The Mark of Athena

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Rick Riordan: The Mark of Athena (Paperback, 2019, Disney-Hyperion)

Paperback, 624 pages

English language

Published Sept. 24, 2019 by Disney-Hyperion.

ISBN:
978-1-368-05142-2
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5 stars (2 reviews)

Annabeth is terrified. Just when she’s about to be reunited with Percy—after six months of being apart, thanks to Hera—it looks like Camp Jupiter is preparing for war. As Annabeth and her friends Jason, Piper, and Leo fly in on the Argo II, she can’t blame the Roman demigods for thinking the ship is a Greek weapon. With its steaming bronze dragon masthead, Leo’s fantastical creation doesn’t appear friendly. Annabeth hopes that the sight of their praetor Jason on deck will reassure the Romans that the visitors from Camp Half-Blood are coming in peace.

And that’s only one of her worries. In her pocket, Annabeth carries a gift from her mother that came with an unnerving demand: "Follow the Mark of Athena. Avenge me." Annabeth already feels weighed down by the prophecy that will send seven demigods on a quest to find—and close—the Doors of Death. What more does Athena …

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5 stars

This book is my 8th Riordan's read, and with this, he overtakes JK Rolling. Absolutely thrilling and fun-filled books. It probably is by far the best Percy Jackson book I have read. Totally nuts. I hope Hollywood will make movies on these books someday. Not like those crap Percy Jackosn movies, something as good as Harry Potter movies. Just a random wish from a mere mortal.

After almost 1000 pages, finally, a reunion of Percabeth happens, and gosh, I can't describe my feelings. The plot of this book is primarily focused on the quest of Annabeth, but there are mini-quests involving other characters also. The formula is the same, a prophecy, a pursuit, many side quests, victory, and finally, a cliffhanger. But during all these, the characters develop, and that's where Rick's writing shines. I love the way the characters are narrated, though Nico and Jason should have gotten more …

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Subjects

  • Greek Gods
  • Percy Jackson
  • Annabeth Chase
  • Jason Grace
  • Hazel
  • Frank
  • Piper
  • Leo Valdez
  • Mark of Athena
  • Giants
  • Hera (Greek deity)
  • Camps
  • Action & Adventure
  • Greek Mythology
  • Juvenile fiction
  • Roman Mythology
  • Fiction
  • Gaia (Greek deity)
  • Other
  • Fantasy & Magic
  • Prophecy
  • General
  • Legends, Myths, Fables
  • JUVENILE FICTION / Action & Adventure / General
  • JUVENILE FICTION / Legends, Myths, Fables / Other
  • JUVENILE FICTION / Fantasy & Magic
  • Percy Jackson (Fictitious character)
  • Reading Level-Grade 7
  • Reading Level-Grade 6
  • Reading Level-Grade 9
  • Reading Level-Grade 8
  • Reading Level-Grade 11
  • Reading Level-Grade 10
  • Reading Level-Grade 12