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The Lightning Thief (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, #1)
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Buddyread with the demigod squad мαү, Jenn and Chara
Illustrations by: KAIAYAME
More like 3.5 stars to be honest.
I wish I had read this book when I was a kid. I feel like 12 year old Kimi would have absolutely adored it. That being said I still really enjoyed it as a 23 year old. It was a pretty awesome little adventure and I'm glad I read it.
➨Grover is definitely my favorite character of the series so far. He's basically my spirit animal. He loves food and he's funny. What else could you ask for in a character?
➨I love the connection that Annabeth and Percy have. I foresee the cutest OTP coming to life in the near future.
When that's the first thing a girl says to you, you know she's the one. (That was relationship advice with Kimi *ding*)
➨Mrs Dodds scares the crap out of me. We don't talk about Mrs Dodds.
The world building was actually one of my favorite aspects of this book. I have always been interested in Greek Mythology so I knew quite a bit about this field already. I love how Rick Riordan portrayed the Greek gods and I can't wait to read more books in this world.
The plot is the main reason why I took some stars off my rating. It's not bad or anything but as many other Middle Grade books, it was quite predictable.
Overall, I'm really glad to say that I'm finally part of the fandom. I'm planning to read one Percy Jackson book a month with my good friend мαү for the rest of this year so we can hopefully start catching up on this bandwagon. Let's see if we can stick to this commitment.
Thanks for reading, please share your thoughts in the comments. I would love to know how you feel about this series.
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Pre-reading:
For all those of you who are like "Hey Kimi, where have you been for the last 10 years?" Well, let's blame it on my parents (as you do) for never buying me a Percy Jackson book when I was a kid. When I first heard about this series, the train had already left and I was already "too old" for this kind of books so I let it go but now Rick Riordan keeps coming out with these awesome new books every year that everyone i know absolutely loves and I'm just sitting there in the corner.
I feel so left behind.
I want to be part of the fandom.
I WILL be part of the fandom.
by
Buddyread with the demigod squad мαү, Jenn and Chara
Illustrations by: KAIAYAME
“Deadlines just aren't real to me until I'm staring one in the face.”
More like 3.5 stars to be honest.
I wish I had read this book when I was a kid. I feel like 12 year old Kimi would have absolutely adored it. That being said I still really enjoyed it as a 23 year old. It was a pretty awesome little adventure and I'm glad I read it.
➨Grover is definitely my favorite character of the series so far. He's basically my spirit animal. He loves food and he's funny. What else could you ask for in a character?
➨I love the connection that Annabeth and Percy have. I foresee the cutest OTP coming to life in the near future.
“You drool when you sleep.”
When that's the first thing a girl says to you, you know she's the one. (That was relationship advice with Kimi *ding*)
➨Mrs Dodds scares the crap out of me. We don't talk about Mrs Dodds.
The world building was actually one of my favorite aspects of this book. I have always been interested in Greek Mythology so I knew quite a bit about this field already. I love how Rick Riordan portrayed the Greek gods and I can't wait to read more books in this world.
The plot is the main reason why I took some stars off my rating. It's not bad or anything but as many other Middle Grade books, it was quite predictable.
Overall, I'm really glad to say that I'm finally part of the fandom. I'm planning to read one Percy Jackson book a month with my good friend мαү for the rest of this year so we can hopefully start catching up on this bandwagon. Let's see if we can stick to this commitment.
Thanks for reading, please share your thoughts in the comments. I would love to know how you feel about this series.
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Pre-reading:
For all those of you who are like "Hey Kimi, where have you been for the last 10 years?" Well, let's blame it on my parents (as you do) for never buying me a Percy Jackson book when I was a kid. When I first heard about this series, the train had already left and I was already "too old" for this kind of books so I let it go but now Rick Riordan keeps coming out with these awesome new books every year that everyone i know absolutely loves and I'm just sitting there in the corner.
I feel so left behind.
I want to be part of the fandom.
I WILL be part of the fandom.
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I have not yet read this either :p And i am 24 now so i guess i will probably never will :p
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I haven't read this either :/
Haha you guys should join us!
I never read it and I really want to , can I join you? :D
neither have I. there are a lot of us,after all! :p
Rana wrote: "I never read it and I really want to , can I join you? :D"Sure!
Lydia wrote: "neither have I. there are a lot of us,after all! :p"I'm actually surprised to see that!
Kimi wrote: "Haha you guys should join us!"Kimi stop joking about joining you, i am actually considering it :p
I don't own this yet and I have other BRs planned but thank you so much for the offer <3
kazzexual wrote: "lmao I didn't read a single Rick riordan book I feel so left out omg RUDE"Omg can you join us? Let's make this the buddy read of all those left behind haha
Χαρά(Chara)_ wrote: "Kimi wrote: "Haha you guys should join us!"Kimi stop joking about joining you, i am actually considering it :p"
Omg you have to join. It's like a tiny book, it won't take that long. This is turning into a giant BR. WOOT WOOT.
Silvia wrote: "I don't own this yet and I have other BRs planned but thank you so much for the offer <3"Feel free to join any future BR :D
I love that you loved it!
Lucie wrote: "I love that you loved it!"Haven't read it yet but I hopefully will haha
these comments are scaring meHOW DO PEOPLE LIVE W/OUT THIS
Pragya wrote: "these comments are scaring me"Hahahaha after this BR no one will be left behind. We're coming for you Pragya!
Kimi wrote: "Χαρά(Chara)_ wrote: "Kimi wrote: "Haha you guys should join us!"Kimi stop joking about joining you, i am actually considering it :p"
Omg you have to join. It's like a tiny book, it won't take th..."
I have exams but it's tempting. And i own the first book in the series. I can't believe i am doing this right now. When are you going to start reading this? :p
Χαρά(Chara)_ wrote: "Kimi wrote: "Χαρά(Chara)_ wrote: "Kimi wrote: "Haha you guys should join us!"Kimi stop joking about joining you, i am actually considering it :p"
Omg you have to join. It's like a tiny book, it ..."
We're starting today :D You can read at your own pace.
Empress of Books wrote: "THIS IS SO GOOD I HOPE YOU LOVE IT.This book is basically my childhood. I don't think I could emotionally handle it if you hate it.
No pressure.
(That was purely for comedic purposes. A joke. I..."
Haha I will make sure to love it for your emotions' sake, Ryan xD
Dyanna wrote: ":) I didn't read it either"Join us!
Empress of Books wrote: "TANK WOOOOO. I want to be Percy when I grow up.
(Keep tryin', bud XD)"
I'll never give up haha
Kimi wrote: "Lucie wrote: "I love that you loved it!"Haven't read it yet but I hopefully will haha"
omg, sorry :D i really need weekend already.. my brain doesnt work anymore.
oooo these books are so innocent and so precious, they are the absolute best
I have not read this series either. Dunno why. I love Greek and Roman mythology. At some point, I'll give it a go. Maybe when I get my TBR pile down to a manageable size.
YOU BETTER BE COME HERE SWEETIE
molly ♛ wrote: "oooo these books are so innocent and so precious, they are the absolute best"I don't know how I made it this far in life without reading Percy Jackson.
lacy wrote: "I have not read this series either. Dunno why. I love Greek and Roman mythology. At some point, I'll give it a go. Maybe when I get my TBR pile down to a manageable size."You should definitely give it a go :D
YASSS LET'S BE PART OF THIS FANDOM!!!!!!
I have yet to read this book..... I have all of them, but I just haven't read them yet. *sigh*
Jenn *The Dark Lord Scribe, House of Slytheread* wrote: "I have yet to read this book..... I have all of them, but I just haven't read them yet. *sigh*"You can join us if you want!
You know what? I think I will!! And since I have all of them, guess what I'm going to do this weekend!? BINGE READ THE SERIES!
Jenn *The Dark Lord Scribe, House of Slytheread* wrote: "You know what? I think I will!! And since I have all of them, guess what I'm going to do this weekend!? BINGE READ THE SERIES!"Omg I might try that as well.
it's okay I've never read a Rick Riordan book either and I don't plan to either lmao
DO ITTT!
Jiana wrote: "it's okay I've never read a Rick Riordan book either and I don't plan to either lmao"You're a rebel haha
Birchsilver wrote: "IT'S NEVER TOO LATE TO JOIN THE FANDOM."I only have a few chapters left and then I will officially be part of the fandom :D
Oh, those are my exact same thoughts! I mean, I liked it, it was fun; but 12 yo Iving would've LOVED it! I still haven't read the second book but I definitely will soon bc The Trials of Apollo sounds amazing! (Apollo's one of my favorite gods)
Iving wrote: "Oh, those are my exact same thoughts! I mean, I liked it, it was fun; but 12 yo Iving would've LOVED it! I still haven't read the second book but I definitely will soon bc The Trials of Apollo soun..."That's exactly why I'm reading these books. I'm so interested in his newer books.
I don't know if I will like it less as I grow older, I'm almost fifteen (read it last year) but I absolutely loved it. I'm kinda sad I didn't when I was younger though. I hope the plot gets more interesting for you with the following books <3
Lhya wrote: "I don't know if I will like it less as I grow older, I'm almost fifteen (read it last year) but I absolutely loved it. I'm kinda sad I didn't when I was younger though. I hope the plot gets more in..."I hope so too! I'm glad you loved it!
Love the graphics, love the story, love your review!!CANT WAIT TO BR THE REST OF THIS WITH YOUUUU!!!
мαүғℓσωεя wrote: "Love the graphics, love the story, love your review!!CANT WAIT TO BR THE REST OF THIS WITH YOUUUU!!!"
Omg thank you!!! The excitement is real! WOOT WOOT.
gah i just want to read this series even moRE NOW!! i don't know how i've yet to get my hands on it. this series is on the top of my list! great review, as always :)
heather♪ wrote: "gah i just want to read this series even moRE NOW!! i don't know how i've yet to get my hands on it. this series is on the top of my list! great review, as always :)"
Aww thank you! You should definitely jump on the bandwagon. It's really great :D
NO KIMI NO NOT ONE BOOK A MONTH
you gotta binge it okay
I think that Mrs Dodds is the most accurate represantation of math teachers worldwide :p
Pragya wrote: "you gotta binge it okay"I feel like I would get sick of it if I tried to binge read the whole thing. Don't you think?
Χαρά(Chara)_ wrote: "I think that Mrs Dodds is the most accurate represantation of math teachers worldwide :p"I agree! That's why she's so terrifying.
