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Percy Jackson e gli dei dell'Olimpo. Il Calice degli Dei by Rick Riordan

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gillianengelbrecht's review against another edition

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adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

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samchase112's review against another edition

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adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

This book. This book. It truly transported me back to middle school, giggling along to Percy’s hilarious inner monologue as he stumbled through the most entertaining adventures. I had such a great time, and I’m so glad Rick Riordan’s books continue to hold the same magic that made them special to me all those years ago. I truly love Percy Jackson and his entire crew, and I truly loved this book!
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presco's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring tense medium-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? It's complicated

5.0

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nicosta_music's review against another edition

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adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

The Chalice of the Gods was a really promising start to what feels to me like the Percy Jackson Farewell Tour. It kept the fun and adventure of the original books and I really enjoyed how it focused on the original trio. As an older reader who grew up with Percy Jackson, I especially loved how the book was themed around growing up, touching on ideas like trauma and healing and the mentality of expecting that you'll die young.
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scrubsandbooks's review against another edition

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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? Yes

4.0

This was like a trip down memory lane, and dare I say it, even cozy. Which isn't something I thought I would ever say about a Percy Jackson book but it helped that we knew how Percy's path to college ends (for those who have read Trials Of Apollo or The Sun And The Star, at least).
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mxdegroot's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

On the one side, it was a little weird reading The Chalice of the Gods because it's been so long since I read Percy Jackson for the first time. The experience is completely different, as I noticed as well when I read The Sun and the Star.  Was this my favorite book? No, but that is entirely because of the way I and my taste in books have changed since I dipped my toe into the Riordanverse for the first time.

Generally, I don't enjoy books with low stakes, but it's perfect for this trilogy and makes for some great comedic content. Rick also did a fantastic job at making this book wonderfully nostalgic for long time fans, while still making it readable for readers who might only just be starting to get into the Riordanverse. Moreover, the gives a beautiful insight into the lives of 'older' demigods, particularly their facing adulthood while having spent most of their childhood having to fight to simply live the next day.

While the plot felt slow and insignificant to me at times, the messages that were sent towards the end were beautiful. I mentioned the facing adulthood, but also the demigods reflecting on their younger years at Hebe Jeebies and the importance and beauty of possibly growing old were perfectly written. It's especially nice to see Percy, Annabeth and Grover living some normal lives (or as normal as it gets for a teenage demigod). At the centre of The Chalice of the Gods was never the quests or the action, but the characters and their coming-of-age.

What I particularly liked and what was important to me, especially as an older reader, was the clear critique on the gods. I can talk about this for hours, but will take as an example Ganymedes, as he is the centre of the story. Yes, he is a funny character, but it's also made clear how tragic his story truly is, and gives an example of how much of a creep Zeus regularly is in the ancient times. The way Rick was able to send so many important messages by weaving the development of the characters and multiple histories together is a testament to his abilities as an author.

December 31st, 2023 - January 1st, 2024.

 “I am a guy of limited talents. If I can't kill it with water, a sword, or sarcasm, I am basically defenseless.”

  “Find someone who loves you the way my girlfriend pushes me off a cliff."

  “he hadn’t killed me yet, so I decided to keep talking. (This is a mistake I make a lot.)” 

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chronicacademia's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Loveable characters? Yes
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fanboyriot's review against another edition

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adventurous funny fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Read For:
🥸 Sarcasm
👍 Good Humor
🐓Chaotic Quests
🤝 Demigod Problems
🫶 Wholesome Friendships

I had no idea what to expect with this but it was so nostalgic to read about Grover, Annabeth, and Percy again.  The sarcasm and humor were just the same as I remember with Percy’s POV.

The plot itself was okay, it was kinda random and felt one dimensional at times but it wasn’t really anything bad.  The characters really made this book, their friendships and humor were amazing.

Release Date: 26, September 2023
POV: First Person
Spice: n/a
Rep: ADHD Characters
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bexi's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

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strawberrytheauthor's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious 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

5.0

It was very reminiscent of the original series and I loved it! The stakes are somewhat low with Percy doing quests to get college recommendation letters instead of fighting off the end of the world. It was so much fun and I was giggling and kicking my feet the whole way through. 
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