June 2021 BOTM - The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan

[Ann T, Adult Moderator]

Chosen as our June BOTM Group Read, join us for The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan. Grab your copy, read it starting June 1, and join us in this thread for the discussion. Allyson will be the discussion leader. Happy reading!

[Allyson, Group Moderator]

Who all is reading this book?

[Mia]

I’ve never been sure about the series but am now on holiday so thought I’d give it a try :)

[Allyson, Group Moderator]

That's great! I never thought I would read it but reading about it, it doesn't actually sound too bad. I think I'm going to give it a try as well! Can't wait to hear your thoughts!!

[Mia]

Aha that’s good to hear someone else is reluctant but willing to try - can’t wait to hear yours too! I’ve got it out from the library now - it just depends on when I get to it :)

[Avery]

It is one of my favorite book series!! The characters are so well developed and there arcs are amazing. The author really does a great job with keeping You on your toes through all the plot twists and turns. I would recommend this book to anyone. 10 out of 10. I will be joining this months book reading.

[Allyson, Group Moderator]

Same here!! I just put the audio book on hold but it says it will be a couple weeks till it comes in. I doubt it'll actually take that long as it rarely does but still, I won't get my copy for a little bit. 😕

[Allyson, Group Moderator]

That's what I'm reading! Sounds like it definitely has possibly! 😄 That's great!!

[Mia]

Just starting this today! I’ll hold off on saying much until you all start it too :)

[Ann T, Adult Moderator]

waiting for my copy.

[Allyson, Group Moderator]

I got mine but I think it's going to be next week before I start it.

[Mia]

Ive seen people have started it - what are you all thinking so far??

[Ann T, Adult Moderator]

Absolutely loving it. I wish my kids were reading with me. I plan to continue the series. While it is most definitely for younger people, even I am enjoying it.

[Elisabeth aka Elsie(Taylor's version)]

I wish I could read it but my parents won’t agree bc they know it has greek mythology and we’re Christians sooo yeah… what do u think, is it okay for a Christian to read it? If it isn’t that much focused on the mythology I could try to talk with my parents…

[Elisabeth aka Elsie(Taylor's version)]

Bc literally almost all my friends have read it and everyone who has read it loves it

[Mia]

Elisabeth i come from exactly the same perspective as you and was reluctant to read it (I have now finished). I’ll be honest, there is a huge focus on the mythology but it does determine a distinction at the start between Greek gods lower case and THE God upper case. I found that helped in determining whether I should continue, along with stuff I’ve been reading about this very topic biblically (1 Corinthians 10:26).

It’s totally up to you and your parents of course, but in my opinion it’s good but not particularly special. There are more important things! Hope that helps :)

[Mia]

I don’t know if I’ll continue or not - will have to wait and see what you all think as you read on 😂

[Elisabeth aka Elsie(Taylor's version)]

Ah thank u Mia I’ll think about it

[Allyson, Group Moderator]

I ran out of time with my copy and so now I have it on hold again and it's taking so long. 🙄😂 So are you saying you didn't care for it, Mia?

[Mia]

Ah shame Allyson I hate it when that happens! But yes I could take it or leave it - it was interesting enough but felt a bit like scooby doo haha with them running into a monster, defeating it and moving on for lots of it. I can see why so many like it, but it was not mind blowing in my opinion 🤷🏼‍♀️

[Ann T, Adult Moderator]

Archiving this thread but you may still comment on it.

[Allyson, Group Moderator]

Mia wrote: "Ah shame Allyson I hate it when that happens! But yes I could take it or leave it - it was interesting enough but felt a bit like scooby doo haha with them running into a monster, defeating it and ..."

Haha!! 🤣 Well, I really liked Scooby Doo when I was younger. 🤣 But yeah, I'm not in too much of a hurry to get to the book.