I really wanted to like this book and this series but Riordan continued the weird and strange transcript method of storytelling for this otherwise interesting and well written book. It’s such a strange thing as the writing itself was compelling and all the characters were interesting and well developed yet this one choice ruined so … Continue reading Book Review: Kane Chronicles #3 – The Serpent’s Shadow by Rick Riordan
Tag: Rick Riordan
Book Review: Kane Chronicles #2 – The Throne of Fire by Rick Riordan
To be absolutely honest, I’m having conflicted feelings toward how I feel with this series. The Kane Chronicles is an interesting series with a fascinating perspective on the relationship between humans and gods. But it’s a story that is being severely hampered by the method in which it’s being written. While I like The Kane … Continue reading Book Review: Kane Chronicles #2 – The Throne of Fire by Rick Riordan
Book Review: Kane Chronicles #1 – The Red Pyramid by Rick Riordan
Initially I was planning to cover this series after finishing the Harley Merlin series, but after the mysterious disappearance from Kindle and it not being stocked in my local bookstore, I bumped this up the line. I’ve always been a fan of mythology and stories based around the idea of ancient gods and myths. But … Continue reading Book Review: Kane Chronicles #1 – The Red Pyramid by Rick Riordan
Book Review: Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard – 9 from the Nine Worlds by Rick Riordan
I’m not quite sure what I expected when I pucked up 9 from the Nine Worlds by Rick Riordan. While I did enjoy the Magnus Chase series, I did feel a bit offput by how the series had ended. It didn’t quite leave a satisfying resolution to things. But I did like the characters the … Continue reading Book Review: Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard – 9 from the Nine Worlds by Rick Riordan
Book Review: The Trials of Apollo #5 – The Tower of Nero by Rick Riordan
Finishing The Trials of Apollo, it’s hard not to feel sad seeing Lester/Apollo’s journey coming to an end. While he isn’t quite as heroic as Percy or Jason, there’s a bit more humanity in how he approaches these mythological adventures. I’ve always loved the perspective of immortals, how they view their lives, lives of mortals … Continue reading Book Review: The Trials of Apollo #5 – The Tower of Nero by Rick Riordan
Book Review: The Trials of Apollo #4 – The Tyrant’s Tomb by Rick Riordan
Continuing The Trials of Apollo series by Rick Riordan after a long break, I thought it would read very different or offer a new take on his work. But as I read The Tyrant’s Tomb, I couldn’t help but notice the feeling of familiarity to the previous book The Burning Maze. While the narrative structure … Continue reading Book Review: The Trials of Apollo #4 – The Tyrant’s Tomb by Rick Riordan
Book Review: Trials of Apollo #3: The Burning Maze by Rick Riordan
The Trials of Apollo: The Burning Maze by Rick Riordan feels more like what was to be expected from this series after The Heroes of Olympus series. The book takes a significantly darker tone and, in some cases, rather gruesome and unexpected. There were some genuinely surprising moments that, had it not been spoiled for … Continue reading Book Review: Trials of Apollo #3: The Burning Maze by Rick Riordan
Book Review: The Trials of Apollo #2 – The Dark Prophecy
Continuing The Trial of Apollo series, book 2 is not as intriguing as I would have expected after reading The Hidden Oracle. There’s a recurring trend that might be forming which is hard to really gauge how beneficial it is to the series as a whole. Time will tell, however The Dark Prophecy, while being … Continue reading Book Review: The Trials of Apollo #2 – The Dark Prophecy
Book Review: The Trials of Apollo #1 – The Hidden Oracle by Rick Riordan
I can’t lie, I’m on a bit of Rick Riordan binge with his books. A bit unsatisfied with the conclusion of The Heroes of Olympus, I thought to go on to The Trials of Apollo as there was a spoiler for it in The Magnus Chase series. I don’t want to risk being blindsided once … Continue reading Book Review: The Trials of Apollo #1 – The Hidden Oracle by Rick Riordan
Book Review: The Heroes of Olympus #5 – The Blood of Olympus by Rick Riordan
The final book in The Heroes of Olympus series by Rick Riordan has a lot to live up to. Four books of anticipation and hype towards Gaia’s resurrection, the conflict of the Gods, and the Greek and Roman demigod war, The Blood of Olympus has a difficult task of living up to the expectations set … Continue reading Book Review: The Heroes of Olympus #5 – The Blood of Olympus by Rick Riordan
Raph's Cozy Musings 