The House of Hades: The Heroes of Olympus, Book 4

The House of Hades, which is the second last book before the finale (The Blood of Olympus) has a little something for all types of readers. Action, mythology, humor, romance, sacrifice, war, monsters, it’s all there for your reading pleasure. However, I have to say that it’s not my favorite in the series (so really it would get a 4.5 stars, but that's not an option on goodreads). This franchise started with Percy Jackson. And I think his POV in this book was too few and far between. The book is narrated by almost everyone, but a couple main characters like Nico and Rayna did not narrate. So it did not feel complete. If you’re going to almost get to everyone, do them all or choose a few. I would have preferred a narrower POV selection: Percy, someone from the ship (Hazel preferably), Leo when he gets thrown solo for a while, and Rayna as Camp Jupiter marches on Camp Half-Blood. Maybe even Jason here and there. I really did not get a good feel for Jason in this story, especially since it’s been a year since the last book. I felt his voice was not strong like the other narrators. I liked what he did narrate and how he has realized where his heart belongs (Camp Half-Blood versus Camp Jupiter). It’s a good juxtaposition to Percy, who wants to settle with Annabeth in Camp Jupiter, go to college, and have a life at the camp with other half-bloods (something not offered at Camp Half-Blood *hint, hint, hope for some development*). However, Jason is not as established as Percy and Annabeth or is as unique as Nico, Frank, and Leo, so his personality really does not stick in your head like the other characters. I hope to see a little more from him in the next book beyond being Piper’s boyfriend and the unquestioned leader of the group in Percy’s absence. I highly appreciated the little things that Mr. Riordan included. Percy’s Riptide is actually a functional pen! Who knew? Calypso’s life and (hopefully) hopeful future. “Bob” who comes to realize he’s more than just a titan. There were a lot of side characters and situations that were very fun to read about. I also liked how Percy really had to look at himself and analyze the things he had done, people he had left behind and/or not followed up on, and what it felt like being the human minority in a monster’s domain. I thought this was a huge turning point for Percy’s life. I’m glad he began to see things from the other side of the coin. Things are not always black and white, including titans, giants, and humans. Percy realized the accountability he has to hold for his actions, and I’m glad this was thoroughly explored. One thing I am getting a bit tired of is the stalling technique. I know that gods are fickle and vain and all that, but I have no doubt that Mr. Riordan can come up with another exciting way for the demigods to get out of life-or-death situations. I hope there is a little less of this in the next book, because too many characters seemed to use this plot device in this book. It became noticeable and a bit distracting. So let’s get back to more things I enjoyed about this book. (1) I loved Nico’s revelation. I think it’s great, and I hope he has a stronger voice in the next story. He needs more character development. (2) I loved how the characters on the Argo II became closer. You see them begin to understand each other and help each other more than in the past. They become more of a family than just a group of kids. (3) I liked how Frank began to find confidence in himself especially after his battle on the bridge. His character needed that turning point, and I felt it was well done. (4) The dwarfs were great, especially the mission they were given. (5) The action scenes were awesome. Exciting and charged with cinematic magic! (6) Loved Hazel’s development and her abilities. There is so much potential for her! What she did was very exciting. In this way, Riordan is able to narrate an exciting action sequence without an actual fight. Hazel does not need to pull a sword; she uses her wits to save a situation. I loved that contrast to the other scenes. (7) I really liked the last line. And thank you, Mr. Riordan, for not giving us a pull-your-hair-out cliff-hanger ending! We get a calm before the big battle/storm. That’s just a summary of a few of the many things I enjoyed. There is so much to enjoy about this book. Riordan is a master craftsman when it comes to blending mythology into a modern tale. He creates diverse characters, had a wicked sense of humor, and shines light into dark situations. I love this series and cannot wait until the next book. Sure, it’s not my favorite book he’s written, but it’s still thoroughly enjoyable, intellectually stimulating, and packed with some awesomely heroic moments.

It’s a pretty special thing, friends, when an author manages to create a world and fill it with characters that endear themselves to you for books and books and books and their story never gets old or boring or LESS endearing. The opposite, in fact. Rick Riordan’s Percy Jackson books are exactly like this. I read all five books in the original Percy Jackson and the Olympians series and instantly fell in love with the writing and the characters and the world, and now I’m in pretty deep with The Heroes of Olympus. The most recent installment in that new series, THE HOUSE OF HADES, is really proof of something that has been sneaking up on me for a while: Percy is all grown up, and I am NOT ready. But what an amazing young man he is, and what incredible young people he has around him. I don’t want to spoil things for people who haven’t read this series yet (WHAT ARE YOU DOING GO READ THESE), but I will tell you that in THE HOUSE OF HADES, Percy and Annabeth are stuck in Tartarus, where all the evil immortal things go when they are “killed” so that they can be reborn and again unleashed. Percy and Annabeth meet some familiar faces and encounter pretty nasty creatures there. Of course, they also need to make it to a certain spot in Tartarus by a certain deadline in order to prevent the annihilation of humanity, as one does. Meanwhile, the other heroes—Jason, Piper, Hazel, Frank, Nico, and Leo—are trying to meet up with Percy and Annabeth to play their own part in the prophecy and to stop the annihilation of humanity. ALSO, they are trying to stop the Roman and Greek camps from going to war with each other. No pressure. As usual, Rick Riordan keeps things fast-paced, funny, and plenty emotional enough to tug on the ol’ heart strings. I love how Rick Riordan is able to make these books about everyone equally. In the original series, things were obviously about Percy, but The Heroes of Olympus series encompasses a group of unique, brave, smart young people who have to navigate their awkward teenage years while also trying to prevent the goddess Gaea from raising her army of monsters and giants to basically take back the earth from humans. We get just enough time spent with each of the heroes so that we know what they’re going through, what things look like where they are, and how they are dealing with being one of the prophesied 7. THE HOUSE OF HADES gives each character time to shine and show how important they all are to the story (and each other, let’s be honest). To me, though, the storylines that have stayed with me from THE HOUSE OF HADES involve Percy and Annabeth and Nico. SIGH. These kids. I’ve spent so much time with them over the years that I feel really attached to them, and I think they had some of the more emotional storylines in THE HOUSE OF HADES. Percy and Annabeth are, as they often seem to be, the heart of this series. Of both series. They are spending time together in the horrid waste that is Tartarus, running not just for their lives but also to save the lives of everyone and everything they know and love. It was lovely to see them fight for each other and worry about one another and find strength in each other. They’re growing up so fast! WAH! But it’s really impossible not to love them, separately and together. It’s been so great to see their relationship mature. And so that leads me to Nico. OMG GUYS. There are a million reasons that I want to give Nico De Angelo big squishy hugs, but his storyline in THE HOUSE OF HADES is kind of heartbreaking and very emotional and just makes me love him even more. Mostly, though, I imagine that it’s empowering for lots of readers and that’s what makes it so wonderful. Rick Riordan deals with an important issue with lots of heart and grace, and the way the other characters react to it is lovely. NICO ILYYYYYYY! Of course the drama surrounding our heroes in THE HOUSE OF HADES is, as always, full of surprises and fun and danger. Gaea is growing stronger the closer it gets to her appointed date for TOTAL EARTHLY DESTRUCTION. She’s making it almost impossible for the crew on the Argo II to make it where they need to go to help Percy and Annabeth. Plus, Hazel is coming into her magical abilities and realizes that she’ll need to play a really important role in the success or failure of their mission. The situation is growing more and more dire for our heroes. It was hard to put THE HOUSE OF HADES down because so much was going on. I honestly can’t recommend Rick Riordan’s Greek/Roman mythology books enough. Percy Jackson is an excellent hero: flawed, brave, confident. The other heroes in THE HOUSE OF HADES all have their own doubts and strengths as well, and Rick Riordan doesn’t shy away from showing us any of them. Honestly: READ THESE. You’ll be feeling like a mama bear over these kiddos in no time. THE BLOOD OF OLYMPUS, I need you and fear you all at once.

I am just over half-way through HOH, and will update this review when I finish. First: this is the best book Riordan has written for Heroes of Olympus by a long, long mile. The characters once again have distinctive voice, where in the previous books in this series, I sometimes had to double check who was speaking the dialogue I was reading. The composition and style is much more readable, flows better on the page, and keeps the reader very involved in the action and the hearts and minds of the characters from chapter to chapter. The characters have truly come to life in this book, and their development takes complex, rich trajectories --each one a compelling journey by itself. Riordan expertly weaves the the trials, love stories, and coming of age of 7 different characters into one action-packed novel. It will appeal to young readers, boys and girls alike. UPDATE: STILL A GREAT BOOK. IF YOU'RE WORRIED ABOUT WHAT TO TELL YOUR KIDS ABOUT NICO, REFOCUS THE CONVERSATION ON JASON. I just wanted to add a comment about the whole Nico thing. I think it's a distraction to focus on Nico's confusion. I think Riordan's message, and the message concerned parents should really focus on, is that we should all try to be more like Jason. A steady friend and a strong leader. He put is own feelings aside to be there for Nico who was put in a VERY uncomfortable situation and is in desperate need for people in the world he can trust before he can continue to grow on a social and emotional level. He let Nico know there was someone he could trust. He didn't just do this as a friend, but also as a leader. There are scenes leading up to this that describe what made Jason such a natural leader --his straight-laced attitude, steady as a compass needle, and constantly looking for common ground with the people around him. Always trying to build cohesion, putting his needs aside for the legion and his cohort, his constant respect and (perhaps too constant) focus on duty to his fellow heroes in arms. He is the spirit of strength and compassion. I'd like to think is surname "Grace" is a reference to GRACE in the bigger sense. So enough about Nico, let's turn our attention to the character who was truly remarkable in that scene with Eros - Jason Grace.

It is all I could ever expect, plus many new unexpected twists. We will never be ahead of Mr. Troll Riordan. Percy and Annabeth are the definition of bravery. I can't believe how far those two have come, and how strong they become when they are together. The fact that Percy is the only reason Annabeth needs to keep going and viceversa is proof of how deep the relationship is. They're not just in love, they are each other's life. I love how Rick writes about love. He doesn't give it the cheesy cliche role it always gets, he writes it as the powerful and most dangerous feeling on earth, and he know its not something to play around or mess up with. I find that extremely unique and appealing. I didn't like Frank much until now. I think he's the character that grows the most (and not just physically) and he learns a lot about himself. He finally trusts in his power. And he's a freaking praetor now! Hazel is one badass woman. I confess I had underestimated her in the last books but she really impressed me. She became incredibly strong. I still don't like Piper and Jason very much. I don't know why. I just don't. I know Piper is pretty badass, and Jason is so great and supportive to Nico, but there's just something that still bothers me with these two. Leo and Calypso's meeting was perfect! I had waited for this moment for so long, even gotten to think it may actually never happen, but I really think they are made for each other. And Leo not being himself after Ogygia demostrates he'll never forget Calypso and that he really will keep his oath of coming back with his final breath if necessary. I honestly cried in the chapter where the arai attacked Percy and Annabeth. It was such a strong and intense moment. Percy's vulnerability was almost overwhelming. I think it's a very important moment in the book. And that's when it really hit me that Percabeth could really die in Tartarus. I don't think Nico is gay. Yes, he's in love with Percy, but I don't think it means he takes interest in guys. I doubt he'll be all “Since I liked Percy, I guess I like guys better”. Instead of gender being a factor for his love, I think he loved despite the gender. He just loves him and doesn't put a label on it. Coach Hedge having a family gives me a sense of “there really are other lives, innocent lives, at stake." Again, Percy and Annabeth. They really outdid themselves this time. They did the unimaginable and survived. Few things are left that could actually cause commotion for these guys. Reyna's last name…. not my favorite. It's just so… gah. I don't like it. But she's still one of my favorite characters. Leo, I love you and your sassy comments. Tartarus: A+. I don't know what my expectations of the place where, but I can tell Rick really went beyond them. It was so beautifully terrifying. How does he come up with these things? Conclusion: This book is a masterpiece. It's much more darker than the previous ones but keeps the essence. I love the characters, I love the foreshadowing and I love the plot twists. I can't wait of The Blood of Olympus. Gaia is going down.

This review is very belated; I actually read this as soon as it came out. So these are my lasting impressions, 3 months after reading. I'd been anticipating The House of Hades since I finished The Mark of Athena... in October, 2012. So there was a LOT of anticipation going on here! :) And this book did not disappoint. It was gripping, gave good treatment to both plots (the Percy and Annabeth plot, and the everybody-else plot), gave good character development (particularly for Percy and Frank and Hazel), and was just overall a good read. Some lasting impressions: when I think back on this now, the first thing I remember is the Percy/Annabeth plot. Probably because I read those parts three times. :) I also remember Frank's Shining Moments of Awesome. There were two: with the herd of creatures he defeated and temporarily united Mars/Ares, and... everything at the end. Nice save from your portrayal of Frank in MoA, Riordan. Although, I have to admit, the excuse for Frank in MoA was really, really good... but it was also an obvious post-rationale. But, credit where credit is due, he didn't just make this excuse for why Frank was this way; it became a plot point! And even a theme (tying in very nicely with the plot about the gods' schizophrenia). There were a few other post-rationales that I caught, but nothing that really bothered me. Speaking of post-rationales for past mistakes, though... there's a new continuity error in this book. At one point, in Hazel's POV, she talks about finally meeting the famous Jason. Umm... they already knew each other. At the end of LH, Jason thinks about his friends back in Camp Jupiter, and Hazel is one of them. And all through SoN, Hazel is constantly comparing Percy to Jason, in a way that makes it very clear that she actually knew Jason. Talking about how they had the same quiet intensity, the same grim outlook, that sort of thing. Anyway, I mainly just remember that, because that was part of my planned review at the time. Mostly, I remember this being a good installment of the series. It didn't leave me as hungry for the next installment as SoN or MoA did, mainly because this one does NOT end on a massive cliffhanger, but it was a really good installment. I do wonder, though, how the team will reintegrate after this. They've all been through so much... separately. Frank, Hazel, Jason, Piper, and Leo have made it through a lot without Percy and Annabeth's help, and have grown as a result. And Percy and Annabeth have been through a lot, period. How will this change the team dynamic?

I know, I know. This fabulous book came out way back in October, and I got it the week it released, but I’ve just gotten around to reading it. I had school books and review books and book club books to finish before starting this. A couple of times I would start a new book and completely forget I even needed to read this one! I knew once I started it, though, it would consume my entire attention until I finished, which it did. I loved Percy Jackson, and I love the Heroes of Olympus. It makes me so happy Riordan decided to do a spin-off of Percy’s series, because I love all the characters so much. It’s just like Harry Potter. I’m so connected to the characters; I feel like I know them. Both series are fantastic. Percy Jackson is obviously for middle grades. Heroes of Olympus, while longer and higher level, is still on the juvenile shelves. I love that Riordan tailored his series to grow with the readers, but I don’t think young adult is the right words to describe these books. For one, they’re kind of cheesy. Why do all the characters get to be paired up in nice little couples? Why are the one-liners more corny than realistic? These qualities prove to be for younger adolescents rather than older teens. But the thing is- I don’t care. I love the series!! I’m not growing out of it anytime soon, and I don’t think I’ll be finished with them next year either. The characters are too well-developed. I grew up with these guys! Grover and Percy and Annabeth are my best friends! I know their “voices,” I know their personalities, and I know their adventures. Riordan references to his previous books a lot, and I’ve been there with them. I can’t just abandon these guys, and I’ll be crushed when the series ends. After the Percy Jackson series, I was crushed. When I found out about this one, I practically jumped for joy. Seriously, guys, I have a huge problem. I have the biggest crush on Percy Jackson (shh… don’t tell Annabeth), and I know he’s fictional, but come on! I’ve been through so much with this kid! Riordan created a world I wish I lived in, just like the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. I wish I could talk to Zeus and venture to the Underworld. He single-handedly sparked my interest in Greek (and now Roman) mythology. This author is a magnificent writer. The Heroes of Olympus series has so many different points of view, and I never get confused whose eyes I’m looking through. It all comes back to the characters; he developed them so well it’s like their real people. My heart sped up during the scenes in Tartarus with Percy and Annabeth, and I was torn when i found out Nico’s secret. While some of the dialogue is a little lame and the writing low level, the plot and the characters hold my interest just fine. More than just fine. I’m on the edge of my seat whimpering in fear and biting my nails during the fight scenes. I’ve audibly cheered at the gang’s triumphs, even though I know everything will turn out okay. This turned into a series review, but it is the 4th book in the series. I figure if you guys were going to read this book, you’ll have to start at the beginning of the series. Just know that Riordan seamlessly ties in Greek and Roman mythology into the plot and has AWESOME characters. He’s weaved a world I wish I could walk into. stealingpages.com

Before I talk about the wonderful addition to the Heroes of Olympus series, I would like to discuss the issues some people have with the book. I have two quotes from real reviews and other things I have seen people complain about do let's get to it. 1) "There were too many other characters ... around for there to be Percabeth" First, there was plenty of percabeth. One of the first things Annabeth did was tell Percy she loved him. Second, the last time I checked this is not a romance novel. I have always loved how much Percy and Annabeth care for each other but don't let it get in the way of survival. I can have so many other book coupled that probably wouldn't have survived Tarturus because they would be too focused on romance. I asked how Percy and Annabeth got right down to business and formulated a plan, but through out the book they still shared their cute moments that made me gush. 2) "The author decided to introduce a Gay character in his children's book series. It is not appropriate..." I can't believe the amount of times I saw stuff like this. People were constantly saying how they did not let their kids read this book because of "adult content". People said they did not want to have to explain homosexuality to their children. First of, this is not a children's book, it is going adult fiction in a middle school and high school interest and reading level, so everything who reads these to their 8 year olds, learn to look at interest levels. Second of, if your child is old enough to read books for grades 6-12, they are old enough to know about homosexuality. Parents keep their kids way to sheltered about these things. Homosexuality is extremely common in our society and I don't think it's wrong for Rick Riordan to have made *spoiler* Nico gay. 3) some people are complaining about Frank's transformation and how it didn't go well with his character development. I disagree. I love how Frank had received a blessing and as a son of Mars it does work. Frank want going to stay as a chubby clumsy kid this entire series as much as we might have wanted him to. I think this character change was refreshing to read. Okay now that I have attempted to shoot down people's ideas of "bad plot twists" and "poorly written material" it's time to discuss the awesomeness that is House of Hades. 1)I love how we get to see Tarturus. Even though I am a minor percabeth shipper this is not the only reason why I loved Tarturus. It was nice to have a different setting compared to earth. I mean, everything has been on earth up until now and I just thought it was cool to have a change in setting. I also loved how we were introduced with Bob again!!!!! And I love when Keli came with the other emposi (spelling?) were brought back. 2) Percy what is wrong with you? I think Tarturus has changed our beloved Percy and for some reason I am totally okay with it. I remember there was this one monster that Percy was like, choking in its own poisons and Annabeth was like "some things aren't means to be content controlled". We were reminded just how powerful Percy really was and I really liked that. I mean, we knew Percy was powerful, but it reminded us JUST how powerful he was and I think that was really cool. 3) Leo+Calypso= genius. Thank you Rick. Overall, this book was fantastic and definatly with the wait.

I have always loved Rick Riordan's books. Each of the seven got their own POVs. I loved reading from each of their point of views which we didn't get to do in the last book, but I have to say that it was a little jumbled. Each of the characters had their own little problem of their own throughout the book. MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS Hazel takes up the position of Annabeth and she tries her best to lead the group. Hazel is told by the goddess Hecate that she must learn to control the Mist and choose her own path(all of which don't look so great). So Hazel spends most of the book trying to control the Mist and find a path that doesn't involve all her friends dying. Her POVs were pretty cool. Jason doesn't seem to have the most important role in the book. He basically spends the entire book trying to figure out whether he wants to be Roman or Greek and guilt tripping himself on leaving his ex at Camp Jupiter. Piper gets only few POVs. Piper finally shows everyone that she can defend herself when Khione and her brothers come and freeze everyone on the ship. She and Hazel apparently have become friends. Leo falls in love and no it is not with Hazel. He is sent into the sky by Khione and falls on the island Ogygia where he falls for Calypso although he tries not to. Once again the magic raft comes to the island to take Leo away and as he floats back to the Argo II he swears on the River Styx he will get her off that island. Seriously Leo, there are seriously dire consequences if you don't live up to what you swore. Frank is actually pretty interesting in this book. He, I have to say even though Rick did a POV on all of the seven, Frank is one of the main characters in this book. He has to prove himself to Mars in order to save Hazel and in doing so supposedly gets really buff. Percy and Annabeth have survived the fall to Tartarus (yay). They have help from Bob the titan and Small Bob the cat. Annabeth keeps losing hope and Percy has to keep helping her with that. I think their time in Tartarus was the most interesting part in the book. OK, so a lot of people thought that Nico was crushing on Annabeth and that's why he pushed Percy away, but he really was crushing on PERCY! I know a ton of parents didn't like the Nico being gay and that they didn't let their kids read it because of it. Personally, I was fine with it. Although I have to agree that this is a theme that is more geared to teens and up and there are kids 10 years old and younger reading it. Previously, Nico had hated Percy because he let his sister, Bianca, die and that was why he pushed him away. I think it would have been fine to keep as it was and it made sense, but I guess it's fine. Overall I think was a pretty good book. I can NOT wait for the next book. What an awesome name.

An excellent book. Percy and annabeth in tartarus is peak of riodenverse. Frank zhang is my spirit animal 😁. Bob 🤩. Jason ⚡ got little redemption finally.

This one clearly IS a masterpiece. After The Mark Of Athena, it was for than crucial to know what happened to our favorite characters into Tartarus. Rick Riordan uses his wonderful imagination to bring us into it with so many good tricks, great events and such a good use of ancient Greek myths you have to admit he's a genius. And that's only talking about the part in Tartarus, but of course the rest of it is a masterpiece too.

Essendo il quarto libro della saga non si poteva chiedere meno azione e meno colpi di scena! Un libro che pagina dopo pagina fa crescere la curiosità sul come si risolverà la situazione! un libro degno della saga e avvincente! per quanto riguarda la spedizione è stata impeccabile: arrivato il giorno stabilito, con un imballaggio adeguato e il libro era in ottime condizioni!

haven't read it yet but came in great condition!

„Percy Jackson- The House of Hades“ von Rick Riordan ist nun schon der 4. Band der Folgeserie “The Heroes of Olympus” und somit der voraussichtlich vorletzte Band der Reihe (was ich nicht hoffe!). Schon die erste Serie der Percy Jackson Bücher war ein super Zusammenspiel aus spannenden griechischen Sagengeschichten hineingezaubert in unsere langweilige moderne Welt. Die neue Serie kann aber durchaus noch einen drauf legen mit einem neuen und interessanten Erzählstil, vielen weiteren und unterschiedlicheren Charakteren und tollen Handlungssträngen und bisher wenig erwähnten Sagengestalten. Doch der Reihe nach, fangen wir mit dem Erzählstil an. Im Gegensatz zu den meisten Romanen und auch in der vorherigen Serie von Rick Riordan wird die Geschichte meist aus der Sicht eines Charakters (meist der Hauptcharakter) berichtet. Zu langweilig und zu eingeschränkt fand vielleicht der Autor und überraschte seine Leser in der Reihe „Heroes of Olympus“ mit Abwechselnden Sichtweisen, indem über ein oder mehrere Kapitel immer die Gedanken und Geschehnisse aus der Sicht eines Halbgottes geschildert werden. Könnte konfus machen, gibt der ganzen Geschichte aber eine unglaubliche Spannung, da bei einem Wechsel der Charaktere auch teilweise andere Handlungsstränge weitergeführt werden. Übersichtlich wird bei den Kapitelanfängen mit den entsprechenden Namen gut ausgezeichnet, wer der betreffende Charakter gerade ist. So können diejenigen, die ihrem Lieblingscharakter in einem Zug folgen wollen einfach das Buch durchblättern, bis er wieder zu Kapiteln mit dem Namen des Charakters kommt. Super Sache! Die Story führt nahtlos in der Gesamtstory weiter. Deswegen wäre es Interessierten und Neu- Percy Jackson- Lesern zu raten wenigstens die ersten drei Bücher der neuen Serie zu lesen. Diesmal befinden sich dich 2 Haupthandlungsstränge zum einen mit Percy und seiner Freundin Annabeth in Tartarus (der Unterwelt) und müssen sich zu den Toren der Unterwelt kämpfen ohne dabei drauf zugehen. Der andere Handlungsstrang führt mit ihren Freunden auf ihrem Luftschiff (der Argo II) und ihrer Fahrt zum Haus des Hades fort. Die 6 Halbgötter haben dabei nicht nur gegen Monster sondern auch mit sich selbst einige Kämpfe auszufechten. Und um allem noch ein bisschen Druck zu untersetzen müssen sie sich sehr beeilen, damit ihre beiden Camps sich nicht gegenseitig bekriegen. Keine einfache Aufgabe also. Ob sie erfolgreich sind, das müsst ihr selbst herausfinden. Ich habe mir das Taschenbuch gekauft, weil es auf Englisch so am schnellsten zu bekommen war und ich einfach nicht warten konnte. Die Bücher sind allerdings von ihrem Umfang und der Größe nicht mehr für ein Taschenbuch geeignet und sollten entweder auf ein richtiges Taschenbuchformat angepasst werden oder nur als Hardcover rausgebracht werden. Das Unformat, die Größe und die Dicke machen das Taschenbuch zum nebenbei oder to go- lesen unmöglich und gestalten das Lesen auch so eher Fazit: Für Percy Jackson- Fans ein MUSS und auch wirklich lesenswert ohne auch nur eine Seite, einen Satz, ein Wort zu bereuen. Mein Tipp: Wartet wenn möglich auf das Hardcover oder holt es euch als E-Books wenn ihr nicht warten könnt. Für Nicht- Fans: Fangt mit der Reihe von vorne an. Ihr werdet es nicht bereuen, wenn ihr euch auch nur ein bisschen für griechisch- römische Mythologie interessiert.