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Loading... Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Chalice of the Gods (Percy Jackson & the Olympians) (edition 2023)by Rick Riordan (Author)"The Chalice of the Gods" is a return to the magic of the original Percy Jackson series. It is a fun adventure, but what really made me enjoy it was the quiet moments in-between the chaos. In high-action stories, it's very rare for a character to just enjoy normal moments with friends and family. This quest is low stakes in comparison to the original series, and it's very refreshing. What I liked best about this book was that Percy and Annabeth were now together and were comfortable with it, and had put aside all the teen drama. But the premise of needing to go on random quests to get letters of recommendation, which only holds for Percy and literally no one else, is kind of grasping. “Everything tastes better when you’re eating with the people you love.” “Just because I’ve been known to burn places down, blow things up, and unleash apocalyptic disasters wherever I go… that doesn’t mean I’m totally irresponsible.” “This is how you know you’ve found true love: when your significant other is just as bad at singing as you are.” “You know,” he said. “sometimes it’s the smallest waves that knock you off your feet. Tsunamis—everybody knows they’re powerful. Tidal waves—big and impressive. But those small waves? They hold a lot of power. They prove what the ocean is capable of, even when no one is paying attention.” After waiting for more than decade for a book with the original trio, I had high expectations for this book. It did not disappoint. In this book, the original trio, Percy, Annabeth, and Grover have to complete another quest, this time for something more important than saving the world: college. I have to say, it was really enjoyable to read this. It was nice to see how the original trio were doing and Percy is, of course, the most entertaining narrator. It was great to read a book in his perspective again. This book had action, humor, and even some sweetness, like when Percy talks about his family and his love for Annabeth. It was amazing. Now, you might be wondering, if it was so amazing, why did you rate it 4 stars instead of 5? Well, I have a reason for that. The thing is, it was a little… too humorous? Books narrated by Percy are always full of jokes, sarcastic quips, and are all in all pretty lighthearted (despite the trauma Rick insists upon inflicting), but I feel like it was just a little too much. It’s not that I didn’t enjoy it. I did. It’s part of Percy’s charm, but I feel like I would have enjoyed the book more if it took certain situations a little more seriously. There are some scenes that would’ve felt more serious and would’ve had more weight to it if a joke or a sarcastic thought hadn’t immediately followed afterward. Despite that, however, I still this was a really great book. If you’re a Percy Jackson fan, it is a must-read. Rick definitely did not disappoint. Being the son of Poseidon is never easy and Percy Jackson will attest to that fact. He has taken down the Titans and restored the Olympians to their place, but one would think that they would be a bit less harsh on him. Yeah, not going to happen especially when on his college form for New Rome University, he has to have three God recommendations. This is not going to be an easy task...that is until the moment Ganymede calls upon Percy for help - the Chalice of the Gods is missing and he needs it before Zeus learns it's gone. It has been what? A little over ten years since we last had a Percy Jackson adventure? Nevertheless, we do and this time we have new characters - new lesser gods and a quest that requires Percy to seek out recommendations to attend New Rome University. It is always great to see Percy return. You would think the Gods would give him a break but you know how that has always turned out and this book is no different. The only difference is that someone has taken Ganymede's chalice and now it is up to Percy, Annabeth, and Grover to retrieve it while also trying to get recommendations. This book was a fun adventure for those familiar with Percy Jackson. His sarcastic self alongside the chapter titles are always a welcoming addition. The Chalice of the Gods returns us to the world of Percy Jackson and back to the unique blending of ancient mythology with modern-day settings and relatable teenage protagonists has been highly praised by readers and critics alike. For any fan of Rick Riordan, this book is something you should add to your collection. TW/CW: Mild language, mild sexuality, fantasy violence, scary situations RATING: 4/5 REVIEW: In The Chalice of the Gods, the reader is brought back into the world of Percy Jackson and the Olympians with a quest involving the Percy, Annabeth, and Grover. Needing to earn recommendation letters from the gods in order to attend New Rome University with Annabeth, Percy is tasked with completing a quest from three different gods. This book covers his first quest. I really enjoyed this book. I’ve enjoyed all of the Percy Jackson books and have read them all multiple times, so it was nice to get a new story to add into the mix. It was lighthearted, fun – and yet also very touching in some ways – everything you expect from a good Rick Riordan book. It was also nice to be back in Percy’s mind and to follow him on his way to college and adulthood. I recommend this book for fans of the series, and the series for all of those who love YA fantasy! Originally posted on Just Geeking by. Content warnings: I was really looking forward to The Chalice of the Gods by Rick Riordan, however, I just didn’t enjoy this one as much as previous Percy Jackson and the Olympians books. I loved having Percy, Annabeth and Grover back together again, and as usual, Riordan’s writing was fantastic. I think what didn’t work for me was that the focus of The Chalice of the Gods was different. On the one hand, I’m happy to see the character’s lives move on and watch them grow up. But I don’t read these books to read all about the characters’ lives in the city, walking around getting drinks and food. I read them for the mythology, the heroes and the monsters. It just didn’t feel like there was as much of that in The Chalice of the Gods. I also felt like the pacing of this one was a bit off, and I was about 80% through the book before I realised that this wasn’t going to be a standalone book, which is what I thought it was. This didn’t put me off Riordan’s work in the slightest, and I’m eager to read the next book, I just didn’t enjoy it as much as the previous ones. BLOG | REVIEWS | REVIEW SCHEDULE | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | PINTEREST | Pretty quick read. This is book 6 in the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series. Gosh, was #5 The Last Olympian really 14 years ago ?? So many side series/spinoffs, I didn't realize! Percy and his best friends Annabeth and Grover are back, this time performing quests related to getting Percy recommendations for college! Percy needs 3 recs for college, so I'm sure installments #7 and #8 will return in due measure. Nice to have this series back! This is perfect for any long-term Riordan Readers or people who just want to see what all the fuss is about! It has all the charm and humor of the original Percy Jackson novels and enough explanations that it works as a stand-alone novel as well. It's fun returning to an adventure with the original 3 demigods. I also really appreciate the low stakes found in this novel, since most of Percy's other adventures are so cataclysmic. I can't wait for the next one! I loved this book because I'm a huge supporter of this trio and percabeth. It's a good mix of early pjo and teenage trio. But I wish annabeth got more time as herself and not just as Percy's girlfriend, like it seemed like her lines were all "I know it's hard for you but don't make dumb choices, seaweed brain" and "You're really sweet sometimes, Percy. You know I love you" like this book wouldn't have even passed a half beschel test. Like there are like 3 women who make any appearance at all, and none of them speak to each other. And on that note, I feel like I'm also seeing more and more sexism in rick Riordan's books and im not a huge fan of that. Percy Jackson, modern-day son of Poseidon, is just trying to get through high school. After saving the world multiple times by battling monsters, Titans, and giants, Percy is now settling in at Alternative High School in New York, where he hopes to finally have a normal senior year. Unfortunately, the gods aren’t quite done with him yet. Poseidon breaks the bad news that if Percy expects to get into New Rome University, he will have to fulfill three quests in order to earn the necessary three letters of recommendation from Mount Olympus. The first task is to help Ganymede, Zeus’s cupbearer, retrieve his golden goblet before it falls into the wrong hands. You see, one sip from it can turn a mortal into a god, and Zeus would not be pleased with that result. Can Percy and his friends Grover and Annabeth find the precious cup in time? And if they do, will they be able to resist its special power? Percy Jackson is a senior in high school -- so close to being an adult, and hopefully attracting less attention from gods and monsters. His plan is to go to New Rome University with Annabeth, but his (non-mortal) guidance counselor hits him with the bad news: he has to get three letters of recommendation from three different gods -- and they can't be for things he's already done. He's going to have to take on some more quests. Fortunately, Annabeth Chase and Grover Underwood are there to help, just like they were when he had his first adventure, all those years ago. This feels like a prime return to the original Percy Jackson series. Though Percy mentions some of his previous adventures and old friends, it's okay if not everything he's done is fresh in the reader's mind going into the story. It's a pretty straightforward quest narrative, with beloved characters and Percy's trademark sarcastic humor (the chapter titles always delight). Better yet, this book only covers one quest, so there are a couple more books to look forward to. |
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