After their near-fatal battle with Poseidon, Charlotte and Zee would love nothing more than to relax and forget all over again that the Greek gods...
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Jul 06, 2011
Lisa
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This is a great culmination to the Cronus Chronicles and may be my favorite of the three books. That's hard to decide as all three were witty, adventurous, and magical. In 'The Immortal Fire' Charlotte grows as a character. Her relationship with her parents has evolved and this affects her course through the story. Zee is steadfast. I think we'd all like a cousin like him. Anne Ursu's sharp writing style appeals to kids and adults. More gods and goddesses, more monsters, more hi-jinks...this is
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Dec 17, 2011
Lady Danielle "The Book Huntress"
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This was a great ending to this trilogy, providing lots of thrills, laughs, and plain good old storytelling. Ms. Ursu employs wit and charm mixed with very visual imagery that gives the reader quite an adventure. Charlotte and Zee are really brave, tough kids. I shudder to think about real kids going through what they experience. I winced at how many times poor Charlotte got wounded, and there were a few moments that just about broke my heart. This book is very true to the original myths in h
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Dec 12, 2011
Dayna
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The final installment in The Cronus Chronicles. After having been to the Underworld and then battling Poseidon, Charlotte and Zee must head for Olympus to take on Zeus himself. They must find the fire Prometheus stole from the gods and take it to Olympus to force Zeus to intervene and save the world. They must also face a final show down with Philonecron who wants to dethrone the king of the gods and take over himself.
Aug 16, 2009
Angela
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I love, love, love this series. Ursu's writing is funny and charming, her characters are wonderful and believable. I learn more about Greek myths with every novel.
This one had a wonderful surprise - there's a passage near the end that is so beautiful I read it three times before I could go on, and it had me in tears. Some of the loveliest, sweetest writing I've come across in a long time.
This one had a wonderful surprise - there's a passage near the end that is so beautiful I read it three times before I could go on, and it had me in tears. Some of the loveliest, sweetest writing I've come across in a long time.
Feb 08, 2010
Fashiongirlgoldberg
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Surprisingly I didn't love this book as much as I thought I was going to. The reason? Probably the fact the the main character got gorily injured in at least every chapter. By the end I was somewhat happy that the bloodshed would be over. But I have to give it some credit it did have some funny/interesting/witty moments, and I definitely enjoyed the earlier books in the series.
Sep 01, 2009
Matthew
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I couldn't do it, the book was so odd on Mt. Olympus it kind of made me want to puke.
This book was really slow, but easy to read (A preschooler could do it!) That's what kind of made me mad, Anne Ursu has no real talent for writing and she still got published. In her next stories, hopefully she can make an interesting plot, characters, and maybe even a good editor.
This book was really slow, but easy to read (A preschooler could do it!) That's what kind of made me mad, Anne Ursu has no real talent for writing and she still got published. In her next stories, hopefully she can make an interesting plot, characters, and maybe even a good editor.
Aug 16, 2009
Julie
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In this third and final book, cousins Charlotte and Zee are in the familiar position of trying to act like normal 13-year-olds while knowing that the Greek gods are real and that there is major unrest among them. They are pretty sure that the unexplained phenomena going on in the Mediterranean are related to their encounters with Hades and Poseidon, but Mr. Metos and the Prometheans keep treating them like children. This knowledge, combined with Charlotte’s new understanding of her parents’ fe
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Jul 21, 2009
Ryan Mac
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The third and final book in the Cronus Chronicles featuring Charlotte and her cousin Zee. This book picks up not long after the ending of book 2 after Charlotte and Zee's encounters with the god Posideon. The third book seemed to end abruptly and some parts of the story didn't seem to flow very well but overall it is a pretty good book. Another good weaving of Greek mythology into current everyday life.
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Aug 03, 2009
Julia
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I imagine it's bit a letdown to be treated like children when at 13 cousins Charlotte and Zee have survived the Underworld and narrowly escaped Posiedon's wrath. Charlotte and Zee start this final installment of the Cronus Chronicles a bit out of sorts. Parents, teachers and mentors like Mr. Metos are acting very careful around the kids, making for a lot of HP-like teen angst about being babies. The action really picked up in the last third of the story. Our old buddy Philonecron is back, att
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Sep 18, 2011
Danielle
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4.5 stars best out of all three.
I'm not sure if I liked this one most because of the lack of philonecron or the increased focus on the greek gods affect on humanity. I did like the mystery involving the Flame of Prometheus it added a level of interige to the story.
<spoiler>I was a little disappointed that Charolette nor Zee found out the true identity of Mew, but than again it would be a little weird knowing your grandma was reborn as your cat.<spoiler/>
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I'm not sure if I liked this one most because of the lack of philonecron or the increased focus on the greek gods affect on humanity. I did like the mystery involving the Flame of Prometheus it added a level of interige to the story.
<spoiler>I was a little disappointed that Charolette nor Zee found out the true identity of Mew, but than again it would be a little weird knowing your grandma was reborn as your cat.<spoiler/>
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May 20, 2010
Amy
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A great ending to the series. I love the dry wit and humor of the book. Cousins Charlotte and Zee must finish the quest they started and have to find a way to Olympus. Lots of tidbits about Greek mythology and a fun read.
Nov 11, 2010
Caitlin
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I loved the first and second but this one wasn't great. But at the last part the book suddenly got much better. The first one had mystery, fantasy, and adventure. I love all of those categories. The second had fantasy and adventure. The third only had fantasy. But the last part, adventure came. Otherwise, I would recommend these series to you.
Sep 15, 2010
Moriah
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I have found in this series that there is always a slow start. Thankfully this time the start was much faster. Overall this was an average book, it was not nearly as good as the first book though and the second has all but slipped my memory. As for ending the series ti was a whatever. Not the best note to end on. It had two redeeming qualities: 1 The fun portrayals of the gods (though this is counteracted with Ursu's need to dumb things and and state the obvious, and her repetitiveness, though p
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Oct 10, 2010
Ashley
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Reminiscent of The Lighting Thief, but it has its own personality as well. And amazingly, this series does not decrease in quality as it continues!
Sep 16, 2009
Jamie
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When this book came out, I had to wait nearly three weeks for the library to get it. I could hardly wait! It was worth it.
Aug 28, 2009
Karin
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I enjoyed this book as much as the others. This is the last book in the series. I would recommend the series for 10 and up.
Sep 02, 2009
Katy
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Enjoyable ending to the trilogy. Though, I have to admit the end itself felt like it kind of just stopped.
Jul 20, 2009
Beth
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Percy Jackson fans... read this book! Ursu is amazing- and this book [ book 3:] is sooooo good.
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Apr 27, 2011
Tatiana
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Great book thats full of adventure and suspense. Stories of the mythological gods.
Aug 14, 2010
Tracy
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Again, great sense of humor. Wished there were more books in the series.
Jul 31, 2010
Linda
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Third in the series. I enjoyed thirteen year olds getting the better of gods.
Nov 18, 2009
Miss Clark
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As always, filled with humor, wonderfully delightful characters and one of the best friendship/ non-romantic relationships in ages, this book is one I would recommend to practically anyone. It blends Greek mythology into a modern world, pits two thirteen year-old protagonists against the entire Pantheon bent on humanity's destruction, and then throws in one of the most amusingly wicked villains ever and voila, you have the recipe for an excellent read.
Jun 19, 2009
Jennifer
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I couldn't have thought of a better ending myself. It's completely worth reading the entire series if you haven't yet.
