My son, Joseph got me interested in the Rick Riordan series, Percy Jackson and Olympians/The Heros of Olympus back with the first Percy Jackson book, The Lightning Thief. Together we have read through the entire series. I had a bit of catching up to do, so I just finished The Mark of Athena and headed right into the latest book, The House of Hades. This is not deep literature, but a fun romp that weaves together Greek and Roman myths with the present day. Although most would classify these as “kids” books, I quite enjoy them. I like a break away from my more serious reading and these provide an enjoyable read for pleasure.
If you haven’t checked out the series, I highly recommend it. We weren’t that pleased with the first Percy Jackson movie, as they changed the story and tone a lot from the books. If you have only seen the movie, check out the books. I think you might enjoy them even more. We picked our copies up at our local library and you probably can, too! Now, get reading!
See what I mentioned previously in the What I’m Reading… series
Earlier book in The Heroes of Olympus series:
Percy Jackson and The Olympians Series:
