Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Battle of the Labyrinth by Rick Riordan

Reviewed by Rafael

out of 5 stars

Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Battle of the Labyrinth by Rick Riordan

In Rick Riordan’s "Percy Jackson: The Battle of the Labyrinth," Percy's freshman year takes a wild turn when he faces demon cheerleaders and learns about an impending war between gods and Titans. To stop the invasion of Camp Half-Blood, Percy and his friends embark on a dangerous quest through the Labyrinth, encountering enemies, discovering secrets about the lost god Pan, and unveiling a dark truth about the Titan lord Kronos. The story builds up to an epic Battle of the Labyrinth, promising an exciting and dicey adventure.

Book four is, hands down, one of my favorites of the series so far. As the plot thickens toward a highly anticipated ending, I found myself breezing through the pages, shocked at how quickly some of the events seem to pass by but enjoying it nevertheless. The introduction of Pan’s labyrinth and the intricate ways Rick Riordan utilizes it throughout the novel is so exciting and new for a reader like me, who has never really delved so deep into the tales told in Greek mythology. Percy Jackson has become a fun, refreshing series for kids and adults alike to get a taste of the Greek myths shared through time, incorporating said myths into our modern society.

As an avid fan of the “Percy Jackson & the Olympians” series, I cannot express how much I loved reading 'The Battle of the Labyrinth.' Would highly recommend.