The Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan


My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This one was a little slow at first, but it got better towards the middle. I really quite enjoyed it. I love how Riordan brings alot of mythical creatures to life and how they all entertwine with the Gods and mortals.

It was interesting to read how Percy and his friends have to recover the Golden Fleece to help rebuild the borders around Half-Blood Camp. And heal the pine tree that was once Thalia, the daughter of Zeus. On their way they fight off so many monsters and that the Sea of Monsters is in the Bermuda Triangle. They also run into an enemy, Luke, who wants Percy to collect the Golden Fleece for himself to bring the Titan Lord, Kronos, back into reform. We're also introduced into Tyson, a baby Cyclops, who is nothing like a full grown Cyclops. He would rather work with human's and half-bloods, instead of being mean and nasty. If you read the first book, you'll know that the Greek Gods and their kingdoms move along with Western Civilization.

I also liked how Riordan described Hermes, the God of Messengers, Travelers, Theieves, etc. One time you see him dressed as a jogger, when Percy first meets him, and the next time you see him dressed as a 21st century postman delivering a message to Percy from Poseidon. I just really enjoy reading how Riordan brings in Greek mythology with a 21st century point of view.

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