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The Mark Of Athena
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Book Brief
608
Novel • Fiction
United States • Contemporary
2012
YA
9-14 years
Super Short Summary
The Mark of Athena by Rick Riordan is the third novel in the young adult fantasy series, The Heroes of Olympus, and follows seven demigods on their quest to Rome to find Nico and the Mark of Athena while trying to prevent Gaea from waking up and destroying the gods. The story picks up from the previous book and is narrated in third-person limited omniscient from multiple demigod perspectives, including Annabeth, Leo, Piper, and Percy.
Adventurous
Exciting
Humorous
Fantastical
Suspenseful
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Reviews for Rick Riordan's The Mark of Athena praise its engaging plot, compelling characters, and vivid mythological elements, appealing to both young and adult audiences. Positive comments highlight the humor and strong female protagonist. Criticisms focus on the book's pacing and cliffhanger ending, which some found frustrating. However, overall reception is highly favorable.
Who Should Read The Mark Of Athena?
The reader who would enjoy The Mark of Athena by Rick Riordan is typically aged 10-14 and enjoys mythological adventures and strong character development. Fans of Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling and Percy Jackson & the Olympians by Riordan will find this book captivating for its blend of modern settings with Greek and Roman mythology.
660,104 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
608
Novel • Fiction
United States • Contemporary
2012
YA
9-14 years
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