Here, Riordans infectious love for his subject matter really comes through, even as he takes some real risks with his characters. A Luddite god rails against what he calls the b-book, which displaced the far superior scroll technology Annabeth gets a crash course in the cult of Mithros far below the streets of Rome. Once the Argo II leaves the United States, though, the pace picks up, and the comically instructive set pieces Riordans so good at emerge.

With sweethearts Annabeth and Percy once again united, much of the tension that powered earlier books is gone. As the trireme crosses the country, the pace drags while the demigods sort out relationships and work to figure out both cryptic prophecy and nightmare visions. They seek the titular Mark of Athena, which they hope will provide the key to defeating the vengeful Earth mother, Gaea, or at least some of her giant offspring. With his now-trademark zero-to-60 acceleration, the author engineers a ghostly possession to set Greeks and Romans at odds and initiates the Prophecy of the Seven, hurtling Annabeth, Percy, Piper, Leo, Hazel, Frank and Jason into a pell-mell flight on the magical trireme Argo II. Review Quotes After waging two separate quests (The Lost Hero, 2010 The Son of Neptune, 2011), the Greek and Roman demigods of Riordans Heroes of Olympus quintet join forces. What exactly are the Doors of Death? Much of the prophecy remains a mystery.With old friends and new friends joining forces, a marvelous ship, fearsome foes, and an exotic setting, The Mark of Athena promises to be another unforgettable adventure by master storyteller Rick Riordan. Then they will have to sail together to the ancient land to find the Doors of Death. But they number only six-who will complete the Prophecy of Seven? The Greek and Roman demigods will have to cooperate in order to defeat the giants released by the Earth Mother, Gaea. The third book in the Heroes of Olympus series will unite them with Jason, Piper, and Leo.

Book Synopsis In The Son of Neptune, Percy, Hazel, and Frank met in Camp Jupiter, the Roman equivalent of Camp Halfblood, and traveled to the land beyond the gods to complete a dangerous quest. About the Book The third book in the Heroes of Olympus series will unite all of the beloved characters, but they number only six-who will complete the Prophecy of Seven? With a marvelous ship, fearsome foes, and an exotic setting, The Mark of Athena promises to be another unforgettable adventure by a master storyteller.

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