Summary, etc.: At the conclusion of The Mark of Athena, Annabeth and Percy tumble into a pit leading. So, suffice it to say that I still love this series and The House of Hades made a great addition to HoO. Participant or Performer Note: Narrator: Nick Chamian. I could probably write a review, but 1)if you're reading a review for the fourth book in the series, you likely don't need my opnion, and 2)I'm more than a little biased towards all things Percy, so it would just be a monotonous wall of text where I did a scene by scene of everything I loved. It is full of terrible monsters, nail-biting fights, and horrific psychological thrills. It was nice to see him come into his own a bit.Īnd of course, the no HoO book would be complete with Festus being all awesome and stuff. The House of Hades is by far one of the most gripping tales Riordan has written in his Percy Jackson world. I'm not going to lie, Frank was never my favorite character, but he really started to grow on me this time around. Rick did a fantastic job of making Tartarus creepy and gross. It's about time the poor guy got a love interest.īob the Titan and Small Bob were both pretty damn cool. I really liked the little side thing with Calypso and Leo. That whole Nico revelation blew my mind in the best possible way (I could ship it if Percabeth wasn't my OTP). The House of Hades certainly didn't disappoint. Really, Percy Jackson books (yes, I'm lumping Percy Jackson and Heroes of Olympus together) will always be my favorite. We couldn't be happier and are a family of life-long fans now. in fact, we now have the opposite problem (if problem it is) and have a difficult time getting her to STOP reading when it's time for bed. making it so much easier to get her to do her assigned reading every evening. Her most requested gift items have been the different series of Riordan books. all the way to the top scorer for reading comprehension and information retention after she got her hands on her first Riordan book "Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief". This item: The House of Hades (Heroes of Olympus, Book 4) by Riordan, Rick (2013) Hardcover. The pleasing book, fiction, history, novel, scientific research, as well as various extra sorts of books are readily available here. She went from low scoring on her reading comprehension tests in her Accelerated Reader Program at her school. The House of Hades is a fantasy-adventure novel written by American author Rick Riordan, based on Greek and Roman mythology. Social interaction with peers is difficult at the best of times. They help her learn how other teens associate with each other through the use of humor and a lot of action in the stories. My daughter is dyslexic as well as having Aspergers. Carolyn Phelan- Booklist OnlineĮxcellent Book for ALL Teens - Not Just Those with Special Needs A satisfying, penultimate entry in the Heroes of Olympus series. Adventure fans will relish the action as their heroes confront formidable foes, while readers who have come to love the characters will enjoy following the different individuals as they take the stage in scenes that are usually dramatic, often witty, and occasionally surprising. In addition to experiencing growth spurts, several of the teen demigods take significant steps toward understanding their powers, accepting their feelings, trusting each other, and taking responsibility for leadership. THE worst thing you could be is a live demigod in Tartarus. They drink from the river Phlegathon, a river of fire that will keep them alive, but being alive in Tartarus is almost the worst thing you could be. Meanwhile, Hazel, Leo, Frank, Piper, Jason, Nico, and Reyna endure their own perils, all the way through to the story's climax. The House of Hades by Rick Riordan new book cover (2019) In Tartarus, the very air and ground are killing Annabeth and Percy. Throughout the book, Percy and Annabeth make their harrowing way through the underworld to the Doors of Death. She and the remaining crew of the Argo II could return home with the Athena Parthenos statue and try to stop Camp Half-Blood and Camp Jupiter from going to war. Now Riordan picks up the story and carries it to a rewarding conclusion, with the main set of characters reunited and preparing themselves for the final showdown with Gaea. The House of Hades (The Heroes of Olympus 4) by Rick Riordan (Goodreads Author) 4.55 Rating details 346,198 ratings 18,346 reviews Hazel stands at a crossroads. For Percy Jackson fans, it's been a long year since the cliffhanger at the end of The Mark of Athena(2012).
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