The mark of athena cover4/6/2023 (Just for the record: because this is a Cybils nominee, I’ve been asked to make sure y’all know this is my opinion only, and not that of the panel. Their comments? “It’s not his best book.”) ![]() Something more like what you gave me back in the beginning. But, you know: especially now that the Kane Chronicles are done, I hope for a better book. (I know you were worried.) I’m still invested in the series. The whole point of this one, was to get the group from point A to point B, and I felt slighted by that.ĭon’t fret, though: I am going to read The House of Hades, Rick. ![]() There’s not, though it is implied at points. That something Big was going to Happen, and that there was going to be a Grand Confrontation. You threw out another god, and my reaction was, “Really? Another god?” rather than “Woot! Another god!”Īlso: while I adore the cover (and know you have nothing to do with it), it gives the impression that you were going to address the rift between the two camps. I know: you’ve always thrown in a lot in your books, but for some reason this time around it just seemed cluttered. So, Rick, I ask you this: why did this book need to be 574 pages long? Yeah, I get it: you want to weave in other myths and minor gods, but meeting Nemisis, Narcissus, Bacchus, Hercules, Chrysaor, plus the giants who are helping Gaea out is just way too many. Heroes of Olympus, The, Book Five the Blood of Olympus ((New Cover)): 5. With old friends and new friends joining forces, a marvelous ship, fearsome foes, and an exotic setting, The Mark of Athena is another unforgettable.But, that’s all there really is to the plot. Sure, the group from Camp Half-Blood (Annabeth, Piper, Jason, and Leo from the first book) has to head to Camp Jupiter to pick up that group (Percy, Hazel, and Frank) and then end up in Rome in order to stop Gaea. The Heroes of Olympus, Book Three The Mark of Athena (new cover): Riordan, Rick: 9781368051422: Books - Amazon.ca. It’s very much a middle-of-the-series book, as well. (As a brief aside, if you want to write a whole book about Leo Valdez, I will read it. Whatever the reason: this one, as much as I love Percy, Annabeth and the rest of the clan, is just not a great book. Or if my expectations are just way too high. Or if it’s because with all the demands of being a best-selling author, you’re churning out books too fast. I don’t know if it’s because you’ve been trying to write two series at once. I loved everything about it: the characters, the use of Greek mythology, the pacing: it was a great example of what middle grade fantasy can do. Others in the series: The Lost Hero, The Son of Neptuneįirst: can I call you Rick? I mean, I’ve been a fan since I read the first Percy Jackson book (yeah, I know, I missed the Tres Navarre series until later, but that’s just because I’m not really a mystery sort of person) way back in 2005. Support your local independent bookstore: buy it there! Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief, Rick's first novel featuring the heroic young demigod, was the overall winner of the Red House Children's Book Award in 2006.First sentence: “Until she met the exploding statue, Annabeth thought she was prepared for anything.” He lives in San Antonio, Texas, with his wife and two sons. It was published on October 8, 2013, and is the fourth book in The Heroes of Olympus series, preceded by The Mark of Athena and followed by The Blood of Olympus. ![]() Rick Riordan is an award-winning mystery writer. The House of Hades is a fantasy - adventure novel written by American author Rick Riordan, based on Greek and Roman mythology. With a new prophecy and new giants to defeat, Gaea is throwing everything shes. They must decide a seventh demigod before sailing to Rome to close the Doors of Death. The demigods for the Prophecy of Seven are Percy, Jason, Piper, Leo, Hazel, and Frank. The Mark of Athena ( Heroes of Olympus) (Hardcover) by Rick Riordan Shop all Disney 11. The Mark of Athena (The Heroes of Olympus 3) by Rick Riordan(Goodreads Author) 4. Rick Riordan Is The Mythmaster - The Greek Gods are alive and kicking - "A cracking read". Annabeth, Jason, Piper, and Leo are flying on a giant warship to get Percy. She couldn't shake the feeling that something was about to go terribly wrong. Part of her wanted to kidnap Percy right now, get on board and get out of here while they still could. Its massive bronze hull glittered in the sunlight. She heard that whispering laughter again, as if the presence had followed her from the ship. Annabeth felt as if someone had draped a cold washcloth across her neck. ![]() One fatal prophecy seven brave demigods a quest to find - and close - the doors of death. The Mark of Athena is the explosive third part in Rick Riordan's number one series - Heroes of Olympus.
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