Michaela

This book has one of the most iconic reveals ever, and I went in knowing how it would end. However, that didn't change the fact that I was hopeful that maybe, just maybe, the ending would change. Due to knowing the ending, I was also able to pick up on smaller details and foreshadowing, which is always fun.

Perhaps it was because I had to read it for school over the summer. Perhaps it was because I was fourteen years old at the time. Whatever the reason, this seems to be one of those books that you either get, or don't get, and I have to be honest; I didn't really get it. My brain was hurting and my hand was cramping from the notes I had to take. However, I have to admit that it was interesting, even if I'd never read it again.

I'm not very good at this so I'll keep it brief. Like some kind of idiot, I watched the movie long before I read the book. As a matter of fact, I still haven't finished the books because of a particular event that happens in the fifth one...I digress.

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Anyhow, this is a book that I'd happily read again, hence the 5 stars. My initial reaction to the book was ‘I'VE BEEN LIED TO!' because I thought the first movie was good and was content with the information I had received from the movie and the fandom. But then I read the book. It is far better. I particularly like the titles of the chapters and Percy's little quirks. And Luke. Luke is my baby.

TL;DR: I watched the movie first, the book is better, shame on me.

My review isn't the most helpful but here we go.

nostalgic sigh This book holds a special place in my heart. At the age of twelve, it was the first book I truly connected with. It was the first book that had curse words, the first book where I felt genuine interest in everything the characters did. In so many ways, this book helped me and it was one of two books that I begged for, finally getting my own copy for Christmas at 15. It is also one of a few books that I'd happily read again.

Ooo! A book got 5 whole stars! Usually, that means it did something extraordinary, and it did exactly that! I have never been so sure I wanted to buy a book in my life!

Beyond that, I suppose I should talk about the book. This book is utterly fascinating for a variety of reasons. For one, it's grounded in history but it's not bleak for the characters of color. Slavery is mentioned, as it somewhat has to be for a book set in the 18th century, it's not weighing heavily on the narrative. A second thing is that