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BOOK REVIEW

Heroes Of Olympus - The Lost Hero

By: Nischita Shrestha

Title: Heroes of Olympus- The Lost Hero
Author: Rick Riordan
Illustrator: John Rocco

The Lost Hero is the first book of The Heroes of Olympus series, written by Rick Riordan, who is also
the author of the internationally famous Percy Jackson and the Olympians series. It is an American
fantasy adventure book which is based on Greek and Roman mythology. The story follows Jason
Grace, a Roman demigod with no memory of his past. He, along with Piper McLean, a daughter of
Aphrodite, and Leo Valdez, a son of Hephaestus, is given a quest to rescue Hera, the queen of gods,

from the clutches of Gaea, the primordial goddess of the earth. It is the first book in the Camp Half-
Blood chronicles to use third-person narration, switching between the points of view of Jason, Piper,
and Leo.

I am utterly in love with this book. I guarantee that those who like adventurous books and are
interested in Greek and Roman mythology will definitely enjoy this book. It is a perfect blend of
heart-wrenching adventure, romance, and mystery.

My favourite part of the book is when Jason meets his long-lost sister Thea. Throughout the book,
Jason feels very lonely because he has no family except his father, Zeus who barely ever talks to him.
But after finding Thea, he is overjoyed and relieved that he finally has someone he can call family.

The author's writing style is another thing that makes this a good read. He gives each main character:
Piper, Leo and Jason two chapters, making it easy to look into each one’s perspective and past story.
The characters in the same situation have different views, emotions, deep dark secrets and it's
extremely exciting to predict whether they will reveal those secrets or not for if they do, how will they
reveal them?

Riordan’s customary mix of humour, mythology, and just the right frisson of scariness once again
elevates this novel above the ordinary. Cunningly disguised among the exploits of the unruly
teenagers, and the dysfunctional family interactions between the deities and their offspring are
valuable reassurances for young readers whose own life has been less than perfect.

I give this book an 8 out of 10 and recommend it to all fantasy lovers who are keen on keeping in
touch with the mystic world.