Percy Jackson isn’t expecting freshman orientation to be any fun. But when a mysterious mortal acquaintance appears on campus, followed by demon cheerleaders, things quickly move from bad to worse.
In this latest installment of the blockbuster series, time is running out as war between the Olympians and the evil Titan lord Kronos draws near. Even the safe haven of Camp Half-Blood grows more vulnerable by the minute as Kronos’s army prepares to invade its once impenetrable borders. To stop the invasion, Percy and his demigod friends must set out on a quest through the Labyrinth–a sprawling underground world with stunning surprises at every turn. Full of humor and heart-pounding action, this latest audiobook promises to be their most thrilling adventure yet.
By now I'm sure you all know that I really dig Greek mythology in general and this book series in particular. I don't want to repeat myself but I need to state once more how much I love the way Rick Riordan picks up famous stories, creatures and persons only to create something that is new yet familiar. His plotlines are very clever and don't ever seem copied despite him dealing with widely known stuff.
Furthermore, Riordan has a way of always adding something that will make you smile. No matter how serious the situation is, he'll come up with a funny joke, a sarcastic line, or just a hilariously awesome plot-twist. I love the characters - and especially the sidekicks - in this series. Those are both heart-warming and kicking-ass!
But the series can't really be that great, can it? Well, let me warm you: If you don't like Greek mythology you'll have a hard time. I'm sure you can enjoy the books very much if you are open to the whole topic. But in my opinion the whole thing will be much funnier when you know a bit about the most famous myths. That leaves you guessing how he'll adapt the plot and what he will introduce next.
So if you want to learn something and read a seriously awesome book about young heroes on a dangerous mission to basically save the world, check out this book! I totally love it!
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