Review: The Son of Neptune (Heros of Olympus Book 2)

I can only say good things about Rick Riordan's books.  Honestly, I've tried to think of things, but I just can't!  The man could write his grocery list down for me, and I'd enjoy it.  Now, The Son of Neptune is a little more hefty than an average grocery list, but its still really enjoyable!

  

Here is the summary from Amazon:

Percy is confused. When he awoke after his long sleep, he didn’t know much more than his name. His brain-fuzz is lingering, even after the wolf Lupa told him he is a demigod and trained him to fight. Somehow Percy managed to make it to the camp for half-bloods, despite the fact that he had to continually kill monsters that, annoyingly, would not stay dead. But the camp doesn't ring any bells with him. 

Hazel is supposed to be dead. When she lived before, she didn’t do a very good job of it. When the Voice took over her mother and commanded Hazel to use her “gift” for an evil purpose, Hazel couldn’t say no. Now, because of her mistake, the future of the world is at risk.  

Frank is a klutz. His grandmother claims he is descended from ancient heroes and can be anything he wants to be, but he doesn’t see it. He doesn’t even know who his father is. He keeps hoping Apollo will claim him, because the only thing he is good at is archery—although not good enough to help the Fifth Cohort win at war games. His big and bulky physique makes him feel like a clumsy ox, especially in front of Hazel, his closest friend at camp. He trusts her completely—enough, even, to share the secret he holds close to his heart.

Beginning at the “other” camp for half-bloods and extending as far north as the land beyond the gods, this breathtaking second installment in the Heroes of Olympus series introduces new demigods, revives fearsome monsters, and features other remarkable creatures, all of whom are destined to play a part in the most important quest of all: the Prophecy of Seven. 

OOOH!  I got it!  I know the ONE thing I could say about this book that I didn't like:  It only mentioned Annabeth, Grover and the other Heroes (Jason).  They weren't actually IN the book.  Ok, thats a lamesauce reason, but I remember thinking it was odd to start this new series about another group of heroes (Jason), but then not have them in the book at all.  Whew!  Glad I could think of something!

That being said, I loved the new characters that were introduced, Hazel, Frank, the Amazons (who actually run amazon.com).  I liked that Riordan seems to be  using the Titan mythology for this series.  And I liked the humor (again, seriously, the Amazons run amazon.com.  You can order books, DVDs and chariots, and if you spend more than $25 on qualifying purchases, you get free shipping or something).  

If you can get on the waiting list at the library (because there is one---I put myself on it in October and got the book 2 days before Christmas), DO IT!  You won't regret it.

Bonus:  I found this trailer on youtube: (its the direct link if this video doesn't work)