His brain-fuzz is lingering, even after the wolf Lupa told him he is a demigod and trained him to fight. When he awoke after his long sleep, he didn't know much more than his name. With page-turning adventure, witty dialogue, and fun, fascinating characters, this second installment of the Heroes of Olympus series is a must-read for any fan of myths and fables. Rick Riordan is a master at balancing just the right amount of seriousness and levity in every situation, and his three teen narrators point out the strangeness of the iterations of ancient myths in the modern world with spot-on accuracy. Some of the mysteries from The Lost Hero are solved, while others loom even larger. Our heroes battle up and down the West Coast with impossibly few days before disaster is unleashed, fighting new foes and finding new friends along the way. The Roman camp is a far cry from Camp Half-Blood, but it’s every bit as fascinating to explore. "synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.Īmazon Best Books of the Month, October 2011: From the Roman demigod camp to the prison of Death himself, The Son of Neptune reunites readers with old friends and introduces them to a whole new cast of characters. He trusts her completely enough, even, to share the secret he holds close to his heart.īeginning at the “other” camp for half-bloods and extending as far north as the land beyond the gods, this breathtaking second installment in the Heroes of Olympus series introduces new demigods, revives fearsome monsters, and features other remarkable creatures, all of whom are destined to play a part in the most important quest of all: the Prophecy of Seven.
His big and bulky physique makes him feel like a clumsy ox, especially in front of Hazel, his closest friend at camp. He keeps hoping Apollo will claim him, because the only thing he is good at is archery. His grandmother claims he is descended from ancient heroes, but he doesn’t even know who his father is. Now, because of her mistake, the future of the world is at risk.įrank is a klutz. When the Voice took over her mother and commanded Hazel to use her “gift” for an evil purpose, Hazel couldn’t say no. When she lived before, she didn’t do a very good job of it. But the camp doesn't ring any bells with him. Somehow Percy managed to make it to the camp for half-bloods, despite the fact that he had to continually kill monsters that, annoyingly, would not stay dead.
When he awoke after his long sleep, he didn’t know much more than his name.
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