eleonora_light's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
julavq3's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
relaxing
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
3.75
isobelscloud's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
tense
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? No
3.5
jem_read6's review against another edition
5.0
Just as good as the first with the introduction of Alex Ferro adding more with Riordan's inclusion of multiple views from the LGBTQ+ community but also talking about the cultural importance of Alex being a gender fluid character. The story is definitely leading within similar style of going about how Dooms day will come about while also still explaining as many Norse Legends and myths in a modern take, very excited to see how this Trilogy concludes within the Third book!
kenjikishimotomotto's review against another edition
5.0
I knew perfectly well that this would be a quick read since Alex Fierro's character appeared.
Seriously, the nineteenth floor crew makes my heart melt. T.J, Mallory, Halfborn. All these characters that, although, they don't appear much in the story, their appearances are the best (Chapter fifty-two *winks*). It is interesting how each character has a different personality and they take things with a different humor based on the year and time in which they died and were taken to Valhalla. While some have been there for decades, others have been there for centuries. And that influences every time they try to agree on something.
Magnus, Sam, and Alex fighting scenes on those chapters with Loki??? AHHHH.
I will never shut up about Hearth and Blitzen's bond. All those chapters where Blitzen is stone and Hearth protects him as if he were something precious to him (Spoiler: he is) even if it required Hearth to return to where he developed a trauma of rejection, to go back to the place where he grew up and where deafness was considered an anomaly, to face the only person who was the solution to bring back Blitzen: deal with his dad and his past. (I definitely didn't cry when Blitzen returned to normal, I would consider the entire chapter my Roman empire).
I don't stop getting excited every time events from past books are mentioned as well as bringing back characters to help in the next and final part. (Annabeth and Percy always making epic appearances when needed).
ANNABETH WEARING A CAMP JUPITER SHIRT?!?!?!? YES.
Seriously, the nineteenth floor crew makes my heart melt. T.J, Mallory, Halfborn. All these characters that, although, they don't appear much in the story, their appearances are the best (Chapter fifty-two *winks*). It is interesting how each character has a different personality and they take things with a different humor based on the year and time in which they died and were taken to Valhalla. While some have been there for decades, others have been there for centuries. And that influences every time they try to agree on something.
Magnus, Sam, and Alex fighting scenes on those chapters with Loki??? AHHHH.
I will never shut up about Hearth and Blitzen's bond. All those chapters where Blitzen is stone and Hearth protects him as if he were something precious to him (Spoiler: he is) even if it required Hearth to return to where he developed a trauma of rejection, to go back to the place where he grew up and where deafness was considered an anomaly, to face the only person who was the solution to bring back Blitzen: deal with his dad and his past. (I definitely didn't cry when Blitzen returned to normal, I would consider the entire chapter my Roman empire).
I don't stop getting excited every time events from past books are mentioned as well as bringing back characters to help in the next and final part. (Annabeth and Percy always making epic appearances when needed).
ANNABETH WEARING A CAMP JUPITER SHIRT?!?!?!? YES.
larkin_vale's review against another edition
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? No
2.75
merc_birb's review against another edition
5.0
I had so much fun with this book! :D Magnus is swiftly becoming one of my favorite Riordin protagonists, he's a wonderful balance of pragmatic and smart-aleck. Not nearly so reckless and sarcastic as Percy, he's a lot better at relying on and believing in his friends without being horribly over-protective of them. He's worlds more socially aware and sensitive, too. I adore the way Magnus' friendships shine in this book. Whether it's with Sam, Hearth and Blitzen, and new-comer Alex, I just really enjoyed them.
As always, the plot rolled at a good pace, but never felt more rushed than it should. I wasn't expecting some of the twists or powers revealed and they were a delight to read. Really, I don't want to spoil anything. Suffice to say, this was a great second book in this series and I can't wait to read the next one! :D
As always, the plot rolled at a good pace, but never felt more rushed than it should. I wasn't expecting some of the twists or powers revealed and they were a delight to read. Really, I don't want to spoil anything. Suffice to say, this was a great second book in this series and I can't wait to read the next one! :D
pn_hinton's review against another edition
5.0
I am really never disappointed with Riordan's stories and this was no different. It pretty much picked up where the last book left off, with enough time passing for Magnus to get more comfortable in his new role. I also like how awkward Magnus is and how very self aware of it he is. I know that neither Percy or Carter were one would call smooth but they did have somewhat of a level of confidence to them that Magnus is still working on. And Apollo, well he is learning to be humble which is not necessarily a bad thing.
One thing I am really enjoying about this series is the level of inclusion it has for different religons and identies. While Alex isn't what I would call my favorite character, I appreciated the inclusion of them because it just shows that YA as a whole is changing and Riordan is able to go with the flow on that and work it seamlessly in to where it doesn't read hokey (at least to me). And seeing Norse gods with different personalities than traditionally assigned to them was hilarious. Thor alone is worth the read although Heimdall was interesting as well.
Overall worth the read especially if you are really into Norse mythology and I am looking forward to the third one once I finish few others that are on my pile.
It ended on somewhat of a cliffhanger but nothing too terrible.
One thing I am really enjoying about this series is the level of inclusion it has for different religons and identies. While Alex isn't what I would call my favorite character, I appreciated the inclusion of them because it just shows that YA as a whole is changing and Riordan is able to go with the flow on that and work it seamlessly in to where it doesn't read hokey (at least to me). And seeing Norse gods with different personalities than traditionally assigned to them was hilarious. Thor alone is worth the read although Heimdall was interesting as well.
Overall worth the read especially if you are really into Norse mythology and I am looking forward to the third one once I finish few others that are on my pile.
It ended on somewhat of a cliffhanger but nothing too terrible.