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A review by overzealous_reader
The House of Hades by Rick Riordan
5.0
"Psyche had been right. Cupid was a monster. Love was the most savage monster of all.”
In one aspect, this book is a delightful yet stressful one, which resulted in most of my reading time spent trying not to freak out at the possibility that one of the seven might die. With Annabeth and Percy in Tartarus, the remaining group is attacked left and right. This book did not have a peaceful moment until the end, but even the ending doesn’t reduce the stress.
Each of the characters learns more about themselves and their paths as demigods, with Jason realizing that his heart isn’t with the Roman camp. Piper recognizes she has been underestimating herself. Frank comes into his power as a shifter and his improving battle skills. Leo falling in love with Calypso and leaving wasn’t surprising, but his swearing on the River of Styx was shocking. It will be interesting to see how that will come back to bite him. My all-time favorite, Nico, is the same as always being dark and broody. In this book, we find out Nico’s sexuality, which was spoiled for me on bookstagram; it was surprising that his crush was Percy. Nico didn’t change as the others did, which is strange; instead, he is forced to confront his love of Percy and is still pissed off. Jason tells Nico that his sexuality will not change how others view him. But, it’s not apparent if Nico believes Jason since Jason is the ‘golden boy.’
Also, I wish authors would stop bringing in adorable characters only for those characters to be killed off. For example, BOB! Bob and Damasen deserved better. Despite knowing that the way of the Tartarus requires someone to keep pressing a button for twelve minutes, there was a small sliver of hope. But then, surprise, surprise, Bob and Damasen stay behind to face their enemies. Percy and Annabeth don’t believe Bob and Damasen survived the attack and have died. Rationally, Bob and Damasen couldn’t have survived against the partially formed Tartarus along with his minions. But, no one should rule it out.
In the end, I hope the next book Nico gets his time to reflect on himself and come to terms with himself. Then, Bob and Damasen are found not dead, and both are given a cute cottage where they can watch the sunrise and stars in peace.
In one aspect, this book is a delightful yet stressful one, which resulted in most of my reading time spent trying not to freak out at the possibility that one of the seven might die. With Annabeth and Percy in Tartarus, the remaining group is attacked left and right. This book did not have a peaceful moment until the end, but even the ending doesn’t reduce the stress.
Each of the characters learns more about themselves and their paths as demigods, with Jason realizing that his heart isn’t with the Roman camp. Piper recognizes she has been underestimating herself. Frank comes into his power as a shifter and his improving battle skills. Leo falling in love with Calypso and leaving wasn’t surprising, but his swearing on the River of Styx was shocking. It will be interesting to see how that will come back to bite him. My all-time favorite, Nico, is the same as always being dark and broody. In this book, we find out Nico’s sexuality, which was spoiled for me on bookstagram; it was surprising that his crush was Percy. Nico didn’t change as the others did, which is strange; instead, he is forced to confront his love of Percy and is still pissed off. Jason tells Nico that his sexuality will not change how others view him. But, it’s not apparent if Nico believes Jason since Jason is the ‘golden boy.’
Also, I wish authors would stop bringing in adorable characters only for those characters to be killed off. For example, BOB! Bob and Damasen deserved better. Despite knowing that the way of the Tartarus requires someone to keep pressing a button for twelve minutes, there was a small sliver of hope. But then, surprise, surprise, Bob and Damasen stay behind to face their enemies. Percy and Annabeth don’t believe Bob and Damasen survived the attack and have died. Rationally, Bob and Damasen couldn’t have survived against the partially formed Tartarus along with his minions. But, no one should rule it out.
In the end, I hope the next book Nico gets his time to reflect on himself and come to terms with himself. Then, Bob and Damasen are found not dead, and both are given a cute cottage where they can watch the sunrise and stars in peace.