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So I expected to read chapters from all 7 points of view. And for me, using the different POVs was a challenge that didn't work as effectively in Mark of Athena.Īs hinted at in Son of Neptune, Mark of Athena brings together all 7 demigods.

The mark of athena preview series#

So, while I've enjoyed the changing narrative voice, which I think is one of the ways Riordan is distinguishing the second series from the first, it presents some challenges. I couldn't get 'into' Hazel and Frank because I just wanted to go back to Percy's POV. I realized that for me, it was because Percy's narrative voice was familiar and overshadowed the others. Riordan repeated this device in The Son of Neptune, and while it still worked, I never developed the attachment to Hazel and Frank that I had for Jason, Piper and Leo.

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. A QUEST TO FIND - AND CLOSE - THE DOORS OF DEATH. In The Lost Hero, I enjoyed having the narrative voice switch from character to character - it made a nice change from the first series and gave insight into more than one character. The Mark of Athena is the explosive third part in Rick Riordan's number one series - Heroes of Olympus. I loved that the new series (The Heroes of Olympus) brought back favorite characters and the familiarity of the demigod world while still keeping his material fresh with new characters and the introduction of the Roman camp and demigods. I enjoy the characters, the mythology, Riordan's ability to portray the ages and culture of the teenage characters. So let me start by saying I enjoyed this book almost as much - but not quite - as the others to date. I just finished reading it on the Kindle, and the hardcover awaits my son. My oldest son made me read The Lightning Thief a few years ago, and after whipping through that series, he and I both await each new entry into the series with excitement. With a true storyteller’s sense of pacing, Riordan creates another compelling adventure, right down to the cliff-hanger at the end. The demigods use their wits and their weapons skillfully in a string of encounters, and their insecurities make the characters all the more appealing. Throughout the novel, the juxtaposition of humor and terror makes both aspects of the writing more vivid. Along the way, they encounter Nemesis in Utah, Bacchus in Kansas, Phorcys in Atlanta, Aphrodite in Charleston, and Hercules at the Strait of Gibraltar. Meanwhile, they help Annabeth in her quest to recover the ancient statue of Athena stolen from the Parthenon. Twins snuff out the angel’s breath, Who holds the key to endless death. Representing both Greek and Roman camps, the seven companions undertake a mission to prevent the imminent destruction of Rome, the awakening of Gaea, and the end of the world. Maybe it’s not the best time The Mark of Athena burns through Rome, Ella continued, cupping her hands over her ears and raising her voice. This third volume thrusts Percy, Jason, Annabeth, Hazel, Leo, Frank, and Piper into action once again. 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.Terrifying dreams and enigmatic prophecies mean danger for seven teen demigods, but also good times for fans of The Heroes of Olympus series. He lives in San Antonio, Texas, with his wife and two sons. JADES THOUGHTS ON THE MARK OF ATHENA THE MARK OF ATHENA GENRE PLOT SUMMARY SETTINGS CHARACTERS CONFLICTS/CLIMAX JADES BLOG Picture A silver Drachama that Athena gave to Annabeth, in hopes that it could help her avenge her mom.

Rick Riordan is an award-winning mystery writer. But, overall, every hero takes a turn at being awesome. And yes, sometimes the action stops and readers will want to get back to their old pal Percy again.

The Greek Gods are alive and kicking - go to and see for yourself Holding a fast-paced fantasy-quest-adventure together with seven different heroes that deserve almost equal weight has the potential to really weigh the story down. Rick Riordan has now sold an incredible 55 million copies of his books worldwide She couldn't shake the feeling that something was about to go terribly wrong. Its massive bronze hull glittered in the sunlight.Part of her wanted to kidnap Percy right now, get on board and get out of here while they still could. The Mark of Athena is the explosive third part in Rick Riordan's number one series - Heroes of Olympus.Ī QUEST TO FIND - AND CLOSE - THE DOORS OF DEATH.Īnnabeth felt as if someone had draped a cold washcloth across her neck.