La sangre del Olimpo (Los héroes del Olimpo 5)
Escrito por Rick Riordan
Narrado por Laia Flórez, Víctor Gómez, Sergio Olmo Martínez y
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Un ejército de gigantes. Dos batallas a vida o muerte. Y siete héroes dispuestos a impedir el fin del mundo.
Los tripulantes del Argo II han salido victoriosos de sus misiones, pero están lejos de derrotar a Gaia, la Madre Tierra. Ella ha conseguido alzar a todos sus gigantes y planea sacrificar a dos semidioses en la festividad de Spes: necesita su sangre, la sangre del Olimpo, para despertar.
Por otro lado, la legión romana del Campamento Júpiter, liderada por Octavio, está cada día más cerca del Campamento Mestizo. La Atenea Partenos deberá dirigirse al oeste para impedir la guerra entre los campamentos, mientras el Argo II navega hacia Antenas...
¿Cómo podrán los jóvenes semidioses derrotar a los gigantes de Gaia? Ya han sacrificado demasiado, pero si Gaia despierta... será el final.
Rick Riordan
Rick Riordan (San Antonio, Estados Unidos, 1964) es, sin duda, uno de los autores de literatura juvenil más respetados. Profesor de instituto, el fulgurante éxito de la serie «Percy Jackson y los dioses del Olimpo» hizo que pudiera dedicarse a la escritura a tiempo completo.
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- Calificación: 4 de 5 estrellas4/5
Jun 13, 2024
Gah, that cliffhanger ending! - Calificación: 5 de 5 estrellas5/5
Jul 1, 2023
The last book in the Heroes of Olympus series. It was an intense read and gave me all the feels.
There are a few short stories in the back of some of the books in the box set that I own, I think I'll read them at a later time when I start to miss Percy and Annabeth. - Calificación: 4 de 5 estrellas4/5
Aug 27, 2021
Through all their trials so far, the demigods are finding that defeating Gaea is certainly going to be more difficult than they ever imagined. The Feast of Spes is rapidly approaching, and the window if time they have to stop her is closing. At the same time, their fellow demigods of Camp Half-Blood and Camp Jupiter are on the bring of an all-out battle, something it seems they will have no way of stopping from where they stand. They've retrieved the Athena Parthenos, which could serve as a vital weapon in stopping Gaea, but it is also the one thing that could stop the war brewing at home. The team knows they need to split up--a couple of people heading back to Long Island with the statue while the rest continue on to Athens to put an end to Gaea's attempt to fully awaken and to once again save the gods and the world...
I don't toss around the phrase "epic conclusion" very lightly, but that's certainly what we have here. This is an action-packed final chapter in a story that's been brewing from all the way back in The Lightning Thief. What I also really liked about this installment is that the rest of the demigods (even some who aren't on the crew) get their moments to shine. We don't get pages and pages on them, but readers get enough to understand them better, to cheer for them, and to become even further immersed in this incredible world that Rick Riordan has created.
I've always enjoyed these books as someone who loves mythology (have since as far as I can remember) and fantasy, while also enjoying a good YA book now and then. While this chapter has come to a close, I'm glad that Riordan is continuing with new series and keeping the spirit of urban-fantasy-inspired-by-mythology alive. - Calificación: 5 de 5 estrellas5/5
Jul 12, 2021
This one was the best!! By the end of the series, I grew to love every single one of the characters. I loved Nico's maturity at the end. I even started feeling for Reyna and Hedge too. Rick really knows how to pull at your heartstrings. I had no idea what Leo's intentions were at the end but reading the ending was so nice and sweet. This whole series was so amazing I'm so sad it's over! - Calificación: 5 de 5 estrellas5/5
Oct 24, 2020
Bittersweet read. I can't believe that was the last book in the series!!! - Calificación: 4 de 5 estrellas4/5
Apr 16, 2020
It is a sad day when you find yourself growing out of a series, especially one as complex and beautiful as the world of Percy Jackson. The little mythological details, the character growth, all of them are wonderful. I only wish I had the sense of humour of a seventh grader. Then it would be perfect. - Calificación: 4 de 5 estrellas4/5
Jul 5, 2019
Needed little more resolution at the end. Battle sequence of the Book 2 was better than the battle in this book. Even though villains were more powerful than Titans, the stakes didn't really feel high. 'The Last Olympian' was one big giant battle. But here the battle is in last few pages. But everything leading up to was great. Needed more Percy. Even though many new characters introduced in this series, Percy still remains the coolest and badass with his wit and humour.
Just saying, Wanted more out of this book. - Calificación: 4 de 5 estrellas4/5
May 20, 2018
I was of two minds about this book. On the one hand I looked forward to it because Iknew it would answer lots and lots of questions I had at the end of the previous book. But on the other hand it was so much like the previous books in the series, there weren't any super surprising surprises.
Still. Rick Riordan is a good writer and it was a good book.
It was the finale in the Heroes of Olympus series and also it seemed to be the finale in the wider Greek and Roman series. There were fewer quests for questing sake in this novel, and it was more of a non-stop race to the end (i.e. August first) so that hopefully they (the seven plus a couple of others and a satyr) can save the world from Gaea and her minions.
We get lots of new relationships and a ton of different scenes with different combinations of demigods. I've always felt that Riordan does all those different relationships really well.
It was a good ending to a pretty great series. And we'll see how Riordan does with his future serieses as well. - Calificación: 5 de 5 estrellas5/5
Mar 24, 2018
I'm so giddy with happiness and excitement because I finished this book.
I loved it!
The mission of the crew of the Argo II got even more impossible, and things got more complicated with every passing chapter, but every time one of the seven demigods learnes something new, found a new ally or discovered new powers they had.
It kept me on my toes and expecting more and more action, which was exactly what I got!
The adrenaline rush of this book was just amazing!
The thing I loved the most about this book was that I finally got a Nico PoV!
I loved reading from his point of view, it made me understand him and love him even more!
Leo was just a little genius that made me sob so hard but it was amazing!
Honestly I could write a whole book as a review and it wouldn't be enough.
I simply adored it. - Calificación: 4 de 5 estrellas4/5
Feb 14, 2018
I would rather you not read this review if you haven't read the book yet. Friends, don't kill me. You were nicely warned.
So here I go.
*huffs*
HOW?! WHAT?! WHY?!
Towards the last pages of this book, my heart was planted with a feeling that started as something like doubt. I was flustered. This is the conclusion of Heroes of Olympus! Riordan's masterpiece! Why am I feeling this, like it's not going to be as exciting as I hoped it'd be? The book's last pages were thinning, and I was getting more flustered. And that feeling eventually grew, when I reached the ending, into a feeling of incompleteness. I feel like I seriously deserve a proper explanation.
RR never fails to deliver because of course, it's jam-packed with action, and both the crew in Argo II and the three transporting the Athena Parthenos to CHB went through great lengths before the final battle. It's epic, but not as epic as the Battle of Manhattan. (Now THAT was something. Unforgettable, riveting, tragic and triumphant.)
I guess I just expected a lot from this. The final battle was short, and was confusing for everyone else afterwards. And don't even get me started with Leo. Don't get me wrong, because I love the guy. And therein lies our problem. I love him too much to think that his ending was enough. He might be happy… but it was a hazy, uncertain kind of happiness. I wished more for him.
And other people whose fates were vague: Apollo, and Reyna. I hope the god of bad haiku wasn't obliterated, 'cause I kinda like him. As for Reyna, I had a feeling she might be a Hunter or an Amazon or an Oracle or a priestess or whatever, but I wish I knew exactly what would heal her heart.
On the brighter side, though:
1) Percy and Leo make a great tag team— it's much more emphasized in this book. I jot down quotes I find amusing, and I realize they're all by these two.
"If the statue engulfs people in fire, we should send Leo."
"I love you too, man."
*giggles*
(Kekrops, first king of Athens) "My people were the original Athenians— the gemini."
"Like your zodiac sign?" Percy asked. "I'm a Leo."
"No, stupid," Leo said. "I'm a Leo. You're a Percy."
*giggles… and snorts*
There's also the Adidas thing— but you get my point. I might even be shipping this Percy-Leo thing in some other parallel universe.
2) NICO. JUST— wow. Nico is my most loved character here in the series. It's his chapters I reread, it's him I most care about, it's his revelations I find the most heartbreaking/heartwarming. And now? I am so glad he's found his place. Gods, I've even found a new OTP. And I am so, so happy for him. :)
3) I can also just imagine RR saying: Oh, you want some Percabeth? Or maybe Leo humor? More plot twists? I got you guys covered. Very much appreciated, Rick.
That's it. It's hard making reviews right after reading the book— I'm spilling too much. And yes, I'm overwhelmed, but not to the point that all I'm typing is agdkakhnwbxj, which means I'm not too disoriented, which means the conclusion is not that big of an impact for me. I wish I was typing agjdkajddkkd instead of coherent thoughts. On a side note though, if some conclusions were too murky… perhaps there's a continuation, yes? I wouldn't say no to another series plotted in the familiar setting of CHB. Though I'd like Percy and the gang to have a rest, I'm sure they've been through a LOT already.
But then again… that's a lot to hope for. I guess we should settle with this kind of conclusion. *sighs* I still love you, RR. Thank you for this wonderful series. It's actually the first I've had the honor of following for every year, starting with The Lost Hero, and I've bought Blood of Olympus on the first day of its release.
No regrets. - Calificación: 5 de 5 estrellas5/5
Jun 19, 2017
10000/5 stars
I was so so hesitant to start reading this series, even though pretty much everyone loves it, because I could not get into the first Percy Jackson book. But this series is on a whole other level, and I genuinely have nothing to complain about, which is a first.
I loved every single moment and character; nothing ever felt boring or repetitive or unnecessary; and most importantly, it made me feel real emotions. It pulled me out of a massive reading slump and it made me care for these characters so so much.
The writing style has improved so much and I was so glad it kept changing pov's because it allowed me to delve even deeper into the story.
This last book was definitely my favourite, mainly because of Nico <3 but all of them deserves a thousand stars.
It has been a long time since I've enjoyed a series this much, and this one will definitely be somewhere in my top three. - Calificación: 4 de 5 estrellas4/5
Jan 19, 2017
Great end to a great series. I don't know which demigod I love the most. :) - Calificación: 4 de 5 estrellas4/5
May 3, 2016
I'm not finding this book as interesting as his last (in the series). It was hard to stay focused and finish reading. - Calificación: 5 de 5 estrellas5/5
Mar 22, 2016
Absolutely great!!!!!! so good!!! - Calificación: 4 de 5 estrellas4/5
Nov 21, 2015
I liked how the ending was worked out and I'm totally hoping for future adventures of other campers. - Calificación: 4 de 5 estrellas4/5
Oct 19, 2015
I thought it was okay, for a Rick Riordan book. What I did not like was that fighting the Greek Goddess Gaea was only like a page, even though defeating her son Kronos in the Last Olympian was maybe the whole book. Also, there was BARELY any Percy Jackson! I mean, really Rick, please write more Percy. People love that Seaweed Brain!!!!!
Personally, I loved the book. It was great- except for reasons stated above. The Nico parts were so helpful to dig deeper into his mysterious character- same with Reyna. And Leo..........ah, that Leo..............................
I recommend for all Percy Jackson fans. Rick Riordan is the best author in the WORLD!!!!!!!
In my opinion. - Calificación: 4 de 5 estrellas4/5
Oct 6, 2015
There's no more time! The battle to prevent Gaea awakening is now! But the questing demigods have to first prevent all out war between the Greeks and Romans and unite to prevent the monsters and Titans from destroying the Earth as they know it.
The gods themselves can be no help (they're all suffering from Multiple personality disorder - both their Greek and Roman sides are warring) so the demigods each must complete their mission to prevent the catastrophe. Nico and Reyna are tasked with return the Athena Parthenos to Camp Half-Blood which should stop the infighting between Greek and Roman.
The rest on the Argo II must rescue Percy and Annabeth (they always seem to be in trouble) and prevent the spilling of their blood on Olympus.
This was an action finale to a fun and enjoyable series! My only disappointment was the ending seemed unsettled - not a cliffhanger - as if the author was leaving an opening for another? - Calificación: 3 de 5 estrellas3/5
Jun 26, 2015
This is the final chapter in the Heroes of Olympus books. It was a good way to wrap up the series. I felt like each of the characters got closure.
My main complaint about the series as a whole is that is always felt more driven by action and plot than by character development. Every time I got truly invested in a character’s storyline, a huge god or giant would pop up and there would be a battle. I wish we’d gotten to spend a little more time seeing those relationships unfold. I particularly loved the interaction between the demigods and their parents. I wish there had been more of that.
BOTTOM LINE: Glad I read it, but it’s not a series I think I’d return to. - Calificación: 4 de 5 estrellas4/5
May 9, 2015
Newbies Jason Grace, Piper McLean, Leo Valdez go on a quest to find an imprisoned Hera. Hera the mean girl of the gods. Hera the hater of all Zeus kids oops sorry, in this case Juno the bitter wife of Jupiter...
Thoughts and whatnot:
I LOVE RICK RIORDAN but what else can you expect?
No one can deny me some Percy Jackson spin-offs
Even though Percy only appeared via mention I still found that he was my favorite character.
Maybe I should get started on the other characters though….Jason: I liked him better by the end. At first he was stuck up and uptight, even though he’s not described this way I really felt that flare come from him. I tend to have this sixth sense about the type of person an individual can secretly be and that’s the vibe I got from him when they started the quest. It drove me nuts from time to time but he was okay. Leo: MY NEW FAVE. This kid was hilarious and just as smart mouthed as Percy but insecure. He’s definitely got a lot of growing up to do but that’s just the best part of his potential. Piper: ….It’s so hard to be positive because she’s just as frustrating as any daughter of Aphrodite would be. Riordan tried to make her different by having her be this tomboyish love goddess daughter but that’s what made her more unique and alluring instead of her beauty. Don’t get me wrong, I liked her but she was a little too much for me when it came to obvious pairing between Jason and Piper. We get it Pipes you and Jason have the most potential but do you have to drag it out every three chapters??? (I may be exagerating a bit…maybe)
It dragged on a bit in the begining of the quest but after that long pause I took I was sucked in. And with the addition of Roman mythology meshed into the Greek part of the story was brilliant. I never understood the similarities until I read this book but even if it's not exactly how Riordan painted it then it still makes sense. - Calificación: 5 de 5 estrellas5/5
Mar 23, 2015
The Argo II team goes to stop Gaea from wakening but first they talk to Nike on how to defeat her. Nike tries to kill them by getting her little minions to kill them but the demigod trap her and force Nike to tell them how to kill Gaea. When she tell them she says one must die for all the others to defeat Gaea. So the team goes on a quest to get this magic serum that will bring one them to life again. once they find it all the demigods have this big battle with their parents agains the giants and Leo saves all of them by riding his ship at Gaea and exploding on the ship, but before the last second he drank the serum and survived leo went back to his love on the Island that she is trapped on.
It was a really good book because i love greek and roman mythology and it mixed them in. I hope the make more because they left it off in the middle of a bad ending cause Leo never gets back to his friend. It was also cool how they got to fight alongside the gods. - Calificación: 4 de 5 estrellas4/5
Feb 17, 2015
This is the final book in the Heroes of Olympus series.
Obviously, if you’ve read the other books, you’ll want to read this book as well. As always I listened to this book—the reader is quite good for this series. If you haven’t read the series, it is worth your time.
This novel focuses more on the other heroes than Percy and Anabeth. Nico, Jason, Reyna, Leo, and Piper are the main heroes who must stop Gaea, the Earth Mother, from destroying the world. The heroes divide with half going to Athens and half going to Camp Half-Blood, only to be reunited in a final battle at the end.
The series does end with a general idea of what everyone will be doing. - Calificación: 3 de 5 estrellas3/5
Feb 17, 2015
The book starts off with all of the main characters on the Argo II to stop Gaea, the Earth goddess, from awakening and destroying humanity. To do this, they have to talk to the goddess of victory, Nike and see if she will help them. Instead, she attempts to kill them by making them fight each other. However, they manage to trick and capture her. After interrogating Nike she says that the only way to defeat Gaea is to have one of the demigods die. After interrogating her more they discover that there is a medicine that can reverse death. So they turn back to get the death defying medicine. However, once they get back to Camp Half-Blood, they realize that they are to late to stop Gaea's awakening. So, one of the demigods, Leo, gets on the ship and pulls Gaea into the sky for the others to destroy. Unfortunately, Leo gets killed by Gaea, and the prophecy becomes true. However, Leo manages to drink the medicine before he is truly dead, and comes back to life again.
Review: This book started out very well. However, I started to notice things that were never unexplained. For instance, how do you defeat victory? I found that to be very confusing. Also, I didn't like how the series ended as a stereotypical happily ever after ending. I would have liked more twists in the plot. Because of its flaws, I would give it a solid three out of five. - Calificación: 3 de 5 estrellas3/5
Feb 12, 2015
As the culmination of the full (double) series, this book works on a lot of levels, though it certainly maintains the flaws of the second series as a whole. Riordan is a master of pace and building intensity; the stakes that have risen consistently with each book find their ultimate apex here. For all that, there are a few moments that feel too easy, by the end, but after so much struggle, it's hard to think of a different way out of some of the challenges that our demigod heroes were stuck in. The last, final piece -- which I shall not spoil -- is also a little bit copped out, but that too makes sense for a series that still has a little more middle grade to it than YA, even though its protagonists (all million of them) have grown up enough to experience love and (gasp!) at least the implication of sexual feelings.
The series, overall, gains much from novelty. The story, even repetitive as it often is, picks up the reader and carries him/her for a long way before some of the faults catch up. Riordan's habit of collecting one representative from every "diverse" population he apparently could think of -- while still presenting the two most powerful central heroes as white, cis-hetero males -- is still frustratingly evident, but at the same time, I appreciate that he made an effort to put forth so many different heroes in order, one hopes, that any reader could come to this series and find a heroic character with whom they had something in common. Even if the characterization of those figures is sometimes lackluster (or, on a couple of occasions, unintentionally stereotypical), there is value in having characters that every kid can see themselves within. And, as a teacher of mythology myself, I recognize that we have much to thank Riordan for in terms of bringing ancient myth back to a level of popular interest that it deserves. In the end, the monsters were fun, the adventures were perilous, the heroes were many, and the whole series made an effort to appeal to and connect with all kinds of readers. While still best for its original audience of middle graders, there is much to appreciate here. A good end for those who were ready to be satisfied by happiness, though not a great one for the reader who was looking for more. - Calificación: 4 de 5 estrellas4/5
Jan 7, 2015
A fun book, but after all of the buildup the end seemed a bit abrupt. Despite the constant teases and prophecies that Percy and Jason needed to overcome their fatal flaws to succeed, this seemingly major plot point was just dropped, and the final fight did not seem to involve all of our heroes in a serious way. However, the character of Nico really shined in this book, and I loved the ending he received. - Calificación: 4 de 5 estrellas4/5
Dec 30, 2014
It took a minute to get into this book. Had nice character development for some of the people that we didn't know a lot about from the previous books. Was interesting to see the Greeks and Romans finally unite as a whole. Another reviewer noted that the final battle scene seemed a bit anti-climactic which I would have to agree. The book was so long and then the final battle took just a few pages. But that seems to be the way of the gods in Riordan's books. - Calificación: 4 de 5 estrellas4/5
Dec 27, 2014
Summary: The time when Gaia finally awakens is drawing near, and she can only be stopped by all of the demigods, both Greek and Roman, working together. Reyna, Nico, and Coach Hedge are working to bring the Athena Parthenos statue back to Camp Half-Blood - the only thing that might stop the Greek and Roman demigods from destroying each other instead of fighting Gaia's forces. But they're traveling via Nico's shadow powers, which are draining him - possibly beyond what he can endure. Meanwhile, the seven demigods aboard the Argo II - Percy, Jason, Annabeth, Leo, Piper, Hazel, and Frank - head towards Athens, where Gaia's forces are concentrated, but encountering myriad dangers along the way. They are desperate to find some way to stop her… but always mindful of the prophecy that states that in order to save the world, one of them may have to die.
Review: I enjoy the heck out of these books. Riordan's so good at his characterization, setting up each of his protagonists as interesting, sympathetic, and unique people that you can't help but root for (and fear for - that damn prophecy!) This book is as action packed and quick-moving as you might expect, but it also contains all these wonderful little character moments that make you laugh (more than once!), or smile, or nod in recognition, or break your heart (mostly Nico. I know he's not a hugger, but ye gods, I just want to hug the poor kid). Even Piper - who had previously been pretty flat for me - got some dimensionality in this one, and her own chance to save the day. The downside to this is because there are so many protagonists to this story (and since it's been two and a half years since I was introduced to most of them - longer for Percy and Annabeth), that it's tough keeping all of their backstories straight at the time, especially since only half of them have POV chapters in this novel. Which, on that note: It seems weird to me that in the last book of a multi-protagonist series, that we don't get POV chapters from each of the protagonists. Maybe that would have made it feel even more fragmented, but I would have liked to hear from everybody - even briefly - one last time.
I had a similar problem remembering all of the various plot threads as I did with the character's backstories - I only vaguely remembered past events that wind up being hugely important in this one. But the truth was, it didn't really hamper my enjoyment of the novel much at all. I still followed what was happening without much difficulty, and I thought that Riordan did a great job tying everything together, and giving us a resolution that was satisfying and complete, but didn't feel too easy, and still left you wanting to know what happens next in these people's lives - not because the story arc was unresolved, but just because you care about them. 4 out of 5 stars.
Recommendation: Starting here would be ridiculous; start with The Lost Hero, or even better, with The Lightning Thief. But the series (both series!) as a whole is a ton of fun if you like fast-paced mid-grade/young adult adventure fantasy, especially if you grew up a Greek mythology nut like me. - Calificación: 4 de 5 estrellas4/5
Dec 12, 2014
The general consensus seems to be that people were disappointed with the brevity of the final battle. Personally, I couldn't care less about that - if I wanted long, drawn out, pointless action scenes, I'd watch a Michael Bay movie. I was personally disappointed with the really haphazard way in which the prophecy was addressed - it was almost an after-thought.
Other were annoyed at how little Percy featured in this. Well guess what? It's not Percy Jackson and the Blood of Olympus. This is a Heroes of Olympus book. Percy got his time to shine - it was well past time he took a back seat, and I'm glad he did, because...
This book had phenomenal character development. The growth and fleshing out of characters was great. Nico's ending in this book couldn't have been better. The others as well. I was well-pleased with how this series wrapped up. - Calificación: 4 de 5 estrellas4/5
Nov 26, 2014
Loved this series! I felt like I was left hanging on the end. - Calificación: 5 de 5 estrellas5/5
Nov 19, 2014
The Blood of Olympus is the fifth book in the heroes of olympus series. At this point in the series Gaea is planning on waking on August 1st. Jason, Leo, Piper, Percy, Annabeth, Hazel, and Frank are trying to stop that. They embark on a journey on the Argo II(2) to Athens. While Nico, Coach Hedge, and Reyna embark on an adventure back to Camp Half Blood to prevent a war between Camp Half Blood, and Camp Jupiter. To stop that they bring the Athena Parthenos with them. When Gaea wakes Leo has a plan that nobody knows about except some of the gods. Leo's friends are worried about him. Leo didn't let that stop him.
My opinion of this book is that there should be a 6th book. Or another series to add onto the Percy Jackson and Heroes of Olympus series. This book ended in a cliff-hanger that I like, but I don't like cliff-hangers all to much. The book was good, and I would mention this book to other people. Everybody likes Rick Riordan's books that he writes. I just want him to write a 6th book. I will be very excited if he does. If he doesn't I will be devistated. That is my opinion of The Blood of Olympus. I hope everybody enjoys this review, and I hope everybody reads this book. - Calificación: 5 de 5 estrellas5/5
Nov 10, 2014
With so many battles we fought together. Hardships we both endured. Laughters we shared. Those are precious to me. I'm very happy to know these amazing demigods: Percy, Annabeth, Nico, Leo, Hazel, Frank, Piper, Jason, Reyna, and all those roman/greek demigods. You're too many to mention but I know you know how awesome you guys are.
I'm really crying right now because I'm happy and sad. I still remember the very first day I met Percy and Grover at Yancy Academy. It was the 17th day of April. The very first day I read and finished a book. These two series, are really the reason why I'm still reading till this day. Now, the adventure has officially comes to an end. Oh gods I'm crying again.
Thank you Uncle Rick, for allowing us to spend our days and nights at Camp Half-Blood and Camp Jupiter. For letting us to go aboard the Argo II. It was a tough journey. Retrieving the freaking lightning bolt, crossing the sea of monsters, seing your friends die, escaping the labyrinth, winning a war against titans, saving a goddess, fighting a war again, following the mark of Athena, surviving in tartarus, and defeating the earth goddess.
Okay. That's enough. Let us now talk about the book. Obviously the The Blood of Olympus has only 516 pages which is quite few compare to the preceding books with 553, 574, or 583 pages. And this is a final book, probably the last time you'll see your favorite characters. So I was expecting and craving to see more of the story. But the pacing was just so fast especially with the fighting scene. I wish it was longer.
Having Nico's and Reyna's POVs is surely a yes yes yes to some especially to me. Because we have to understand the series has lots of characters and they need to be seen. And I think they were given enough attention in this book. And It's really good to see how they feel and what they think in their own perspectives.
And also what I really like about the finale is the things that I wanted to see (probably same with the other readers) really happened. And I'm glad about it.
If you're half-way or you've finished already reading this book. It can be understood that there's no more Perco/Percico 3. So sad. But I'm not going to change my username ever. If it's WilCo now. Then WilCo lives!!
Anyway, this is a great book. Hope you finished the whole series.
