Percy Jackson and the Olympians: Wrath of the Triple Goddess Hardcover – September 24, 2024

Okay, here's a review of "Percy Jackson and the Olympians: Wrath of the Triple Goddess":"Percy Jackson and the Olympians: Wrath of the Triple Goddess" - A Refreshing Return to the FamiliarRick Riordan returns to the world of Camp Half-Blood with "Wrath of the Triple Goddess," and for fans craving a dose of demigod adventures, it's a welcome homecoming. This isn't a groundbreaking reinvention of the series, but it delivers exactly what readers expect: a fast-paced, witty, and engaging quest steeped in Greek mythology.The story finds Percy, Annabeth, and Grover older and wiser, navigating the complexities of college applications while still being embroiled in the occasional world-saving crisis. When Hecate, the goddess of magic, goes missing, and a series of strange magical disturbances plague the mortal world, the trio is thrust back into action. What follows is a classic Percy Jackson adventure, complete with perilous journeys, encounters with mythical creatures (both friendly and hostile), and plenty of clever problem-solving.What Works:The Familiar Dynamic: The core strength of the book lies in the established chemistry between Percy, Annabeth, and Grover. Their banter is sharp, their loyalty unwavering, and their individual strengths complement each other perfectly. Riordan effortlessly captures the essence of their friendship, making them feel like old friends you're happy to reconnect with.Engaging Mythology: Riordan's ability to seamlessly weave Greek mythology into a contemporary setting remains a major draw. "Wrath of the Triple Goddess" delves deeper into the mysteries of Hecate and her connection to magic, offering a fresh perspective on familiar myths. The inclusion of lesser-known deities and creatures keeps the mythological aspects feeling inventive and exciting.Classic Percy Jackson Humor: The book is full of the signature Riordan humor – witty observations, sarcastic comebacks, and genuinely funny situations. This keeps the tone light even during moments of high stakes, making it an enjoyable read for both younger and older audiences.Character Growth: While the core trio's personalities remain consistent, there are subtle hints of growth and maturity. They grapple with the challenges of adulthood while still remaining true to their demigod identities, adding a layer of depth to their characters.What Could Be Improved:Predictable Plot: While the adventure is entertaining, the overall plot structure can feel a bit predictable, especially for longtime fans of the series. The quest follows a familiar formula, and the final resolution, while satisfying, doesn't offer many surprises.Underdeveloped Antagonist: The antagonist's motivations and backstory could have been explored in more depth. While they pose a significant threat to the demigods, their character feels somewhat generic and lacks the complexity of some of Riordan's previous villains.Reliance on Nostalgia: At times, the book leans heavily on nostalgia, referencing past events and characters to the potential detriment of newcomers to the series. While these callbacks are enjoyable for established fans, they could leave new readers feeling lost or excluded.Overall:"Percy Jackson and the Olympians: Wrath of the Triple Goddess" is a solid addition to the series that delivers a satisfying dose of demigod adventure. While it doesn't break any new ground, its strengths lie in its familiar characters, engaging mythology, and classic Percy Jackson humor. It's a perfect book for fans looking for a comforting return to the world of Camp Half-Blood, even if it doesn't offer many surprises along the way. Ultimately, it's an enjoyable and entertaining read that will leave fans eager for more Percy Jackson adventures.Rating: 4 out of 5 stars.

If you missed Percy's voice after finishing the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series, this is the next best thing. While you can watch the Disney Plus show, reading allows you to immerse yourself in Percy's thoughts and feelings, which is always entertaining. My 11-year-old son, who has read all seven books, is in awe of the author and this series. It's one of his favorite reads so far. Definitely a great read for kids, teens and adults that are into mythology.

Gave this to my grandson in middle school. He has enjoyed all the books in this series. They hold his attention and encourage him to read for entertainment.

I am tandem reading this series with my granddaughter and the different cover choices was a nice treat.

Phew, first of all perfect timing of a release with spooky season coming around the corner. Love animals, adventure, and a hint of haunting? Not to mention the Percy Jackson of it all. Is it a great jumping on point? Not really. Have you read multiple series and watched the show? Then my God you’re in for a treat. The meta and nostalgia are earned with over 18 books in a shared P.J. Universe. I haven’t highlighted or made more notes in a book in my life. (I read on a kindle) The heart is on its sleeve, the friendships though growing apart in distance are still tied together emotionally. Hecate makes for such an entertaining goddess, it’s a whirlwind of jokes, threats, and a hint of regret. To wrap up probably my longest review, what a read.

If you missed Percy Jackson's voice after reading the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series, this is the next best thing. Sure, you can watch the Disney Plus show, but reading immerses you in the heart and head of Percy, which is always entertaining.

Good read

Tagging this as possible spoilers to be safe although I don't think anything I'm gonna say is a true spoiler.If you read the books in order of events and not release dates, the Senior Year books come before Trials of Apollo as in Book One of that series when Apollo and Meg seek Percy's help getting to Camp Halfblood he's on Winter break and mentions getting accepted to New Rome University (so obviously he got all three recommendation letters).In Heroes of Olympus which is just prior to this Senior Year series, when they (Leo mainly) talk about technology and stuff you can tell it's very early days, especially in the smartphone era, yet in Wrath of the Triple Goddess Percy is referring to newer phone technology, AI, and even mentions the Mandolorian as well as the Weeknd. Blood of Olympus was released in 2014 which was well before any of these references. Also in Trials of Apollo they still make it sound like tech is outdated, yet as stated it comes after the Senior Year books. The same could be said about Magnus Chase which falls around the same timeline as Trials of Apollo. Between these three/four series of books, were talking MAYBE a calendar year as some events in Trials of Apollo and Magnus Chase overlap?Also, if you finished Heroes of Olympus you know Leo is presumed as dead, but you later read at the end of the first book for Trials of Apollo that those characters find out he is actually still alive. Again, this series takes place AFTER the Senior Year books, but in Wrath of the Triple Goddess Percy mentions Leo at least two times; first was that he was getting lessons from Leo fairly recently and the other has something to do with the whistle he uses to call for Mrs. O'Leary that Leo made him.Rick my man, I love ya, but you messed up pretty bad in this new series when it comes to making pop culture references and referring to characters that others believe to be dead as now mysteriously being alive.Aside from this I enjoyed Wrath of the Triple Goddess, but these continuity issues seem like a fairly easy thing to have avoided.