4.35 avg rating — 9,815,677 ratings

"the way collins created this dystopian world is absolutely unmatched. the world building, character and plot development are phenomenal. i haven't ever read another dystopian series that measures up to the hunger games. "

4.24 avg rating — 1,986,784 ratings

"from the intimacy of charlie's letters to the excitement of his new experiences to the sorrow of his trauma, this book captures all the angles, the ups and downs, of being a freshman in high school. "

4.31 avg rating — 3,407,290 ratings

"nothing will ever feel as magical as reading "look, i didn't want to be a halfblood" for the first time. for as questionable as riordan's representation of greek myths can be, i think the storytelling here is fantastic and incredible. percy is a powerful character; not just in his literal powers, but in the way his personality is so fierce at such a young age. "

3.92 avg rating — 3,533,227 ratings

"funny thing, i've never actually finished this book because every time i go to read it, i end up thinking and writing too much. it takes me fifteen minutes to get through one page because of how much it makes me stop and ponder. the writing is incredible, and nothing beats that prologue. "

3.93 avg rating — 5,862,703 ratings

"my absolute favorite classic of all time. the intimacy of this story, the simultaneous superficiality and depth of the characters make this an incredible read. "