Percy Jackson is an incredible character stuck in the midst of a modern world with an ancient Greek twist. Born to a mortal mother and a powerful Greek god, Percy faces many obstacles as the two worlds suddenly collide. Percy Jackson was definitely an interesting series, quickly capturing the attention of a thirteen year old. As much as I loved the series though I see the books in a new light now that I'm older.
The fantasy characters seem a bit mundane, the plot a little repetitive. That's not to say that I wouldn't recommend it though. Rick Riordon has a way with words that make you fall in love with the characters. Which is why I got hooked onto his sequel series, The Heroes of Olympus. Many people think that this series is just another repeat of the previous series, which in a way it might be. However, I enjoyed the characters more in this series than the original ones. When Riordon brought in the Roman camp, you got to see the demigods interact with others that were like them, but different on a totally new level. For those of you interested in the Ancient Greeks and Romans, it was really interesting to see the subtle similarities and differences of the two groups clash.
It's interesting to see the characters, Jason, Piper, Frank and Leo, from the Roman camp interact with Anabeth and Percy. What I truly enjoyed though, was Nico's character. He grows so much in the sequel series and become an integral part of the whole plot. Similiarly, you also see Hazel, Nico's half-sister, adapt to the modern world after being brought back from into the living world by him. The character development of the children of Hades/Pluto is what bound me to the series. The series, now finally over, comes to a close quite nicely. There are a few things left unanswered, but of course they have to leave something to the imagination!
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