Reviews

The Dark Prophecy by Rick Riordan

charsuss7's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny tense fast-paced

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

4.5

wheres percy 💔

ktucker0's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny fast-paced

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

4.0

erikariehigano22's review against another edition

4.0

I felt this book was very dry at the middle. This was especially the case with the perspective of the antagonist Commodus and the Triumvirate. I swear, it's already Book 2 and I can't seem to wrap my head they're the antagonists lol. Immortal and immoral Roman emperors seeking retribution and world domination seems to be a lousy concept of antagonists? But maybe now with Book 3 featuring Camp Jupiter itself involving Roman Mythology, maybe it will all make sense soon!

I never thought I would actually feel so heartbroken on the story of Trophonius and his brother Agamethus, especially on the scene that Apollo passed on Trophonius' love for his brother. Damn, that seriously hurt?

I am thankful to say that despite being on the verge of putting this as a 3 star, the lowest on a Percy Jackson related book, and in the midst of reading this during a holiday and cramming for assessments this did not actually happen. As usual, I love Apollo's development in both his character and his attitude, especially his humility and compassion. It was also nice to see Percy in this book and so mature and stronger than ever before during his pre-teens.

Now I am more excited to read the next book and revisit Camp Jupiter.

loveascension's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny slow-paced

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

1.5

jbrowning97's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

cassforest's review against another edition

adventurous funny tense medium-paced

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

4.5

harukoreads's review against another edition

3.0

Apollo is a compelling protagonist, and I really enjoyed when old favorites showed up (Leo, Calypso, Thalia, etc) but unfortunately most of the story focuses on Apollo spending time with Meg, who I just don't like. I think Riordan is going for a fun brother-sister relationship between the two of them, but Meg just comes off as meanspirited most of the time. I hope I like her more in the next book.

scoutk's review against another edition

4.0

Ja, Lit ist lit.

malakai_miles's review against another edition

adventurous dark funny medium-paced

4.0

clairbear1989's review against another edition

adventurous funny hopeful inspiring mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.5