The Heroes of Olympus, Book One: The Lost Hero

Rick Riordan

Jan 2011 · The Heroes of Olympus Book 1 · Sold by Disney Electronic Content

About this ebook

Jason has a problem. He doesn't remember anything before waking up on a school bus holding hands with a girl. Apparently she's his girlfriend Piper, his best friend is a kid named Leo, and they're all students in the Wilderness School, a boarding school for "bad kids." What he did to end up here, Jason has no idea—except that everything seems very wrong.

Ratings and reviews

BOTTOM-LINE: Seven half-bloods shall answer the call, but we'll start with three for now . PLOT OR PREMISE: A new trio of Jason, Piper and Leo has arrived at Camp Half-Blood and are ready to set off on a quest, but something seems off about not only them and their memories, but their participation in a ritual for the children of Greek Gods at all. . WHAT I LIKED: The new trio are fun, and there's enough mystery in both who they all are and why they don't remember to keep things interesting. Jason has a lot of power, and some knowledge but a goddess has stolen all his memories. Piper has a big secret, namely that someone is whispering in her ear and in her dreams, when all she really wants to do is be in love with Jason. Leo also has a past, too much fire, and he's really into machines. All great powers to have, and nothing like what we had with the previous campers. . WHAT I DIDN'T LIKE: The amnesia thing for Jason lands a bit trite at times, as he remembers just enough to move the plot along but not enough to be totally useful. The wind gods start off interesting, as does the flying dragon, but eventually they become almost clichés. And the entire media thing is way too Neil Gaiman/American Gods for my taste. . DISCLOSURE: I received no compensation, not even a free copy, in exchange for this review. I am not personal friends with the author, nor do I follow him / her on social media.

I saw this book in Wal Mart for a cheaper price in paperback. What sort of sense does that make. Sounds like the ebook price-fixing allegations are true. Is Google participating in it too?

For the record, the books title is The Lost Hero, Not, The Son of Neptune. But this is a fantastic book. I totally recommend it, especially if you liked the first percy jackson and the lightning thief series.

About the author

Author Info:
Rick Riordan (www.rickriordan.com) is the author of the New York Times #1 best-selling The Heroes of Olympus, Book One: The Lost Hero; the New York Times #1 best-selling The Kane Chronicles, Book One: The Red Pyramid; as well as the five books in the New York Times #1 best-selling Percy Jackson and the Olympians series. His previous novels for adults include the hugely popular Tres Navarre series, winner of the top three awards in the mystery genre. He lives in San Antonio, Texas, with his wife and two sons.