The Mark of Athena (Heroes of Olympus, #3)by Rick Riordan
Published by Puffin
YA, fantasy, mythology, adventure
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.
I have an unpopular opinion: I don't like Annabeth. I have never really cared for her and I certainly never have shipped Percy and Annabeth. Thus it's not a big surprise that I wasn't over the moon having to read chapters upon chapters from her point of view. It didn't help that the beginning of The Mark of Athena lacked a little - although I think it was mostly because how epic the ending of the previous book was. I still loved the story, but it's not a surprise either because it's Rick Riordan and I love his books. In a way, I also learned to like Annabeth a little bit - I guess I finally started to get over that she and Percy are together and that other pairings for Percy wouldn't happen. Or maybe it was because Piper annoyed me so much that Annabeth seemed like more likable character. Piper was just so jealous of Jason and so insecure about their relationship all the time that it got more than little bit annoying.
Despite all that, I loved pretty much everything and everyone. Leo is always hilarious and he saves the day with his wit and humour, and I like both Percy and Jason and their standoffs. And of course, I love Nico and I honestly cried for everything he went through in this book - especially because he went it all through alone. He needs a hug and plenty of love!
The Mark of Athena was full of adventures, hilarious moments, and just overall brilliant writing. After that ending, the next book has to be most thrilling one yet!
5 of 5 stars.
Despite all that, I loved pretty much everything and everyone. Leo is always hilarious and he saves the day with his wit and humour, and I like both Percy and Jason and their standoffs. And of course, I love Nico and I honestly cried for everything he went through in this book - especially because he went it all through alone. He needs a hug and plenty of love!
The Mark of Athena was full of adventures, hilarious moments, and just overall brilliant writing. After that ending, the next book has to be most thrilling one yet!
5 of 5 stars.
No comments:
Post a Comment