daryn's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
fast-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
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, War, and Death
Minor: Grief
louisaroselewis's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
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
5.0
I only intended to read the first book before December, when the new series is out. However, loved the series so much that I binged through the first 5 books, to read everything else that Rick Riordan has written.
As someone who is Dyslexic and Autistic, I identify with a lot of the characters and I would always recommend reading the series.
As someone who is Dyslexic and Autistic, I identify with a lot of the characters and I would always recommend reading the series.
Content Warnings
Moderate: War and Death
daniellekat's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.5
Loved the fast paced action. I appreciate how quickly the author got to the 'main event' but I did think he overstated certain points (the endlessly repeated "there's a spy at camp" comes to mind). While the action was fun I thought this book didn't have the same narrative feel as the others but I suppose this was meant to be the main climax. Overall an exciting conclusion to a quick, high action series.
Spoiler
I found the Annabeth-Percy love story a bit tedious and unnecessary especially with the Rachel and Luke jealousy elements. I did appreciate that the author didn't shy away from killing characters, it made the stakes feel real.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Violence, and War
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Fire/Fire injury
toastyghosty13's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
this was a good read, albeit i did find the amount of time spent on the main battle to be a bit much. it felt repetitive since there was a lot of back and forth where it was a lot of fighting with Percy being the main focus of it all and not a whole lot else. i think having more build up for a final battle would have been better, rather than have ~50% of the book be battle scenes.
i liked that the ending tied together everything and even left a bit there for potential continuity in a later book.
overall enjoyable ending to a beloved childhood series.
i liked that the ending tied together everything and even left a bit there for potential continuity in a later book.
overall enjoyable ending to a beloved childhood series.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Murder, Child death, Suicide, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and War
parlonny's review against another edition
adventurous
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? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
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
adventurous
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Child death, and War
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail
jiao_li's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
tense
slow-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? Yes
4.25
As this book was supposed to be when the great prophecy happens, it'll take you on the greatest, most intense battle of all the books in the series. Honestly, the first few chapters of the book were boring for me, and then too much is happening in the middle, until the mystery started to unravel, and the battle started getting intense. It was so thrilling!
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.
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.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death and War
danicakvcs's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- 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? It's complicated
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Violence, and War
nellienelson's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Not gonna say much except that this was the best percy jackson book imo. Everything came together and it was so well-written, I read over half the book in one day because the story gripped me so much I couldn’t stop
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Death, and War
Moderate: Gaslighting, Grief, Abandonment, Emotional abuse, Genocide, and Injury/Injury detail
rdmoreland0801's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
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? Yes
5.0
A very satisfying end to this amazing series. While Luke and many others did wrong, they got the chance in the end to die heroes. They were all just kids who got a little lost along the way.
All of the relationships in this series are beautiful in many different ways. Each demigod is a hero in their own way. This giant band of misfits joined together and changed the way the world works.
Percy may have been an idiot about girls the entire time, but I’m glad he finally came to his senses. As much as I hate the word, Percy and Annabeth were always “endgame”.
All of the relationships in this series are beautiful in many different ways. Each demigod is a hero in their own way. This giant band of misfits joined together and changed the way the world works.
Percy may have been an idiot about girls the entire time, but I’m glad he finally came to his senses. As much as I hate the word, Percy and Annabeth were always “endgame”.
Content Warnings
Moderate: War, Abandonment, and Death