"The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan follows Percy Jackson, who has lost his memory and finds himself at the Roman demigod camp, Camp Jupiter. Along with his new friends Hazel and Frank, Percy embarks on a quest to save the world from evil Roman and Greek monsters. The story is filled with action, humor, and explores the themes of trust and friendship among demigods from different backgrounds. seamlessly weaves together Greek and Roman mythology, introducing readers to new characters and locations while continuing the overarching plot of the series.

Characters:

The characters are well-developed, with Percy embodying loyalty and humor, while Frank and Hazel add depth with their own unique backgrounds and challenges.

Writing/Prose:

The writing style is humorous and engaging, utilizing multiple perspectives to enhance character development.

Plot/Storyline:

The plot centers around Percy Jackson's rediscovery of himself at Camp Jupiter, where he teams up with new friends Hazell and Frank to free Thanatos.

Setting:

The setting transitions between the Roman camp and various mythological locations, enriching the narrative with new environments.

Pacing:

The pacing is brisk, maintaining a balance of action and character moments.

They should have died three days ago when he dropped a crate of bowling balls on them at the Napa Bargain Mart. They should have died two days ago when he ran over them with a police car in Martinez. ...

Notes:

Percy Jackson wakes up with amnesia while being pursued by gorgons, Medusa's sisters.

He is led to Camp Jupiter, a Roman demigod camp, by a woman who turns out to be Juno (Hera).

Percy meets two other demigods, Frank Zhang and Hazel Levesque, who both have their own secrets.

The story revolves around their quest to free Thanatos, the god of death, to prevent chaos from Gaea's forces.

Percy is known as the son of Neptune, the Roman equivalent of Poseidon.

The first half of the book introduces a more regimented camp structure compared to Camp Half Blood, with cohorts and praetors.

Percy's memory loss allows readers to rediscover the world of demigods alongside him, making his journey more engaging.

Hazel Levesque is a character who has a complex past involving her resurrection from the dead, adding depth to her character.

Frank Zhang has the unique ability to shapeshift into animals, connecting him to his heritage as the son of Mars (Ares).

The book humorously features original elements, such as Amazons running Amazon.com and a prophecy that drives the plot forward.

Has Romance?

While there are romantic undertones present in the relationships between characters, it is not the primary focus of the story.

From The Publisher:

What is Percy Jackson doing at Camp Jupiter and why is everyone calling him the Son of Neptune? Percy and his new friends, Roman demigods Frank and Hazel, must embark on a daring and mystical quest to battle beasts, giants, and gods. Will Percy ever regain his memory, uncover the meaning of the ancient prophecy, and reunite with Annabeth?

As he did in Percy Jackson & the Olympians, author Rick Riordan mixes classic mythology with modern adventure in this action-packed series that will keep readers turning the pages - and taking an interest in the original myths!

Ratings (126)

Incredible (38)
Loved It (58)
Liked It (20)
It Was OK (7)
Did Not Like (1)
Hated It (2)

Reader Stats (172):

Read It (152)
Want To Read (13)
Did Not Finish (1)
Not Interested (6)

6 comment(s)

jperav450

Incredible

4 months

i was so happy to have percy and his snark back

Carissa

Loved It

4 months

This book was great once the story took off, but the first 150-200 pages were slow and felt repetitive as the story was the beginning of The Lost Hero repeated with Percy and Camp Jupiter. However, past that, this book was great.

maximilian

Incredible

5 months

now this was my roman empire

i can still remember what i felt reading this

Bekahpaige

Loved It

5 months

This series just keeps getting better and better! Our friend Percy Jackson is back in this one, but he has no memory and he is thrown into a Roman camp, with a completely different culture/gods, etc. These books are riveting, smart, & funny! I cannot wait to the next book where it seems all of the characters are finally going to get to meet. I cannot wait to see what happens when Percy & Jason meet!

lulareviewla

It Was OK

8 months

Loved this book even more than the first!! (How is that possible?!?!)

lemoon99

Loved It

9 months

Percy = angel, Reyna = my queen, frank = pure, hazel =hug, nico= baby boy

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The Son of Neptune

Rick Riordan

Book 2 in the series:The Heroes of Olympus

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