Name: Ian Brakspear's review of The Son of Neptune (The Heroes of Olympus, Book 2) by Rick Riordan
Item: The Son of Neptune (The Heroes of Olympus, Book 2)
Rating: 4
Author: Ian Brakspear

Rick Riordan

In The Lost Hero, three demigods named Jason, Piper, and Leo made their first visit to Camp Half-Blood, where they inherited a blood-chilling quest:
Seven half-bloods shall answer the call,
To storm or fire the world must fall.
An oath to keep with a final breath,
And foes bear arms to the Doors of Death.
Who are the other four mentioned in the prophecy? The answer may lie in another camp miles away, where a new camper has shown up and appears to be the son of Neptune, god of the sea…
With an ever-expanding cast of brave-hearted heroes and formidable foes, this second book in The Heroes of Olympus series offers all of the action, pathos, and humor that Rick Riordan fans crave.

The Son of Neptune (The Heroes of Olympus, Book 2)

Ephrem Richmond

After reading "The Lost Hero" it was a great relief to be back with Percy. On top of that, during this book he is just...EPIC!

PERCY IS CONFUSED. When he awoke from 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 with the pen/sword in his pocket. Somehow Percy manages to make it to a camp for half-bloods, despite the fact that he has to keep killing monsters along the way. But the camp doesn't ring any bells with him. The only thing he can recall from his past is another name: Annabeth.

HAZEL IS SUPPOSED TO BE DEAD. When she lived before, she didn't do a very good job of it. Sure, she was an obedient daughter, even when her mother was possessed by greed. But that was the problem—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. Hazel wishes she could ride away from it all on the stallion that appears in her dreams.

FRANK IS A KLUTZ. His grandmother says he is descended from 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 win camp war games. His bulky physique makes him feel like an ox, especially in front of Hazel, his closest friend at camp. He trusts her completely—enough to share the secret he holds close to his heart.

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

The Heroes of Olympus, Book 2

The Son of Neptune

Pia 

He threw one arm around Hazel and one arm around Frank. "Come on," he said. "Let me introduce you to my other family."

PERCYYYYY PLS this guys is hilarious how could you not like him

"Tm glad you asked." Percy stood, taking the question as an opening. Octavian stammered, "I wasn't part of the quest," Percy said. "Yes, I know. And you're wise to let me explain, since I was."

“Great,” Percy Said. “I always wanted to be Glue.”

Percy was anxious to find Nico for his own reasons- to wring the kid’s neck for pretend he didn’t know Percy when he first came to camp.

Eight months of his life stolen. Next time Percy saw the Queen of Olympus, he was definitely going to give her a goddess-sized slap upside the head.

Yeah well that was obviously going to happen

Frank gripped his bow. "Yep, here's the trap."

 He'd perfected his wolf stare over the last few months -a look that said: However bad you think you are, l'm worse. 

"And...ifI do something wrong?" "Then I get killed along with you," Hazel said. “Hungry? Let's eat."

You son of a b**** you know exactly who that is 

The boy regained his composure and held out his hand. Pleased to meet you," he said. Im Nico di Angelo."

But he was pretty sure Rome wasn’t in California.

Her name badge read: Hello! My name is Die,Demigod scum!

Paula

D.T.

As is my Goal for Any Series I start this year, I need to continue until I finish or decide it’s not for me and after loving Book 1I was super excited to dive right into book 2 and what a rite this book was full of twists, turns and adventure right from the world go!

Percy Jackson is back but he's in another camp of demigods, the Camp Jupiter. He's with the other demigods while having a retrograde amnesia. Hazel Levesque is a dead daughter of Hades but is resurrected for redemption. Frank Zhang is a shapeshifter and is an unexpected son of Ares. These three embark on a quest as far as Alaska to rescue the God of Death from an arrogant giant, Alcyoneus

It’s clear just how much passion Rick Riordan has in terms of writing and brings his characters to life on the page. Though the demigods face otherworldly situations, they manage to seem like actual people you could meet on the street one day (and then immediately forget because the Mist is funny like that). I'm so glad to read another book about Percy and loved how far he has come since The Lightning Thief.

I loved getting to know the two new characters though, Hazel and Frank. Both characters are flawed, riddled with their own insecurities, secrets and longings. But they both also possess amazing (and quite stunning) abilities that come into play quite often during their quest. It's quite heartwarming to get to know them, watch them mature and experience their crazy quest with them.

I can't wait to see where he takes us next with this series.

Ian Brakspear

As is my Goal for Any Series I start this year, I need to continue until I finish or decide it’s not for me and after loving Book 1I was super excited to dive right into book 2 and what a rite this book was full of twists, turns and adventure right from the world go!

 

Percy Jackson is back but he's in another camp of demigods, the Camp Jupiter. He's with the other demigods while having a retrograde amnesia. Hazel Levesque is a dead daughter of Hades but is resurrected for redemption. Frank Zhang is a shapeshifter and is an unexpected son of Ares. These three embark on a quest as far as Alaska to rescue the God of Death from an arrogant giant, Alcyoneus

It’s clear just how much passion Rick Riordan has in terms of writing and brings his characters to life on the page. Though the demigods face otherworldly situations, they manage to seem like actual people you could meet on the street one day (and then immediately forget because the Mist is funny like that). I'm so glad to read another book about Percy and loved how far he has come since The Lightning Thief.

 

I loved getting to know the two new characters though, Hazel and Frank. Both characters are flawed, riddled with their own insecurities, secrets and longings. But they both also possess amazing (and quite stunning) abilities that come into play quite often during their quest. It's quite heartwarming to get to know them, watch them mature and experience their crazy quest with them.

 

I can't wait to see where he takes us next with this series.

joey

ang 

ploral

I absolutely loved this book. How could I not? Percy Jackson is back!

Bria

-1 star because the pace was slower than The Lost Hero and the PJO series and there was less action

Jordan

Kat 

Monicap

FIRST READ: October 13, 2012
OH MY SHIT, PERCY JACKSON IS BAAAAACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank the Gods!
Or Rick Riordan.
anyways...

So, yeah, I'm excited. This book is so Epic, I would give it the title of The Most Epic Book Ever. Unfortunately, I already gave that title to Insurgent. So I suppose we'll just have to settle for The Most Epic Book of ALL TIME.
which is even better, when you think about it.
So, yes, I got very annoyed at Nico in this book. Hello? Aren't you supposed to be friends with Percy? or at least Allies? At least acquaintances? And he shows up all amnesiac and is like, "Hey, I think I know you," but then you're like, "Nope. never seen you before in my life." Is it still the Bianca thing?
Either way, Nico is sooo getting seriously strangled the next time I see him.
Hazel: Her story is a lot like Piper's from book 1, except, you know, completely different.
Frank: Oh, this kid is so awesome I can't even begin to say. Unfortunately, I'm in a committed relationship with Leo... Not that I'd actually date him, anyway. He and Hazel are too perfect of a couple to break up. I'm sure Aphrodite agrees with me. 
Percy Jackson: Percy Jackson.
he requires no more explanation than that.

Fave Quotes:

"House Gods," Percy said. "Like... smaller than real gods, but larger than apartment gods?"
-Percy Jackson on Lares, pg 31

Hazel was an expert on weird. She'd seen her mother possessed by an earth goddess. She'd created a giant out of gold. She'd destroyed an island, died, and come back from the Underworld.
But getting kidnapped by a field of grass? That was new.
-Hazel Levesque on Weird, pg 216

Also, Ella is the most Random and Awesome Harpy EVER.

Nova

omg finally finished this after getting distracted a Lot. missed percy & mostly crying over how much i love reyna

envee

Sarah Sammis

I live twenty miles away from Camp Jupiter, the Roman half-blood camp that Percy Jackson finds himself at in The Son of Neptune by Rick Riordan. While it's not the first time Riordan has set one of his adventures in the Bay Area, it's the closet to home the adventures have ever come. A previous book, The Titan's Curse, is centered on Mount Tamalpais, a prominent feature of the North Bay.

I don't know how accurate or humorous Camp Half Blood's placement somewhere on Long Island is. I've only been there once. The area above and around the Caldecott Tunnel (highway 24 as it runs between Berkeley/Oakland and Orinda/Moraga) strikes me as a hilarious place to hide both Camp Jupiter and the newest rendition of Rome. Currently the tunnel is getting a fourth bore to free up traffic but now I've taken to thinking of it as the secret entrance to the camp. Why not?

Like Jason in The Lost Hero, Percy Jackson remembers his name but not much else. He's driven by unseen forces to the opening of Camp Jupiter, where he meets an old woman and passes the test necessary to gain entrance. There he is befriended by two odd balls — Hazel and Frank. Hazel has a huge secret she's hiding and an equally large chip on her shoulder. Frank is a klutz and so far hasn't been claimed by his father.

As is always the case in Riordan's fantasies, there is a ticking countdown to world disaster if the brave heros can't finish their quest. The quest this time takes Percy, Hazel and Frank northwards. As ever, the adventure is a romp, full of crazy gods and monsters.
It's a fun and quick read. I'm looking forward to reading The Mark of Athena.

Vicky  Nuñez 

Rating: 4.5

Ahhh this book was so good!
I've forgotten how awesome Percy was.
It was amazing! Percy Jackson fans won't be disappointed!

Reread. It was nice to have Percy’s pov back - it’s so funny

Haley

river

it started off slow imo but it ended up eating ... i love this trio honestly

sophie

Robi Carballo

fr though ... rick riordan's books (especially hoo) are such a masterclass at creating such colorful and enjoyable characters who are still so unique amd have such interesting journeys. not sure what else i can say but this is one of my fave percy books ever

percy is so hot annabeth MOVE.

fr though ... rick riordan's books (especially hoo) are such a masterclass at creating such colorful and enjoyable characters who are still so unique amd have such interesting journeys. not sure what else i can say but this is one of my fave percy books ever

nina 

4.5/5 this was waaay slower than the first but also i think it's a good pace for so many new additions. anyway i love hazel, frank and percy trio <333

if you can’t remember my name after your memories have been washed away by hera, then i don’t want you. percy is the standard.

quianna

I loved seeing Percy in a new setting and going on new adventures. I love the new characters and brining in diverse myths and legends. 

Monserrat Navarro 

chloé

« He threw one arm around Hazel and one arm around Frank. 
“Come on,” he said. “Let me introduce you to my other family. »

i love them so much.

Hannah Yang

Ahhh it's been so long since I've read a Rick Riordan book and it's been years since I read The Lost Hero, but it's so good to return to this series. As always, Riordan writes a gripping, hilarious, action-packed novel with plenty of surprises, sacrifices, and sarcasm.

I honestly don't have much to complain about. Though, that may be because I've been absolutely starved for good non-academic reading lately and my standards are significantly lower. I love the diversity of the characters (Frank's Chinese!! Yay representation! His story's super cool), and learning about how the Roman camp worked in comparison to Camp Half Blood was interesting.

I haven't read anything by Rick Riordan that's really disappointed me thus far, so.. Mark of Athena, here I come?!

“Life is only precious cause it ends, kid.”

SO GOOD 😭 SO GLAD TO BE BACK WITH MY BOY PERCY 💙🌊🔱

Jessie!

“Life is only precious cause it ends, kid.”

SO GOOD 😭 SO GLAD TO BE BACK WITH MY BOY PERCY 💙🌊🔱

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