Monday, June 24, 2013

The Heroes of Olympus: The Lost Hero

I remember when this first came out, I was so excited to read it and my mom practically had to pry it from my hands just so I would go to bed at a decent time.
This new series introduces us back into the Percy Jackson world.
Jason has lost his memory, he supposedly is Piper's boyfriend and Leo's best friend (so they tell him). When storm spirits join their class trip to the Grand Canyon, and their gym teacher ends up being a satyr, they know something is up. A girl Annabeth appears, looking for her boyfriend, Percy Jackson and starts claims that the gods and goddesses are real. It's not long before they are whisked to Camp Half Blood where they must take on a dangerous quest to save a not well liked goddess.

Personally I really enjoyed this book, I loved how there were three character point of views.
I won't give out any spoilers but I loved the twist behind Jason's family past. Piper I think can be annoying at times, but is a great character as well. She shows that beauty is in the eye of the beholder and shows courage and strength for her loved ones. Leo, by far, is my favorite character. He adds major comic relief to the story, although his background I think is far one of the worst out of all. He is the kind of character you can't help but just love and want to hug him when he is sad. Leo will definitely make you laugh out loud and he shows how thoughtful, and how much he will fight for the people he cares about.  Hopefully I can find my own Leo in life.

A lot of people were disappointed that Percy wasn't featured in it. I, on the other hand, think it was a nice fresh change. I loved the new characters and all the plot twists. I definitely recommend reading the series if you like action and adventure with a sprinkle of romance.

Thursday, June 20, 2013

Epitah Road Revew

I have recently read Epitah Road by: David Patneaude. The main character Kellen Dent, lives in a modern utopia, although 97% of the men are dead. Women are now in charge and men are more restricted. Rumors start spreading that an outbreak of the virus again will take place where Kellen's father lives, and he knows he needs to warn him of the danger despite the consequences. Soon during his journey Kellen discovers a secret, so big that the future of the world may never be the same.

What price would you pay for a perfect world?

Personally I really enjoyed this book. I read it all straight in one night, till about two A.M. Epitah Road starts exciting and intriguing right from the first page. It really makes you wonder what the world would be like if women ran it.
To me, I probably wouldn't like it. Even though I am a girl, having 97% of guys all dead, would not be a plus for me. I bet all the lesbians would be ecstatic but I would miss the guys, despite their egos, and sexist ways, I would miss them. I would miss seeing them on Black Friday at Hollister all shirtless and abs bulging out. Frankly, I think a man also needs to be president (not to be sexist). I think us girls are too weak and timid to be president. I mean it takes me about half an hour just to pick which size and pair of shoes I should get. While guys, know instantly what they want and don't wait. If a women president needed to make a quick second decision (terrorists, bills, etc.), we would probably do eeny, meeny, miny, mo, and just go from there.

But anyways the book definitely stirs up your imagination and makes you wonder.  For me, it wasn't predictable at all in any ways. I won't give any spoilers but not every character will make it alive through the book. Lets just leave it at that.