This is Riordan at the top of his game. It’s the point in the series where everything clicks—the two casts of characters finally merge, the stakes get global, and the humor stays sharp.
It’s not 'brain rot' fantasy; it’s well-constructed, emotionally resonant storytelling that actually respects the intelligence of its readers. Just be prepared to have the next book, The House of Hades, ready immediately, because that ending is a killer.






