A review by eli_drottningu
The Chalice of the Gods by Rick Riordan

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

4.5

I don't know what I was expecting (besides more Percy), but I really liked the reflecting and growing vibe. It makes sense, after all of Percy has lived, and in the stage he is (preparing to go to college), to look back and reflect about all the growth that has happened, to treasure the simple pleasures of life, and to feel a bit insecure about if the world can really be this good, if is real that this is happening.

It's a recap, for Percy and for the reader, where you reflect on all the progress, but also, where you can see the opportunities that are still to come, that the world did not end and there is a lot in it. 

It's interesting to see how afraid were all the gods of "old age", and I really liked how the answer was "don't fight it, embrace it", because is actually an accomplish to get to grow old, and we should aspire to have a long happy life with those who we love (obviously, you need to take care of your health, since you need quality of life).

I also liked the detail of Poseidon taking care of the school part, but particularly, the message that is the small everyday decisions what really shows who we are.
 
I'm definitively in for more Percy (tho I also thing that he should be left alone and has earned a nice, quiet life). 
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