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grav_ityThese books, I tell you.
I've read in several places that Apollo is an underdog hero, but I think that's incorrect. This series is straight up his redemption arc. He acknowledges his privilege, and that his own hardships don't negate his privilege. He sees the shitty system (previously, only demigod got a good look at this, so it's nice to have an actual god experience), and he's learning. It's an incredible way to tell a story, and it manages not to be too heavy or pedantic because Rick Riordan is hilarious.
Also, we're introduced to several more characters who have escaped abusive pasts. In the demigod books, bad/neglectful parenting was pretty common, but this is much, much more serious, and I really appreciate seeing it. Because it's not just one situation (Apollo), it's several different ones (Meg, Lit, Emmie, Jo...), and they all deal with their situations differently.
ALSO MARRIED LESBIANS WHO DON'T DIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIEEEEEEEEE.
*ahems*
Anyway, also watching Calypso adapt to her new life after centuries in prison is heartwrenching. GOD, RIORDAN IS SO GOOD AT THIS.
I've read in several places that Apollo is an underdog hero, but I think that's incorrect. This series is straight up his redemption arc. He acknowledges his privilege, and that his own hardships don't negate his privilege. He sees the shitty system (previously, only demigod got a good look at this, so it's nice to have an actual god experience), and he's learning. It's an incredible way to tell a story, and it manages not to be too heavy or pedantic because Rick Riordan is hilarious.
Also, we're introduced to several more characters who have escaped abusive pasts. In the demigod books, bad/neglectful parenting was pretty common, but this is much, much more serious, and I really appreciate seeing it. Because it's not just one situation (Apollo), it's several different ones (Meg, Lit, Emmie, Jo...), and they all deal with their situations differently.
ALSO MARRIED LESBIANS WHO DON'T DIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIEEEEEEEEE.
*ahems*
Anyway, also watching Calypso adapt to her new life after centuries in prison is heartwrenching. GOD, RIORDAN IS SO GOOD AT THIS.
