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The Lost Hero by Rick Riordan

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beckyyreadss's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious 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? It's complicated

4.0

I wanted to read this book as I wanted more of Camp Half-Blood. I loved the original PJO series, and I did want more, so I thought I would try the next series of The Heroes of Olympus, I was initially a little bit disappointed that it wasn’t Percy and the gang, but I was so shocked and the action kept me on the edge of my seat.

When Jason, Piper and Leo crash land at Camp Half-Blood, they have no idea what to expect. Apparently, this is the only safe place for children of the Greek Gods – despite the monsters roaming the woods and demigods practising archery with flaming arrows and explosives. But rumours of a terrible curse and a missing hero are flying around camp. It seems Jason, Piper and Leo are the chosen ones to embark on a terrifying new quest, which they must complete by the winter solstice. In just four days' time. Can this new trio succeed on this deadly mission and what must they sacrifice to survive?

I went into this book completely blind; I usually do with most books with authors I have enjoyed, but I was surprised with the multiple POVs, and I enjoyed that aspect. I did struggle with the third person aspect just because I fully enjoyed listening to Percy’s thoughts during his series and was imagining Jason, Piper and Leo’s would be the same as a bunch of young children heading out on a deadly quest and especially with Jason having no memories whatsoever. For a young adult book, this book was a super easy read, and the explanation didn’t feel like you were stupid, and I didn’t even have to google anything. I think it helped that I had read Percy Jacon already. The storyline was action-packed but also managed to give you a feel of the characters and the world we’ve are being re-introduced to. I love the found family element in this book and I love the trio. I liked seeing Thalia and Annabeth again but if you hadn’t read the first series you weren’t confused or lost.

The ending to this book was cruel but also makes me want to jump right in especially if we get to see more of the gang like Percy and Grover and these kids are going to be so stressed over the next couple of years especially if it’s anything like Percy’s series.

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adventurous 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

4.5

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adventurous challenging hopeful mysterious reflective 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? It's complicated

5.0

10/10. A lot of people crap on this book but honestly I really like it. I love Piper and Leo and I find Jason to be an interesting character (if a little underdeveloped so far). I could do without the weird almost forced romance between Jason and Piper but it's not terrible. Leo may be my favorite character from both series and I just want to give him a hug. I also love the multiple POVs because they give a lot of further insight into the characters.

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