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The Last Olympian by Rick Riordan
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EPIC!

Doomsday is at the doorstep. The invincible Kronos, Lord of Time, Luke, and the unstoppable army of gods, demigods and monsters progressively approach Manhattan to finally destroy a lightly guarded Mount Olympus. Percy, Annabeth, Grover and a handful of determined demigods and allies, the only obstacles in their way. Nothing can stop the incoming onslaught, and the fulfillment of the so dreaded prophecy. Everything will be settled in an epic godlike battle that will forever decide the fate of the Olympians, and the future of the whole western civilization.

This is it, the end of the line. Gosh! This was so EPIC! So many things happening you can barely recount them all. The assault on Princess Andromeda, the exploration of Luke’s origins, Underworld’s River Styx, the Battle of Manhattan... Virtually every single character that had ever been part of the series had some sort of involvement in this final adventure. Percy, Annabeth, Grover, Clarisse, Nico, Tyson, Rachel, Mrs. O'Leary, Thalia, the Hunters of Artemis, Charles and Silena� So many of the gods too, like Poseidon, Amphitrite, Triton, Hestia, Hades, Persephone, Achilles, Athena, Hermes, Hecate� And the terrifying Titans, like Kronos, Typhon, Oceanus, Morpheus, Prometheus, Hyperion, Drakon� Everyone bringing their small or big contribution to this grand final confrontation. So many events, plot twists and conflicting sides fighting for their ideals, and still simple enough for one to never lose perspective of the big picture, never too overcrowded, or difficult to grasp the magnitude of it. After five books the build up was just explosive. Words fail me to describe such amount of EPICNESS, only comparable to the Battle of Hogwarts, or the Siege of Gondor. Unparalleled, and truly unforgettable.

This ended just right, beautifully in its way, although it was not a happy ending for everyone. Such an amazing conclusion to one of my most beloved series. And a universe I definitely plan to revisit soon, with Heroes of Olympus, and any of the other many series of the author. Bye all my dearest Heroes! And Percabeth Forever <3!

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PERSONAL NOTE :
[2009] [381p] [Fantasy] [YA] [4.5] [Highly Recommendable]
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★★★★� 1. The Lightning Thief
★★★★� 2. The Sea of Monsters [4.5]
★★★★� 3. The Titan's Curse
★★★★� 4. The Battle of the Labyrinth
★★★★� 5. The Last Olympian [4.5]

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¡ʱ䰿!

El Día del Juicio Final ha llegado. El invencible Cronos, Señor del Tiempo, y el imparable ejército de dioses, semidioses y monstruos progresivamente se acerca a Manhattan para finalmente destruir un Monte Olimpo levemente defendido. Percy, Annabeth, Grover y un puñado de determinados semidioses y aliados, el único obstáculo en su camino. Nada puede detener el inevitable asalto, y el cumplimiento de la tan temida profecía. Todo va a decidirse en una épica batalla divina que por siempre sellará el destino de los Olímpicos, y el futuro de toda la civilización occidental.

Esto es él, el final de la línea. ¡Dios! ¡Esto fue tan EPICO! Tantas cosas sucediendo que apenas pueden enumerarse todas. El asalto al Princesa Andrómeda, la exploración de los orígenes de Luke, el Río Estigio en el Inframundo, la Batalla por Manhattan� Prácticamente todos y cada uno de los personajes que alguna vez tuvieron algún papel en la serie tuvo algún grado de intervención en esta aventura final. Percy, Annabeth, Grover, Clarisse, Nico, Tyson, Rachel, Señora. O'Leary, Thalia, las Cazadoras de Artemisa, Charles y Silena� Muchos de los dioses también, como Poseidón, Anfitrite, Tritón, Hestia, Hades, Perséfone, Aquiles, Atenea, Hermes, Hecate� Y los terroríficos Titanes, como Cronos, Tifón, Océano, Morfeo, Prometeo, Hiperión, Drakon� Todos aportando su pequeña o grande contribución para esta gran confrontación final. Tantos eventos, vueltas de trama y partes conflictivas luchando por sus ideales, y aun así suficientemente simple para que uno nunca pierda perspectiva de la totalidad del panorama, nunca demasiado superpoblado, o difícil de comprender la intensidad de todo. Después de cinco libros todo lo armado ya era simplemente explosivo. Las palabras me fallan para describir semejante magnitud de EPICIDAD, solamente comparable con la Batalla de Hogwarts, o el Asedio de Gondor. Incomparable, y verdaderamente inolvidable.

Esto acabó de la forma correcta, hermosamente a su manera, aunque no fue un final feliz para todos. Una maravillosa conclusión para una de mis más amadas series. Y un universo que planeo volver a visitar pronto, con los Héroes del Olimpo, y cualquiera de las muchas series del autor. Adiós a todos mis queridos Héroes. ¡Y Percabeth por siempre <3!

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NOTA PERSONAL :
[2009] [381p] [Fantasía] [Joven Adulto] [4.5] [Altamente Recomendable]
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January 1, 2014 – Started Reading
May 16, 2014 – Shelved
May 20, 2014 – Finished Reading

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message 1: by inciminci (new)

inciminci Your enthusiasm for the series is infectuous, Fede, great review! 🖤


message 2: by Mark (new)

Mark  Porton Yes, an ethusiastic review Federico - I enjoyed it, particularly as this is a genre I dont read. I laughed at your new word "Epicness" is that the same as "Peak Epicability"? Great review mate, you certainly read a wide variety og genres!


message 3: by Federico (last edited May 02, 2023 01:39AM) (new) - rated it 4 stars

Federico DN inciminci wrote: "Your enthusiasm for the series is infectuous, Fede, great review! 🖤"

Thank you Inci! This series was infectuously fun <3


message 4: by Federico (last edited May 02, 2023 02:03AM) (new) - rated it 4 stars

Federico DN Mark wrote: "Yes, an ethusiastic review Federico - I enjoyed it, particularly as this is a genre I dont read. I laughed at your new word "Epicness" is that the same as "Peak Epicability"? Great review mate, you..."

Thank you Mark! Epicness means the quality of being super duper EPIC xD


Federico DN Keishaa wrote: "so glad you liked this series- it took over quite a bit of my childhood i LOVEDD it 😍"

Thank you Keishaa! This series is a pillar of childhood <3


Heather Adores Books Awesome! Seems like this series was everything you hoped it would be 🩵


Federico DN Heather Adores Books wrote: "Awesome! Seems like this series was everything you hoped it would be 🩵"

Thank you Heather! One of the best ever <3


message 8: by Sarah (new)

Sarah This sounds like such an exciting conclusion! You're convincing me to finally get around to finishing this series. Excellent review!


message 9: by Federico (last edited May 02, 2023 06:12AM) (new) - rated it 4 stars

Federico DN Sarah Beth wrote: "This sounds like such an exciting conclusion! You're convincing me to finally get around to finishing this series. Excellent review!"

Thank you Sarah! I see you stopped in the middle, if you enjoyed the first two can't see the rest disappointing you too much ;)


message 10: by Srivalli (new)

Srivalli Rekha A super duper series then. Always a bittersweet feeling when a good series ends, right? Great review, Federico. :)


message 11: by Federico (last edited May 02, 2023 06:34AM) (new) - rated it 4 stars

Federico DN Srivalli wrote: "A super duper series then. Always a bittersweet feeling when a good series ends, right? Great review, Federico. :)"

Thank you Srivalli! Well yes and no actually :p. I'm not sure I can say it *ends* here, some part of it yes but I hear many of these characters appear in other series, like Heroes of Olympus, The Trials of Apollo, or even crossover series like Percy Jackson & Kane Chronicles. Riordan's universe is so massive! Can't wait to jump into the next one :D


message 12: by Nora (new) - added it

Nora Currie Wonderful review, Federico! So happy you enjoyed it!


message 13: by Srivalli (new)

Srivalli Rekha Federico wrote: " I'm not sure I can say it *ends* here, some part of it yes but I hear many of these characters appear in other series, like Heroes of Olympus..."

Oh, that's cool. Happy reading! :)


Federico DN Nora wrote: "Wonderful review, Federico! So happy you enjoyed it!"

Thank you Nora! Hope someday you enjoy it too :D


➦Paulette & Her Sexy Alphas❥ so glad you liked this series Federico and great review as always


Federico DN ✘Paulette & Her Sexy Alphas❤️� � wrote: "so glad you liked this series Federico and great review as always"

Thank you Paulette! It was truly great :D !


message 17: by Chantel (new)

Chantel Fantastic review, Federico!! So happy that this series finished with a bang & was overall a nice jaunt down memory lane :) your reviews always give me the itch to read books from back in the day too xx


➦Paulette & Her Sexy Alphas❥ Federico wrote: " ✘Paulette & Her Sexy Alphas❤️� � wrote: "so glad you liked this series Federico and great review as always"

Thank you Paulette! It was truly great :D !"


💋 It's Always Pleasure Federico� ! 🤝
I just love those types of books


message 19: by Federico (last edited May 02, 2023 07:20AM) (new) - rated it 4 stars

Federico DN Chantel wrote: "Fantastic review, Federico!! So happy that this series finished with a bang & was overall a nice jaunt down memory lane :) your reviews always give me the itch to read books from back in the day to..."

Thank you Chantel! A trip down memory lane is good from time to time, like you do with the Goosebumps books ;)


Debra Terrific review, Federico!


Federico DN Debra wrote: "Terrific review, Federico!"

Thank you Debra!


message 22: by A (new)

A Mac Amazing to have such a high rating when so many characters were pulled back in - seems like this author has a knack for juggling people. Wonderful review, Federico!


Federico DN A wrote: "Amazing to have such a high rating when so many characters were pulled back in - seems like this author has a knack for juggling people. Wonderful review, Federico!"

It was a grand reunion lol. Thank you Mac :) !


message 24: by Han (new)

Han So many characters to name haha! Another wonderful review as you continue the series, Federico! 🤗


Federico DN Hanna wrote: "So many characters to name haha! Another wonderful review as you continue the series, Federico! 🤗"

And I left many out lol ! Thank you Hanna :D !


&#x1f1f5;&#x1f1f8;&#x1f1f5;&#x1f1f8; hasfia &#x1f1f5;&#x1f1f8;&#x1f1f5;&#x1f1f8; Such a well written review! You hit the mark when you compared the last battle with that of the Siege of Gondor and Battle of Hogwarts, that was spot on!! Now if only there was a way to reread this series like it was the first time 🤣🤣


message 27: by Federico (last edited May 02, 2023 10:25AM) (new) - rated it 4 stars

Federico DN hasfia wrote: "Such a well written review! You hit the mark when you compared the last battle with that of the Siege of Gondor and Battle of Hogwarts, that was spot on!! Now if only there was a way to reread this..."

Thank you Hasfia! Oh how many times I've wished that. If only one could erase a memory as easy as a computer file. Just to forget it and reread it like the first time <3. With so many technological advances I think someday we may actually get there! Just sadly not in our lifetime :p


message 28: by Thibault (new)

Thibault Busschots Sounds quite epic :)

Love it when a series can end on a high note. Seems like a fitting and satisfying conclusion. Good review, Federico.


message 29: by Federico (last edited May 02, 2023 10:31AM) (new) - rated it 4 stars

Federico DN Thibault wrote: "Sounds quite epic :)

Love it when a series can end on a high note. Seems like a fitting and satisfying conclusion. Good review, Federico."


Epic it is, can't wait to see what Riordan has next :D ! Thank you Thibault!


Rosh (Off GR duty for a fortnight!) You are really selling this series, Federico! Book 5 and still going strong! :)


Federico DN Rosh [busy month; will catch up soon!] wrote: "You are really selling this series, Federico! Book 5 and still going strong! :)"

Thank you Rosh! If you enjoy the genre I think its hype is more than justified :) . Will take a break before starting Heroes of Olympus though!


Carmen Great review.


Federico DN Carmen wrote: "Great review."

Thank you Carmen!


message 34: by Tami (new) - rated it 5 stars

Tami I read this one long ago. It was a good conclusion. Great review Federico!


Federico DN Tami wrote: "I read this one long ago. It was a good conclusion. Great review Federico!"

Such an amazing closure <3. Thank you Tami!


message 36: by Sherry (new)

Sherry You’re making this series sound so good. I may have to give it a go!


message 37: by Federico (last edited May 02, 2023 09:36PM) (new) - rated it 4 stars

Federico DN Sherry wrote: "You’re making this series sound so good. I may have to give it a go!"

Must say this series is one of those few special cases that it's actually that good. Thank you Sherry!


message 38: by Sherry (new)

Sherry I saw another positive review on this very same book. Added to the wish list. Thank you!


Marcos GM Now I have the need to reread this series, thanks to your amazing reviews on it.

Good luck with the following series, hope you enjoy it as much as this one.


Federico DN Sherry wrote: "I saw another positive review on this very same book. Added to the wish list. Thank you!"

You are welcome Sherry! Hope you enjoy it :)


Federico DN Marcos wrote: "Now I have the need to reread this series, thanks to your amazing reviews on it.

Good luck with the following series, hope you enjoy it as much as this one."


Thank you Marcos! Hope you enjoy the revisit :D


message 42: by Fiza (new)

Fiza Pathan Fantastic review Federico! Glad you enjoyed this journey! No wonder the whole reading world is in awe of this series & cannot get enough of it. Happy Reading to you in the future! :)


Federico DN Fiza wrote: "Fantastic review Federico! Glad you enjoyed this journey! No wonder the whole reading world is in awe of this series & cannot get enough of it. Happy Reading to you in the future! :)"

Thank you Fiza! Does deserve all its hype :)


message 44: by Connie (new)

Connie You make me want to read this series right away!! If only I didn't have to work, I could get to this faster lol! Another fantastic review Federico!


message 45: by Federico (last edited May 03, 2023 10:36PM) (new) - rated it 4 stars

Federico DN Coco wrote: "You make me want to read this series right away!! If only I didn't have to work, I could get to this faster lol! Another fantastic review Federico!"

Bummer! Life and responsibilities always getting in the way lol. Thank you Coco :) !


message 46: by Shey (last edited May 04, 2023 02:02AM) (new)

Shey Federico DN, Patron Saint of always finishing a series, please pray for us!🙏😄 Epic review! 🙌


message 47: by Federico (last edited May 04, 2023 02:54AM) (new) - rated it 4 stars

Federico DN Shey wrote: "Federico DN, Patron Saint of always finishing a series, please pray for us!🙏😄 Epic review! 🙌"

Your prayers are answered child. May words always treat you kindly; and be forever free of stupid decisions!


message 48: by Shey (new)

Shey Federico wrote: "Your prayers are answered child. May words always treat you kindly; and be forever free of stupid decisions!"

As someone who has commitment issues with series, I'm feeling blessed.😄 Seriously, I'm glad you enjoyed this series, and I hope you're excited with Book 6. I heard it's a reunion book, if I'm not mistaken.


message 49: by Donna (new)

Donna Craig “The incoming onslaught� has such a nice ring to it. I keep repeating it in my head.


message 50: by Federico (last edited May 04, 2023 06:12AM) (new) - rated it 4 stars

Federico DN Shey wrote: "As someone who has commitment issues with series, I'm feeling blessed.😄 Seriously, I'm glad you enjoyed this series, and I hope you're excited with Book 6. I heard it's a reunion book, if I'm not mistaken...."

Thank you Shey! Looking forward to it, but it'll be a quite a while before I can actually read it. Although "The Chalice of the Gods" is the 6th book in the "Percy Jackson and the Olympians" series, chronologically speaking it comes 11th in the Riordanverse. So will first have to read the whole "Heroes of the Olympus" series, a bunch of little novellas, and possibly "The Kane Chronicles" too before even attempting this new release. It's a complicated world :/


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