The Lost Hero ***1/2by Rick Riordan
Book Type: Fantasy
Summary: Jason has a problem. He doesn’t remember anything before waking up in a bus full of kids on a field trip. Apparently he has a girlfriend named Piper and a best friend named Leo. They’re all students at a boarding school for “bad kids.” What did Jason do to end up here? And where is here, exactly?
Piper has a secret. Her father has been missing for three days, ever since she had that terrifying nightmare. Piper doesn’t understand her dream, or why her boyfriend suddenly doesn’t recognize her. When a freak storm hits, unleashing strange creatures and whisking her, Jason, and Leo away to someplace called Camp Half-Blood, she has a feeling she’s going to find out.
Leo has a way with tools. When he sees his cabin at Camp Half-Blood, filled with power tools and machine parts, he feels right at home. But there’s weird stuff, too—like the curse everyone keeps talking about. Weirdest of all, his bunkmates insist that each of them—including Leo—is related to a god.
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My Review: This book is written a lot like the Percy Jackson series and is full of the same and similar characters. Annabeth returns as well as many other characters from the Percy Jackson series. You have a new cast of main characters that are very diverse and interesting. I really enjoyed Leo's character in this story. If you like the Percy Jackson series you will enjoy this series as well! I look forward to the rest of the series!
Book Type: YA, Fantasy
Summary: Seven half-bloods shall answer the call,
To storm or fire the world must fall.
An oath to keep with a final breath,
And foes bear arms to the Doors of Death.
Percy is confused. When he awoke from his long sleep, he didn't know much more than his name. His brain fuzz is lingering, even after the wolf Lupa told him he is a demigod and trained him to fight with the pen/sword in his pocket. Somehow Percy manages to make it to a camp for half-bloods, despite the fact that he has to keep killing monsters along the way. But the camp doesn't ring and bells with him. The only thing he can recall from his past is another name: Annabeth
Hazel is supposed to be dead. When she lived before, she didn't do a very good job of it. Sure, she was an obedient daughter, even when her mother was possessed by greed. But that was the problem - when the Voice took over her mother and commanded Hazel to use her "gift" for and evil purpose, Hazel couldn't say no. Now because of her mistake, the future of the world is at risk. Hazel wished she could ride away from it all on the stallion that appears in her dreams.
Frank is a klutz. His grandmother says he is descended from heroes and can be anything he wants to be, but he doesn't see it. He doesn't even know who his father is. He keeps hoping Apollo will claim him, because the only thing he is good at is archery - although not good enough to win camp war games. His bulky physique makes him feel like an ox, especially in front of Hazel, his closest friend at camp. He trusts her completely - enough to share the secret he holds close to his heart.
Beginning at the "other" camp for half-bloods and extending as far as the land beyond the gods, this breathtaking second installment of the Heroes of Olympus series introduces new demigods, revives fearsome monsters, and features other remarkable creatures, all destined to play a part in the Prophesy of Seven
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My Review: I LOVE THIS BOOK. Have you read the Percy Jackson series? You should. It's a blast. And the first book in this series is fun, but I have to say, this book is fabulous. I absolutely adore Percy Jackson. He is such a GREAT character. I love his wit and snarky comments. It was so so fun to have him as a main character again. I just love how real he is! He is this amazing fighter yet he finds himself on the verge of tears more than once because he is overwhelmed by his circumstances. He has no memories of his past except for fuzzy ideas of Annabeth. Hazel and Frank are great characters as well. The story is just so fun and well developed. Such a blast. I can't wait for the next one now! :)
by Rick Riordan
Book Type: YA, Fantasy
Summary: Annabeth is terrified. Just when she's about to be reunited with Percy—after six months of being apart, thanks to Hera—it looks like Camp Jupiter is preparing for war. As Annabeth and her friends Jason, Piper, and Leo fly in on the Argo II, she can’t blame the Roman demigods for thinking the ship is a Greek weapon. With its steaming bronze dragon masthead, Leo's fantastical creation doesn't appear friendly. Annabeth hopes that the sight of their praetor Jason on deck will reassure the Romans that the visitors from Camp Half-Blood are coming in peace.
And that's only one of her worries. In her pocket Annabeth carries a gift from her mother that came with an unnerving demand: Follow the Mark of Athena. Avenge me. Annabeth already feels weighed down by the prophecy that will send seven demigods on a quest to find—and close—the Doors of Death. What more does Athena want from her?
Annabeth's biggest fear, though, is that Percy might have changed. What if he's now attached to Roman ways? Does he still need his old friends? As the daughter of the goddess of war and wisdom, Annabeth knows she was born to be a leader, but never again does she want to be without Seaweed Brain by her side.Narrated by four different demigods, The Mark of Athena is an unforgettable journey across land and sea to Rome, where important discoveries, surprising sacrifices, and unspeakable horrors await. Climb aboard the Argo II, if you dare...
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My Review: AHHHH OH MY GOSH I finished this book maybe 3 months ago and I STILL can't get over Rick Riordan's ending! OH MY GOSHHH. This book is wonderful. Just as good as all of his previous books, better in some ways. The story is maybe not quite as crazy as some of his other books. The action is still often and trouble is constantly finding them. They are on a journey to fulfill a prophecy which regularly has them running for their lives. There are four voices in this story: Annabeth - The confident, intelligent, talented, beautiful, yet fierce and determined character who is haunted by her past and future. Oh and there is the fact that she is Percy's girlfriend and has been desperately searching for him throughout the last 2 books. :) Percy - The snarky, brave, handsome, hero of the story, always and forever the foremost in each of these tales. Nico Di Angelo states that Percy is the most powerful demi-god he has ever met... Which I believe is a bit of foreshadowing... Ahem. Hazel - brave and powerful. This chick is just super cool. And last but definitely not least: Leo - I absolutely adore Leo! He feels inadequate when compared to the other demi-gods but he has great power. I look forward to him discovering his strengths in the coming books. You already see his intelligence, bravery, determination, loyalty, quirkiness, and witty sarcasm in the early books. I LOVE all of the characters in these books. They are all great. I loved that this books shows more of their humanity and teenage insecurities. These kids aren't concerned with the average teenage fears but they are still young and unsure of themselves at times. In previous books Percy was a bit cocky on occasion. He has been humbled by this book and is a bit less confident in himself. But together they are a truly unstoppable team of demi-gods. Annabeth has to face an unbeatable and terrifying foe to save the world and return order to life as we know it. There are many obstacles and unexpected dangers on their path but in the end it's not enough. The ending of this book literally shocked me so badly that I gasped and shouted out loud. Russell was in the other room sleeping (yes I was up until about 3 in the morning reading this book, I couldn't put it down!!!) and I was worried I had woken him up. I re-read the most shocking turn of events at least 5 times before I was able to accept that Riordan really had done that. He really did. OH MY GOSH. The ending is stellar and horrible and shocking in every way. I LOVED THIS BOOK. Wow. It's been months and I am returning to my moment of utter disbelief. I cannot WAIT until the next book comes out. AHHHHH.
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