Book 17 of 2023: Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief

[vivdunstan]

Just finished this, the first in a YA book series I've never read. I liked a lot about it, including the Greek myth elements. I especially liked it when they interacted with the everyday world in fantastic ways. That felt reminiscent of Neil Gaiman's American Gods, both in terms of the godlike elements, and the downright bizarreness. I wasn't so keen on the summer camp for the kids, and much of the book's plot felt predictable, including big twists. I may read more of the series, but am not sure. It does feel very reminiscent of Harry Potter.