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4.03 AVERAGE
4.03 AVERAGE
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
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:
Complicated
Sadie, Anubis, and Walt walked so Challengers could run
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
《El caos también puede ser tentador. Incita a creer que solo importa lo que uno quiera》
Me gustó más que la primer entrega. Tiene más giros y cosas más emocionantes.
Me gustó más que la primer entrega. Tiene más giros y cosas más emocionantes.
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
adventurous
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
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
Hmm, I can guess that I am a huge minority! I never wanted to give The Throne of Fire a two and a half star rating . . . so I gave it three stars. But honestly . . . I just couldn’t love this book.
I listened to this book back and forth today between an audiobook and a reading my physical copy. I seriously just could not.
I like the writing, I like the characters, and the world-building is done pretty well. It’s just the actual plot of the story and the mythology it’s based on. I’m honestly just not interested in the plot of this story.
Everything just seemed predictable and convenient—it’s hard to explain how, exactly. I felt like two kids (either brother and sister, or some team) have to save the world. Then they go through a huge adventure and manage to do just that.
I’m really not into kid adventure stories anymore. If I was a middle-grader, I would’ve loved this! I feel bad for not enjoying this series, but on the bright side: I’m enjoying Percy Jackson much more! :D
Overall, The Throne of Fire had basically a regular children’s adventure plot. There’s the great writing and characters though! But, for a level of personal enjoyment, I didn’t really enjoy this as much. I feel really bad and unfortunately, I am not going to continue this series . . .
I listened to this book back and forth today between an audiobook and a reading my physical copy. I seriously just could not.
I like the writing, I like the characters, and the world-building is done pretty well. It’s just the actual plot of the story and the mythology it’s based on. I’m honestly just not interested in the plot of this story.
Everything just seemed predictable and convenient—it’s hard to explain how, exactly. I felt like two kids (either brother and sister, or some team) have to save the world. Then they go through a huge adventure and manage to do just that.
I’m really not into kid adventure stories anymore. If I was a middle-grader, I would’ve loved this! I feel bad for not enjoying this series, but on the bright side: I’m enjoying Percy Jackson much more! :D
Overall, The Throne of Fire had basically a regular children’s adventure plot. There’s the great writing and characters though! But, for a level of personal enjoyment, I didn’t really enjoy this as much. I feel really bad and unfortunately, I am not going to continue this series . . .
adventurous
informative
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This book is more of a 3.5 stars. However, a generous rater am I. ;)
The Throne of Fire is the second book in the Kane series by author Rick Riordan (creator of the amazingness that is Percy Jackson). The book follows siblings Carter and Sadie who, after the events that took place in The Red Pyramid, are now the leaders and teachers of a band of rogue underage magicians. Sadie and Carter learn the world will end if Ra (the sun god) isn't brought back from hiding as the god of Chaos will awaken and bring an end to (you guessed it) THE WORLD by eating the sun. dum. dum. DUM. The two siblings with the help of the dwarf god Bes go on a quest to find the missing scrolls of the Book of Ra and Carter's sleeping (sorta not really) girlfriend. Shenanigans and heartfelt moments ensue as the once estranged siblings deal with the loss of both their parents and come to rely upon one another.
The book is a fun read with loads of Egyptian mythology and enough action to keep the pace of this rather large and meaty middle school novel moving along. Did I mention these books are long and a wee bit complicated? Cause they are. I'm constantly Wiki-ing stuff and feeling like I've been reading FOREVER. Yet, for the most part, it doesn't take away from my enjoyment of the books. And while Sadie drives me nuts, she's becoming more lovable as the story progresses. I'm hoping in the next novel Carter will get the upper hand on his sister, because this dude can't get a break.
Anywho.
If you like the Percy Jackson series, I'd say give this one a go. It's different and interesting and might hold you over till October when The Blood of the Olympians FINALLY comes out. WHY MUST IT BE SO LONG?!?! *tears out hair, sobs*
Peace out, brussels sprouts.
The Throne of Fire is the second book in the Kane series by author Rick Riordan (creator of the amazingness that is Percy Jackson). The book follows siblings Carter and Sadie who, after the events that took place in The Red Pyramid, are now the leaders and teachers of a band of rogue underage magicians. Sadie and Carter learn the world will end if Ra (the sun god) isn't brought back from hiding as the god of Chaos will awaken and bring an end to (you guessed it) THE WORLD by eating the sun. dum. dum. DUM. The two siblings with the help of the dwarf god Bes go on a quest to find the missing scrolls of the Book of Ra and Carter's sleeping (sorta not really) girlfriend. Shenanigans and heartfelt moments ensue as the once estranged siblings deal with the loss of both their parents and come to rely upon one another.
The book is a fun read with loads of Egyptian mythology and enough action to keep the pace of this rather large and meaty middle school novel moving along. Did I mention these books are long and a wee bit complicated? Cause they are. I'm constantly Wiki-ing stuff and feeling like I've been reading FOREVER. Yet, for the most part, it doesn't take away from my enjoyment of the books. And while Sadie drives me nuts, she's becoming more lovable as the story progresses. I'm hoping in the next novel Carter will get the upper hand on his sister, because this dude can't get a break.
Anywho.
If you like the Percy Jackson series, I'd say give this one a go. It's different and interesting and might hold you over till October when The Blood of the Olympians FINALLY comes out. WHY MUST IT BE SO LONG?!?! *tears out hair, sobs*
Peace out, brussels sprouts.
adventurous
emotional
funny
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes