The stakes are higher here in this book, and the cliffhanger leaves the reader screaming.īesides the exciting plot, there are solid themes present. We also get to see how one of the original homes of the gods, Rome, affects both them and the demigods. We meet new monsters and deities, as well as get some clarity on how the gods have two personalities, Greek and Roman. Much of the plot is travel-centric, which reminds me of the second Percy Jackson book however, this one is more original. I also love getting to see how different characters-some of whom have only just met-get along (or don’t, sometimes). It’s a slightly unwieldy cast size, but Riordan balances them all excellently. All seven main characters, plus Coach Hedge the satyr, get a chance to shine and have character development, which is admirable. There are four characters with points of view in this book, but Riordan does a good job giving us the right person’s perspective at just the right time. Along the way, Annabeth must grapple with the fact that she has to tackle a possibly deadly mission alone meanwhile, Nico di Angelo has been captured by giants, and his time is rapidly running out. Now that the Roman and Greek camps know about each other, everything should be fine, right? Unfortunately, an accident leads to the newly formed group-Percy, Annabeth, Jason, Piper, Frank, Hazel, and Leo-racing off on the quest to Rome with little warning or preparation. The Mark of Athena is the middle novel in Rick Riordan’s five-book series, The Heroes of Olympus.
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