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The Heroes of Olympus #2.5
Os diários do semideus (Os Heróis do Olimpo)
Todo jovem semideus precisa se preparar para um árduo futuro: destruir monstros, aventurar-se pelo mundo e lidar com os temperamentais deuses gregos e romanos. Nesse volume recheado de relatos inéditos, retratos e entrevistas com personalidades do Olimpo, diagramas e brincadeiras criados pelo Escriba Sênior do Acampamento Meio-Sangue, Rick Riordan, Percy Jackson e seus amigos vão encarar inimigos perigosos e tarefas mortais. As lições aprendidas com essas histórias poderão salvar a vida de qualquer semideus!
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First published August 14, 2012
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August 21, 2022
(B+) 77% | Good
Notes: Bookended with tales of deathly bedevilment, it’s a motley mélange, made colorful and cheery by a cotton candy core.
Notes: Bookended with tales of deathly bedevilment, it’s a motley mélange, made colorful and cheery by a cotton candy core.
July 31, 2025
(B+) 77% | Good
Notes: Deadline hunting, death confronting (sacrifices expiate), groupie fights, sweetheart plights (expectations complicate).
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Notes: Deadline hunting, death confronting (sacrifices expiate), groupie fights, sweetheart plights (expectations complicate).
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September 29, 2015
I'm not done yet but... Percy Jackson and The Staff of Hermes had So. Much. Percabeth. It hurt!
And again.. Rick has managed to break my heart with Percabeth, this time only in a matter of 50 pages or so.
Rick, you troll.
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As you can tell, this book gave me some major feels. I loved all the stories. I loved learning about old and new characters and hearing about their actions. My favorite story? Percy Jackson and The Staff of Hermes and Luke's Diary, no contest. Not that I didn't love Leo and Claymore's stories though. They were really great. And of course, I'm a Leo Valdez fangirl so there's that.
I must say, I am impressed by Rick's sons amazing writing. He's only 16 and he already writes like a pro. Obviously, Rick's awesome skills run in the family. Hopefully he just doesn't become a troll who tortures his fans with cliffhangers like his dad did though.
Anyway, I loved this book. It was a delightful, action packed, fun companion to the books and I'm so glad I read it.
And again.. Rick has managed to break my heart with Percabeth, this time only in a matter of 50 pages or so.
Rick, you troll.
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As you can tell, this book gave me some major feels. I loved all the stories. I loved learning about old and new characters and hearing about their actions. My favorite story? Percy Jackson and The Staff of Hermes and Luke's Diary, no contest. Not that I didn't love Leo and Claymore's stories though. They were really great. And of course, I'm a Leo Valdez fangirl so there's that.
I must say, I am impressed by Rick's sons amazing writing. He's only 16 and he already writes like a pro. Obviously, Rick's awesome skills run in the family. Hopefully he just doesn't become a troll who tortures his fans with cliffhangers like his dad did though.
Anyway, I loved this book. It was a delightful, action packed, fun companion to the books and I'm so glad I read it.
May 12, 2021
I loved each of the stories in this companion novel!
The Diary of Luke Castellan was so enjoyable. I loved seeing the dynamic between Luke and Thalia. She hardly ever talks about Luke so seeing their relationship was special.
Percy Jackson and the Staff of Hermes was a classic Percy story. I felt this definitely could be read before Heroes of Olympus . There are some very vague mentions to Percy’s fate but nothing too spoilery.
Leo Valdez and the Quest for Buford was good however, for me it was a little hard to set my mind back to the beginning of the series. I just loved the character development that each of those characters had and to read them as they were before going through all they had (is that the right tense?) took me out of the story a little.
I definitely recommend reading this before The Mark of Athena.
Son of Magic was different and exciting. I loved the more serious undertone. I didn’t expect it to change POVs but that helped in telling a more complete story.
This story has the most spoilers for Heroes of Olympus although this too could be read before the end of the series.
Overall, some great additions to this world. I would definitely read more entries in Luke’s diary or more of Haley Riordan’s stories!
The Diary of Luke Castellan was so enjoyable. I loved seeing the dynamic between Luke and Thalia. She hardly ever talks about Luke so seeing their relationship was special.
Percy Jackson and the Staff of Hermes was a classic Percy story. I felt this definitely could be read before Heroes of Olympus . There are some very vague mentions to Percy’s fate but nothing too spoilery.
Leo Valdez and the Quest for Buford was good however, for me it was a little hard to set my mind back to the beginning of the series. I just loved the character development that each of those characters had and to read them as they were before going through all they had (is that the right tense?) took me out of the story a little.
I definitely recommend reading this before The Mark of Athena.
Son of Magic was different and exciting. I loved the more serious undertone. I didn’t expect it to change POVs but that helped in telling a more complete story.
This story has the most spoilers for Heroes of Olympus although this too could be read before the end of the series.
Overall, some great additions to this world. I would definitely read more entries in Luke’s diary or more of Haley Riordan’s stories!
February 9, 2013
You know I love anything by Rick Riordan! :D
The Diary of Luke Castellan:
Thank you, Rick, for writing this story!! It was interesting to know about the dangers Luke and Thalia faced before The Lightning Thief and before Annabeth. And now I know how Aegis came to be and how exactly Annabeth got that dagger! :P
Percy Jackson and the Staff of Hermes:
Nice great story about Percabeth! :P I noticed how he put a reference to what happened in the past books he wrote. I love the humor Rick always puts in his books.
XD. That's all I have to say on that subject.
Leo Valdez and the Quest for Buford:
Funny weird-ish story about Jason, Piper, and Leo has with Leo's table, Buford *snicker* and the Maenads.Or however you spell it.
Son of Magic:
HALEY RIORDAN, BLESS YOUR HEART.
This story was absolutely amazing! :D I love how he answered the questions about the Mist and how monsters are able to track demigods. And it was nice to actually hear a story about one of the demigods that fought for Kronos. And it included a mortal! :o
The Diary of Luke Castellan:
Thank you, Rick, for writing this story!! It was interesting to know about the dangers Luke and Thalia faced before The Lightning Thief and before Annabeth. And now I know how Aegis came to be and how exactly Annabeth got that dagger! :P
Percy Jackson and the Staff of Hermes:
Nice great story about Percabeth! :P I noticed how he put a reference to what happened in the past books he wrote. I love the humor Rick always puts in his books.
"But fighting with her? That came naturally. Hmm...that sounded wrong. Oh well."
XD. That's all I have to say on that subject.
Leo Valdez and the Quest for Buford:
Funny weird-ish story about Jason, Piper, and Leo has with Leo's table, Buford *snicker* and the Maenads.Or however you spell it.
Son of Magic:
HALEY RIORDAN, BLESS YOUR HEART.
This story was absolutely amazing! :D I love how he answered the questions about the Mist and how monsters are able to track demigods. And it was nice to actually hear a story about one of the demigods that fought for Kronos. And it included a mortal! :o
September 6, 2021
I liked all the short stories except for the last one. The son of magic is not good, it has aged badly and it doesn't have the charm. I think it's sweet that the author's son contributed to this but unfortunately it wasn't good. All the other short stories were good. Percy taking Annabeth to Paris for their one month anniversary is really cute but super extreme. My unrealistic expectations are now even higher somehow. A decent companion novel, but it could've been better.
November 1, 2025
That last story suuuuuuucked!!! 😭
June 21, 2023
4 Golden Stars
82%
Wow, I can't believe once I was (briefly) doubtful to read this one. it is the BEST short story collection Riordanverse companion in Olympian side.
I mean between these three
this one > Camp Half-Blood Confidential > The Demigod Files > Camp Jupiter Classified: A Probatio's Journal
(the Magicians vs. demigods had a cool 3rd story that wrapped up the Kane chronicles, & the crossovers are always exciting. so nearly same level as this one)
CHB confidentials were fun, commentating about features of the camp. Demigod files had one very important story that will be referred to later in Heroes of Olympus. CJ classified was a side quest that I don't think I ever reread it.
in this one, the quests were interesting, fun & fast-paced, much like the main series, a few even explained more things (backstories, rules, memories, etc) about this world.
fun times
& I was really over the moon seeing Jason & the gang again, his serious sarcasm & nerdy & cluelessness. I wanted a new story with him in it for a long time (& Camp Jupiter Classified let me down on that) & I found it here.
it's such a good feeling to unexpectedly cross path with the things you wanted.
(tho I still wished we had his narrating on what happened on Mount Othrys & the battle with Titan Krios. everything, like a short story, the thrills, the fear, the actions, the fight as if I am in that moment. still keep hoping)
seeing not only Jason, but Leo, Piper, Percy & Annabeth of course, Luke, & some new characters
happy happy happy
(HoO reread still tempting- especially now my Buddy reader is back so we can continue our Buddy reading)
the Son of magic were genius. Alabaster was so cool!
(wow, again, I didn't want to write a review, but I had to express my feelings, because it made me happy)
82%
Wow, I can't believe once I was (briefly) doubtful to read this one. it is the BEST short story collection Riordanverse companion in Olympian side.
I mean between these three
this one > Camp Half-Blood Confidential > The Demigod Files > Camp Jupiter Classified: A Probatio's Journal
(the Magicians vs. demigods had a cool 3rd story that wrapped up the Kane chronicles, & the crossovers are always exciting. so nearly same level as this one)
CHB confidentials were fun, commentating about features of the camp. Demigod files had one very important story that will be referred to later in Heroes of Olympus. CJ classified was a side quest that I don't think I ever reread it.
in this one, the quests were interesting, fun & fast-paced, much like the main series, a few even explained more things (backstories, rules, memories, etc) about this world.
fun times
& I was really over the moon seeing Jason & the gang again, his serious sarcasm & nerdy & cluelessness. I wanted a new story with him in it for a long time (& Camp Jupiter Classified let me down on that) & I found it here.
it's such a good feeling to unexpectedly cross path with the things you wanted.
(tho I still wished we had his narrating on what happened on Mount Othrys & the battle with Titan Krios. everything, like a short story, the thrills, the fear, the actions, the fight as if I am in that moment. still keep hoping)
seeing not only Jason, but Leo, Piper, Percy & Annabeth of course, Luke, & some new characters
happy happy happy
(HoO reread still tempting- especially now my Buddy reader is back so we can continue our Buddy reading)
the Son of magic were genius. Alabaster was so cool!
(wow, again, I didn't want to write a review, but I had to express my feelings, because it made me happy)
Want to read
October 9, 2018I need this like I need the air to breathe.
June 29, 2018
Si eres fan de la saga de Percy Jackson, este libro debe estar sí o sí en tu colección.
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July 26, 2021
Oh I loved it sooo much more than the demigod files. All the four stories were really special and interesting to me. Especially Percabeth❤ Omg it was so so cute. Give me more Percabeth content😭. I don't think it will ever be enough. And george and martha are hilarious. Staff of hermes has to be my favorite out of all the stories.
The rest three, I cannot rank as to each to their own they were really amazing. It was interesting to see a glimpse of Luke's life before..well everything turned wrong. It certainly helps in understanding Annabeth's and Thalia's faith towards him and the bond they shared. Leo was as usual amazing. And his adventure with bufford and the meanads equal parts interesting and amusing. Very enjoyable that one. And lastly the son of magic. I felt really emotional reading author's note on how his son who fought ADHD/ dyslexia in real life was a source of inspiration for the PJO books. So it only makes sense for his son to write a piece for this amazing world he inspired. It wouldn't be surprising if he surpasses his father someday. I loved Son of Magic even though it's tone is different, much darker than what we are used to in this world. It was a really interesting addition.
Overall this is a great companion novel to the series with amazing stories and adventures we missed seeing in the series❤.
The rest three, I cannot rank as to each to their own they were really amazing. It was interesting to see a glimpse of Luke's life before..well everything turned wrong. It certainly helps in understanding Annabeth's and Thalia's faith towards him and the bond they shared. Leo was as usual amazing. And his adventure with bufford and the meanads equal parts interesting and amusing. Very enjoyable that one. And lastly the son of magic. I felt really emotional reading author's note on how his son who fought ADHD/ dyslexia in real life was a source of inspiration for the PJO books. So it only makes sense for his son to write a piece for this amazing world he inspired. It wouldn't be surprising if he surpasses his father someday. I loved Son of Magic even though it's tone is different, much darker than what we are used to in this world. It was a really interesting addition.
Overall this is a great companion novel to the series with amazing stories and adventures we missed seeing in the series❤.
September 7, 2012
Sadly, I can't say this was as good as the Files. Probably because there weren't as many interviews. Those were hilarious. The stories were good--Haley Riordan's was great.
November 26, 2025
read this in-between two mystery novels. definitely a cute little break! i have so much love for these characters and the stories were fun and exciting. 5 stars!
October 23, 2021
In questo libro segreto di Eroi dell'Olimpo sono contenute tre storie bonus che riguardano sia la Percy Jackson saga che appunto Eroi dell'Olimpo, più una quarta scritta dal figlio di Rick.
La prima "Il Diario di Luke Castellan" come già anticipa il titolo stesso parla del periodo in cui lui e Thalia facevano squadra per sopravvivere ai mostri che attentavano alla loro vita ed è anche quello in cui hanno incontrato Annabeth rendendola ufficialmente parte della loro piccola famiglia.
(Ri)trovare un Luke più buono e ingenuo (la mazza da golf che usava a mo' di arma era fantastica) mi colpisce ogni volta come anche il fatto di scoprire che aveva una super cotta per Thalia (ad un certo punto mi sono ritrovata a shipparli) e a quanto il loro rapporto fosse basato sulla protezione e fiducia.
La scena delle predizioni del figlio di Apollo (in cui ha praticamente riassunto il proseguimento della loro vita nel resto dei dieci libri della saga) è stata molto da soft brivido.
Ma per finire, una delle scene più toste e significative di tutta la saga: la comparsa (arrivo) di Annabeth.
Avevamo già letto questa scena "Nello scontro finale", ma leggerla dal punto di vista di Luke è stato entusiasmante e oserei dire "Illuminante".
Il secondo "Percy Jackson e lo scettro di Ermes" ambientato rispettivamente un mese dopo i fatti dello "scontro finale" e prima di quelli di "Eroi dell'Olimpo".
Percy e Annabeth si stanno godendo un appuntamento al parco fino a quando non ci pensa Ermes a renderlo più (dipende dai punti di vista) intrigante e avventuroso, affidandogli una missione delicata quanto pericolosa ovvero di recuperarli lo scettro (il suo potente e indispensabile simbolo) che gli è stato rubato.
Amo in modi sconfinati questa ship e ogni volta che leggo qualcosa di Percy Jackson mi scopro sempre più innamorata del suo personaggio e il sapere di avere la totale certezza che lui non esiste, non aiuta. Affatto.
Mi è piaciuto tantissimo il momento in cui Percy ha detto che poteva essere a disagio e a volte nervoso di essere il ragazzo di Annabeth, ma che quando combattevano riuscivano ad essere perfettamente coordinati e preparati senza aver bisogno di parlare".
Uno dei particolari che rende questa coppia una delle più singolari e ammirabili di tutti i libri.
Il terzo "Leo Valdez e la missione per Buford" ambientato in Eroi dell'Olimpo, racconta di un famoso episodio con le Menadi seguaci di Dioniso che in quest'ultima seconda saga è stato citato più e più volte.
Sono stata francamente felice che Rick abbia scelto di farlo raccontare dal punto di vista di Leo perché con lui schiatti da ridere a ogni pagina e pensiero descritto.
In quanto all'ultima storia "figlio della magia" comincerei con il parlare della nota introduttiva di Rick Riordan stesso.
Conoscevo già l'origine della nascita del personaggio di Percy Jackson e tutta la saga, ma poterla sapere nei minimi dettagli mi ha sciolto letteralmente il cuore.
Io trovo questi gesti dei genitori per i figli dei più rari e ineguagliabili che possano esistere al mondo.
Dare vita ad un personaggio dei libri, crearne una storia solo per il figlio così da dirgli che è speciale e dargli la certezza che riuscirà ad essere (a modo suo) un eroe come quelli dei suoi romanzi, è qualcosa di davvero stupendo. E il fatto che è stato pubblicato un suo racconto/storia della saga in questo libro segreto, dimostra che ci è riuscito davvero (It's so beautiful).
E' anche per questo che dico che i libri di Rick meritano di essere letti. Perché dietro a tutto quello che scrive (sia a livello morale che culturale) ci sono davvero dei contenuti profondi, preziosi e vastissimi da comprendere e seguire. I suoi romanzi fanno leva su aspetti della vita e messaggi che vengono stranamente e facilmente sminuiti e sottovalutati (non compresi o probabilmente ignorati intenzionalmente) al pari passo della saga dei libri.
Tornando alla storia scritta dal figlio, comunque, devo dire che è ben scritta e strutturata.
Ha talento quanto al padre, ma proprio per questo ho da fare un appunto: non so voi, ma ho come sentito di essere avvolta da una magia dissimile da quella di cui sono solita essere circondata con i libri di Rick.
Nel senso che è cristallino che la storia è stata scritta da una mano diversa. Nonostante i fatti citati e collegati agli avvenimenti di Percy Jackson e gli dei dell'Olimpo, mi è sembrato quasi di aver iniziato un nuovo romanzo di una nuova saga
Ma non per questo, mi è risultato meno gradito.
Ripeto: il figlio ha un talento promettente e avvincente.
Questo libro segreto di Eroi dell'Olimpo è per me da cinque stelline. Leggerlo è stato come fare un'allegra e sorprendente nuotata in fondo all'oceano. Ma forse sono da parte perché io trovo qualsiasi cosa scritta da Rick sempre interessante e insuperabile. Non ne avrò davvero abbastanza dei suoi libri, proprio mai.
La prima "Il Diario di Luke Castellan" come già anticipa il titolo stesso parla del periodo in cui lui e Thalia facevano squadra per sopravvivere ai mostri che attentavano alla loro vita ed è anche quello in cui hanno incontrato Annabeth rendendola ufficialmente parte della loro piccola famiglia.
(Ri)trovare un Luke più buono e ingenuo (la mazza da golf che usava a mo' di arma era fantastica) mi colpisce ogni volta come anche il fatto di scoprire che aveva una super cotta per Thalia (ad un certo punto mi sono ritrovata a shipparli) e a quanto il loro rapporto fosse basato sulla protezione e fiducia.
La scena delle predizioni del figlio di Apollo (in cui ha praticamente riassunto il proseguimento della loro vita nel resto dei dieci libri della saga) è stata molto da soft brivido.
Ma per finire, una delle scene più toste e significative di tutta la saga: la comparsa (arrivo) di Annabeth.
Avevamo già letto questa scena "Nello scontro finale", ma leggerla dal punto di vista di Luke è stato entusiasmante e oserei dire "Illuminante".
Il secondo "Percy Jackson e lo scettro di Ermes" ambientato rispettivamente un mese dopo i fatti dello "scontro finale" e prima di quelli di "Eroi dell'Olimpo".
Percy e Annabeth si stanno godendo un appuntamento al parco fino a quando non ci pensa Ermes a renderlo più (dipende dai punti di vista) intrigante e avventuroso, affidandogli una missione delicata quanto pericolosa ovvero di recuperarli lo scettro (il suo potente e indispensabile simbolo) che gli è stato rubato.
Amo in modi sconfinati questa ship e ogni volta che leggo qualcosa di Percy Jackson mi scopro sempre più innamorata del suo personaggio e il sapere di avere la totale certezza che lui non esiste, non aiuta. Affatto.
Mi è piaciuto tantissimo il momento in cui Percy ha detto che poteva essere a disagio e a volte nervoso di essere il ragazzo di Annabeth, ma che quando combattevano riuscivano ad essere perfettamente coordinati e preparati senza aver bisogno di parlare".
Uno dei particolari che rende questa coppia una delle più singolari e ammirabili di tutti i libri.
Il terzo "Leo Valdez e la missione per Buford" ambientato in Eroi dell'Olimpo, racconta di un famoso episodio con le Menadi seguaci di Dioniso che in quest'ultima seconda saga è stato citato più e più volte.
Sono stata francamente felice che Rick abbia scelto di farlo raccontare dal punto di vista di Leo perché con lui schiatti da ridere a ogni pagina e pensiero descritto.
In quanto all'ultima storia "figlio della magia" comincerei con il parlare della nota introduttiva di Rick Riordan stesso.
Conoscevo già l'origine della nascita del personaggio di Percy Jackson e tutta la saga, ma poterla sapere nei minimi dettagli mi ha sciolto letteralmente il cuore.
Io trovo questi gesti dei genitori per i figli dei più rari e ineguagliabili che possano esistere al mondo.
Dare vita ad un personaggio dei libri, crearne una storia solo per il figlio così da dirgli che è speciale e dargli la certezza che riuscirà ad essere (a modo suo) un eroe come quelli dei suoi romanzi, è qualcosa di davvero stupendo. E il fatto che è stato pubblicato un suo racconto/storia della saga in questo libro segreto, dimostra che ci è riuscito davvero (It's so beautiful).
E' anche per questo che dico che i libri di Rick meritano di essere letti. Perché dietro a tutto quello che scrive (sia a livello morale che culturale) ci sono davvero dei contenuti profondi, preziosi e vastissimi da comprendere e seguire. I suoi romanzi fanno leva su aspetti della vita e messaggi che vengono stranamente e facilmente sminuiti e sottovalutati (non compresi o probabilmente ignorati intenzionalmente) al pari passo della saga dei libri.
Tornando alla storia scritta dal figlio, comunque, devo dire che è ben scritta e strutturata.
Ha talento quanto al padre, ma proprio per questo ho da fare un appunto: non so voi, ma ho come sentito di essere avvolta da una magia dissimile da quella di cui sono solita essere circondata con i libri di Rick.
Nel senso che è cristallino che la storia è stata scritta da una mano diversa. Nonostante i fatti citati e collegati agli avvenimenti di Percy Jackson e gli dei dell'Olimpo, mi è sembrato quasi di aver iniziato un nuovo romanzo di una nuova saga
Ma non per questo, mi è risultato meno gradito.
Ripeto: il figlio ha un talento promettente e avvincente.
Questo libro segreto di Eroi dell'Olimpo è per me da cinque stelline. Leggerlo è stato come fare un'allegra e sorprendente nuotata in fondo all'oceano. Ma forse sono da parte perché io trovo qualsiasi cosa scritta da Rick sempre interessante e insuperabile. Non ne avrò davvero abbastanza dei suoi libri, proprio mai.
January 22, 2025
This was a fun little romp without all the usual world-ending melancholy at the core of the story. I enjoyed this collection for the pure action that essentially keeps us glued to this series. The last entry, Son of Magic, was written by Rick's son (I see what he did there!). The feel of it is different than what we expect from a standard Riordan story. While enjoyable, it's definitely the weakest of the set.
Make sure you look at where this book is placed in terms of reading order as it is filled with major spoilers.
Make sure you look at where this book is placed in terms of reading order as it is filled with major spoilers.
September 9, 2012
The Demigod Diaries, like The Demigod Files, serves as an interlude between two of Rick Riordan's books in the main series. While all the stories in the Files all happen during the summer between The Battle of the Labyrinth and The Last Olympian, the four stories in this book all happen at different times, which I found helped me understand and become more involved in the Percy Jackson universe.
The Diary of Luke Castellan was a really interesting read for me. It's interesting to see Luke as the 'good guy' he was back in The Lightning Thief, and to see why exactly Thalia and Annabeth admired him so much. The Thalia and Luke dynamic was really cute too; I'll admit my heart cried when Luke talked about how he could never refuse Thalia. I also extremely liked how it also told the story of Annabeth's knife and how Luke found it and that was extremely touching. At times, however, I forgot that it was Luke narrating and not Percy, because their narration styles were eerily similar. But I think that's just a Rick Riordan thing.
Percy Jackson and the Staff of Hermes was everything I have waited for since I finished The Last Olympian. We have Percy and Annabeth on a date, kicking butt and just generally being cute. It's sweet how even though they're dating, there are still some things so Percy and Annabeth that they haven't changed. And Percy's concerns about Annabeth being hurt are generally just really sweet and I really missed First Person Percy POV. It's nice to see Percy in a new light and see him through other people's eyes, but I missed the snark that goes in Percy's head. Bless him.
Leo Valdez and the Quest for Buford basically had me in stitches. While the first story gave me more understanding and the second warm fuzzies, Leo's story just made me crack up in laughter. The fact he made me almost fall off my chair. There are some things that only Leo Valdez can pull off -- while Jason and Piper, whom he's pulled into his problems are kind of confused by the whole thing while trying to help him out.
And finally, we get to Son of Magic, by Rick's son, Haley. For someone my age, the story was pretty much amazing. I can't say that I can write like that. Alabaster's story is quite strange and I grew to like but extremely dislike the characters. Dr Claymore was kind of an idiotic mortal and Alabaster hated Percy Jackson because he destroyed Kronos's army and expected the minor gods to yield because of a wish. At times, I felt mad at Percy instead of Alabaster -- and even realising Claymore acts like an idiotic mortal because he is one. However, it kind of really creeped me out because it was very deep and dark, a darkness his father's stories never reach because they always have that witty humour strung through the whole thing. Still, it was a great read.
I read through this book in a couple of hours, and I just need me some Mark of Athena! Thank goodness the countdown's less than a month and I can't wait.
The Diary of Luke Castellan was a really interesting read for me. It's interesting to see Luke as the 'good guy' he was back in The Lightning Thief, and to see why exactly Thalia and Annabeth admired him so much. The Thalia and Luke dynamic was really cute too; I'll admit my heart cried when Luke talked about how he could never refuse Thalia. I also extremely liked how it also told the story of Annabeth's knife and how Luke found it and that was extremely touching. At times, however, I forgot that it was Luke narrating and not Percy, because their narration styles were eerily similar. But I think that's just a Rick Riordan thing.
Percy Jackson and the Staff of Hermes was everything I have waited for since I finished The Last Olympian. We have Percy and Annabeth on a date, kicking butt and just generally being cute. It's sweet how even though they're dating, there are still some things so Percy and Annabeth that they haven't changed. And Percy's concerns about Annabeth being hurt are generally just really sweet and I really missed First Person Percy POV. It's nice to see Percy in a new light and see him through other people's eyes, but I missed the snark that goes in Percy's head. Bless him.
Leo Valdez and the Quest for Buford basically had me in stitches. While the first story gave me more understanding and the second warm fuzzies, Leo's story just made me crack up in laughter. The fact he made me almost fall off my chair. There are some things that only Leo Valdez can pull off -- while Jason and Piper, whom he's pulled into his problems are kind of confused by the whole thing while trying to help him out.
And finally, we get to Son of Magic, by Rick's son, Haley. For someone my age, the story was pretty much amazing. I can't say that I can write like that. Alabaster's story is quite strange and I grew to like but extremely dislike the characters. Dr Claymore was kind of an idiotic mortal and Alabaster hated Percy Jackson because he destroyed Kronos's army and expected the minor gods to yield because of a wish. At times, I felt mad at Percy instead of Alabaster -- and even realising Claymore acts like an idiotic mortal because he is one. However, it kind of really creeped me out because it was very deep and dark, a darkness his father's stories never reach because they always have that witty humour strung through the whole thing. Still, it was a great read.
I read through this book in a couple of hours, and I just need me some Mark of Athena! Thank goodness the countdown's less than a month and I can't wait.
November 5, 2014
This was a fun addition to the Percy Jackson and Hero's of Olympus series. I enjoyed reading the diary entries of Luke, Percy and Leo. What I loved most was reading about how the Author began writing the Percy Jackson series - he was inspired by his son who was diagnosed with ADHD and dyslexia (as are the demigods) and that Percy Jackson sprang to life in bedtime stories he told his son. I also liked that his son also had a story at the end of the book. This is a good book to read for any fans of the Percy Jackson series.
October 2, 2021
3.5⭐️, loa relatos cortos no me parecen maravillosos, pero aportan mucho a la historia. Sobre todo en momentos donde necesitas volver a ser un poquito feliz 😅
En español el libro se llama “Percy Jackson y la vara de Hermes” 💙 mi relato favorito fue El diario de Luke!
En español el libro se llama “Percy Jackson y la vara de Hermes” 💙 mi relato favorito fue El diario de Luke!
December 27, 2024
I yearned for more percabeth, and rick delivered. super cool stories with all my favourite characters?? I couldn't have asked for anything more
August 3, 2018
3.5
En esta recopilación de historias cortas vamos a acompañar a Luke y a Thalia en la aventura por la que conocieron a una peculiar niña llamada Annabeth. Siendo compañeros de viaje, y de lucha, ambos siguen pistas de los dioses para sobrevivir, hasta que se meten en una casa en la que no todo es lo que parece, ya que nuevos peligros acechan, donde tendrán que enfrentarse a una batalla de ingenio si quieren sobrevivir. Por su parte, Percy y Annabeth están disfrutando de un momento de relax cuando, de repente, Hermes viene pidiendo ayuda. La misión de rescatar su famosa vara les hará adentrarse en las profundidades de la ciudad, dispuestos a confundir a un gigante lanza fuego que no le pondrán las cosas tan fáciles. Jason, Piper y Leo, en el Campamento Mestizo, tendrásn que correr a contrareloj para poder salvar ese lugar tan mítico para los semidioses. Pero una serie ménades, posiblemente, no les dejará conseguir rescatar aquello que necesitan de un parpadeo. Por último, será el hijo del propio Rick Riordan quién nos narre uno de los misterios que muchos seguidores han tenido en mente, dando respuesta a una pregunta que lleva mucho tiempo circulando alrededor de la saga.
Con cada una de estas pequeñas aventuras recogidas en Percy Jackson y la vara de Hermes: y otras historias de semidioses, Rick Riordan revive el mundo mitológico, y a sus personajes, mediante su toque único aventurero y cómico, cuatro historias cortas, establecidas entre el primer y segundo libro de la saga Los Héroes del Olimpo, que nos dejan una tarde de lectura divertida, entretenida y repleta de viejos conocidos que vuelven a hablarnos y a vestirnos de semidioses, como si fuéramos uno más. Creo que, al ser historias cortas, lo mejor es dejar mi opinión a través de una mini reseña ya que no hay mucho que contar y no me voy a extender tanto como cuando hago reseña de un libro con una sola historia, así que aquí os comento mejor sus puntos buenos y, también, algún que otro punto flaco.
1- La ambientación y estilo de Rick: creo que todos y todas,a estas alturas, sabemos de qué manera trabaja Rick Riordan. Sin perder ese estilo, en estas historias cortas nos mete de nuevo en esa explosión entre el mundo clásico, la mitología griega, y el mundo real, un encuentro que, de nuevo, nos dará escenas únicas y repletas de acción para entretenernos sin ningún tipo de problemas. Regresar a este mundo, después de tanto tiempo, ha sido un soplo de aire fresco, una lectura perfecta, para pasarlo bien, en cualquier momento.
2- Los personajes: son personajes que ya conocemos, algunos más que otros pero, aún así, no son completos desconocidos. Volver a estar bajo la piel de Percy, Annabeth o Thalia me ha gustado muco. Además, nos da la oportunidad de hacer un viaje por el pasado y presente, haciendo Rick que conozcamos mejor al personaje de Luke, una parte de lo que era antes de tomar esa decisión, además de tener momentos más íntimos o donde la amistad se desarrolla completamente.
3- Diversión e ilustraciones: sí, te diviertes leyendo estas historias, de eso no hay duda. Yo he podido reírme en más de una ocasión... ¡pero es que no es lo único que no aporta este libro! Con una serie de extras, nos vamos a encontrar pasatiempos, crucigramas, mensajes secretos, incluso una entrevista la mar de graciosa de las dos serpientes de Hermes. Por supuesto, tengo que mencionar la serie de ilustraciones originales que tiene el libro, haciendo de éste un pedazo de colección indispensable para cualquier fan de la saga.
4- El hijo de Rick Riordan: vale, algo que me ha sorprendido es encontrar una de las historias cortas escritas por el hijo del tito Rick. No obstante, ha sabido mantener la esencia. A ver, si creces son esas historias a todas horas, y cada día, es normal que sea fácil adentrarse en el mundo y ponerse en la piel de su creador, ¡él mismo forma parte de la historia! Porque él y Percy están muy ligados y, de alguna forma, Riordan quería darle a su hijo esa aventura que tanto se merecía. Así pues, ha sido genial ver esa pasión y amor que le tiene el hijo de Rick a esta historia de semidioses y que haya escrito una de las historias cortas, siendo así de valiente, dice mucho de él.
1- Historias cortas: en realidad, ese es mi problema con todo esto de las historias cortas. Ser una historia corta implica ser algo temporal, una escena concreta, que empieza, avanza rápidamente, y termina sin tener demasiada repercusión para la historia principal. Ser una historia corta te puede entretener y divertir, sí, de eso no hay duda, pero no te transmite tanto como un libro completo, al menos, en mi caso. Así que sí, so historias cortas para leerlas como quieras y cuando quieras, que te van a gustar porque, a ver, son de Rick Riordan y pertenecientes al mundo de Percy Jackson, pero pierden parte de su poder.
July 13, 2020
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Una lettura davvero scorrevole e molto piacevole, la parte che ho preferito di più è stata quella con Percy ed Annabeth.
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Una lettura davvero scorrevole e molto piacevole, la parte che ho preferito di più è stata quella con Percy ed Annabeth.
September 30, 2015
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December 13, 2023
I missed the pjo universe😭😭😭
Give me more Rick give me more
5/5⭐️
Give me more Rick give me more
5/5⭐️
June 5, 2024
As usual, I enjoyed the side stories. My favorite one was when Annabeth and Percy worked together to defeat acacia the giant and afterward go to Paris. I also liked the Son of Magic, and how it was written by Rick Riordan’s son, as well as including the perspective of someone on Kronos’s side.
June 25, 2025
4.5 stars
freaking amazing as always!!
→loved reading from Luke's POV
→a story with Percy + Annabeth always fuels my soul
→all da ladies love Leo (except for Maenads, apparently)
→the short story with Alabaster was 🤌
freaking amazing as always!!
→loved reading from Luke's POV
→a story with Percy + Annabeth always fuels my soul
→all da ladies love Leo (except for Maenads, apparently)
→the short story with Alabaster was 🤌
November 4, 2022
Esto es un libro con 4 relatos del mundo de Percy Jackson. El primero es sobre Luke y Thalía conociendo a Annabeth, le doy un 7’9 a su aventura, porque lo de la cabra del Seven Up! me mató.
Luego tocó la historia de nuestro querido Percy. Si, si, si y mil veces si. Esto es un 10 rotundo, aquí Annabeth y Percy se meten en las cloacas de NY rollo el Spiderman de Andrew en la primera película. Y pues me da unas vibes muy buenas.
La siguiente es sobre LEO MOTHERFUCKER VALDEZ. Te quiero, por si no lo había dicho ya. Este Man es un genio, aunque la lia un poco en esta historia y aparecen Piper y Jason <3. Pues nada que tienen que impedir que el campamento explote, le doy un 9’5 porque no sale Percy.
Por último tenemos una historia random que ha escrito el hijo del Tío Rick. En plan es el chaval al que Riordan le contaba las historias de Percy Jackson, sin él no existirían. Bueno el caso que todo PJ surge porque le diagnostican al hijo de Rick TDHA y dislexia.
El chaval pues escribe bien para haberlo hecho con 16 años, lo único que los personajes me la sudan, en plan no los conozco así que paso de ellos. La historia está bien, tienen profundidad y explican bastantes cosas del mundillo que antes no tenían explicación así que todo ok. Mi problema con este relato: no conozco a los personajes, no empatizo. Así que le voy a dar un 6’5.
Bueno y eso es todo, bye ;)
Luego tocó la historia de nuestro querido Percy. Si, si, si y mil veces si. Esto es un 10 rotundo, aquí Annabeth y Percy se meten en las cloacas de NY rollo el Spiderman de Andrew en la primera película. Y pues me da unas vibes muy buenas.
La siguiente es sobre LEO MOTHERFUCKER VALDEZ. Te quiero, por si no lo había dicho ya. Este Man es un genio, aunque la lia un poco en esta historia y aparecen Piper y Jason <3. Pues nada que tienen que impedir que el campamento explote, le doy un 9’5 porque no sale Percy.
Por último tenemos una historia random que ha escrito el hijo del Tío Rick. En plan es el chaval al que Riordan le contaba las historias de Percy Jackson, sin él no existirían. Bueno el caso que todo PJ surge porque le diagnostican al hijo de Rick TDHA y dislexia.
El chaval pues escribe bien para haberlo hecho con 16 años, lo único que los personajes me la sudan, en plan no los conozco así que paso de ellos. La historia está bien, tienen profundidad y explican bastantes cosas del mundillo que antes no tenían explicación así que todo ok. Mi problema con este relato: no conozco a los personajes, no empatizo. Así que le voy a dar un 6’5.
Bueno y eso es todo, bye ;)
June 16, 2013
Really pleased with this companion book love the short stories<3. Laughed so much when Percy forgot about the one month anniversary with Annabeth... And Burford the table!?!?! Hahaha sooo randoms and amusing. I have no words to describe how much I love Rick Riordan's writings as they are just beyond my expectations:) And Haley, you are going to be just as successful as your father one day because that short story captivated me from start to end!!!
January 21, 2022
Perfecto.
Esos relatos, por un lado de Luke (una precuela) con Annabeth pequeña, que me hizo realmente llorar por ella después de conocer por todo lo qué pasó.
Y el otro relato de Percy con Annabeth después del Último héroe del Olimpo. Clásico Percy.
Leo, ese personaje ha sido uno de mis favoritos desde que lo leí hace años atrás. Ya me dieron ganas de releer la segunda saga.
—— Necesitamos más historias escritas por el hijo de Rick.
Esos relatos, por un lado de Luke (una precuela) con Annabeth pequeña, que me hizo realmente llorar por ella después de conocer por todo lo qué pasó.
Y el otro relato de Percy con Annabeth después del Último héroe del Olimpo. Clásico Percy.
Leo, ese personaje ha sido uno de mis favoritos desde que lo leí hace años atrás. Ya me dieron ganas de releer la segunda saga.
—— Necesitamos más historias escritas por el hijo de Rick.
October 5, 2018
It had Percy and Annabeth, how could I not have loved it!!!
haha
It was a really sweet book. Oh my gosh, Annabeth is a really difficult person to be in a relationship with!
Not that I have experience with her, of course wink wink
No, don't worry I don't (obviously) but it really feels like I have since I have read all PJ books.
haha
It was a really sweet book. Oh my gosh, Annabeth is a really difficult person to be in a relationship with!
Not that I have experience with her, of course wink wink
No, don't worry I don't (obviously) but it really feels like I have since I have read all PJ books.
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