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The Battle of the Labyrinth
(Percy Jackson and the Olympians #4)
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Just about to start ninth grade, teen demigod Percy Jackson finds himself whisked away and enmeshed in an overwhelming adventure: keeping Kronos from reassembling himself and wrecking havoc.
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Hardcover, 342 pages
Published
July 3rd 2008
by Puffin
(first published March 6th 2008)
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this is my favorite in the series so far! let's see if the last olympian will top it. full video review coming sooooooon.
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(A-) 83% | Very Good
Notes: It’s about awakenings, transgressive cracks, and how dread, desire and death indwell the formless chaos of potential.
Notes: It’s about awakenings, transgressive cracks, and how dread, desire and death indwell the formless chaos of potential.
Jan 24, 2021
Tharindu Dissanayake
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"Holy cows?"
This one is... just wow! I don't know how this could get any better. The Battle of the Labyrinth blows first three books out of the water. Though I am yet to read the final one, I think it'll be harder to beat this one out of my-favorite-of-the-series spot. What an adventure.
"Yay! Blow-things-up time!"
Time for having laughs all over the place is over (at least for the most part) and penultimate book means serious business. Percy, Annabeth and the team embarks on the most thrilling ad ...more
This one is... just wow! I don't know how this could get any better. The Battle of the Labyrinth blows first three books out of the water. Though I am yet to read the final one, I think it'll be harder to beat this one out of my-favorite-of-the-series spot. What an adventure.
"Yay! Blow-things-up time!"
Time for having laughs all over the place is over (at least for the most part) and penultimate book means serious business. Percy, Annabeth and the team embarks on the most thrilling ad ...more
”I am senior empousa,” she growled. “No hero has bested me in a thousand years.”
“Yeah?” I said. “Then you’re overdue!”
Well, as you can see Percy still didn’t lose his touch. Or snark for that matter! ;-P I’ve to admit that the way things are going it sounds like our heroes will have to use every ounce of will to keep theirgood humour intact though. As I already suspected this didn’t only get way darker than its predecessors but also a little more mature as well. Yes, our little baby heroes are
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“Yeah?” I said. “Then you’re overdue!”
Well, as you can see Percy still didn’t lose his touch. Or snark for that matter! ;-P I’ve to admit that the way things are going it sounds like our heroes will have to use every ounce of will to keep their
holy hades! this is for sure the best book in the series so far!
there is a lot more adventure, much better pacing, and incredibly improved character development and world building. one of my main concerns about the previous books is that they have the same repetitive vibe and feeling. this book totally changed things up and i couldnt be happier.
i love that percy is getting older. his character is becoming more complex and the storytelling definitely shows that. the juvenile feel of the first c ...more
there is a lot more adventure, much better pacing, and incredibly improved character development and world building. one of my main concerns about the previous books is that they have the same repetitive vibe and feeling. this book totally changed things up and i couldnt be happier.
i love that percy is getting older. his character is becoming more complex and the storytelling definitely shows that. the juvenile feel of the first c ...more
Nov 13, 2012
Ahmad Sharabiani
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really liked it
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The Battle of the Labyrinth (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, #4), Rick Riordan
The Battle of the Labyrinth is a 2008 fantasy-adventure novel based on Greek mythology written by Rick Riordan. It is the fourth novel in the Percy Jackson & the Olympians series.
The novel was first published in the United States on May 6, 2008 by Hyperion Books for Children, an imprint of Disney Publishing Worldwide. It has been published in hardcover, audiobook, ebook, and large-print editions.
To date, The Battle ...more
The Battle of the Labyrinth is a 2008 fantasy-adventure novel based on Greek mythology written by Rick Riordan. It is the fourth novel in the Percy Jackson & the Olympians series.
The novel was first published in the United States on May 6, 2008 by Hyperion Books for Children, an imprint of Disney Publishing Worldwide. It has been published in hardcover, audiobook, ebook, and large-print editions.
To date, The Battle ...more
Definitely the best book of the series. I love how grown up Percy is. I forgot how cute hating Nico was lol. And... percabeth feels *-*
May 28, 2017
may ➹
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it was amazing
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I reread Percy Jackson for the fourth time because I am sad: part 4
Aug 16, 2017
Bentley ★ Bookbastion.net
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it was amazing
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This entry to the Percy Jackson series just took things to a whole new level!
As a first time reader of the series, it blows me away that not only am I enjoying this series as an adult reader, but I'm actually finding that my excitement and love for it has grown with each book as well. The writing has improved, and the way that Riordan has slowly been building up the stakes in each story has definitely stoked my interest as wel ...more
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This entry to the Percy Jackson series just took things to a whole new level!
As a first time reader of the series, it blows me away that not only am I enjoying this series as an adult reader, but I'm actually finding that my excitement and love for it has grown with each book as well. The writing has improved, and the way that Riordan has slowly been building up the stakes in each story has definitely stoked my interest as wel ...more
SO MUCH YES.
Oct 15, 2013
Claudia Ramírez
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really liked it
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At first I was going to rate it 4.5 stars, but that ending made me smile so much and I think that was what I've been looking for in this saga. I wanted a PJO book to end leaving me with a warm feeling in my heart and I didn't get it until this book <3. I love Nico so much. Also, I really like Poseidon :').
So 5 stars! ...more
So 5 stars! ...more
Why did I wait so long to read these? I have no good explanation and if you ask me I'll just give you the shifty eyes and mumble something incoherent because I don't have a good reason. What counts though is that I am reading them now right? On the upside I don't have to agonize for the long wait for new books to come out, but still... if I had just known!
So as expected Percy's summer is going to be filled with another quest and yet another colossal problem that brings him closer to the prophecy ...more
So as expected Percy's summer is going to be filled with another quest and yet another colossal problem that brings him closer to the prophecy ...more
I've read the first four books in this series to Celyn now and got her #5 for her birthday.
A fun read, though the monsters get steadily more outlandish as Rick mines the lesser known corners of Greek myth. In this book we meet the Empousa who are pictured as wearing brazen slippers and bearing flaming hair. The name is said to mean "one-footed." This is because they are a one-legged hybrid, with a donkey's leg and a celestial bronze prosthetic leg...
Part of me is wondering how long before South ...more
A fun read, though the monsters get steadily more outlandish as Rick mines the lesser known corners of Greek myth. In this book we meet the Empousa who are pictured as wearing brazen slippers and bearing flaming hair. The name is said to mean "one-footed." This is because they are a one-legged hybrid, with a donkey's leg and a celestial bronze prosthetic leg...
Part of me is wondering how long before South ...more
Oct 31, 2017
Tina ➹ the girl who lives in Fandoms
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it was amazing
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Complete 5 Golden Stars
my favourite in the series (actually it's so hard to choose one as favourite because I LOVE 3rd & 5th too!)
all the funny comments & sarcasms,
all the thrilling adventures,
the cool & creepy labyrinth,
Annabeth, Percy, Grover, Tyson
made this book so amazing
tbh, I don't assume Percy Jackson as mere middle grade. I read some real middle grade ones this year & they were just okay-ish (not even sure if I will continue them or not tho). I mean, yeah sure, the characters' ages are a ...more
my favourite in the series (actually it's so hard to choose one as favourite because I LOVE 3rd & 5th too!)
all the funny comments & sarcasms,
all the thrilling adventures,
the cool & creepy labyrinth,
Annabeth, Percy, Grover, Tyson
made this book so amazing
tbh, I don't assume Percy Jackson as mere middle grade. I read some real middle grade ones this year & they were just okay-ish (not even sure if I will continue them or not tho). I mean, yeah sure, the characters' ages are a ...more
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**SPOILERS READ AT YOUR OWN RISK**
on this review, I'm just going to tell you guys why I didn't really like it.
this is hard for me to say this but this book was just not that interesting for me. I mean, the first, the second and the ...more
This entire week I’ve been so lazy that I couldn’t even string together a collection of percabeth fan art and incoherent screaming for my reviews. So I’ve subjected myself to completing them all in one evening.
I know, I’m a mess.
To be fair, every time I thought of actually writing a review for this series it just made me scream for the remaining hours of the day, like that’s how unstable I get.
The Battle of the Labyrinth was one of the BEST books in this series. It was thrilling, action-pa ...more
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#1 The Lightning Thief ★★★★☆
#2 The Sea of Monsters ★★★★☆
#3 The Titan’s Curse ★★★★☆
#4 The Battle of the Labyrinth ★★★★★
#5 The Last Olympian ★★★★★
I feel like my Percy Jackson reviews are beginning to feel repetitive, because as a whole, this series has really just captivated my heart so much, and there are only so many times I can gush about how much I love these characters, or how hilarious Percy and his friends are.
→ L I K E S :
“Be careful of love. It'll twist your brain around and leave...more
Wow, this was indeed action-packed from the start till the end!
I think that's my new favourite book in the series!
And also, that is definitely my favourite cover of them all 😍
(Book-styled) ...more
I think that's my new favourite book in the series!
And also, that is definitely my favourite cover of them all 😍
(Book-styled) ...more
This series gets better with each book!
Jul 26, 2017
Ahmed Ejaz
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it was amazing
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This book was breath-taking-ly action packed!!! Oh guys, I ENJOYED IT SOOOOO MUCH!!
Kronos has come back with the help of Luke. Now there is threat of invasion in the Camp Half-Blood by the forces of Kronos. Percy and his friends have to go to the Labyrinth, a maze which is full of dangerous monsters and connects every place in the world, to stop them. And also to find the god of wild, Pan, to save Grover's career.
=> Characters of Percy and Annabeth were the best in this book. Although the na ...more
Kronos has come back with the help of Luke. Now there is threat of invasion in the Camp Half-Blood by the forces of Kronos. Percy and his friends have to go to the Labyrinth, a maze which is full of dangerous monsters and connects every place in the world, to stop them. And also to find the god of wild, Pan, to save Grover's career.
=> Characters of Percy and Annabeth were the best in this book. Although the na ...more
No matter how many times I read or reread this book I still cannot spell labyrinth right on the first try. Despite that fact, I loved this book.
Jul 28, 2008
Namratha
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it was amazing
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Half-boy, half-God Percy Jackson starts off the new school year by battling a pair of ‘
Empousai
’ and blowing up his school. Again. He also runs into Rachel Elizabeth Dare, the mysterious mortal girl who can see through the mist.
It’s time to head back to Camp Half-Blood, because trouble is brewing…huge, scary ‘the-TITANS-are-plotting-dastardly-plots’ kind of trouble. The ancient Lord Kronos is slowly reforming, aided by Luke and his unearthly army. Kronos' plan is to invade Camp Half-Blood, ...more
It’s time to head back to Camp Half-Blood, because trouble is brewing…huge, scary ‘the-TITANS-are-plotting-dastardly-plots’ kind of trouble. The ancient Lord Kronos is slowly reforming, aided by Luke and his unearthly army. Kronos' plan is to invade Camp Half-Blood, ...more
“Be careful of love. It'll twist your brain around and leave you thinking up is down and right is wrong.”
My favorite of this series. Everything in The Battle of the Labyrinth has developed from the last book. The relationship of Percy and Annabeth is more complicate, I see how much they grow up and the others facets of these characters. Likewise, the plot is smart and intricate with getting lost in the labyrinth, we'll see many unexpected things happen through the book.
“Don't feel bad, I...more
Well, that was not fun to read. It was a spectacular demotion where the author, probably cheered on by his agent, his near and dear and his well wishers, contrived not to get inspired for even one measly Chapter.
We must move on. I... must move on, but I can't, until the 5th book is read. Despite giving the previous book 5 stars, I didn't go in this book with any expectation or preconceived notion.
How ironical would it be if the God of wisdom has forsaken Riordan. It's sometimes disheartening to ...more
We must move on. I... must move on, but I can't, until the 5th book is read. Despite giving the previous book 5 stars, I didn't go in this book with any expectation or preconceived notion.
How ironical would it be if the God of wisdom has forsaken Riordan. It's sometimes disheartening to ...more
WOW. This series is getting so intense and I can't wait to see how the final book plays out! Although I enjoyed this book, it was a little repetitive at times and my interest wavered. However, I will definitely be picking up the last book soon!
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Okay, so this is probably my favorite book in the Percy Jackson series so far!! I loved all of the characters in this book, but my favorites would definitely have to be Annabeth and Percy!!!!! "squeals" :D This book was very action-packed and fast-paced to me and I enjoyed it very much. I am so glad that I stared this series, but I am also so sad because there is only one book left :( I am trying to decide if I should just read The Last Olympian now, or wait so I won't be finished with the serie
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This was happy and sad at the same time. *sigh*
Their first kiss!!!!
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CAN I JUST SAY THAT I HAVE WARMED UP TO ABSOLUTELY LOVE THESE BOOKS?!! I started rather dubious with 3-star ratings, but they've quickly climbed to 4. I'm sucked in. I'm a worm on a hook. Just staaahp everything and let me keep reading. (I literally read 3 books in one week.) Although they still haven't quite hit the pinnacle of "absolute awesome" for me. Maybe the last book?! omg! I'm nearly finished this first series!
So I loved the plot of this one a lot more. It felt more varied. It's still t ...more
So I loved the plot of this one a lot more. It felt more varied. It's still t ...more
These books are so great. I can't wait to see how everything unfolds and then start the Heroes of Olympus!
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