The Mark of Athena

Where the previous books in the series have been funny, action packed and adventurous,The Mark of Athenadoes it infinitely better. This book has it all: character and relationship development, and action packed plot. Basically, this book was the bomb: The book picks up from where we were atThe Son of Neptune . We finally,finallyget to see Percybeth reunited an entertaining fashion (view spoiler)[ Annabeth flips Percy on his back and demands he never,everleave her again(hide spoiler)]. However, t [...]

My favorite book in this series so far!!

WHAT KIND OF AN ENDING WAS THAT, HUH? WHERE WAS THE HAPPY ENDING? Oh my God. Percy and Annabeth. why why why why why******I won't lie, this book was the book that I was the most excited about in this series. This was the book that all the seven demigods were finally going to meet each other for the first time, and start their quest. AND of course, the Percabeth reunion (whooooooooooooooooooooo)!!!!!!Rick Riordan hasn't failed me yet. His characters are still what I love about his books the most. [...]

My Not-So-Final Final ReviewLet's start this review in the most eloquently put way I can: I have no idea how to write this review.When I finished this book a while ago, I would log onto every single day and every single day, I would look at my pre-review and think, how can I write this review? What should I include, what should I put emphasis on? I would simply just stare at my laptop's screen until my mom called me down for dinner.I wish I could write this review to the high calibar it deserve [...]

OH GOD OH MAN OH GOD OH MAN.I just I can't even I can't. Well Good job Rick Riordan. You have written another glorious book. Congrats. I salute you. But YOU ARE ALSO A HUGE TROLL, AND YOU ARE STOMPING ALL OVER MY FUCKING HEART, AND THAT ENDING WAS SO SAD AND BEAUTIFUL, AND HOW AM I SUPPOSED TO WAIT A YEAR FOR THE NEXT ONE. HOWWW But okay, okay. Let's start at the very beginning. (A very good place to staaaart.)In his usual trollish fashion, Riordan left the previous book in the series––T [...]

“Delaying death is one of my favorite hobbies”Gods, how I missed these books! Why did it take me so long to continue this series? Why did I let Rick Riordan down?It was great to return to the world of the Greek and Roman gods and monsters. Entertaining and so incredibly hilarious! Oh man, I loved this so much.The Mark of Athenahas a few tiny flaws, but that doesn't stop it from being an amazing read.Find more of my books on Instagram

Latest Edit:Oh man, oh man oh man oh man! Confession: First thought that came to mind when the book was released: How will Percabeth react to each other? A kiss? Dramatic hug/cry scene? Honestly, I really want to see more going on in that area. Sadly, I'm not getting my copy until the next few weeks. I'm in control. I hope they kiss in front of everyone, you know WHAT? I'm in control- goshEdited:Ok, WOW? Is that the cover? And is that Jason and Percy Fighting? And is that an owl who looks really [...]

Uncle Rick! Now you are going to torture me with cruel cliffhangers?Really? I didn't think you would do that after seven books! Anyway, carry on! I still love you!This book was AMAZING! The adventure was the most deadly one yet. And we got to see all the prophesied seven demi-gods on screen. I LOVED THAT! OVERVIEWAnnabeth, Jason, Piper and Leo reach Camp Jupiter with their warship, Argo II, to tell the roman demi-gods that they have to forget their animosity and team up with them to defeat Gaea. [...]

Full review posted:Pain, my true and loyal friend, welcome back. First off, Uncle Rick are you okay? Who hurt you that made you channel your feelings into the ending of this book??This isn’t gonna be much of a review rather than just a spoilery screaming session, but don’t worry my peeps im gonna break out the spoiler tags, you’re safe. Now, let me tell you kids, THE AMOUNT OF PERCABETH IN THIS BOOK WILL GIVE YOU LIFE. You know when your ship becomes canon and you basically just want the e [...]

Those were my two reactions when my sister told me the book was about to come out. I can't wait for this book!!!!! (you probably already figured that out by the pictures. he he.) The cover on the book seems so dramatic. It looks like Percy and Jason are about to fight. Guess I'll just have to wait. Wow, the more I think about it, it is really hard to wait. (sigh)After awhileOne day guys only one day!!!After finishing the bookwoohoo! I finally finished the book! :)Oh waite next book comes out nex [...]

WHY, RICK RIORDAN?! Why would you do that to us?! I just waited a year for Son of Neptune and now you are making me wait AGAIN for Mark of Athena! All I can say now is: WHAT THE HECK?!COME FASTER, 2012!edit 10/23/11:What the well, only good thing is that it's September this time, instead of October. Oh well. See ya in a year!

FINALLY FINISHED October 5th:*Dramatic sobbing from girl writing this review* WHY RICK?!!! WHY?!!! Why must you torture me with these gosh darn cliffhangers and these year long waits?!?!?! Do you just enjoy seeing your faithful readers suffer? Do you revel in our pain and anguish from chapters such as THAT PENULTIMATE CHAPTER!!! YOU KNOW THE ONE I'M TALKING ABOUT!!! How could you do this to us?!?!? And to the characters?!?!? Those two in the penultimate chapter, yeah them. That was a fate worse [...]

Pre-Reading: When I started Heroes of Olympus, this book hasn't been published yet. So, I think it's time for me to dive back into this world. Stoked!Post-Reading Edit: (3Jun2016)4 stars! ✨As per usual with Mr. Riordan, this book was freaking hilarious. Percy and Leo's antics made me clutch my sides and had me dying of laughter hundreds of times. One of my favourite Leo Moments was his encounter with Narcissus. But nothing beats his convo with Aphros. That one was pure gem.“We have trained a [...]

there are only two things, the first: the beginning was kinda slow, and the second: what the hell type of ending was that? That was such a huge cliffhanger, why Rick? Why? (view spoiler)[I cannot believe it ended with Percy and Annabeth pretty much falling to their doom, I can't believe you've done this, we'll see you around, just gonna wallow in my disappear :c (hide spoiler)]

4.5 starsI don't really know how to explain my feelings here, peoples. HOW ABOUT LIKE THIS??ARE WE STARTING TO PAINT A PICTURE HERE OF THE INCREDIBLE PAIN I'M IN RIGHT NOW? LIKE. NO. AND WHAT. AND PLEASE STAHP, RICK RIORDAN, YOU MALICIOUS LEAF.**hyperventilates**Okay, but really. Let's talk about this book. This is my 8th Riordan read, and it is excellent. Probably the best so far. I was woefully bored in book 2: The Son of Neptune but completely in love with book 1: The Lost Hero. And The Mark [...]

-_- Chapter fifty-one, second half. Be warned. In The Mark of Athena, Percy, Hazel and Frank meet up with four others from Camp Half-Blood: Jason, Piper, Leo, and Annabeth. This book's main conflict is pretty simple: Go to Rome, stay alive. Their goal is to make it to Rome, find Hazel's brother Nico, and find the Doors of Death.This book takes place all over, but the main setting is on Leo's warship: The ArgoII. They visit Kansas, Atlanta, and some more places. ;)I loved, LOVED, that Annabeth's [...]

10/11/12Just finished it. Shall post my review when I'm more coherent. But goodness, grab your copies now! 10/3/12People, I know it's out and it has a cover. If you must know, I AM DYING TO GET MY HANDS ON A COPY. Gimmmmeeee!---I just finished the The Son of Neptune and I am so excited for this I might just keel over and die right now. But where's the fun in that right? I will miss the release of the cover and I will never get to see the day of the Percy Jackson casts reunion.So I'm wondering wh [...]

“Wisdom’s daughter walks alone The Mark of Athena burns through RomeTwins snuff out the angel’s breathWho holds the key to endless deathGiants’ bane stands gold and paleWon through pain from a woven jail"The Mark of Athena is the third book in the Heroes of Olympus series. The book starts off with Annabeth's perspective. She's feeling a cold presence on the ship as the Greeks sail into the Roman camp in order to reunite with Percy. Unfortunately, since these characters will never catch a [...]

THAT ENDING. Best in the series so far, can't wait to read the next one!

4.5, really. I don't know why, but I liked "The Son of Neptune" better (just a little bit). Anyways, this book was AWESOME. Percy and Annabeth have my heart <3.

Oh my god, this book was awesome!! My favourite of the series so far!! I love Leo and loved Percy and Annabeth in this book so much!! That ending was crazyyy, so going to read House of Hades asap!! Looooved!!

2.5. How are all these kids still alive? Natural selection should have picked them off years ago because clearly they're too dumb to stay out of troubleYet another Rick Riordan book that is longer than it needs to be and is full of bad jokes that make me scold myself for laughing. Don't get me wrong, I love Rick Riordan most days of the week, but when is he going to stop being predictable? And when will he admit that platonic friendships between girls and boys are in fact possible and he doesn't [...]

Rick Riordan has come a long way with this series. And I mean it both literally and metaphorically. Literally because duh, it's the eighth book about these characters - if that isn't long enough for you, then I don't know what is. Metaphorically because if you contrast this with the original series, you can see how much mature it has become: The first books were fun and all, but this this is the real stuff.But let's get on with the characters first.Now the seven demigods from the Great Prophecy [...]

I'm going to be taking a break from this series for a little while. These books should be getting better, and I should be enjoying them. Instead, I'm just getting more and more annoyed by the fact that Riordan uses the exact same formula over and over again. Granted, it's probably earned him a couple million bucks, but it really dragged me down. The beginning and the ending were really good, but the middle 300 pages were just ugh, it's always "crew meets obstacle, crew beats obstacle, crew finds [...]

After Reading:Frankly, this was sub-par and not at all worthy of Rick Riordan and the characters he's created (By that I mean Percy and Annabeth, not the new people. The others' creation was sub-par to begin with).What we have here is some very shoddy work. Too many cooks spoil the broth and the many narrators made for a choppy and boring story. The characters were very flat. Mr. Riordan has managed to create a singularly annoying character in Coach Hedge. Piper and Leo are not far behind. Jason [...]

Buy this book HERE for CHEAP with FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING3.5 of 5 stars (Please read my rating system further below). THIS IS SERIES IS GETTING REALLY EXCITING. AND DEVASTATING. WHY ANNABETH AND PERCY???? WHYYYYYYYYYYMy rating system: (I do use half stars.)5 - I do not use the 5 star. Not because a book might not be worthy, but because a book is never perfect.4 - I loved it! There weren't too many flaws, and I had no trouble getting through it. (A 4 star rating is the highest rating I've ever gi [...]

ONLY like 0~20DAYS!!!! Wait a secondI have to say that even though like 20 days is horrible its better than a year ago. Really Rick do you enjoy watching people being tortured cuz I have to admit it happens alot with you. Any way the cover of TMOA is really good but really bad at the same time. (BTW Jason your rear end is gonna get kicked by my boyfriend)I just hope nothing bad happens to Percy and Annabeth. OH and to anyone who hasent read the first chapter that was relesed heres a tip DON'T DO [...]

Why oh why am I here again!?I want this book right now! as in will drive all the way to S.A ring on Riordans door and ramsack his house looking for a draft, copy, something The dread is killing me!! so originally I was going to wait until Jan. or something to buy the book. That way I would only have to wait a couple months for The Mark of Athena. Sad to say i have no self control I disappoint myself. :( Temptation was too high.Since I cant go back in time I might as well rant about how exicted I [...]

GODS remember how i said last book was the best so far?? OK THIS ONE IS THE BEST SO FAR!!! oh my god that was amazing! that was amazing! that was amazing! from the beginning, to that heart!stopping!ending! incredible. it just worked so well. ok i admit i did skip some pages on pipers POV but the forced-het-romance between her and jason is so annoying, i'm sorry! ANYWAYS WHO'S READY TO START THE HOUSE OF HADES AT 2:40am?? this girl

My thoughts about: Percy and AnnabethBoth. I love both.Frank, Hazel and LeoThe plotNo more comments. There would be too many spoilers otherwiseToo much happened. Too many surprises and thrilling things and unexpected and expected changesAnd finallye endingThe cliffhanger of the cliffhangers.I cannot even write a proper review. This book killed me. It literally killed me. My heart broke.Everything about this book is thrilling and tragic. I wrote about the second book, that I couldn't put it downI [...]