Reviewed by Megan, reader and writer wannabe
Like many of
you, I’m a Percy Jackson and the Olympians fan. But while I like the
Ancient Greeks and their mythology, I am mildly obsessed with all things
Roman. So when I heard that Mr. Riordan had started a series dealing
with Roman demigods, well! I got my hands on the
first book as fast as I could! It did not
disappoint.
Everything that made me love Percy Jackson, from the
loyalty to the original myths and the cultures they sprang from to the colorful
and exciting settings, to the hilarious and accurate portrayals of ADHDers is
present in this new series.
But some of the
things I liked the most were about the characters. Specifically:
Jason Grace. Mr. Riordan faced an interesting challenge in writing
Jason: how to show the Roman equivalent of Percy without showing anything he’s
done, without even Jason’s own memories to help us know what kind of person he
is. Mr. Riordan not only succeeded but excelled in this, because
Jason isn’t just Percy’s equivalent, he is Percy’s Roman equivalent,
and the Romans are not Greeks. Romans are unique, and anyone who has
studied Roman history can see that Jason is every inch a Roman “dux” (commander
or general).
Anyone who
enjoyed Percy Jackson will enjoy this new series, as will anyone interested in
Roman mythology and culture.
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