This is not a formal review, mostly because I’m so very late to the party.
I’ve been hearing for years that I should read the Percy Jackson series by Rick Riordan. I’ve watched as friends and aquantinces gushed over the characters, and I’ve scrolled through a wealth of fandom material on Tumblr.
Finally, I gave in and decided to read them. Oh my god, you guys.
THEY ARE SO GOOD
In all seriousness, this may be one of the the best series I’ve ever read. Some of my initial skepticism was rooted in snobbery: so many people who loved the series were reluctant readers, and I assumed, wrongly, that this was because the books were overly “easy.”
Like I said, total snobbery on my part. These books are fabulous, full of depth, and fantastically fun.
Also, the positive (and accurate) portrayal of ADHD warms my heart more than I can say. As a fellow ADHD-er, I found myself relating to Percy and feeling empowered by his successes. I can’t imagine how much of an impact this kind of representation has on kids. Rick Riordan is a hero.
If anyone out there hasn’t read these books yet, get out there and find them! You’re never too old for Camp Half-Blood, wise centaurs, and rollicking adventures.
Happy reading!
Kat Pollock 