The Sea of Monsters (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 2)

Good stuff here. More myth and a thickening plot in the second installment of Percy Jackson & the Olympians makes this book even better, I think, than the first. I particularly enjoyed the cliffhanger ending, the humorous explanation of how retail chains spread so quickly, and the action spread through the novel from the very get-go.

Perhaps what I found most touching and realistic was the subtle message to kids that they ought to look beyond exterior appearances and learn to appreciate someone for who they are and the kind of heart they have.

My anxiety levels were all over the place with this book but my friend said if I finished it get one of her rings so yay

Rather short adventure compared to the rest of the series. Loved the moments between Annabeth and Percy although I think we could really do more with them than rehashing adventures and challenges by existing mythical heroes. Despite its short length it takes a considerable time for Percy to receive the quest and have the plot moving, which I found a bit dragging.

Per usual I prefer the 2nd book in the series to the first. I absolutely did not see the end coming, so genuinely surprised by that. I was v grateful for much less fatphobia written into this one. Also Tyson with the hippocampi was my faves.

I can’t believe you guys are reading these books now they were my favorite as a child 10/10 all of them no notes thanks