styxnico's reviews
21 reviews

original art jumpscare.

I wanted to reread this for Luke's story and I wasn't disappointed in the slightest. I think it adds a lot of depth to his character. I found it super interesting to see how similar Luke and Percy's internal monologue is. They think the same, but also don't. Obviously, its highlighting how Luke and Percy were always similar, and how Percy could've very well turned out like Luke; if his mindset fully shifted to the side of Kronos. If he had been the one to agree to become Kronos' right hand man, instead of Luke. I think Hal dying was always part of the beginning of the end for him. Baby Annabeth always breaks my heart here. 

Also, sorry but the way Luke was talking about Thalia.. very much felt like he had a little crush on her, at least when they were younger. Not anything serious but. the writing reminded me a lot of how Percy talked about Annabeth before they officially got together. Anyways, this story has always been one of my favorites, from what the pjoverse companion novels had to offer.
                       
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Leo's short story felt like it could've offered way more. I loved going back to see more of bunker nine and Festus, even if it was only a glimpse. I liked reading about the mechanics and power behind the argo 2, even if it was something i had previously forgotten. although, I will never forget that the steering wheel is a god damn wii remote. I loved seeing Piper and Jason

(cries)

again. but the table being the whole plot point is where it felt flat for me IDK. I felt like a lot more could've been done.

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Percy's story was always a cute one, even if they essentially got pressure washed with sewerage.... Anyways, Paris Percabeth date. Percabeth my beloved <3 no notes.

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Son of Magic actually took me by surprise this reread. I had completely forgotten anything about it and I ate it up. Obviously this short story was published years ago now, but Haley is a talented writer. Sure there were parts where it felt a little clunky. But I found myself wishing we could've got a whole book for Alabaster. Claymore was insufferable, but that was the point. I loved his ending. I think it was needed to see this perspective, from someone on the side of Kronos after the war. How even though the war had been won on Percy's side, and he had made that wish for all demigods to be recognised, the gods were still failing demigods regardless. 

baby denji and pochita :(( .

and meowy dying along with all the pets??

wtf guys.

it was sad seeing denjis dream of a normal life shatter right in front of him. but at the same time i think finding himself, being chainsaw man, is what he truly needed all along. he found his purpose.

I loved the concept of the book. I love how relevant this book is to help open discussions in todays society. I think it is such an important read for everyone. 

However, my only problem of the actual structure of the book itself, was that I wanted more! I wanted the author to delve deeper into the plot. I just feel like so much was left unsaid and unexplored. 

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I really want to reread this in the future to see if there's anything I missed out on, that took away from my own reading experience.

After some thinking, and some ranting in my journal I’m changing this to a 5 star read. This series literally changed me. I think I’ll post written reviews soon.