Through the lens of the conflict between the Greek and Roman camps we get to see how two sides with the same goals can be turned against one another. On a broader scope, that is the theme behind all of The Heroes of Olympus. A literal cliffhanger leaves eager readers hanging next stop: Greece-and Tartarus. The Mark of Athena is fundamentally a story about division and unification. Here, Riordan’s infectious love for his subject matter really comes through, even as he takes some real risks with his characters. "With his now-trademark zero-to-60 acceleration, the author engineers a ghostly possession to set Greeks and Romans at odds and initiates the Prophecy of the Seven, hurtling Annabeth, Percy, Piper, Leo, Hazel, Frank and Jason into a pell-mell flight on the magical trireme Argo II. Stay tuned for volume four."- Booklist Online With a true storyteller’s sense of pacing, Riordan creates another compelling adventure, right down to the cliff-hanger at the end. The accessible and dramatic cover art by graphic novelist Nilah Magruder will attract a new generation of fans. The demigods use their wits and their weapons skillfully in a string of encounters, and their insecurities make the characters all the more appealing. With old friends and new friends joining forces, a marvelous ship, fearsome foes, and an exotic setting, The Mark of Athena is another unforgettable adventure by master storyteller Rick Riordan. Throughout the novel, the juxtaposition of humor and terror makes both aspects of the writing more vivid. This third volume thrusts Percy, Jason, Annabeth, Hazel, Leo, Frank, and Piper into action once again. Not to mention the Great Prophecy to end all prophecies, that calls for seven demigods to close the Doors of Death. What if he’s now attached to Roman ways? Does he still need his old friends? As the daughter of the goddess of war and wisdom, Annabeth knows she was born to be a leader-but never again does she want to be without Seaweed Brain by her side."Terrifying dreams and enigmatic prophecies mean danger for seven teen demigods, but also good times for fans of The Heroes of Olympus series. What more does Athena want from her?Īnnabeth’s biggest fear, though, is that Percy might have changed. Annabeth already feels weighed down by the prophecy that will send seven demigods on a quest to find-and close-the Doors of Death. In her pocket, Annabeth carries a gift from her mother that came with an unnerving command: Follow the Mark of Athena. Annabeth hopes that the sight of their praetor Jason on deck will reassure the Romans that the visitors from Camp Half-Blood are coming in peace.Īnd that’s only one of her worries. This prophecy, the focus of The Mark of Athena, is introduced by Ella in The Son of Neptune, and completed in the successor, which consists of rhyming couplets. With its steaming bronze dragon figurehead, Leo’s fantastical creation doesn’t appear friendly. As Annabeth and her friends Jason, Piper, and Leo fly in on the Argo II, she can’t blame the Roman demigods for thinking the ship is a Greek weapon. Just when she’s about to be reunited with Percy-after six months of being apart, thanks to Hera-it looks like Camp Jupiter is preparing for war. Annabeth already feels weighed down by the prophecy that will send seven demigods on a quest to findand closethe Doors of Death. Microhistories - Get down in the weeds with these intriguing titles!Īnnabeth is terrified.Legacy Washington Audio Collection - Listen NOW!.Modern Scholar Audiobooks - NO WAITING! The Mark of Athena is the explosive third part in Rick Riordans number one series - Heroes of Olympus.Escape into History: Historical fiction. RICK RIORDAN IS THE MYTHMASTER The Greek Gods are alive and kicking.
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