Book Nook Part One

I'm labeling this Part One because there are many books to read out there - and there are many to review.

I have a group similiar to this on Facebook. (In case you're interested.)

Today's choice of book is one I actually finished in the wee hours of the morning - because I only a few chapters left - and it was exceedingly fantastic.

Okay - we all know the buzz about Rick Riordan.

Right?

First there was Percy Jackson and the Olympians:
"The Lightning Thief"
"The Sea of Monsters"
"The Titan's Curse"
"The Battle of the Labyrinth" (no, not Jareth's)
"The Last Olympian"


Well - after reading these I decided to skip to his newest in this particular series, "The Trials of Apollo" - which I got four chapters into and reazlied that it alluded to the previous series in the series - "The Heroes of Olympus"

So - fast forward and I'm speed reading these (mostly) five books just so I can get back to the juicy novel all about Apollo (my personal favorite god).

The series in order:
"The Lost Hero"
"The Son of Neptune"
"The Mark of Athena"
"The House of Hades"
"The Blood of Olympus"


Well - I finished, "The Mark of Athena" last night and here are some thoughts.

Firstly: SPOILERS!

Though this book has been out for a few years now, so this shouldn't shock too many people. (I must be the only one living under a rock.)

This brings together seven demigods - Greek and Roman - to head off to the Ancient Lands to stop two twin giants.

Each of the giants is a bane to one of the Gods - this one focuses on the bane of Dionysus (or Baccaus) - Otis and Ephialtes, twins.

In order to kill a giant, demigods and gods must work together. Should be pretty easy, right?

Well - you should consider that gods are fickle, wont to do whatever they want, even if it means leaving a teenager alone to fight off a giant......or two.

While traveling to the Ancient and beautiful city of Rome onboard a flying Greek Triemene, they encounter the New Roman Camp Jupiter, vengence in the Great Salt Lake, a pretty boy with a pretty big complex, the Georgia Aquarium, beautiful Charleston, Fort Sumter, and then the Party Ponys.

And that's before they reach Ancient Rome guys.

When they finally reach their destination, they meet up with Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck, automotons, ticked off Nymphs, and one giant spider (shuddering internally over here).

Well - this is a must read for all your reader out there.

It's also a fantastic way to learn about the Greek myths, cultures and warriors. This new series also delves into the Roman gods, myths, and legends.

Please - take a look into all of this.


And - once you're done, check out the amazing Kane Chronicles:
"The Red Pyramid"
"The Throne of Fire"
"The Serpant's Shadow"


And his other new series - still continuing (and another personal favorite, other than Apollo) - the Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard:
"The Sword of Summer"
"The Hammer of Thor" (which will be coming out later this year)



What is your favorite book Series? Leave a comment below.

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