I will be reviewing the third book of a book I have already reviewed. Actually I review the second one two weeks ago and that one was amazing. But Rick Riordan must be a mad genius or something because these books just keep getting better and better. They get funnier, and have twice as much adventure. I have to say I wish we were learning about Greek mythology in school because I would know everything there is to know.
So this week I’m reviewing The Mark Of Athena from the amazing Heroes Of Olympus series of books. This book has it all: character and relationship development, and action packed plot. Basically, this book was the bomb. The book starts off were The Son Of Neptune left off. We finally get to see Annabeth and Percy reunited at last. Unfortunately, the heart warming reunion is cut short to some demi-god mischief and of course since there demi -gods not everything ever go’s to plan. One thing I loved about this book was that within the first twenty pages, the action begins.
In The Son Of Neptune, Percy, Hazel, and Frank met in Camp Jupiter, the Roman equivalent of Camp Half-blood, and traveled to the land beyond the gods to complete a dangerous quest. The third book in the series will unite them with Jason, Piper and Leo. But they number only six, who will complete the Prophecy of seven?
The Greek and Roman demi-gods will have to cooperate in order to defeat the giants released by the Earth Mother, Gaea. The they will have to sail together to the ancient land to find the doors of Death. What exactly are the Doors of Death you might ask? Much of the prophecy remains a mystery…
With old friends and new friends joining forces, a marvelous ship, fearsome foes and an exotic setting, The Mark Of Athena promises to be another unforgettable adventure by master storyteller Rick Riordan.
One very complicated relationship Is Piper and Leo’s. Even thought Piper's with Jason. To Piper Leo looks like a boy she used to know and love, Sammy. When Piper questions Leo he seems to have no idea what she is saying at all. And then Piper shows Leo one of her flash backs, which really complicates things.
Since you have all the relationships like Piper/Jason, Percy/Annabeth, Hazel/Frank and then Leo. Leo. He reminds me of a few people, one in general is chandler Bing. If you know him awesome, If not GO LOOK HIM UP NOW AND DON’T COME BACK TILL YOU KNOW! …. Leo is someone who never stops joking around and messing, which is why he’s my favorite character. Apart from being the … emmm.. Seventh wheel? He is pretty awesome.
“Gods of Olympus.” Piper stared at Leo. “what happened to you?”
His hair was greased back. He had welding goggles on his forehead, a lipstick mark on his cheek, tattoos all over his arms, and a T-shirt that read HOT STUFF, BAD BOY, and TEAM LEO.
“Long story,” he said”
“Did someone just call me wine dude?” he asked in a lazy drawl. “It’s Bacchus, please. Or Mr. Bacchus. Or Lord Bacchus. Or, sometimes, Oh-My-Gods-Please-Don’t-Kill-Me, Lord Bacchus.”
“I’m so glad you’re here,” Aphrodite said. “war is coming. Bloodshed is inevitable. So there’s really only one thing to do.2
“Uh… and that is?” Annabeth ventured.
“why, have tea and chat, obviously”
“This is Annabeth,” Jason said. “Uh, normally she doesn't judo-flip people.”
“Hercules, huh?” Percy frowned. “That guy was like the Starbucks of Ancient Greece. Everywhere you turn--there he is.”
“Oh my god, I am so awesome!” Leo bellowed.
“So awesome!” Echo yelled back.
“He is funny,” a nymph ventured.
“And cute, in a scrawny way,” another said.
“Scrawny?” Leo asked. “Baby I invented scrawny. Scrawny is the new sizzling hot.”
“Behold,” Percy bellowed “The gods chosen beverage, tremble before the horror of diet coke.”
The ending makes me want to cry.. So I can't talk about it..
I have to say I loved this book. I really do recommend you read them. But of course you will have to read the Percy Jackson series first. But believe me when I say it is worth it. These books are amazing and I recommend then to twelve’s and up. I would give this book ten out of ten.
I can’t wait for the next one, The House of Hades. which should be out in under 350 days. I can’t wait!
This is me now, waiting for The House of Hades.
