She kicked and struggled, trying to keep both of them afloat. They aren't comedies, although they're funny at times, but the language is delightful and constantly entertaining. I'm constantly highlighting lines that make me laugh. In this installment The House of Hades, Percy and Annabeth travel through Tartarus, which is a whole new experience.ģ) Witty - These books and the characters in them amuse me. Although the demigods are always going on quests and encountering dangers, tests and vengeful gods, each book has been fresh and exciting. It would be easy to go that direction, but I remember being pleasantly surprised when book 3 set the story up differently. But it's also fun to see how they've been put into the modern world - some are more adaptable than others - and how Riordan has explained details like why Mount Olympus is now in New York? I thought for sure we'd have run out of material by now, but every book is a new experience, and The Heroes of Olympus series has taken everything in an even more exciting direction.Ģ) Not formulaic - Way back when I read the first two books in the first Percy series, I enjoyed them, but the quests were structured the same, so I started to think that the whole series would contain the same plot flow. I have learned so much about gods, goddesses and myths that surround them. These books are rich with characters and stories that make Greek mythology come to life in all its messy complexity. But I've always been a huge fan of Greek mythology, and I have been majorly impressed with how it's been presented in this series. If you're wondering whether or not to give these a go, here are some reasons I can't get enough of these books:ġ) Greek mythology in a modern setting - Okay so that's a given. I can't wait for the final book, The Blood of Olympus, which will end the series and hopefully let Percy and Annabeth rest a little bit. Five or six books is about my limit, but I enjoyed The House of Hades as much as the previous set. Let me tell you that it's definitely worth it. Five books in the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series and then three books in The Heroes of Olympus series, before reaching this one, book four, The House of Hades (that's nine total if you count the series together). But I bet you're feeling daunted by the prospect of all of the books you'd have to read to get to this point. If you have never met Percy Jackson, well, I'm sorry for you. In fact, I encourage you to read this if you're curious about these books but have yet to tackle them. This review is SAFE for all readers, whether you've read this series or not. The stakes are higher than ever in this adventure that dives into the depths of Tartarus. In about a month, the Romans will march on Camp Half-Blood. If the demigods don’t succeed, Gaea’s armies will never die. But, Leo wonders, if the Doors are sealed, how will Percy and Annabeth be able to escape? If they can fight their way through the Gaea’s forces, and Percy and Annabeth can survive the House of Hades, then the Seven will be able to seal the Doors both sides and prevent the giants from raising Gaea. The other five demigods have to put aside their grief and follow Percy’s instructions to find the mortal side of the Doors of Death. At the conclusion of The Mark of Athena, Annabeth and Percy tumble into a pit leading straight to the Underworld.
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