The Burning Maze

Ok, to be completely fair, I definitely thought that The Trials of Apollo was a trilogy. Spoiler alert: it is not. So that definitely threw off where this story line went for me, because I was expecting everything to be wrapped up. Some of the events in this book made me sad, but I\’m definitely waiting on pins and needles for the next one. Apollo got less annoying to me, and is becoming a much more likeable character. The reappearance of different characters from the Percy Jackson and Heroes of Olympus series is always awesome, and this book doesn\’t disappoint (much) in that regard. If you like the Percy Jackson series, definitely read this one!

If you are a soft-heart Percy Series fan…please be prepared before reading this book. I don\’t consider myself as one, but I\’m still stunned and speechless after finished the book for 2 days. Is it understandable to want to rate this book 5 and 0 stars at the same time? 5 for how great it is (as always), and 0 for the story itself that so… Seeing that the recommend Age Level for this book is 9-16. I\’m not sure this book is okay for children age 9 – 12 for some of the violence. I think it\’s the harshest of all the series so far (including Percy and The Heroes of Olympus). But it doesn\’t mean you shouldn\’t read it. You should, because it\’s so so great, just…you have to ready your heart. SUPER ALERT ******Spoiler****** This portion I intended to write to the author, so it will include spoilers that you absolutely shouldn\’t read before you read the book first. Mr.Riordan, I know I ever said that Jason is the most boring character of the series. But it doesn\’t mean I want you to do THIS to him!!!! It\’s so cruel and broke my heart. I… I didn\’t think he will end up like this (even with that prophecy, I still hoped there must be some twist of the words). He\’s Percy\’s friend so I love him too…. And not only just Jason… How could you do that to Crest !?!?! And the way he was ended after all he had done for the team. How could you ??!!! (scream with tears) What did he do to deserve such fate with those actions of violence?! I don\’t think you were in a normal state of mind when you wrote this book. Especially these very chapters. If I want to read a real tragic Greek Heroes stories, I will read the formal/normal ones. I didn\’t think I have to read this much tragedies from your books. You made me cry a lot, but I still love you and your books.

Why is the third book in the Camp Half Blood Chronicles just so devastating!!! I mean The Titan\’s Curse, The Mark of Athena, and now The Burning Maze have each in their own way left me shook! Apollo and friends find themselves facing probably their toughest opponent yet. If you\’ve yet to read this but it is on your TBR put your guards up because Rick ripped my emotions to shreds with this one. This series just continues to be action packed and hilarious. And its not one more then the other Rick has definitely found away to balance the action with the comedy. I also love how even after 13 books already published and with only 2, yes 2, more left until this series is finished I still find myself learning about one of my all time favorite mythology. Its such a treat to know that an author like Rick prides himself on his knowledge and research and funnels it into this sort of media outlet. Anyway this book, no this series is highly recommended.

Oh, this series makes me laugh, cry and pretty much every feeling in between. It feels both dark yet light at the same time. I know there has been death in this series and Riordan\’s books before but this book really hurts. Yet the humor and heart is still there too. I continue to feel that this series will forever alter the characters from previous series and this series too. It feels like there\’s no way this ends well/happily for them but I\’m continually surprised in each book. You\’ll find yourself just caring so much about these characters. Once again I adore this series and can\’t wait to see what happens next.

Normally LOVE this authors stuff. This one came out at just the wrong time for me I think. In my opinion, the darkness overrode the humor completely until it was lost. I also thought that the major death was diminished by the very small glimpse of the character before it happens. Or, maybe I was just already depressed anyway and when I read it again it will be better. Reading this one after just having lost my beloved Border Collie was probably not the best idea, but its usually safe to read a kids book. What ever the case, be prepared for the darkest Riordan book yet. And yes, that includes the house of Hades.

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