The Last Olympian (Percy Jackson and the Olympians #5) by Rick Riordan

"The end of the world started when a Pegasus landed on the hood of my car."

Summery:

So begins that last installment of Percy Jackson and the Olympians, The Last Olympian. Percy is about to turn sixteen and along with his upcoming birthday, the great prophecy is about to unfold. Demigods, gods, monsters, and all mythical creatures must decide where their loyalties lie and chose between the Olympians and the Titans. The battle that has been brewing is now at the forefront. All that stands in the way of the Lord of time defeating the Olympians are Percy and his friends, and their numbers are dwindling...



Review:

This books takes off from page one and doesn't slow down until the very end. This is truly the climax of the series. Riordan does a nice job of tying loose ends. I have to say I was extremely sad to turn the last page. The series as a whole is amazing, but this final installment is epic. I read it in 3 settings. I love the way Riordan modernizes the Greek gods. The reader is easily able to picture and relate to the gods as he or she reads through the series. It is a fun and interesting way to learn about Greek mythology. There is a bit of a opportunity for another series at the end, so I am curious to see if anything will happen in the future. ;)



The Last Olympian book trailer:





Meet the characters:

Cover Art Commentary:

Absolutely stunning. This is definitely my favorite cover of the entire series. All the covers are gorgeous and compliment each other nicely. I am seriously thinking about getting the entire series in hardcover.



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The Battle of the Labyrinth (Percy Jackson and the Olympians #4) by Rick Riordan

Summery:
This year, Annabeth leads the demigods on a quest through Daedalus's Labyrinth, in a feverish attempt to stop their former camp counselor Luke from resurrecting the Titan lord Kronos. Who is Daedalus, and what is his Labyrinth you ask? You can find out here (Daedalus is pictured on the right with his son Icarus. Daedalus and Icarus, by Frederick, Lord Leighton). The Labyrinth is no small feat. The heroes mush fight monsters, solve riddles, overcome fears, and depend on each other to come out alive (with their sanity intact), while attempting to accomplish their quest. Grover enters the Labyrinth with the demigods as well to his fulfill own quest to find the lost god Pan.

Review:
The pages flew by. I found myself anxiously awaiting the end of my shift(s) so I could come home and read more about Percy and the demigods adventures. In my humble opinion, this is the best installment yet in the series. I was going to wait to read the final book when it came out in paperback, but I found myself unable to wait and bought the hardback last night. I cannot wait to delve into this final installment! It's title The Last Olympian sounds epic, doesn't it?!

Cover Art Commentary:
Another beautiful cover with a monumental scene from the book. It's not my favorite, solely because of the color. I prefer the cooler greens and blues from some of the previous books. However, it fits in with the rest of the series quite nicely. The series looks great together on my shelf!

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The Titan's Curse (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, #3) by Rick Riordan

Summery:
Percy and his demigod friends go to a boarding school to save 2 other demigods from monsters that want to use the half-bloods for their own sinister purposes. In the meantime, Artemis (goddess of the hunt and moon) goes missing. Percy and his friends must find her before the winter solstice begins, when her presence is greatly needed to influence the Greek Gods to fight in the upcoming battle against the Titans. Furthermore, Annabeth goes missing. Percy has premonition-like dreams that she is in grave danger and feels he must find her before it's too late.

Review:
This book is action-packed from beginning to end. There are several twists and turns along the way that make it exceptionally hard to set down. The demigods ban together and discover they need each other more than ever to survive. The Titan's Curse also has a darker side that is more prominent than the other novels in the series. I greedily read this book in 2 sittings and look forward to reading the rest of the books in the series.

Cover Art Commentary:
This is my favorite cover in the series so far. I love the colors. They compliment the other covers in the series quite well. As always, the cover displays a scene from the book. ;)

Overall Rating:

*This book was allllmost got 5 apples. A 4.5 would be a more accurate rating! :)

**This is the 50th book I've read this year! A goal I have been meaning to accomplish for a long time! :D

The Sea of Monsters(Percy Jackson and the Olympians, #2) by Rick Riordan

Summery:
Percy Jackson is back for another god-packed adventure. His seventh-grade year has been fairly quiet until a game of dodge ball turns into a free-for-all against a pack of cannibal giants. Percy and his new-found-friend Tyson have no choice but to retreat to Camp Half-Blood. Unfortunately, things aren't much better at the camp. They arrive to find the campers fighting against monsters who are trying to breach the camp boarders. In fact, the entire camp has been poisoned. Further more, Percy suspects his old satyr friend Grover is in trouble. Percy and his half-blood-brethren must go in search of a way to save the camp and his beloved friend before it's too late.

Review:
This is a delightful continuation of The Lightening Thief. Percy meets additional gods, creatures and monsters throughout his quest. I love the way Riordan write the god's characters. It is an originally funny and fresh perspective. Percy's relationship with Tyson is a bit interesting. I won't say much about it for those who haven't read the story. ;) Also, more is revealed to Percy about his possible prophecy. Overall, The Sea of Monsters is a lovely addition to Percy Jackson's story that started in The Lightening Thief. I look forward to more adventures with Percy and the demigods in The Titan's Curse.

Cover Art Commentary:
I love how they take a scene from each book and put it on the front. ;) The colors are quite complimentary of each other. They look beautiful together on my shelf!

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The Lightning Thief (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, #1) by Rick Riordan

Summery:
Percy Jackson just found out that he is a demigod. That is, half human, half Greek god. In a last ditch effort to save his life, Percy enters Camp Half-Blood. There he discovers which mythological god he is related to and also stumbles across a prophecy that he is to fulfill in 10 days. The gods are warring, and Percy is the only one who can abate the conflict before it develops into World War 3. It is a lot to take in, but young Percy is up to the challenge. With a satyr and a daughter of Athena by his side, Percy heads out to face monsters, angry gods, and other mythological creatures that want nothing more that stop Percy from fulfilling his quest.

Trailer:
I thought I would include the trailer for the movie, which looks pretty sweet! :P


Review:
This was a most entertaining and delightful read. However, don't be fooled. There is a dark side lurking behind all of the fun and fantasy (which is half of the draw, if you ask me). I have been meaning to read this series for quite some time, but just couldn't get in the mood for it, if you know what I mean. Once I started reading The Lightning Thief, I was immediately sorry that I had waited so long. This story is charming, fast-paced, and packed with adventure. Though many compare it to J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter series, I would say this story has an original edge. Yes, there are comparisons, but overall, each series has a unique theme and intricacies all of it's own. I highly recommend The Lightning Thief for those looking to get lost in a good story packed full of adventure, friendship, and mythology.

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Cover Art Commentary:
I really like the cover of this book. The colors are great and there is definitely some foreshadowing going on. I wont say much more, but you can appreciate the cover much more after you have read the book! ;)

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