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#RiordanverseReadalong is carrying on with the Heroes of Olympus series and reading The Son of Neptune. She has created a bookclub on Storygraph. See original post for the link.

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PuddleJumper

Son of Neptune | Rick Riordan

#RiordanverseReadalong is carrying on with the Heroes of Olympus series and reading The Son of Neptune

I've created a bookclub on SG to keep things organized if anyone wants to join - https://app.thestorygraph.com/book_clubs/158fd0c1-ae91-45ee-b40c-6ab2f39d101f

I just want to see which books rate highly

I'm excited to get back into this universe and I'm hoping for more Percy 😅

PuddleJumper @mom2bugnbee @LitsyEvents 3w

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PuddleJumper

The Lost Hero | Riordan, Rick

Not sure who is following #RiordanverseReadalong but I figured I‘d do a check in/final thoughts post

How did you enjoy or not enjoy the book? Any favourite characters or moments?

Anybody can join in!

The next book we‘ll be reading will be The Son of Neptune in February

I was a bit underwhelmed. I found the characters a bit bland and there wasn‘t any connection between them. Hoping this changes! Percy is just so hard to follow

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PuddleJumper

The Lost Hero: Heroes of Olympus Book 1 | Rick Riordan

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I am divided by this book. All the way through I had to keep reminding myself this was a children's book because it is badly researched, weirdly paced, and very repetitive.

Things happen to the characters, they don't make things happen. The characters themselves were rather bland and there was no connection between them.

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PuddleJumper 1. It was difficult to get into because the characters either don't know who they are or are keeping secrets even during their POV chapters.

It really did not need to be as long as it was! So much could have been cut out and it wouldn't have impacted the plot.

I'm coming late to this series so hopefully things improve in later books/series but the writing of women was questionable
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PuddleJumper 2. Now, onto the fun stuff. I'm going to preface this by saying, classicists by nature are pedantic assholes.

First thing, Riordan's representation of the Greek gods is Romanised. He bases many aspects of their personality and history on Latin sources rather than available Greek sources.

This makes things very messy when introducing the Roman facet of the Greek gods. He should have just made them a separate pantheon.
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PuddleJumper 3. He says the Roman gods are harsher because of the Roman empire. The Athenians would like to fight you about their lack of empire in this universe.

The Greek city states were constantly warring with each other during the Archaic and Classical period. They weren't less ‘warlike‘.
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PuddleJumper 4. Arguably, Rome sustained such a large empire for so long because they were amazing administrators. No one cares about that aspect of their godhood. Let me see Mars, arbiter of the war fund. 1mo

PuddleJumper 5. Another gripe of mine is the representation of Aphrodite and her children. There's a denigration of femininity and this weird idea that beauty and femininity are the same thing. Aphrodite‘s children are portrayed as weak because they are vain and interested in stereotypically feminine things.

Thanks, I hate it.
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PuddleJumper 6. When Piper is claimed by Aphrodite, she is transformed so that she is wearing a dress that makes her uncomfortable, make-up and better hair. What a shallow idea of beauty.

Piper's strengths are always framed as ‘for a kid of Aphrodite.‘ If you want your interpretation of Aphrodite to be vain and jealous then she should be terrorising these kids for their disrespect. Piper is amazing because she is her kid and not in spite of it.
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PuddleJumper 7. Overall, it wasn't terrible but it's not something I particularly enjoyed reading.

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Booksblanketsandahotbeverage I‘ve read these and I liked his Trials of Apollo series more. The books were shorter, for one, and a funny haiku started each chapter. (edited) 1mo

Booksblanketsandahotbeverage My hands down favorite by him in the percy jackson world is

The Sun and the Star (From the World of Percy Jackson)

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TheAromaofBooks I had mixed feelings about this series as well. 1mo

PuddleJumper @Booksblanketsandahotbeverage I'm excited by the other series. They look more interesting 1mo

PuddleJumper @TheAromaofBooks It definitely wasn't his best 1mo

dabbe 🖤🐾🖤 1mo

julieclair Really well done review. 👍 I have been curious about the Percy Jackson series. I‘m guessing this is one you will definitely donate! 😂 (edited) 1mo

PuddleJumper @julieclair The first series is better. Still aimed at children but I don't remember it being this boring. Oh yes, definitely donate! I'm hoping to get through 3 of his series and donate them all 1mo

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LitsyEvents

The Lost Hero: Heroes of Olympus Book 1 | Rick Riordan

repost for @PuddleJumper:

Riordanverse readalong starting with The Lost Hero #RiordanverseReadalong

Reading a book a month to get through The Heroes of Olympus, The Kane Chronicles and Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard in 2025

I‘m going to use the readalong function on Storygraph. I can set up a Discord if people would prefer that. I‘m making this up as I go along

https://app.thestorygraph.com/readalongs/1a9b7112-b02d-4092-bb6b-f8aac21c3553

LitsyEvents see original post for schedule:
https://www.litsy.com/web/post/2822928

#BuddyRead 2mo

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Heroes of Olympus, The, Book One the Lost Hero | Rick Riordan

Riordanverse readalong starting with The Lost Hero #RiordanverseReadalong

Reading one book a month to get through The Heroes of Olympus, The Kane Chronicles and Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard in 2025

I‘m going to use the readalong function on Storygraph. I can also set up a Discord if people would prefer that. I‘m making this up as I go along

https://app.thestorygraph.com/readalongs/1a9b7112-b02d-4092-bb6b-f8aac21c3553

PuddleJumper January: The Lost Hero
February: The Son of Neptune
March: The Mark of Athena
April: The House of Hades
May: The Blood of Olympus
June: The Red Pyramid
July: The Throne of Fire
August: The Serpent's Shadow
September: The Sword of Summer
October: The Hammer of Thor
November: The Ship of The Dead
December: Break/Start The Trials of Apollo

This is mostly for me because I've got them on my shelf. If you want to join then comment below

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Laughterhp I‘ve never read Rick Riordan. Do you have to have already read Percy Jackson to enjoy these? (That‘s the only series I know). 2mo

PuddleJumper @Laughterhp It's a bit yes/no from what I can tell. Heroes of Olympus is a different series, different characters but set in the same universe as Percy Jackson and I think there's a bit of crossover with side characters. I don't think you need to have read the Percy Jackson books though 2mo

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mom2bugnbee @Laughterhp You definitely do NOT need to have read Percy Jackson for any of the other series besides Heroes of Olympus, because the others are completely different universes. Knowing PJ helps with Heroes of Olympus, but not strictly required. 2mo

mom2bugnbee I just re-read The Lost Hero, so I'll join you in February! Been planning a re-read of Heroes of Olympus & Kane, & I haven't read any of the Norse or Apollo books! 2mo

PuddleJumper @mom2bugnbee Sounds great! I've not read any of the new stuff. I finished PJ when I was a teenager and never got around to the newer stuff. I'm looking forward to the Kane and Magnus Chase ones 2mo

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sarahgreatlove

The House of Hades | Rick Riordan

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These books are SO GOOD 💀 So many traumatic experiences in this one but yeesh, so good. Rick is a master storyteller. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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sarahgreatlove

The Mark of Athena (The Heroes of Olympus, Book Three) | Rick Riordan

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These books… W O W. I am so glad I‘ve jumped on the Percy Jackson train as the kids and I are having such a ball reading these together. This book is seriously gripping and has some really quite scary parts in it. AND THE END. I mean, if you don‘t see that coming it kills you. I feel very sorry for anyone who read that at the time of publishing and had to wait however many years for the next book 😅 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Heroes of Olympus, The , Book Three: The Mark of Athena | Rick Riordan

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if you're up for a thrilling adventure that'll have you on the edge of your seat until the very end, “The Mark of Athena“ is a must-listen. Trust me, you won't regret joining Percy, Annabeth, and the rest of the gang on their quest to save the world,,,
Full review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6379611733

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sarahgreatlove

Heroes of Olympus: The Son of Neptune | Rick Riordan

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I am reading this series aloud to my kiddos and we are LOVING them. Big long books which is actually great. They‘re full and we love the multiple pov. As we are currently midway through book 3, I would say this one is slightly slower than the others? But still, love it. Great to have percy back in this one too.

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