another edition
- 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
So I think this book was very funny, but it did have its moments. I love how we get to see the main character grow, especially with the love interest. There are many great side characters we've gotten known throughout the series. The author does a great job at certain hard situations that have to be faced too, for example when someone will fall in battle.
I thought this was super iconic. A got a little emotional a few times. This book is medium to fast paced, and it's even got a map.
Can I just say, Nico Di Angelo? Yes? Do we all agree? Give the guy a break. Love him.
If you're thinking of reading this series, definitely give it a shot. Big chance you're gonna love it.
Graphic: Death, War, Grief, Blood, Child death, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Medical content, Adult/minor relationship, and Animal death
vnfhcxksiw's review against another edition
- 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
Moderate: War
Minor: Blood, Death, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Torture, Abandonment, Child death, and Genocide
daryn's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Child death, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, War, and Death
Minor: Grief
louisaroselewis's review against another edition
- 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
As someone who is Dyslexic and Autistic, I identify with a lot of the characters and I would always recommend reading the series.
Moderate: War and Death
xandra_evelyn's review against another edition
- 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
Moderate: Death
Death is a major feature, but it is not super graphic or gory_ren's review against another edition
- 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
Moderate: Blood, Medical trauma, Toxic relationship, Abandonment, Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, Toxic friendship, Mental illness, Gaslighting, Child death, Medical content, Grief, Fire/Fire injury, War, and Violence
honeyvoiced's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Death, Child death, and War
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail
colleen4090's review against another edition
5.0
Moderate: Death
jiao_li's review
- 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
4.25
As always, the world-building was on top, as the Greek mythology collided perfectly with the modern world. The characters were diverse, yet there's no waste of it, even the supporting characters play significant roles. I think this book picks up heavily on the themes of family and friendship, and it successfully delivered the message.
The writing style was actually good, just not my cup of tea. Someone said that Harry Potter is written in millennial and Percy Jackson more like Gen Z, and I like Harry Potter's writing style more, even though both are good.
Some things may have changed from the original Greek mythology to fit the storyline, but it was evident that Rick Riordan did an excellent job researching the history. This may not be my favorite book of the series, but I still think "The Last Olympian" is worth reading.
Minor: Death and War