A review by elysian
The Son of Neptune by Rick Riordan

adventurous 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

3.5

Title: Son of Neptune
Author: Rick Riordan
Rating: 3.5/5
Potential spoilers for previous books of the same series.

This was one of the weaker PJO books for me. It started out very strongly and promising. I loved all the new character additions. While in Lost Hero Leo was clearly my favourite I really loved both Hazel and Frank for different reasons. 

The Plot started to drag a lot from the middle mostly bc this book felt like the same as book one- Just less cool bc Leo isn't here and Percy is a shell of his former self. He has sooo little chapters to himself and his feelings. I understand uncle Rick wanting to introduce the new kids but it clearly took away from Percy -

The romance felt very clunky opposed to what I have seen Uncle Rick write for Percy and Annabeth or even Jason and Piper. I did not really feel the chemistry.