Reviews

Demigods and Monsters by Cameron Dokey, Kathi Appelt, Paul Collins, Elizabeth Wein, Jenny Han, Elizabeth M. Rees, Rick Riordan, Paul Collins, Sarah Beth Durst, Hilary Wagner, Carolyn MacCullough, Nigel Rodgers, Ellen Steiber, Leah Wilson, Kathy Appelt, Rosemary Clement-Moore, Sophie Masson, Rafael Gustavo Spiegel, Janaína Senna

cluttered_mind's review against another edition

informative medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? N/A
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.25

abimac's review against another edition

2.5

Some of the essays were great, some I liked less. Overall could’ve taken it left this read. 

nickynak3's review against another edition

informative reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

grandcapitalr's review against another edition

reading for fun this year, maybe ill be back

audriss's review against another edition

informative slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? N/A
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

leonajasmin's review against another edition

3.0

Being a mixture of authors, I really enjoyed some, I really didn’t enjoy others. But it was a fun edition to the lore of Percy Jackson and some comparatives made to the actual myths and some of the changes Riordan made were interesting

jopcy's review against another edition

2.0

2.5⭐️

Hubo ensayos que me encantaron, sobre todo los que contaban mitos griegos, hubo otros que simplemente me aburrieron y solo quería terminarlos para pasar al siguiente.

bhumikabv's review against another edition

5.0

This book is a collection of essays written by different writers on the topic of Percy Jackson series, compiled by Rick Riordan to provide readers fresh perspectives on this beloved series. The topics ranged from who is the best parent to monsters in retail business to Ancient vs Modern heroes and many more. They were all so insightful. Some of them were quite funny and some of them- even though I didn't really agree with their perspectives, were thought provoking.

My favourite ones are~
1. The Greek Hero—New and Improved! by [a:Hilari Bell|145129|Hilari Bell|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1296675577p2/145129.jpg]
This compared the heroes from the Greek myths to the ones in Riordan's books- showing how drastically their morals, principles and maturity have changed- for the good.

2. As Bad as They Wanna Be by [a:Hilary Wagner|3408212|Hilary Wagner|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1650286256p2/3408212.jpg]
This essay breaks down the characters of Hades and Nico, delving deep into their actions and what led them to do so. And why even though outcasted by their family, they are not as evil as they are potrayed to be.

3. Dionysus: Who Let Him Run a Summer Camp? by [a:Ellen Steiber|144814|Ellen Steiber|https://s.gr-assets.com/assets/nophoto/user/u_50x66-632230dc9882b4352d753eedf9396530.png]
This one provided a thorough history of Dionysus, his personality, his extreme nature and everything in between.

Out of the 15 essays, these 3 really resonated with my views. It truly showed how much Rick Riordan has impacted people all around the world with this fabulous series.

The last essay, A Glossary of Ancient Greek Myth by [a:Nigel Rodgers|206531|Nigel Rodgers|https://s.gr-assets.com/assets/nophoto/user/u_50x66-632230dc9882b4352d753eedf9396530.png], is just what it says- a glossary. It provides A to Z explanations of Greek mythology terms, characters and other relevant matter. So, if you need to freshen up your memory on a particular topic, just turn to the last chapter!

One thing I loved the most is how the writers added snippets from the Percy Jackson series to accompany their point of views. It was fun reminiscing the scenes from the books while reading the essays.

Overall, if you enjoy reading other people's perspectives and thoughts on the Percy Jackson series, this book is a must-read.

rafacolog's review against another edition

informative fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? N/A
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A

3.0

longliveswiftie_13's review against another edition

adventurous funny informative medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0