Reviews by Tag: mythology

Half-blood follows Alexandria, a 17 year old, who after the death of her mom is forced back into the world of the covenant. Alexandria trains to become a sentinel, a person who hunts daimons. Becoming a daimon is worse than death, but the threat of being turned is more prevalent than ever. This book is very similar to Vampire Academy, like the exact same premise but instead of vampires and moroi, they are half-bloods and pures.

Starry River in the Sky is a book written by Grace Lin. This book follows Rendi, a mysterious boy who arrives at an inn, and is given a job as chore boy. Although he plans to leave the inn, he ends up bonding with a few customers and the innkeeper. Throughout his time at the inn however, he notices the moon has gone missing. He and Madame Chang, a visitor to the inn, tell stories of people that are only revealed later.

Alexis has been studying for this test for over a year, since a good score will secure her a spot in the most prestigious college in the post-apocalyptic world of gods and titans in which she resides. Her goal is to make a better life for her and her adopted younger brother, Charlie, the two of whom have been homeless since their abusive parents died when they were young. After the longest test of her life, Alexis is required to drip her blood on the page. Instead of only staining the page red, the paper begins to disintegrate, revealing her blood is not what she thought.

Seasons of Chaos is an enthralling maze full of twists and turns. Jack and Fleur, two inseparable lovebirds are faced with adversity separated from each other early on. The fierce fire burning in the hearts of both of them flourishes the drive to see each other again. The book can be described as a yin and yang, Winter against Summer, Spring against Autumn, two entities colliding with each other creating a universal balance.

Charlie Hernandez, a cultured 12 year old, has grown up hearing Hispanic and Latino mythology from his grandmother for as long as he can remember. He loved listening to the myths, but little did he know how important they would prove to be. After a fire destroys Charlie’s house and his parents go missing, strange manifestations begin to appear. Charlie grows horns and sprouts feathers. He is reminded of some of his grandmother’s myths about a Morphling. He works to hide these oddities while looking for answers as to his parents’ whereabouts.

Magnus’ only goal is to survive on the streets of Boston. But when his crazy uncle takes him to a bridge and tells him to summon a sword. Magnus just thinks he is being tricked. So he pretends to go along with the joke and focuses. Then a sword actually flies out of the river, the only problem is that it summons a fire giant that wants to destroy the world. Can Magnus save earth from destruction?

Percy Jackson has no memories of his life at Camp Half Blood, and only remembers the name, Annabeth. He steps foot into a different camp in California for Roman demigods. Hazel Levesque and Frank Zhang are Percy’s fellow legionnaires. Shortly before Percy came to this Roman camp, one of the leaders, Jason Grace had suddenly disappeared. Hazel, Frank and Percy must go on a quest to Alaska to free Thanatos, the god of death, and put a stop to Gaia’s plans. Many complications occur, and this new trio must work together to save the world.

Life after the Titan War has been peaceful so far until Percy Jackson suddenly goes missing from Camp Half Blood. Around the same time Percy disappears, three new demigods are found at the Grand Canyon and brought to Camp Half Blood. These three new demigods must work together to rescue Hera and find out where Percy is. Jason Grace has no memory of anything before the Grand Canyon. Piper McLean has a unique ability and has to save her father. Leo Valdez is a funny, hyper mechanic who has a dark past.

Ruthless Vows by Rebecca Ross is the sequel to Divine Rivals and continues the gripping tale of Iris Winnow and Roman Kitt as they navigate a world on the brink of war. In this installment, Iris and Roman are drawn deeper into a conflict between gods and mortals, where their personal destinies are entwined with the fate of their world.

The Battle of The Labyrinth by Rick Riordan is a more mature and fight heavy Percy Jackson book that expands on the character’s relations, houses larger and deadlier monsters, and sets up the final villain for the base series. In this book, Percy Jackson must explore the Labyrinth and find a way to shut it down to stop the armies of Kronos.