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The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan
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it was amazing
Read 2 times. Last read October 15, 2018.

I just had to get the illustrated edition! It's so awesome! I will leave some pics below and I took them last night so they are not great shots. =)













There are A LOT more pictures as you can guess. Like I said, sorry about the darkish pics. I was taking them while laying in bed last night. Lol

Happy Reading!

Mel ♥

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First Reading

I am FINALLY getting around to reading this series.

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I thought the movies were okay, I do wish they would remake them and make them better, like the books =)

Poor Percy.

Look, I didn't want to be a half-blood.
If you're reading this because you think you might be one, my advice is: close the book right now. Believe whatever lie your mom or dad told you about your birth, and try to lead a normal life.

Being a half-blood is dangerous. It's scary. Most of the time, it gets you killed in painful, nasty ways.

If you're a normal kid, reading this because you think it's fiction, great. Read on. I envy you for being able to believe that none of this ever happened.

But if you recognize yourself in these pages-if you feel something stirring inside-top reading immediately. You might be one of us. And once you know that, it's only a matter of time before they sense it too, and they'll come for you.

Don't say I didn't warn you.

My name is Percy Jackson.


Most people already know the story of Percy Jackson and how he found out he was a half-blood. How he ended up in a half-blood camp (almost didn't) How he beat a Minotaur and later on, many things.

I thought it was a fun read and I loved all of the different mythical creatures! That was so wicked cool!

Percy makes some good friends in the camp and they go with him to do a quest. He has been blamed for stealing something from Zeus, which he did not, so they have to set out to find who really did it. Other wise there is going to be some knock down drag out with Zeus and Percy's father (Poseidon) and others of course.

So they set out on this quest.

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They have to go have a little chat with Hades <-- fun times. They get attacked by many creatures of all shapes and sizes. They also get help from certain creatures and a pink poodle named Gladiola who ran away from home and doesn't want to go back but does so the kids can have some reward money. Wasn't that sweet!

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↑ Can you blame little Gladiola? I mean I love the color pink, but NO, JUST NO!

Anyhoo, I did want to smack the group a few times because of stupid things, but who doesn't do those from time to time. *raises hand* I loved when they saved the animals in the old truck they were riding in, Grover is awesome!

I look forward to reading ALL of the other 50 billion books in this ongoing Rick Riordan world! ♥

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Reading Progress

November 20, 2016 – Started Reading
November 21, 2016 – Shelved
November 21, 2016 – Finished Reading
October 15, 2018 – Started Reading
October 15, 2018 – Finished Reading

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Nərmin Congrats! It is fun and adventurous read! My absolute favorite!


Melissa ♥ Dog/Wolf Lover ♥ Martin Awesome! Sooo many people love this series and I can see why, but I have a longggggggg way to go. lol


Nərmin But it is also very quick! You'll catch up soon)


Melissa ♥ Dog/Wolf Lover ♥ Martin Yes until I get to the big hardbacks that I keep buying that keep coming out. Lol I don't think I will ever get through all of them to finally get to those. I had a friend tell me to read them all in order so that's what I'm going to do :-)


Melissa ♥ Dog/Wolf Lover ♥ Martin I read Fablehaven a hundred years ago and have them all in hardback. They rock!!!!! :-D


Melissa ♥ Dog/Wolf Lover ♥ Martin I think I might try to re read them in the New Year so I can get them on my goodreads :-) and I can love them all over again!


TL glad you loved it :) and agree about the movies... It seems to me they tried to compete with Harry Potter and doomed themselves from the start (the movie people in charge)


Erin *Proud Book Hoarder* I'm wanting to read these next year. I have the box set so ready to go - haven't seen the movies.


Melissa ♥ Dog/Wolf Lover ♥ Martin TL wrote: "glad you loved it :) and agree about the movies... It seems to me they tried to compete with Harry Potter and doomed themselves from the start (the movie people in charge)"

I don't know what they did but they need to undo it :-/


Melissa ♥ Dog/Wolf Lover ♥ Martin Erin ☕ *Proud Book Hoarder* wrote: "I'm wanting to read these next year. I have the box set so ready to go - haven't seen the movies."

I'm going to still be reading these into next year probably :-) I hope we both love them all!


message 13: by TL (new) - rated it 5 stars

TL Melissa ♥ Dog Lover ♥ wrote: "TL wrote: "glad you loved it :) and agree about the movies... It seems to me they tried to compete with Harry Potter and doomed themselves from the start (the movie people in charge)"

I don't know..."


definitely


Melissa ♥ Dog/Wolf Lover ♥ Martin I have some of his others around here that I haven't read that I have to get to but alas, the time, the time.

I'm glad you love FableHaven too :-). I loved them so much, I got each hardback as they came out and devoured them!


George Jankovic Awesome review, Melissa. I got a good laugh about the billion books in the series. True. Very nice books :)


Melissa ♥ Dog/Wolf Lover ♥ Martin Haha :-). Thank you so much, George! I mean there ARE a billion and one. Lol. I'm including all the way up to the new ones that keep coming out and piling up with the rest of my books. Land sakes alive!!! :-D


Reynita Maharani ★ The Night Reader ★ Great review!! I have bought it but I haven't read it yet. I just can't find the right time for reading it but I will read in future. I have watched the movies and I used to love Percy Jackson so much and I watched it years ago. So I don't really remember much about it now, which is good! So I can read the book without knowing anything! :D


Melissa ♥ Dog/Wolf Lover ♥ Martin Thank you hon :-). I know what you mean. I have tons of books that I loved but can't remember everything so I'm hoping to do some re reads in the New Year :-)


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P Glad you loved this one, Melissa :)


Melissa ♥ Dog/Wolf Lover ♥ Martin Thank you sweet, P :-)


message 21: by Donna (new)

Donna I don't know how I missed this review? Hmm...
Anyway, great review! I've been wanting to read these books, and I'm glad to hear they're better than the movies!


Melissa ♥ Dog/Wolf Lover ♥ Martin I miss soooo many reviews, Donna. I don't see half my friends even when I switch back and forth from top friends to all friends. I have it set to reviews only and it's still not getting everyone :-/

Yes, I look forward to the rest of the books :-). I hope we both like them! xo


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Pearl Angeli Glad this book didn't disappoint you, Melissa:) Great review!! :))


Melissa ♥ Dog/Wolf Lover ♥ Martin Thank you so much. xo :-)


Deborah Obida Awesome review!! How old is Percy.


message 26: by Melissa ♥ Dog/Wolf Lover ♥ (last edited Aug 15, 2017 05:30AM) (new) - rated it 5 stars

Melissa ♥ Dog/Wolf Lover ♥ Martin Thank you 😊 I dont remember


Melissa ♥ Dog/Wolf Lover ♥ Martin Thank you hon 😊 Meh, the movies are what ruined the books for me. I couldn't finish the series 🙁


message 28: by Sara (new) - rated it 4 stars

Sara Glad you enjoyed this one! I think the 2nd one in the series is my favourite


Melissa ♥ Dog/Wolf Lover ♥ Martin TheLoneTiger wrote: "That bad hey?? Hmm may just stick to the books then😄"

You might like them =)


Melissa ♥ Dog/Wolf Lover ♥ Martin Sara wrote: "Glad you enjoyed this one! I think the 2nd one in the series is my favourite"

Yay! I'm glad you liked it too =)


Laura B. I love the Percy series but in my opinion Heroes of Olympus series were so much better. The Kane Chronicles are also pretty good if you haven't read them yet ☺


Melissa ♥ Dog/Wolf Lover ♥ Martin I'm glad you enjoyed them 😊


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