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
navayiota's review against another edition
- 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? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Death, Murder, Child abuse, War, Blood, Child death, Emotional abuse, and Violence
Moderate: Gun violence, Fire/Fire injury, and Medical content
sadie_g's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Violence, Death, and Child death
Minor: Gun violence
hales_1243's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Child death, Death, Suicide, Violence, War, and Animal death
Minor: Gun violence and Fire/Fire injury
foxo_cube's review against another edition
- 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? Yes
4.75
I found the big battle in The Battle of the Labyrinth a bit disappointing, but that wasn't an issue at all in this book. The majority of it is the war between the Titans and Olympus and it goes hard.
There were a load of good character arcs in this.
Spoiler
I'll admit, the Clarisse red herring got me - it seemed obvious that she'd be the spy. Narratively speaking, I'm glad I was tricked, but Silena?! I really wouldn't have expected it, but it made her reaction to Beckendorf's death so much more devastating. Luke clawing back control from Kronos over his body to kill himself was built up to nicely and I did feel some sympathy towards him. Some of his characterisation felt a bit too "he's evil because he is" and he really gained some humanity to me with the backstory we saw.Kind of sad, kind of relieved that Bessie had no important plot points revolving around him. I'd have hated to see him hurt, and at least we got a cameo from him, I suppose.
Overall, I think this series has a lovely overall message of accepting and loving people for their quirks - the demigods are all weirdos amongst mortals, and overall, it's stressed that people should learn to appreciate everyone regardless of if they're odd, or seemingly don't bring anything of importance, or whatever, because unity matters far more and everyone has a part to play.
Spoiler
Speaking of, I'm so proud of Nico and how far he's come since we first met him, and glad that Hades is allowed back in Olympus!There are other Percy Jackson series, and I'll definitely be reading them. This has been a really fun series to get through!!
Moderate: Violence, Death, and Blood
Minor: Mental illness, Injury/Injury detail, Gun violence, and Fatphobia
orchidlilly'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
4.0
Moderate: Death, Injury/Injury detail, Animal death, War, Gore, Car accident, Emotional abuse, Child death, Violence, Bullying, Blood, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Abandonment, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Classism, Fatphobia, Ableism, Gun violence, Mental illness, Death of parent, Sexism, and Pregnancy
calamitywindpetal's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Suicide, Death, and Child death
Minor: Gun violence
averyrembish'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: Animal death, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, Blood, Child death, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Suicide, Violence, and War
Minor: Grief, Car accident, Gun violence, and Medical content
emilywasbored'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
Spoiler
rick can’t expect us to think silena and clarisse are straight when he’s having them parallel patroclus and achilles he can’t get away with thatGraphic: Child death, Death, and Violence
Minor: Gun violence
dottiewankenobi's review against another edition
- 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? Yes
4.5
It's hard to review without spoiling, but I think I can manage.
The low moments are LOW, but the high moments are HIGH. The Percabeth is A+. All the friendships and relationships otherwise shown are perfectly portrayed. The ending is satisfying. The characters are true to themselves and manage to be funny (I say manage because I wouldn't be able to if I went through what they did).
What else can I say? It's a great book.
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After rereading:
Damn you Rick! I cried so many times over this stupid book. Yeah sure it’s a perfect ending to the series and I love the Percabeth but oh my god(s). Rip my heart out why don’t you.
Spoiler
I hated Luke with my whole being for four whole books and then you gotta go and make him the hero and make me like him. I felt so bad for him. I was rooting for him to fight Kronos off and survive even though I knew he couldn't. I CRIED when he died, even though a few books earlier I was laughing when he got hurt!!!!Spoiler
And all the others that died. I cried every single time. Even for frickin Ethan Nakamura. Jesus, especially Beckendorf and Silena!!!!! They deserved so much better! (When Silena died, I thought 'I can't wait for Luke to die' and then when he did I was a mess. What the heck, Rick.Spoiler
Percy was so powerful and it was amazing. He didn't seem as innocent and stupid this time around. When he knocked down Hades, I was so pumped! And when he had his own hurricane, awesome! When he sat on Poseidon's throne, it was great.Spoiler
Speaking of the gods, I think they're assholes as a general principle, but they were awesome. Poseidon was great especially, I loved him like I always do. He's one of the best parents of them all.--------------------------
I REREAD AGAIN, I CRIED AGAIN, ALL I CAN SAY IS AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
Graphic: War, Death, Injury/Injury detail, and Violence
Moderate: Gore, Grief, Gun violence, and Mental illness