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A review by charvi_not_just_fiction
Wrath of the Triple Goddess by Rick Riordan
adventurous
funny
mysterious
reflective
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? No
4.5
I'm so glad that reading Percy Jackson still feels warm and fuzzy and as if I'm coming home. It's always lovely to read more about our favourite trio and join their adventures.
I think the only main criticism I have is that in these books set post the HOO war, Riordan doesn't seem to be writing Percy in the ways that having gone through two wars might have affected him. Yes, there are callbacks and attempts made but it doesn't feel enough and sort of a betrayal to the character? I love reading more about Percy but I wish we shifted more into YA or adult spaces for his character and development because it feels like he needs and deserves that space. I hope Rick stops writing Percy after the third book in this series or decides to write him more maturely in future.
But still, I'm never not going to pick up a PJO book :)
I think the only main criticism I have is that in these books set post the HOO war, Riordan doesn't seem to be writing Percy in the ways that having gone through two wars might have affected him. Yes, there are callbacks and attempts made but it doesn't feel enough and sort of a betrayal to the character? I love reading more about Percy but I wish we shifted more into YA or adult spaces for his character and development because it feels like he needs and deserves that space. I hope Rick stops writing Percy after the third book in this series or decides to write him more maturely in future.
But still, I'm never not going to pick up a PJO book :)