kentuckymom Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Is there not a thread yet about the release of the final book in the Heroes of Olympus series? I'm amazed. I received it this weekend as a belated birthday present and read it during every spare moment. I was a bit disappointed that Percy didn't have a voice in this last installment, but he got his own series, so I guess I shouldn't complain :). I won't spoil it, but I'll say I found the conclusion satisfying and thought it wrapped things up well while still leaving room for more books if Riordan chooses to add another series about Greek and Roman Demigods. I was also excited to see on the last page that the first installment in a series about Norse Mythology is due out next year: Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard: The Sword of Summer. I've been trying to send Riordan telepathic messages for years to tell him to write a Norse mythology series, so I guess it finally worked :). Either that, or it was just the next logical mythology to move to. I've been enjoying The Blackwell Pages series (about Norse Mythology), but I don't think the books are as well written or as well executed as Riordan's stuff. I do have to say, though, I was a bit disappointed that there is no indication that he's going to write books bringing the Greek/Roman and Egyptian worlds together. There were some hints that he might do that in The Kane Chronicles. Apparently there's a short story in which Carter Kane and Percy Jackson meet, but it's only available on Kindle, and I don't have one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 I have never heard of the series, and until this thread when I saw "Blood of Olympus" under "Little heathen due soon" in Queen's sig I thought it was a comical way of counting down the days until her new baby was born. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingersmom Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 I didn't realize it had been released and my son started shouting in joy when he saw it in Costco. He is hurriedly reading the book he is in the middle of. He can't wait to start it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamaraby Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 I preorderd it and it's siting on the shelf while we finish our current read aloud. I'm glad to hear that you liked it. :0) i'm inordinately excited about the Norse series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 It's sitting on my shelf, waiting to be read. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truscifi Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 I'm a giant meanie. I'm making Brotherman wait to get it for his birthday next month. (I'll probably give in and let him get it early, with the understanding it is still a birthday present.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kewb Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 I didn't realize it was out yet. Usually my Dd would have let me know via countdown to the release. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paige Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 My DS is reading it now. I read both of the kindle short stories and it seemed obvious that he was setting up a crossover book. If he doesn't, it will seem really strange to me. DS was convinced that was going to be the plot of Blood of Olympus. He's a little disappointed it's not but hopeful that it means there's a new crossover series in Riordan's head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butter Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 He announced the Nordic gods series, including that the first would be released about fall 2015, at least a couple years ago. Before Kane Chronicles were finished. He also said he will never do two series at once again. That was just insane. I just started reading BOO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel Yell Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Diamond read it in one day on her Fall Break, and is all heartbroken that the series of her childhood has come to an end. Yeah, at 19 she is still getting used to this Grownup thing. :coolgleamA: BabyBaby is still reading it. SweetChild has no interest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kentuckymom Posted October 22, 2014 Author Share Posted October 22, 2014 My DS is reading it now. I read both of the kindle short stories and it seemed obvious that he was setting up a crossover book. If he doesn't, it will seem really strange to me. DS was convinced that was going to be the plot of Blood of Olympus. He's a little disappointed it's not but hopeful that it means there's a new crossover series in Riordan's head. There are TWO Kindle short stories? Now I really need a kindle. Maybe the Norse god kids will somehow meet up with the kids from the other books? Okay, probably not, but I can hope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeacherZee Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 There are TWO Kindle short stories? Now I really need a kindle. Maybe the Norse god kids will somehow meet up with the kids from the other books? Okay, probably not, but I can hope. You can get the kindle app for a phone or a computer :leaving: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trulycrabby Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 I am not going to tell DS10 about it until he finishes Ton Sawyer. :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Okra Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 Well, honestly my children nor I were happy with the ending.....I want to spoil it and talk about it, but I will not. It did seem just a bit too happy for me. And, while "technically" following the prophecy really did not do it justice. Also, I felt that adding in Reyna's and Nico's 1st person perspcectives into the books kind of left out some of the others like Piper's and Frank's. Speaking of Frank, I thought the stick was just a little bit underwhelming, and needed a bigger part of the book. So, overall, I was a little disappinted. SIGH I did not want to be disappointed with this book, but I did like the series overall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie in Ma Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 I loved it too. I had preordered it and dropped everything when it got here, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EndOfOrdinary Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 We are hold number 15 at the library currently. Ds is SO excited. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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