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adventurous
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-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
The way Mr. Riordan describes both his characters and the scenes is somehow both evocative and elusive. While I can see exactly what he describes when a character does or feels something, I appreciate that he leaves the actual physical description of his characters (and the gods) to his readers. I spent my childhood reading books where every single person is presumed white unless explicitly stated, it’s been fun to put my own ideas of what Grover and Annabeth look like (they’re both Black, argue with your mother)! This is a fun start to a very formative experience for mythology kids everywhere!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Body horror, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Violence, Grief, Murder, Gaslighting, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Gore, Gun violence, Torture, Toxic relationship, Police brutality, Fire/Fire injury, and Sexual harassment