Rating: Not for me

I can see why the Percy Jackson series is so popular. I liked this much better than Book 1, but there are still enough reasons to prevent me from recommending it (SPOILER ALERTS!):

  • Idol worship. This takes the form of praying to Greek gods, and offering sacrifices to them at meal times. Sometimes Percy offers doubtful feelings about whether his father is listening to his prayers.
  • Poor relationships with authority. Percy defies camp rules and leaves without permission. One girls father threatens her in a very abusive-seeming relationship.

If you are going to read this, see also my review of Book 1: The Lightning Thief, which you really need to read to enjoy Book 2.