The Mark of Athena

, #3

English language

Published Feb. 24, 2012 by Disney-Hyperion.

ISBN:
978-1-4231-4060-3
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4 stars (42 reviews)

"The Greek and Roman demigods will have to cooperate in order to defeat the giants released by the Earth Mother, Gaea. Then they will have to sail together to the ancient land--Greece itself--to find the Doors of Death"--

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reviewed The Mark of Athena by Rick Riordan (The Heroes of Olympus, #3)

Still love the characters! Ready for the next one.

4 stars

The Mark of Athena continues Rick Riordan's tradition of crafting engaging and interesting characters within the Heroes of Olympus series. The groundwork laid in the first two books regarding the backstories of the new characters pays off here, allowing for a seamless continuation without excessive exposition.

While the characters grapple with self-doubt and internal conflicts, their overall development remains relatively static compared to the previous installments. However, the strength of their established personalities and relationships carries the narrative forward, making them enjoyable to follow.

The overarching plot is undeniably intriguing, keeping the pages turning at a steady pace. However, the journey to the central conflict is peppered with numerous side-quests, a signature element of Riordan's writing. While these diversions offer additional excitement and world-building, I occasionally found myself yearning for a more direct path to the main story.

Although the primary objective of this particular quest is achieved, the ending …

reviewed The Mark of Athena by Rick Riordan (The Heroes of Olympus, #4)

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3 stars

It's a pretty good book, my only complaint is that there's really no ending. The cliffhanger in the end is so abrupt and, well, present. I understand the idea of a cliffhanger; the other wants to make sure that you will continue reading. But in this case, nothing is truly concluded. But for the most part, it's a good book. My 13-year-old son enjoyed it a lot, but even he was not thrilled with the lack of vending. Boo.

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Subjects

  • Giants
  • Hera (Greek deity)
  • JUVENILE FICTION / Action & Adventure / General
  • JUVENILE FICTION / Legends, Myths, Fables / Other
  • Greek Mythology
  • Juvenile fiction
  • Roman Mythology
  • Fiction
  • Gaia (Greek deity)
  • Camps
  • JUVENILE FICTION / Fantasy & Magic

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