Book Review: The Maze of Bones (The 39th Clues 1); By Rick Riordan

I had my eye on this book for a long while now. I heard about the contest but that really didn’t tempt me (since it’s not applicable for me to join either). I broke down one day, when a friend offered me the book to read as he told me, it would be popular amongst my middle grade students. As method goes, I usually take a dash of spice and read some books before actually agreeing on adding them in the school library collection.

My verdict… it somewhat reminded me of Lemony Snicket’s A Series Unfortunate Events. Orphans in an adventure off to win their inheritance. Dan and Amy Cahill are two strong characters, facing their greedy relatives, who seemed to want to get rid of them so they be out of the way of money! A total page turner. I guess some of the middle grader I cater might like reading this sort. Personally, I thought it had a good plot.

Not in my usual sort of read, but yeah I’m looking forward to read the next book in this series.

Quote: “She led the way. Eyeless sockets of the dead seemed to stare at them as they passed.

The Maze of Bones (The 39 Clues #1)
By Rick Riordan

Minutes before she died Grace Cahill changed her will, leaving her decendants an impossible decision: You have a choice - one million dollars or a clue.

Grace is the last matriarch of the Cahills, the world's most powerful family. Everyone from Napoleon to Houdini is related to the Cahills, yet the source of the family power is lost. 39 clues hidden around the world will reveal the family's secret, but no one has been able to assemble them. Now the clues race is on, and young Amy and Dan must decide what's important: hunting clues or uncovering what REALLY happened to their parents.

Finished Reading: 04th November 2012
Acquire: 02th November 2012
Rate } ♠♠♠♠♠
Genre } Fiction | Mystery | Realistic Fiction | Middle Grade
Release Day }  1 October 2008
Publisher } Scholastic Press
Format } Hardcover 
ISBN } 9780545060394
Pages } 220 pages
Source } Swapped
Age Group } 10 yo +
Interests } Adventure and mystery lovers    
Awards } -
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Book Review: The Mark of Athena (Heroes of Olympus 3) By Rick Riordan

Oh the Agony!!! The agony!! AGONY! Oh come on! Cliffhanger?! Why cliffhanger?? I have to wait another whole year to read what’s happening next? AHHHHH!!!

I have had lingered my way through this book so I reach to the end slowly. But my urge to read through it overcame all that. I have finished reading this book for a while not but I have been busy with work and life, but in the same time I was trying to sink in the ending of this book. Oh agony!  This book is all what I’ve expected, I miss Ares though. Be warn, Athena is a bit loco here. The adventure, the chase, the suspense, strong testosterone between Percy and Jason, the quirk…. and of course the kiss *wink* is the package.

The cliffhanger agony! Percy.. Annabeth! Why?!!

Okay, I have come down to a point where I say, if anybody… ANYBODY… wants to turn this series into a movie. Let me be the first to say I hate you! Don’t EVER turn this series into movies.

However!

Please turn this into a series, or anime sort of a series. That would be PERFECT! Don’t get me wrong, but seriously, The Lightning Thief movie came out terrible. I like it… (yes back to that argument) but as a fan to Rick Riordan’s series, I don’t love it. Yes, it’s a movie, they have cut some things, let’s be honest, the movie cut alot of of the good parts. Oh dear, that’s just too much. I remember growing up watching BBC TV series version of the Narnia chronicles and Alice in Wonderland, that are far more alike of the books themselves, and had minimal scene cuts that are far more better than the ones they remake as movies nowadays.

So yeah, if you need to, turn this into a anime, or TV series. It would be awesome.

Regressing!

I absolutely love this book. Can’t wait for the next book. Now.. I go and sink the agony of a cliffhanger in my corner.



Quote. “We are staying together,” he promised. “You’re not getting away from me. Never again.”

The Mark of Athena (Heroes of Olympus #3)
By Rick Riordan
In The Son of Neptune, Percy, Hazel, and Frank met in Camp Jupiter, the Roman equivalent of Camp Halfblood, and traveled to the land beyond the gods to complete a dangerous quest. The third book in the Heroes of Olympus series will unite them with Jason, Piper, and Leo. But they number only six--who will complete the Prophecy of Seven? The Greek and Roman demigods will have to cooperate in order to defeat the giants released by the Earth Mother, Gaea. Then they will have to sail together to the ancient land to find the Doors of Death. What exactly are the Doors of Death? Much of the prophecy remains a mystery. . . . With old friends and new friends joining forces, a marvelous ship, fearsome foes, and an exotic setting, The Mark of Athena promises to be another unforgettable adventure by master storyteller Rick Riordan.

Finished Reading: 31th October 2012
Acquire: 04th October 2012
Rate } ♠♠♠♠♠
Genre } Fiction | Fantasy | Mythology | Young Adult
Release Day }  2 October 2012
Publisher } Puffin
Format } Hardcover 
ISBN } 9780141335742
Pages } 572 pages
Source } bought
Age Group } 15+
Interests } Mythology lovers    
Awards } -
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Book Review The Serpent’s Shadow (Kane Chronicles #3) By Rick Riordan

rate } ♠♠♠♠♠ ♥
genre } young adult | fantasy | mythology | supernatural
release day }  1st May 2012
acquired } 1st March 2012
publisher } Hyperion Books for Children
format } hardcover
isbn } 9781423140573
pages } 416 pages
source } bought @ Fenix Indie Online Bookstore, Brunei
age group } 12+
interest } Folks who love mythology
awards } -

The Serpent’s Shadow
(Kane Chronicles #3)
By Rick Riordan

He's b-a-a-ack! Despite their best efforts, Carter and Sade Kane can’t seem to keep Apophis, the chaos snake, down. Now Apophis is threatening to plunge the world into eternal darkness, and the Kanes are faced with the impossible task of having to destroy him once and for all. Unfortunately, the magicians of the House of Life are on the brink of civil war, the gods are divided, and the young initiates of Brooklyn House stand almost alone against the forces of chaos.
To find the answer they need, the Kanes must rely on the murderous ghost of a powerful magician who might be able to lead them to the serpent’s shadow... or might lead them to their deaths in the depths of the underworld...

My 2 cents
It’s over… IT’s OVER?!!!! Trilogy?? THAT’S IT?! WHYYY?!!!

That was my reaction when I finished reading this book.  I can’t accept it just ended like that. I can’t believe it but I actually be missing the annoying sudden popping of sibling squabbling (the parts where they keep saying they are taping the whole ordeal). I have been looking forward to reading this book ever since I’d finished reading the 2nd book to the series. Yes! It’s that long! and when it’s over it’s just so sad it’s over… *hopes for a new set of this series like Riordan did with Percy Jackson.”

There.. Now I got that out of the way….

I have a confession. It’s not enough. The ending left me feeling like, “Oh my that’s all??? i need more!” But I was disappointed. Do you want to know how good this book is?

It was riveting. Even the cover looks amazing. The shadow of the serpent’s soul and the all mighty obelisk. Oh please read it so you know exactly what that was about. That part of my favorite. Carter and Sadie really grew up in this one. It tugged my heart when Sadie had that emotional conflict about Walt being dying and she also loves Anubis. That awkward thing where Ra and Carter.. well… *ahem* kiss. 

God! It’s hard to actually do a review on this book without telling the whole story!!! If I say anything else, it be the spoilers for the whole trilogy! *grunts!* GAH! Read it!

Oh by the way.. I think the Kanes will be  meeting Percy in their next series. Sadie did said she knows people from Aphrodite's cabin and Carter saw the flying horse over Manhattan *Hint: read Percy Jackson!* If that’s true. I am so looking forward to the series! ♥♥♥

Oh well, that means now I will have to find another book to satisfy my reading needs until The Mark of Athena popped out. The AGONYYYY!!

Oh! Before I leave you off, I think this would be a fitting soundtrack to this book.

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Book Review: The Son of Neptune (Heroes of Olympus #2): by Rick Riordan

rate } ♠♠♠♠
genre } young adult | greek mythology | roman mythology | fantasy | action & adventure
release day } 4th October 2011
publisher } Disney Hyperion
format } e-book & hardback
isbn } B0053TMP24
pages } 544 pg.
source } bought
age group } pg 13+
interest } young adult | teens
challenge }
Buy @ Amazon.com | Nolly Book | D BookHaus

The Son of Neptune
(Heroes of Olympus)
By; Rick Riordan

Via Goodreads
Seven half-bloods shall answer the call,
To storm or fire the world must fall.
An oath to keep with a final breath,
And foes bear arms to the Doors of Death.

Percy is confused. When he awoke from his long sleep, he didn't know much more than his name. His brain fuzz is lingering, even after the wolf Lupa told him he is a demigod and trained him to fight with the pen/sword in his pocket. Somehow Percy manages to make it to a camp for half-bloods, despite the fact that he has to keep killing monsters along the way. But the camp doesn't ring and bells with him. The only thing he can recall from his past is another name: Annabeth

Hazel is supposed to be dead. When she lived before, she didn't do a very good job of it. Sure, she was an obedient daughter, even when her mother was possessed by greed. But that was the problem - when the Voice took over he mother and commanded Hazel to use her "gift" for and evil purpose, Hazel couldn't say no. Now because of her mistake, the future of the world is at risk. Hazel wished she could ride away from it all on the stallion that appears in her dreams.

Frank is a klutz. His grandmother says he is descended from heroes and can be anything he wants to be, but he doesn't see it. He doesn't even know who his father is. He keeps hoping Apollo will claim him, because the only thing he is good at is archery - although not good enough to win camp war games. His bulky physique makes him feel like an ox, especially infront of Hazel, his closest friend at camp. He trusts her completely - enough to share the secret he holds close to his heart.

Beginning at the "other" camp for half-bloods and extending as far as the land beyond the gods, this breathtaking second installment of the Heroes of Olympus series introduces new demigods, revives fearsome monsters, and features other remarkable creatures, all destined to play a part in the Prophesy of Seven.


My 2 Cents
Yes!! Percy is back baby! I couldn’t wait for my hardcopy to arrived that I actually bought the Kindle version just to satiate myself. Could you blame me?

This book has been a fresh of air for this whole Percy series. Percy lost his memory, Percy confused, Percy back to square one.. but I have to admit.. I love the fact Percy is not the the main protagonist in this book. Yes, some of you might not agree with me. But I actually enjoy the fact that we’re weren’t going going to reread his past adventures via his memories here.

Frank and Hazel from the Roman camp was actually refreshing. The fresh eyes, fresh history, fresh adventures. But I hate to say it, there were parts that dragged. It’s like the author was trying to explain the background or fun facts of things regarding some of things within the chapters. Hence there’s only 4 ♠s

I can’t help for that special love I have for Ares.. err I mean Mars, has been reaffirmed. He is more attentive, if I may say, to his children here. Maybe it’s due to being in a Roman-ic environment is more of his thing, rather than he was back in Camp Half-Blood. Yup, he was always one of my favorites. *swoon*

So overall? Mythology knowledge should be in that level where you know who is who, and who is what. Knowledge and background of the prequels from this book, is essential, or you be lost. So that means, Pick up Percy Jackson’s series before you read this series! Grab “The Lost Hero” as well. Otherwise, all is good and I’m definitely in ♥ with this book.

So looking forward to The Mark of Athena next year.

Fun Fact: I read this for the 2011’s 24 hr Dewey Read-a-thon

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Teaser Tuesday: The Son of Neptune (11/10/11)

Teaser Tuesday is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading and it asks us to...

• Grab your current read
• Open to a random page
• Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page
• BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!)
• Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers!

 

My Teaser:
”She made a fist. The gold bent like putty. Hazel forced it to twist into a giant, lumpy ring. Then she flicked her hand toward the ground. Her million-dollar doughnut slammed into the earth. It sank so deep, nothing was left but a scar of fresh dirt.”

~Riordan, Rick; Heroes of Olympus: The Son of Neptune

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Book Review: The Throne of Fire; Rick Riordan

genre } egyptology mythology | fantasy | young adult |
rating } 18+
date released } May 3rd 2011
edition } Hyperion Books for Children
ISBN } 1423140567 | 9781423140566
acquisition } bought
available @ Book Depository

The Throne of Fire (Kane Chronicles #2)
by Rick Riordan

Summary via Goodreads:

Ever since the gods of Ancient Egypt were unleashed in the modern world, Carter Kane and his sister Sadie have been in trouble. As descendants of the House of Life, the Kanes have some powers at their command, but the devious gods haven't given them much time to master their skills at Brooklyn House, which has become a training ground for young magicians.
And now their most threatening enemy yet - the chaos snake Apophis - is rising. If they don't prevent him from breaking free in a few days' time, the world will come to an end. In other words, it's a typical week for the Kane family.
To have any chance of battling the Forces of Chaos, the Kanes must revive the sun god Ra. But that would be a feat more powerful than any magician has ever accomplished.
First they have to search the world for the three sections of the Book of Ra, then they have to learn how to chant its spells. Oh, and did we mention that no one knows where Ra is exactly?
Narrated in two different wisecracking voices, featuring a large cast of new and unforgettable characters, and with adventures spanning the globe, this second installment in the Kane Chronicles is nothing short of a thrill ride.

My 2 Cents
I have waited for this book for so many months, and when it is finally in my hands… oh my… only another fan would know how that feels. *book-gasm* Now back to it, Rick Riordan didn’t fail my expectations! Like I have said before, first you need a total understanding and knowledge in Egypt Mythology, or else you be so lost in what who and where when??? I’m just lucky, I actually love Egyptology to bits, not to mention I am also a history buff to begin with.

Enough self patting!

This book is awesome (yes it is that word again) AWESOME! But still, the sudden burst of sibling “neener neener” within the narration of the story keeps ejecting me out of the depths of the story. I did mention, I hate that in Nanny McPhee, didn’t I? Dear God! I like to smack those two every single time they do that! Dear God!!

Set, nevertheless evil, is still a delicious character. What? You should know by now I’m into these bad “deities”. Anubis did another appearance and *fan self* that’s all I have to say. And of course.. dear wonderful Bast. I love her to bits. A new deity popped in and his name is Bes, the Dwarf god. Who loves to BOO the bezeezus out of evil spirit. Which actually works.

It is an absolutely wonderful book. I tell you, I slept at 2 am in the morning just to finish this book and it is worth fit.

Rick Riordan, time to find Percy Jackson! hehehe

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Book Review: The Lost Hero; Rick Riordan

The Lost Hero (The Heroes of Olympus #1)
by Rick Riordan

genre } children | greek & roman mythology | fantasy
rating } children +
date released } october 12, 2010
edition } Hyperion Book (576 Pages)
ISBN } 142311339X | 978-1423113393
acquisition } owned
purchase @ } Book Depository | Amazon.com

After saving Olympus from the evil Titan lord, Kronos, Percy and friends have rebuilt their beloved Camp Half-Blood, where the next generation of demigods must now prepare for a chilling prophecy of their own:

Seven half-bloods shall answer the call,
To storm or fire the world must fall.
An oath to keep with a final breath,
And foes bear arms to the Doors of Death.

Now, in a brand-new series from blockbuster best-selling author Rick Riordan, fans return to the world of Camp Half-Blood. Here, a new group of heroes will inherit a quest. But to survive the journey, they’ll need the help of some familiar demigods.

Quotes
1) But the thing was the stuffed leopard's head above the fireplace. It looked so real, its eyes seemed to follow Jason. Then it snarled, and Jason nearly leaped out of his skin.

2) "If he's only a head," Jason said, "Where does the food go when he eats?" "Better not to ask," Chiron said.

Why did I pick it up?
I’m an avid fan of Rick Riordan (because he dips in the subject of mythology, which happens to be the genre that I love) so naturally I pick this out, as soon as I can get my paws on it.

My 2 ¢ ♠♠♠♠♠

My first thoughts when I grab this book is.. oh I do hope he didn’t wind down on anything. Cause usually authors just don’t keep the pace of their *goodness* when in comes to sequels (Do I dare to call this a sequel?)  Not to worry.. no despair! Rick Riordan has done it again. *sound effects* dun dun dun~ He has a magic touch when it comes to modernizing ancient mythologies.

So here’s my catch if you want to jump into this series and actually enjoy, go back, read the Percy Jackson series if you haven’t. Because you would be very confuse if you haven’t. Regardless of it being a series of it’s own, it still ties itself up with it’s processor series. You be pretty much lost if you haven’t, since the Rick Riordan decided to just jumped into the story and it goes fast, jumping into action.

We have new heroes.. and a missing hero... *gasps* Percy Jackson is missing! So who’s starring in this quests? Amnesiac Jason Grace, beautiful  daughter of a famous actor Piper and Silly Mechanic Leo. Yet, Jason doesn’t seem to fit in Camp Half-Blood. The mystery keeps hold through out the book, revealing bits and pieces.. which still doesn’t fit.

Sure… I get the impression Jason is the leader of this pack, but hey, Leo is my favorite character! Without him, this book would simply just be boring. Leo has the perks in him that really makes him pop out of the pack. The favorite part of the book is when Leo returns to camp riding a huge dragon and when he sprouts out things that make you laugh when you read them.

What you can expect are Romans and Greeks Gods in one book. Giants. The mother of all mothers. Mystery. Thrillers. Humor. Of course, suspense. Only Rick Riordan can pull this off this beautifully. And the hint of probably a new series? Am I having a wishful thinking? But bottom line, I am interested in reading the next installment of this series.

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Book Review: The Battle of the Labyrinth; By Rick Riordan

Third book in a day of the same series. I’m so having fun! Weee… Rick Riordan has definitely turn into my favorite author. One thing for sure about this book in the series is that every characters are growing perfectly. They are getting maturing perfectly. There wasn’t any blow up temper tantrums like there was in Harry Potter series. (That was annoying)  I find it hard to believe why this series hasn’t caught up already.

I was right about Nico! I’m so happy! Oh dear! Oh dear! Oh dear! Rick definitely knows how to hook us to Nico. Rachel Dare! She’s just what Percy and Annabeth needed in their relationship. I love her! The book is darker than the Titan’s Curse.The Labyrinth is wow.. I can’t describe how much of in the edge I was when I read this. Page after page.. I just can’t keep my hands of this one!

Wait.. what?? You haven’t start reading this series yet? Why? Pick it up already!

First Words. The last thing I wanted to do on my summer break was blow up another school.

Quote. You deal with mythological stuff for a few years, you learn that paradises are usually places where you get killed.

The Battle of the Labyrinth (Percy Jackson and the Olympians #4)
By Rick Riordan

When demonic cheerleaders invade his high school, Percy Jackson hurries to Camp Half Blood, from whence he and his demigod friends set out on a quest through the Labyrinth, while the war between the Olympians and the evil Titan lord Kronos draws near.



finished reading : 28th May 2010
rate } ♠♠♠♠♠
genre } fiction | children | mythology | fantasy | juvenile 
release day }  March 2008
publisher } Disney Hyperion Books
format } hardcover
isbn } 9781423101468
pages } 361 pages
source } gift
age group } 10+
interests } reluctant readers | middle graders | 10 yo+  
awards } Best Book for Young Adults (2007)
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Book Review: The Titan’s Curse By Rick Riordan

I don’t care what you say, this series is getting better and better! Pegasus for the win!!! And if you haven’t pick this book up, why haven’t you? For crying out loud! I’m telling you, if you love the mythology, this is one heck of a must for you in your reading list.

Ohhh…. I so want to give Nico di Angelo a big hug! I see a potential regular there. I see a big wonderful possibility with this character. He’s one of my favorite characters now. I don’t care what you say, but damn, Nico. Yes it’s just wrong, but *hamana-hamana*.

By the way, the way I’m reading this, I can’t seem to stop! I just finished reading the second book and I actually just pick this one up as soon as I’ve finished the last one. I don’t really remember reading books back to back this fast before. Not even Harry Potter series gave me this this much of an enthusiasm! So. Yeah. PICK IT UP!  

First words. The Friday before winter break, my mom packed me an overnight bag and a few deadly weapons and took me to a new boarding school.

Quote. Ever had a flying burrito hit you? Well, it's a deadly projectile, right up there with cannonballs and grenades.

The Titan’s Curse (Percy Jackson and the Olympians #3)
By Rick Riordan
When the goddess Artemis goes missing, she is believed to have been kidnapped. And now it's up to Percy and his friends to find out what happened. Who is powerful enough to kidnap a goddess? They must find Artemis before the winter solstice, when her influence on the Olympian Council could swing an important vote on the war with the titans. Not only that, but first Percy will have to solve the mystery of a rare monster that Artemis was hunting when she disappeared—a monster rumored to be so powerful it could destroy Olympus forever.

finished reading : 28th May 2010
rate } ♠♠♠♠♠
genre } fiction | children | mythology | fantasy | juvenile 
release day }  May 2007
publisher } Puffin 
format } paperback
isbn } 9780141382890
pages } 304 pages
source } gift
age group } 10+
interests } reluctant readers | middle graders | 10 yo+  
awards } Best Book for Young Adults (2007)
Get Your Copy } Amazon.com | Kindle

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Book review: The Sea of Monsters By Rick Riordan

Woo that what a while since I’ve read the first book. Can you believe I got distracted? The movie need to sink in I guess. But that yup.. I still do not like how the movie went. and how they changed The Lighting Thief cover into a “movie poster”. Ugh!

Regressing! Let’s talk about that cover! Oh my! The first impression was, is that an eye? Big *bleep* eye? Then I’ read that “part”. um… No, I’m not going to tell. *tee hee* Pick up and read already. So yes. That’s thumbs up for the cover artist. You rock!

Unlike the first book of the series, this book is fast for me. I think it’s because I fell in love with the series via the first book. The action didn’t tone down, it was still a page turner. full with action, drama, and of course that put the reader on the edge. Me like… actually me love. Yes, half of the time I still read Grover and see Grover the Sesame Monster monster. Big bow down to Jim Henson!

Anyhoo… it’s another success book for Rick Riordan and I am officially his fan! I’m worried how they are going to do the movie for this one. But let’s cross our fingers, shall we?

First Sentence. My nightmare started like this.

Quote. Families are messy. Immortal families are eternally messy. Sometimes the best we can do is to remind each other that we're related for better or for worse...and try to keep the maiming and killing to a minimum.

The Sea of Monsters (Percy Jackson and the Olympians #2)
By Rick Riordan
Via Goodreads. After a summer spent trying to prevent a catastrophic war among the Greek gods, Percy Jackson is finding his seventh-grade school year unnervingly quiet. His biggest problem is dealing with his new friend, Tyson, a six-foot-three, mentally challenged homeless kid who follows Percy everywhere, making it hard for Percy to have any normal friends. But things don't stay quiet for long.
Percy soon discovers there is trouble at Camp Half-Blood: the magical borders that protect Half-Blood Hill have been poisoned by a mysterious enemy, and the only safe haven for demigods is on the verge of being overrun by mythological monsters. To save the camp, Percy needs the help of his best friend, Grover, who has been taken prisoner on an island somewhere in the Sea of Monsters, the dangerous waters Greek heroes have sailed for millennia. Only today, the Sea of Monsters goes by a new name: The Bermuda Triangle.
Together with his friends, Percy must retrieve the Golden Fleece from the Island of the Cyclopes or Camp Half-Blood will be destroyed. But first, Percy will learn a stunning new secret about his family, one that makes him question whether being claimed as Poseidon's son is an honor or simply a cruel joke.

finished reading : 28th May 2010
rate } ♠♠♠♠♠
genre } fiction | children | mythology | fantasy | juvenile 
release day }  April 2006
publisher } Disney Hyperion Books 
format } hardcover
isbn } 9780786856862
pages } 279 pages
source } gift
age group } 10+
interests } reluctant readers | middle graders | 10 yo+  
awards } Best Book for Young Adults (2007)
Get Your Copy } Amazon.com | Kindle

By the way; down to memory lane. I so miss eating this candy! It’s so popular while I was from my kiddy years to my teenage years and still do.

What this has to do with the book. None! just sharing =3

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Book Review: The Last Olympian By Rick Riordan

The last book… finishing the last book of the series. I’m kind of sad. I wish it lasts longer. I dreaded the last page. But I do have to finish reading it. I tried to delay… *dramatic hand to head* it can’t be avoided.

I’m going to miss the characters. *limp ears* It was good while it lasted.

It has been a while (in fact I don’t really know when was the last time I actually sit in and just read through a series fast). Luke made me cry. I feel sorry for him. Rachel was a shocker. Percy and Annabeth really grew up through the series, I am actually proud of them.

I end this series review with the sentence, Why aren’t you reading this series yet?! You’re missing alot of good things in this book. Seriously!

The Last Olympian (Percy Jackson and the Olympians #5)
By Rick Riordan

The greatest monster of all, the storm giant Typhon, is on the loose, wreaking havoc and destruction across the U.S. - while Kronos's army lays siege to Manhattan. Soon Percy Jackson must make the hardest choice of his life - a choice that will save or destroy the world.



finished reading : 28th May 2010
rate } ♠♠♠♠♠
genre } fiction | children | mythology | fantasy | juvenile 
release day }  May 2009
publisher } Disney Hyperion Books
format } Paperback
isbn } 9781423101505
pages } 416 pages
source } bought
age group } 10+
interests } reluctant readers | middle graders | 10 yo+  
awards } -
Get Your Copy } Amazon.com | Kindle

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The Red Pyramid (The Kane Chronicles, Book 1); Rick Rordan

The Red Pyramid (The Kane Chronicles, Book 1)
by; Rick Riordan

Since their mother’s death, Carter and Sadie have become near strangers. While Sadie has lived with her grandparents in London, her brother has traveled the world with their father, the brilliant Egyptologist, Dr. Julius Kane.

One night, Dr. Kane brings the siblings together for a "research experiment" at the British Museum, where he hopes to set things right for his family. Instead, he unleashes the Egyptian god Set, who banishes him to oblivion and forces the children to flee for their lives.

Soon, Sadie and Carter discover that the gods of Egypt are waking, and the worst of them--Set--has his sights on the Kanes. To stop him, the siblings embark on a dangerous journey across the globe--a quest that brings them ever closer to the truth about their family, and their links to a secret order that has existed since the time of the pharaohs.

young adult | fantasy { genre

All Ages { rating

May 4, 2010 { date released

Hyperion Book CH (528 Pages) { edition

borrowed { acquisition

Amazon.com { @ purchase

Why exactly I picked out this book?
I am a fan of the mythology genre, and Egyptology genre. So this happens to be one of those BINGO moments I just have to get my hands on. Plus Rick Riordan is quite a writer.

My Thoughts ♠♠♠♠♠

This is quite a book! Rick Riordan didn't disappoint me at all in this. Great set of new characters heading on a new set of adventure. Main characters, Carter and Sadie enter an unexpected life as soon as they witnessed their father released the main 5 Egyptian Gods. Now, they are set to stop Set (Seth.. Yes, Rick wrote him as Set!!) and found out they are hosting Horus and Isis themselves. Trying to control their lives as they try to save their father from Set's clutches, between fighting demons and the two Gods within them, as well as not trying to be power crazy, I say their adventures are quite a trip to read. 

Expect Rick Riordan's special humor in this one as well.

P/S if you like Lemony Snicket books, this would be awesome read for you.

Librarian Muse
It's a great book, but as a librarian, I am kinda reluctant to place this in my school library without any request. Why? The indepths are to distracting regardless interesting and educating. It slowed down the storyline and dampens the fast moving adventures. Otherwise, if Egyptology is an interest to a the students, the would enjoy it thoroughly.

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Teaser Tuesday: Driving baboon?

♣ Grab your current read
♣ Open to a random page
♣ Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page
♣ BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!)
♣ Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers!

"Bast and Khufu took turns drivig while Sadie and I dozed off and on. I didn't know baboons could drive recreational vehicles, but Khufu did okay. When I woke up around dawn, he was navigating through early morning rush hour in Houston, baring his fangs and barking alot, and none of the other drivers seemed to notice anything out of the ordinary."

~The Red Pyramid (The Kane Chronicles 1); Rick Riordan

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Book Review: The Lightning Thief; By Rick Riordan

Somebody gave me this book as a gift because mythology genre happens to be in my favorite lane (other than horror and such).

My first impression was “Err… lightning? Zeus??” Yes, it was that straight forward sort of book. Honestly said, I wasn’t really feeling it in the beginning. The hook wasn’t fast. It took me a while to actually love this book. In fact, it was a slow read for me.

But it actually pick up pace around 10 pages after or so. Hence, giving this book a chance really was worthfit since it ended up as a page turner, and on my favorite books shelf now.

It’s hard to admit but yes, there’s some character crushing going on here for me. *tee hee* Ares is still… yum. Though his kids are not. I actually expected some handsome heirs there. I be looking forward to reading more “Ares” in this series. Regressing. I found myself sinking into this world of Camp Half-Blood. Holding my breath as Percy fight, run, facing conflicts, and actually wanting to thwap lovely Grover. Though, half of the time, I actually picture Grover as that lovable monster from Sesame Street. (Don’t you miss that?) Annabeth is lovely in a naive way. She’s a strong character and I do wish more of her.

So if you hadn’t read this book, You better pick this up! I’m serious!

Updated P/S: I am so extremely glad I’ve read this before the movie came out. God! The movie reeks the book! seriously. What happened there? It’s like it wasn’t base from the book itself. *Argh!* It was another book to movie blunder! I was disappointed!

First Sentence. Look, I didn’t want to be a half-blood.

Quote. If my life is going to mean anything, I have to live it myself.

The Lightning Thief (Percy Jackson and the Olympians #1)
By Rick Riordan
Percy Jackson is about to be kicked out of boarding school... again. And that's the least of his troubles. Lately, mythological monsters and the gods of Mount Olympus seem to be walking straight out of the pages of Percy's Greek mythology textbook and into his life. And worse, he's angered a few of them. Zeus' master lightning bolt has been stolen, and Percy is the prime suspect.
Now Percy and his friends have just ten days to find and return Zeus' stolen property and bring peace to a warring Mount Olympus. But to succeed on his quest, Percy will have to do more than catch the true thief: he must come to terms with the father who abandoned him; solve the riddle of the Oracle, which warns him of betrayal by a friend; and unravel a treachery more powerful than the gods themselves.

finished reading : 20th August 2009
rate } ♠♠♠♠♠
genre } fiction | children | mythology | fantasy | juvenile 
release day }  April 2006
publisher } Disney Hyperion Books 
format } paperback
isbn } 9780786838653
pages } 377 pages
source } gift
age group } 12+
interests } reluctant readers | middle graders | 9 yo+  
awards } American Library Association (ALA) Notable Book (2005)
Get Your Copy } Amazon.com | Kindle

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