The Lightning Thief

I'm not going to get into the plot of this because at this point everyone knows the general premise of this book through societal osmosis.

I have never read this series. Growing up, I was a huge fan of another mg/ya magical school story. But lately, my love for said other series is waning due to the author's hateful views. I've been eyeing this series as a possible series to fall in love with that has a similar vibe. I won't be able to recreate the nostalgia, but maybe I can find something to read to my kids one day. When I heard about the tv show on Disney+ that was announced, I decided now was the time.

I'm glad I finally did! This book was so fun. The characters are all so endearing, and the lore and plot are so interesting. The Greek mythology basis set in the modern world is very fun. It also allowed for a certain familiarity with the mythological creatures and beings, which made the story that much more cool. I have heard from friends and reviewers that these books mature as Percy gets older, and I'm very excited for that. While there were serious stakes in this book, the characters are only 11, so everything was a little whimsical and reads very young. I knew this going in, so it didn't bother me. I can't wait to watch these characters grow!

TW: abusive parent, death, murder