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The Battle of the Labyrinth (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, #4)

Rick Riordan

Start date: April 1, 2015

Finish date: April 30, 2015

Why we're reading this: In 2015 we will be reading all of the Percy Jackson books-- The Olympians and Olympus.
[close] In 2015 we will be reading all of the Percy Jackson books-- The Olympians and Olympus.

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May 11, 2018 Jennifer rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

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One more book left to read and then i'm done the Percy Jackson Series. I loved this book, so much happened, and we got some answers. I can't wait to finally see how this series ends! ...more

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Jun 08, 2014 Amanda G. (Nellie and Co. rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Whenever I read a book from the Percy Jackson series, I'm always welcomed with one huge problem that affects my ability to write down to earth, honest and well written reviews and that's that I get so sucked into the world that Riordan has created each and every time, so much so, that I forget to even make any notes, therefore most review worthy mentions pass me by in a wave of awe, however, as always I will do my best to convey how much I enjoy this series and how Battle of the Labyrinth only h Whenever I read a book from the Percy Jackson series, I'm always welcomed with one huge problem that affects my ability to write down to earth, honest and well written reviews and that's that I get so sucked into the world that Riordan has created each and every time, so much so, that I forget to even make any notes, therefore most review worthy mentions pass me by in a wave of awe, however, as always I will do my best to convey how much I enjoy this series and how Battle of the Labyrinth only helped develop that enjoyment.

The only real issue I had with this book and in fact the series so far is how I feel too old for this series. It's a strange concept, but Percy, Annabeth, Grover and so on, they are still much younger than I am and because of this, the actual feel of the novels feels young and I sometimes struggle to come to terms with this. I'm all for the characters exploring their youth and their emotions towards one another, but I personally refuse to wait 5 novels for Percy to release her cares for Annabeth. Riordan takes the mickey at this point and if I do not get a good shippy moment in Last Olympian, things are going to do down. Other than this minor - but huge - issue, Battle of the Labyrinth was a novel much like the others.
When I wasn't immersed completely into the world that Riordan continues to create, or in awe over just how many historical and legendary characters from Greek Mythology he managed to include, or getting annoyed due to lack of Percabeth, Battle of the Labyrinth was action ridden, character development inclusive and had plenty of twists and turns that I've come to expect from Riordan. Picking out individual moments is so difficult because he blends them so wonderfully and perfectly together, not one scene feels out of touch or out of place within the novel, no character feels conveniently placed or unnecessary throughout and I can honestly confirm that this man is indeed to American J.K Rowling - his world building, his characters and the emotions he conveys through them and creates within myself is enough to compete with the lady herself and if I could surround myself with their works for the rest of my life, I would do that.

As always, there were honestly some fantastic memorable moments that I really enjoyed in this novel, from the Poseidon meeting in the final chapter (which was just hilarious, we all know where Percy gets his humour from don't we?) to Nico's development and use in this novel (who yes, I am slowly developing a weird crush on, but that age gap, it's so not fair..), but generally, there's just a wonderful, awe inspiring and hugely enjoyable feel to his works. Riordan creates these novels that I can fall in love with the read throughout on night, he creates emotions in me for characters I didn't know I enjoyed and has a bag of plot twists ready to unleash at any moment that throws me seconds every time. I understand that there's very little I can talk about in this review because I was so lost within the story, but if you've read and enjoyed the other three in this series, there really isn't any excuse not to read this novel, it's just as fantastic as the rest and is written by a genius, what else do you really need to know?

4.5 stars. ...more

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