Hello! My name is Chie. I am likely to be the girl you'll see whose eyes would bulge out of their sockets at the sight of a book store and be seized by waves of epileptic shock whenever there is a book bargain. I'll probably be the one pushing you out of my way to get through the book bargain bins and tediously combing through the pile. (I forget my manners when it comes to books). I am tone deaf and have two left feet. But I would endure the embarrassment of a performance in exchange for books (terms and conditions apply). I have created this blog in order to find kindred souls. Those who would gladly share the same passion for books and reading because although reading is solitary task most of the time, it's no fun having no one to ramble to after..
Synopsis: "Seven half-bloods shall answer the call. To storm or fire the world must fall. An oath to keep with a final breath. And foes bear arms to the Doors of Death."
Percy is confused
When he awoke from his long sleep, he didn't know much more than his name. His brain fuzz is lingering, even after the wolf Lupa told him he is a demigod and trained him to fight with the pen/sword in his pocket. Somehow Percy manages to make it to a camp for half-bloods, despite the fact that he has to keep killing monsters along the way. But the camp doesn't ring any bells with him. The only thing he can recall from his past is another name: Annabeth
Hazel is supposed to be dead.
When she lived before, she didn't do a very good job of it. Sure she was an obedient daughter, even when her mother was possessed by greed. But that was the problem - when the Voice took over her mother and commanded Hazel to use her "gift" for an evil purpose. Hazel couldn't say no. Now, because of her mistake, the future of the world is at risk. Hazel wished she could ride away from all of it all on the stallion that appears in her dreams.
Frank is a klutz.
His grandmother says he is descended from heroes and can be anything he wants to be, but he doesn't see it. He doesn't even know who his father is. He keeps hoping Apollo will claim him, because the only thing he is good at is archery - although not good enough to win camp war games. His bulky physique makes him feel like an ox, especially in front of Hazel, his closest friend at camp. He trusts her completely - enough to share the secret he hold close to his heart
Beginning at the "other" camp for half-bloods and extending as far as the land beyond the gods.
Review: I realised it's been a year since I read The Son of Neptune and read it again weeks ago. Of course you should know by now it's about Percy Jackson. However, once again, Riordan throws a curveball, which somewhat confuses... and leaves us wanting for more. The book churns out another prophecy and because of "this" curveball, you can't help but wonder who that "Son of Neptune" will drown... After all, Percy doesn't drown... can he?
So anyway, Percy wakes up and manages to get to the Roman Camp (Camp Jupiter). For all you new readers, sorry to burst the bubble! But anyway, he manages to get there with no memory just like Jason except for one person: Annabeth. Honestly, the experience of Percy in this book is somewhat parallel to what Jason went through in Camp Half-Blood. It makes me wonder if there will be a battle of strong wills in the next book between the two of them, seeing as they are the primary leaders of both camps. But anyway, I am getting ahead of myself.
So as was previously stated, Jason and Percy were switched by Juno/Hera because she thinks by doing so, the two camps, which usually turn to arms against each other, will learn to fight together and prove to Jupiter/Zeus that the gods need to work with the demigods to fight the enemy: Gaea. In the second book, there is not much mention of Camp Half-Blood because it was devoted entire to presenting Camp Jupiter. After all, we already had six books (including the original Percy Jackson series) to get to know the Greeks so I think it's just right that Riordan let us get to know the other camp.
Percy befriended Frank and Hazel but I won't reveal their backgrounds. You have to buy the book and it is worth of every penny. The three went on a quest as stated by Mars Ultor himself. You'll be surprised at the difference between the Roman and Greek versions of the gods because they are actually different. However, it was only Hera who seemed to recognise Percy completely. When Percy and Mars met at the Camp, the god didn't recognise him.
Anyway, you will all find the juicy details and other interesting tidbits when you read the book.
So do I recommend it? Heck, yeah! The book is a funny, light-hearted, well-written, and PG as always. It's action-packed with a little bit of romantic inclinations, loyalty to friends, and familiar love all over it. I actually said "UGGHAHHHHH!!" when I finished the book. Not very clear. But I said it out of frustration.
Synopsis: "Seven half-bloods shall answer the call. To storm or fire the world must fall. An oath to keep with a final breath. And foes bear arms to the Doors of Death."
Percy is confused
When he awoke from his long sleep, he didn't know much more than his name. His brain fuzz is lingering, even after the wolf Lupa told him he is a demigod and trained him to fight with the pen/sword in his pocket. Somehow Percy manages to make it to a camp for half-bloods, despite the fact that he has to keep killing monsters along the way. But the camp doesn't ring any bells with him. The only thing he can recall from his past is another name: Annabeth
Hazel is supposed to be dead.
When she lived before, she didn't do a very good job of it. Sure she was an obedient daughter, even when her mother was possessed by greed. But that was the problem - when the Voice took over her mother and commanded Hazel to use her "gift" for an evil purpose. Hazel couldn't say no. Now, because of her mistake, the future of the world is at risk. Hazel wished she could ride away from all of it all on the stallion that appears in her dreams.
Frank is a klutz.
His grandmother says he is descended from heroes and can be anything he wants to be, but he doesn't see it. He doesn't even know who his father is. He keeps hoping Apollo will claim him, because the only thing he is good at is archery - although not good enough to win camp war games. His bulky physique makes him feel like an ox, especially in front of Hazel, his closest friend at camp. He trusts her completely - enough to share the secret he hold close to his heart
Beginning at the "other" camp for half-bloods and extending as far as the land beyond the gods.
Review: I realised it's been a year since I read The Son of Neptune and read it again weeks ago. Of course you should know by now it's about Percy Jackson. However, once again, Riordan throws a curveball, which somewhat confuses... and leaves us wanting for more. The book churns out another prophecy and because of "this" curveball, you can't help but wonder who that "Son of Neptune" will drown... After all, Percy doesn't drown... can he?
So anyway, Percy wakes up and manages to get to the Roman Camp (Camp Jupiter). For all you new readers, sorry to burst the bubble! But anyway, he manages to get there with no memory just like Jason except for one person: Annabeth. Honestly, the experience of Percy in this book is somewhat parallel to what Jason went through in Camp Half-Blood. It makes me wonder if there will be a battle of strong wills in the next book between the two of them, seeing as they are the primary leaders of both camps. But anyway, I am getting ahead of myself.
So as was previously stated, Jason and Percy were switched by Juno/Hera because she thinks by doing so, the two camps, which usually turn to arms against each other, will learn to fight together and prove to Jupiter/Zeus that the gods need to work with the demigods to fight the enemy: Gaea. In the second book, there is not much mention of Camp Half-Blood because it was devoted entire to presenting Camp Jupiter. After all, we already had six books (including the original Percy Jackson series) to get to know the Greeks so I think it's just right that Riordan let us get to know the other camp.
Percy befriended Frank and Hazel but I won't reveal their backgrounds. You have to buy the book and it is worth of every penny. The three went on a quest as stated by Mars Ultor himself. You'll be surprised at the difference between the Roman and Greek versions of the gods because they are actually different. However, it was only Hera who seemed to recognise Percy completely. When Percy and Mars met at the Camp, the god didn't recognise him.
Anyway, you will all find the juicy details and other interesting tidbits when you read the book.
So do I recommend it? Heck, yeah! The book is a funny, light-hearted, well-written, and PG as always. It's action-packed with a little bit of romantic inclinations, loyalty to friends, and familiar love all over it. I actually said "UGGHAHHHHH!!" when I finished the book. Not very clear. But I said it out of frustration.
