The Chalice of the Gods

OG trio shenanies, crocs & bucket hats, classic PJO pacing perfect for a reading slump…….it’s all I ever wanted. I’m moving to Sally Jackson’s fire escape

This is perfect for any long-term Riordan Readers or people who just want to see what all the fuss is about! It has all the charm and humor of the original Percy Jackson novels and enough explanations that it works as a stand-alone novel as well. It's fun returning to an adventure with the original 3 demigods. I also really appreciate the low stakes found in this novel, since most of Percy's other adventures are so cataclysmic. I can't wait for the next one!

Percy Jackson, modern-day son of Poseidon, is just trying to get through high school. After saving the world multiple times by battling monsters, Titans, and giants, Percy is now settling in at Alternative High School in New York, where he hopes to finally have a normal senior year.

Unfortunately, the gods aren’t quite done with him yet. Poseidon breaks the bad news that if Percy expects to get into New Rome University, he will have to fulfill three quests in order to earn the necessary three letters of recommendation from Mount Olympus.

The first task is to help Ganymede, Zeus’s cupbearer, retrieve his golden goblet before it falls into the wrong hands. You see, one sip from it can turn a mortal into a god, and Zeus would not be show more pleased with that result. Can Percy and his friends Grover and Annabeth find the precious cup in time? And if they do, will they be able to resist its special power? show less

Percy Jackson is a senior in high school -- so close to being an adult, and hopefully attracting less attention from gods and monsters. His plan is to go to New Rome University with Annabeth, but his (non-mortal) guidance counselor hits him with the bad news: he has to get three letters of recommendation from three different gods -- and they can't be for things he's already done. He's going to have to take on some more quests. Fortunately, Annabeth Chase and Grover Underwood are there to help, just like they were when he had his first adventure, all those years ago.

This feels like a prime return to the original Percy Jackson series. Though Percy mentions some of his previous adventures and old friends, it's okay if not everything he's show more done is fresh in the reader's mind going into the story. It's a pretty straightforward quest narrative, with beloved characters and Percy's trademark sarcastic humor (the chapter titles always delight). Better yet, this book only covers one quest, so there are a couple more books to look forward to. show less

“Everything tastes better when you’re eating with the people you love.”
“Just because I’ve been known to burn places down, blow things up, and unleash apocalyptic disasters wherever I go… that doesn’t mean I’m totally irresponsible.”
“This is how you know you’ve found true love: when your significant other is just as bad at singing as you are.”
“You know,” he said. “sometimes it’s the smallest waves that knock you off your feet. Tsunamis—everybody knows they’re powerful. Tidal waves—big and impressive. But those small waves? They hold a lot of power. They prove what the ocean is capable of, even when no one is paying attention.”
After waiting for more than decade for a book with the original trio, I show more had high expectations for this book. It did not disappoint.
In this book, the original trio, Percy, Annabeth, and Grover have to complete another quest, this time for something more important than saving the world: college. I have to say, it was really enjoyable to read this. It was nice to see how the original trio were doing and Percy is, of course, the most entertaining narrator. It was great to read a book in his perspective again. This book had action, humor, and even some sweetness, like when Percy talks about his family and his love for Annabeth. It was amazing.
Now, you might be wondering, if it was so amazing, why did you rate it 4 stars instead of 5?
Well, I have a reason for that.
The thing is, it was a little… too humorous? Books narrated by Percy are always full of jokes, sarcastic quips, and are all in all pretty lighthearted (despite the trauma Rick insists upon inflicting), but I feel like it was just a little too much. It’s not that I didn’t enjoy it. I did. It’s part of Percy’s charm, but I feel like I would have enjoyed the book more if it took certain situations a little more seriously. There are some scenes that would’ve felt more serious and would’ve had more weight to it if a joke or a sarcastic thought hadn’t immediately followed afterward.
Despite that, however, I still this was a really great book. If you’re a Percy Jackson fan, it is a must-read. Rick definitely did not disappoint. show less

Puntuación: 10.00 / 10.00

Enamorada de Percy. Morí de ternura con lo dulce que es en este libro.

Me encanta que si bien muchos lo ven intimidante y poderoso en batalla, él es un héroe desinteresado a la hora de ayudar / salvar a los demás. No tiene miedo a morir, pero sí a lastimar a sus seres queridos. Crecer junto a su familia y amigos es su motivación para seguir adelante.

Me parece extremadamente dulce y atento. No puedo estar más orgullosa del hombre en que se ha convertido y lo lejos que llegó.

Un libro dedicado a la nostalgia, a enamorarte más de este encanto que es Percy, y una oportunidad de continuar creciendo con él.

Agradecida por este libro, por la serie, y por todos los proyectos que nos deparan en el futuro. Gracias show more Rick show less

"The Chalice of the Gods" is a return to the magic of the original Percy Jackson series. It is a fun adventure, but what really made me enjoy it was the quiet moments in-between the chaos. In high-action stories, it's very rare for a character to just enjoy normal moments with friends and family. This quest is low stakes in comparison to the original series, and it's very refreshing.