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Percy Jackson e gli dei dell'Olimpo. Il Calice degli Dei by Rick Riordan
13 reviews
beckyyreadss's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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
4.0
I wanted to read this book as I loved the series and was still disappointed that I only read this book during the last year, however with the new fans and the series being out, I am glad that Percy Jackson is back for old fans and new fans, and it was a really good read.
This book is about Percy Jackson, and he has saved the world multiple times – battling monsters, Titans, even giants – but these days the modern-day son of Poseidon is hoping for a regular final year at school. Too bad the Greek gods have other plans, and three new quests for Percy to complete. First up: the cupbearer of the gods, Ganymede. Is missing his golden chalice. Not only is this embarrassing, like who do the gods keep losing their magical items? It’s also potentially disastrous. One sip from the cup will turn any mortal into a powerful god. And the old gods do not take kindly to newbies. Can Percy, Annabeth and Grover find the chalice before it falls into the wrong hand? And even if they do, will they be able to resist its awesome power?
I loved being back in this world and all the trouble that Percy gets himself into, but this time it was because he wanted to go to college. This book had a whole range of things going on that we love from Rick Riordan. From the banter and the gods being stupid and lazy to major conflicts and real feeling with Percy just wanted to finish high school and go to college with Annabeth and then Sally announcing she was pregnant and for Percy not to worry or change his plans of not going to California because she is pregnant. I love how the world is getting built with the action like you don’t feel behind and you know what’s going on with how Rick Riordan has a way of describing things in such a youthful way. I enjoyed this storyline and how Percy is growing up and you can feel the pressure of him and the nerves of future.
I love the fact that Rick is wanting to continue this series with Percy having to get two more recommendations and hopefully the series will end with Percy and Annabeth in the sunset and going to college.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Death, Blood, and Pregnancy
Minor: Infidelity, Kidnapping, and Sexual harassment
abby_can_read's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
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
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I had a wonderful time reading this. It was nice to return to a book from Percy's first person perspective. Percy and Annabeth were cute. Grover was awesome. The three of them were fun and engaging to read about. I adored the characters and their relationships.
I had a wonderful time reading this. It was nice to return to a book from Percy's first person perspective. Percy and Annabeth were cute. Grover was awesome. The three of them were fun and engaging to read about. I adored the characters and their relationships.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Blood, Pregnancy, and Abandonment
Minor: Death, Infidelity, Kidnapping, and Sexual harassment
pey333's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Abandonment and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Death and Blood
angeldevoursliterature's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
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
4.75
The nostalgia hits so hard, especially the humor and chaos I've always cherished since middle school.
The Chalice of the Gods left me yearning for more thrilling adventures that lie ahead. I can't wait to see where Percy's gonna look for his next college acceptance letter!
The Chalice of the Gods left me yearning for more thrilling adventures that lie ahead. I can't wait to see where Percy's gonna look for his next college acceptance letter!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Blood, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Vomit, and Pregnancy
chronicacademia's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
Content Warnings
Moderate: Blood, Pregnancy, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
lindseyhall44's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.75
Reading this series feels like returning home.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Kidnapping, and Abandonment
strawberrytheauthor's review against another edition
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.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Pregnancy, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Animal death, Violence, Murder, and Abandonment
lizziaha's review against another edition
3.0
I do think that this book is more similar in tone/writing style to Trials of Apollo than it is to the original series. Without the stakes of the original story, and with Percy just doing silly little quests to get his silly little college recommendation letters, it just doesn’t hit as hard. And maybe I’m biased, but I wish we’d gotten a little more Annabeth.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence and Abandonment
Minor: Pregnancy
annahamburger's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-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? It's complicated
4.5
Loved this book, and excited that there will be more in Percy's story. There is a lack of a "big bad" beyond the threat of not getting into college, but after what Percy's been through I think that's fine.
Docked stars as i had a hard time figuring out where this book took place in time. A few current references but Estelle is mentioned (not by name) who I already know about... I can't remember if it's Nico or Magnus Chase who comments on the name in a different book.
Seeing as Percy is a senior in high school and the story is "pre Estelle" it being set in 2023 doesn't quite make sense.
But this is something I feel like Rick has kind of done in HoO and Apollo and kept the references current and not cared for actual timelines. Didn't take away from the story, except I kept wondering why Estelle wasn't at dinner with them - so I was confused for a min.
Docked stars as i had a hard time figuring out where this book took place in time. A few current references but Estelle is mentioned (not by name) who I already know about... I can't remember if it's Nico or Magnus Chase who comments on the name in a different book.
Seeing as Percy is a senior in high school and the story is "pre Estelle" it being set in 2023 doesn't quite make sense.
But this is something I feel like Rick has kind of done in HoO and Apollo and kept the references current and not cared for actual timelines. Didn't take away from the story, except I kept wondering why Estelle wasn't at dinner with them - so I was confused for a min.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Blood, Pregnancy, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Torture, Toxic relationship, Xenophobia, and Kidnapping
tetedump's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment
Minor: Sexual harassment