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bookishperseus's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Body horror, Body shaming, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Physical abuse, Racism, Suicide, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Xenophobia, Medical content, Kidnapping, Grief, Medical trauma, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, War, and Injury/Injury detail
_forestofpages's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
sad
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? No
4.25
I absolutely loved this. I have always had a special interest in Egyptian Mythology so I knew I would enjoy it somewhat, but the pacing, the constant action, and the sibling relationship was more than I hoped for.
I would say the pacing felt a bit jostling at times, like Riordan couldn't pick a speed. Also, some characters would "die" but then be fine later. This happened quite a lot. And the prophetic dreams that they both had (Carter and Sadie), is something I disliked from the first series with Percy as well. Basically, Riordan is limited by the first person POV so to deliver story relevant information that is happening without the MC he just gives the MC dreams or let's them eavesdrop on the villains. It's not the best way to go about it, especially when a different POV would solve this issue.
However, overall I loved this. Great start, and I can't wait to pick up book 2.
I would say the pacing felt a bit jostling at times, like Riordan couldn't pick a speed. Also, some characters would "die" but then be fine later. This happened quite a lot. And the prophetic dreams that they both had (Carter and Sadie), is something I disliked from the first series with Percy as well. Basically, Riordan is limited by the first person POV so to deliver story relevant information that is happening without the MC he just gives the MC dreams or let's them eavesdrop on the villains. It's not the best way to go about it, especially when a different POV would solve this issue.
However, overall I loved this. Great start, and I can't wait to pick up book 2.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Animal death and Death
hales_1243's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
slow-paced
- 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? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, and Deportation
Minor: Animal death, Racism, and Police brutality