The Heroes of Olympus series never captured me like the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series did.  Maybe it’s because I outgrew the target audience, but whatever the reason, it didn’t.  This book was entertaining and contained all of the elements I’ve enjoyed about the series.  My biggest problem with it, however, was its speed.  The ending especially went too quick for me.  So much build up for such a fast and easy ending.  I do prefer more detail and to see most everything that happens, so it probably isn’t a problem for others, I just felt like we were flying over all of the action, stopping at only the occasional point.  Perhaps another reason I couldn’t get into the series as much, and this book in particular, is that it feels like the myths are drying up.  One of the big reasons I loved the Percy Jackson series was because it taught me the Greek myths.  This one feels more like it was drawing on the creatures, but not the myths themselves.  I can’t say creating new stories is bad, but I came to these series’ because of the mythology woven through them.

I am not saying I didn’t enjoy the book, I certainly did, but it wasn’t quite up to par with his earlier works.  All in all, maybe 7.5/10.  This is all my opinion and I’m sure there are plenty of people who disagree with me, so please read it and form your own opinions.