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A review by chluless
The Mark of Athena by Rick Riordan
5.0
THIS IS THE SECOND BOOK I HAVE READ THIS WEEK WITH A CLIFFHANGER THAT SHOULD BE ILLEGAL!
Why Rick Riordan, why do you insist on tormenting readers this way. It was so dam sweet of Percy but GODS, this cannot be happening!
Mark of Athena is, in my opinion one of the best of all the PJO and HOO books. Now the seven are united and I would say roughly 80% of the book was action. Full of intense battles and escapes from impossible situations.
However, we see our favourite heroes find their weaknesses and they realise they cannot always save the day alone. In the words of Piper “Being a hero doesn’t mean you’re invincible. It just means that you’re brave enough to stand up and do what’s needed.”
The chapters are told from the perspectives of each of the seven, giving a valuable insight into their thought. Character development is deep, even if you don't like a character there will have been moments you admired them.
I feel like Annabeth, Piper and Leo really stole the show this time, making their way through impossible tasks alone or saving the others and really showing what they are capable of.
Old favourites like Nico and Coach Hedge make a comeback and Hazel and Leo discover how they are connected by the past and who Sammy turned out to be. The seven take the Argo II to new place outside of America, adventuring through the Mediterranean and the actual city of Rome.
There is so much to look forward to in Mark of Athena. I enjoyed each and every page. 5 stars from me. I can't wait to read House of Hades!
Why Rick Riordan, why do you insist on tormenting readers this way. It was so dam sweet of Percy but GODS, this cannot be happening!
Mark of Athena is, in my opinion one of the best of all the PJO and HOO books. Now the seven are united and I would say roughly 80% of the book was action. Full of intense battles and escapes from impossible situations.
However, we see our favourite heroes find their weaknesses and they realise they cannot always save the day alone. In the words of Piper “Being a hero doesn’t mean you’re invincible. It just means that you’re brave enough to stand up and do what’s needed.”
The chapters are told from the perspectives of each of the seven, giving a valuable insight into their thought. Character development is deep, even if you don't like a character there will have been moments you admired them.
I feel like Annabeth, Piper and Leo really stole the show this time, making their way through impossible tasks alone or saving the others and really showing what they are capable of.
Old favourites like Nico and Coach Hedge make a comeback and Hazel and Leo discover how they are connected by the past and who Sammy turned out to be. The seven take the Argo II to new place outside of America, adventuring through the Mediterranean and the actual city of Rome.
There is so much to look forward to in Mark of Athena. I enjoyed each and every page. 5 stars from me. I can't wait to read House of Hades!