Rating: 4.5/5
Synopsis: In this short story by Rick Riordan, Carter Kane is investigating rumoured sightings of a monster on Long Island when he runs into something else; a mysterious boy named Percy Jackson. And their meeting isn't exactly friendly...
Review: Seriously, I just died. What was that? That was like one of the most infuriating short stories I've ever read because I kept hoping and wishing and praying and waiting (you get the idea...) that there really will be a Percy Jackson/Kane Chronicles crossover.
Basically, the story is about Carter Kane coming across a gigantic crocodile and in his effort to vanquish it, Percy Jackson comes along because he was also after the crocodile, which he said he ate pegasi at the camp. Whilst the two heroes were initially wary due to some funny mistakes that Carter made, they managed to form a truce long enough to overcome the problem. In the end, there is a teaser that hints at another possible story. Which there is.
In The Son of Sobek, despite Carter being the storyteller, Percy Jackson is portrayed to be more powerful or at least a better fighter than the former. Furthermore, I was really impressed by the manifestation of Percy's powers. Somehow, I haven't really imagined Percy to be that good when he's with the other demigods, but against Carter Kane. I found him more impressive.
My only complaint about The Son of Sobek is that it is too short. It seriously fueled my Percy Jackson/Kane Chronicles crossover fantasy. But kudos to Rick Riordan for giving us such a fantastic