Percy Jackson – Sea of Monsters
Rick Riordan
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2005
⚠️Content Warnings
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After a summer spent trying to prevent a catastrophic war among the Greek gods, Percy Jackson finds his seventh-grade school year unnervingly quiet. His biggest problem is dealing with his new friend, Tyson—a six-foot-three, mentally challenged homeless kid who follows Percy everywhere, making it hard for Percy to have any “normal” friends.
But things don’t stay quiet for long. Percy soon discovers there is trouble at Camp Half-Blood: the magical borders which protect Half-Blood Hill have been poisoned by a mysterious enemy, and the only safe haven for demigods is on the verge of being overrun by mythological monsters. To save the camp, Percy needs the help of his best friend, Grover, who has been taken prisoner by the Cyclops Polyphemus on an island somewhere in the Sea of Monsters, the dangerous waters Greek heroes have sailed for millennia—only today, the Sea of Monsters goes by a new name…the Bermuda Triangle.
Tonight’s fit
Best for readers who enjoy: Action-packed · Action-Adventure-Fantasy · Steady
Action-packed
Camp Half-blood
POV: First Person
Published by Disney Hyperion
Characters
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Cyclopes
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Greek Gods
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Monsters
Sub-genre
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Action-Adventure-Fantasy
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Mythology
Experience
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Action-packed
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Fast-paced
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Twists
Pace
Gentle
Adrenaline
Balanced
Tone
Light
Dark
Light
Book length
Short
Epic
Balanced
More nuance
Violence
Soft
Graphic
Balanced
Romance
Background
Front and centre
Background
Worldbuilding
Light touch
Deep & dense
Deep & dense
Readability
Breezy
Dense
Breezy
Humour
Serious
Very funny
Balanced
Target audience
Younger
Adult
Balanced
Rick Riordan
Young Adult, Fantasy
Richard Russell Riordan Jr. is an American author, best known for his Camp Half-Blood Chronicles, which includes the Percy Jackson & the Olympians series, The Heroes of Olympus series, The Trials of Apollo series, and The Nico di Angelo Adventures series.
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Really enjoyed: Percy Jackson – Sea of Monsters
⚠️ Spoilers: minor plot detail mentioned below. I went into Percy Jackson – Sea of Monsters with pretty normal expectations and it surprised me. The atmosphere is the standout — it’s easy to sink into. There’s a specific turning point late in the book that changes the tone hard — that moment will make or break it for you. Overall, I’d recommend it to the right reader.
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Didn’t work for me: Percy Jackson – Sea of Monsters
I went into Percy Jackson – Sea of Monsters with pretty normal expectations and it surprised me. The middle drags and repeats the same tension a bit too long. Overall, I’d recommend it to the right reader.
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Really enjoyed: Percy Jackson – Sea of Monsters
Mixed feelings on Percy Jackson – Sea of Monsters, but I can see why people love it. The pacing stays moving and the chapters end on good beats. The middle drags and repeats the same tension a bit too long. I’d still read more from this author even with the flaws.
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Really enjoyed: Percy Jackson – Sea of Monsters
I went into Percy Jackson – Sea of Monsters with pretty normal expectations and it surprised me. Characters feel distinct, and the dialogue reads naturally. Overall, I’d recommend it to the right reader.
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Mixed feelings: Percy Jackson – Sea of Monsters
Percy Jackson – Sea of Monsters is the kind of book that hooks you early if you like its vibe. There are a few scenes that genuinely hit emotionally. The ending resolves fast compared to how much it builds up. Overall, I’d recommend it to the right reader.
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Not for me: Percy Jackson – Sea of Monsters
Percy Jackson – Sea of Monsters has a strong core idea — the execution mostly works. A couple of sections could have been trimmed without losing anything. If you’re on the fence, try a sample — you’ll know quickly.
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Didn’t work for me: Percy Jackson – Sea of Monsters
I went into Percy Jackson – Sea of Monsters with pretty normal expectations and it surprised me. The middle drags and repeats the same tension a bit too long. The atmosphere is the standout — it’s easy to sink into. Not perfect, but it did enough to keep me turning pages.
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Really enjoyed: Percy Jackson – Sea of Monsters
Percy Jackson – Sea of Monsters has a strong core idea — the execution mostly works. There are a few scenes that genuinely hit emotionally. Overall, I’d recommend it to the right reader.
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