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    The Lost Hero

    Written by Rick Riordan

    Narrated by Joshua Swanson

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    About this audiobook

    Jason has a problem. He doesn't remember anything before waking up in a bus full of kids on a field trip. Apparently he has a girlfriend named Piper and a best friend named Leo. They're all students at a boarding school for "bad kids." What did Jason do to end up here? And where is here, exactly?

    Piper has a secret. Her father has been missing for three days, ever since she had that terrifying nightmare. Piper doesn't understand her dream, or why her boyfriend suddenly doesn't recognize her. When a freak storm hits, unleashing strange creatures and whisking her, Jason, and Leo away to someplace called Camp Half-Blood, she has a feeling she's going to find out.

    Leo has a way with tools. When he sees his cabin at Camp Half-Blood, filled with power tools and machine parts, he feels right at home. But there's weird stuff, too-like the curse everyone keeps talking about. Weirdest of all, his bunkmates insist that each of them-including Leo-is related to a god.

    Join new and old friends from Camp Half-Blood in this thrilling first book in The Heroes of Olympus series.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherPenguin Random House Audio
    Release dateOct 12, 2010
    ISBN9780307711786
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    • 4/5
      4.5/5 stars. Percy Jackson may not be the hero of this book, but that didn't prevent the story from being engaging and good. I felt like the start was a little muddled and slow, but that really goes with the situation Jason finds himself in. Putting the pieces of the puzzle together proved interesting, and with Hera only revealing bits at a time, I didn't have the whole picture until the end with all the characters. Looking forward to reading the second book!
    • 4/5
      The Lost Hero (The Heroes of Olympus #1) by Rick Riordan is a graphic novel and a good one at that. It feels like you are reading a regular novel but at the same time it feels like you are playing a video game. Weird. I enjoyed it. The story has a mystery, Greek Gods, good dialogue, wonderful illustrations, and good plot. Kids will love this. I got this from the library.
    • 3/5
      For more reviews, gifs, Cover Snark and more, visit A Reader of Fictions.After a brief break, I’m back in Rick Riordan’s world. It’s good to back. Everyone warned me about The Lost Hero. Debby and Gillian (Writer of Wrongs) certainly did. Multiple times each. Actually, though, possibly because I was warned so thoroughly, I didn’t have huge issues with The Lost Hero. I agree that it’s not Riordan’s strongest by any means and that it’s definitely a change in tone, but it was fun.The titular lost hero is Percy Jackson. Annabeth is, of course, freaking the fuck out, as are most of the readers. It’s the loss of Percy’s narration and, perhaps more so, his presence at all, that makes this book a struggle. In Heroes of Olympus, Riordan switches from a single first person point of view to three third person points of view. That’s a major change, one that has some drawbacks and benefits. Obviously, a broader view of events is now possible. At the same time, it’s a bit distancing, which changes the pacing and attachment a bit.I do have to agree that, though Riordan stuck to the same two guys and a girl format, the dynamic is completely different. On the plus side, Jason, Piper and Leo aren’t new versions of the previous cast. Riordan also clearly determined to add some much-needed diversity to the main characters. Unfortunately, they lack the verve of their predecessors. I don’t loathe Jason, Piper, or even Leo, but I don’t much care about them. Frankly, they’re all rather milquetoast. This book’s not as funny, because, of the three, only Leo seems to have a large sense of humor and I don’t think he’s as humorous as he thinks he does. Jason, personality-less golden boy, is the sort of person who maybe couldn’t banter if his life depended on it. Maybe he’ll get a sense of humor back with his memory? I hope?Still, I like the transition to a more YA audience. In some ways, I may still have liked this more than the early Percy Jackson books, because it has more of an overarching plot, where that took a while to really get going in Percy Jackson. This, too, is a bit of a double-edged sword, though, since I feel like the three new heroes are conveniently well-educated on mythology and magically good at fighting without training. A chapter on training before launching into a mission would not have been unnecessary. Heck, I’d even take a sentence that mentioned that they’d had a bit of weapons-training.What’s really amazing about The Lost Hero is how it plugs holes in the world building I didn’t even no existed. I’m not entirely sure yet how the Greek and Roman mythology blends, but I was agape when I got to the end and learned how the events of the previous series tie in. Riordan is so good at world building. Just so good. I did lose some of my starstruck wonder at the retelling magic, since I’m barely acquainted with the Roman versions of the gods. I will say that I thought the explanation for why meteorology is such a mess was fabulous, however.I love the direction the series is heading in. I’m looking forward to hopefully getting all seven demigods of the prophecy as POV characters, so that it’s not these three all the time. I don’t hate them, but they’re just not the most interesting people in the world. Leo verges on deeply annoying, but will hopefully grow out of that. I don’t hate him because his love of Festus was pretty damn adorable. Festus was maybe the best part of this book. Or maybe Tempest, who I really hope shows up again. I do not ship Leo and Piper because of the lack of banter; I don’t unship, but I very don’t care. Oh, I also really hope that Gleeson Hedge isn’t in the next books because I do loathe him. Saytr it isn’t so, I will not.The start to the Heroes of Olympus series is a bit rocky, but that painful ending bodes well. Bring on The Son of Neptune!
    • 5/5
      I recently reread this because it had been a while since I read it and I wanted to finally read The Blood of Olympus so I could move on to the Trials of Apollo. I may have loved it even more than I did the first time I read it. Though the book follows the same formula of the Percy Jackson books, meaning a group of kids at camp half-blood get a prophecy and go on a quest to essentially prevent the end of the world, the new characters and the dynamic they brought to the story made it just as engaging and entertaining as the previous series. I am still not the biggest fan of Jason, though I definitely don't hate him, Leo is one of my favorite Riordanverse characters and I also liked Piper a little as well. Looking back there isn't anything about the book I outright hated, even if not knowing where Percy was was incredibly frustrating as someone who loves him, and I definitely recommend for anyone who loved the Percy Jackson books.
    • 4/5
      I wasn't sure how I felt about leaving the original characters behind for this book, but I have to admit it did grow on me. I really enjoyed the intertwining of the Roman and Greek gods into the story line. I also really like that we are seeing some of the things that were forshadowed in previous books (Annabeth saying 'demigods don't go to San Francisco') be explained. I really look forward to seeing how Jason's troubles are resolved and meeting up with Percy agian!
    • 3/5
      I liked the first Greek series by Rick Riordan with Percy Jackson, and so I thought I'd like this one as well. It took a while for me to get into this book because while there were a few characters, like Annabeth and Chiron, there were a ton of new characters too. But, while it took longer to get into this book than any from the PJ series, when I did it was as just a fun read as the PJ series.We got to meet Piper and Leo, two demigods, who are a couple of impressive demigods. And then there's Jason. He appears on the bus with Leo and Piper with a problem, he has no memory of who he is or any of his past.They get rescued by Annabeth and Butch (a son of Iris) and go back to Camp Half Blood. But as u sual the three of them don't stay there for long. They get a quest. Save Hera and they have a chance to save the world.I did guess who the main antagonist was. She's an unnamed female who wants to destroy all the demigods.But, as usual, the different takes on the well known myths and gods were interesting.And then there was Leo. I just loved the character. P iper and Jason grew on me, but Leo's character seemed to have the most in depth backstory. And I've always sorta liked Hephaestus in the Greek Pantheon. Hopefully he doesn't get lost in the rest of the books in the series.It was a unique take on how to explain the Greek vs. Roman gods, demigods, and stories for sure.
    • 4/5
      I loved the Percy Jackson series, and this first book of a spinoff series is a good, solid pick. Lots of action and adventure, new heroes, and plenty of Greek mythology, now with Roman mythology for extra flavor.
    • 4/5
      This series seems to be aimed at a slightly older reader. The demigods themselves are a bit older, and their relatinships reflect a bit more maturity, and addresses them having romantic relationships. I am quite excited to see where Mr. Riordan will go with this one :)
    • 4/5
      Really liked this book. I couldn't wait to read it everyday!
    • 4/5
      The story was great; just what I expect from Rick Riordan. But it's been quite awhile since I have seen so many typos in a text!!
    • 4/5
      One book behind my son in this series and enjoying it. Rating against other juvenile fiction, not against my normal reads.
    • 2/5
      The Lost Hero was a book I was disappointed in. The plot and the prophecy were interesting enough, but there were a lot of things I didn't really like:

      1. I thought Rick Riordan was going to have a fresh start, like taking us seventy years in the future and leaving Percy Jackson behind. But NOOO, he just had to include an OOC Annabeth and make Percy go missing.

      2. Camp Half-Blood didn't seem like the camp I knew at all. Gone were the friendly atmosphere and the things that made the camp memorable (i.e. capture the flag). Mr D wasn't even there to call the characters the wrong names.

      3. Jason and Piper were very Gary-stu and Mary-sue. They were beautiful people with perfect flaws. Jason was bland and Piper was just plain annoying. Her monologue consisted of " I am Cherokee, poor me!" and "Jason is so hot!!" Eurgh.

      4. Thalia was Jason's sister. This was something that irked me. The relationship seemed very forced and fake and Thalia was again very out of character.

      5. The book was done in third-person. Seriously Rick, you can do better than this.

      However, there were some things that I liked, including:

      1. Leo. He's this sidekick who provides the comic relief which Jason and Piper lack. He's also the most realistic person in the book.

      2. The whole Roman Mythology thing was pretty cool, once it was mixed with the Greek Mythology, it became even cooler.
    • 5/5
      The start of a fun new series!
    • 4/5
      I enjoyed the Roman mythology aspect added to the Percy Jackson series. Riordan added well-written plotlines to connect the threads together. The characters were fun and interesting, but Hera was my favorite in this one. Her character was really "humanized" and her feelings toward the demigods were explained in an honest way. Of course, the mythology wasn't always accurate because it had to be modernized for the story, but I liked it nonetheless. No wonder this series flies off my classroom shelf.
    • 5/5
      While I didn't like this book as much as The Lightening Thief, I feel like it was still a solid start to a series. There was a lot of world-building that had to happen, and it did. I feel like some parts were a bit too long though and not all of it was needed for the story to proceed? But overall it was a good book. Good story line, good characters. 5 out of 5 stars. I would recommend this book.
    • 4/5
      well that ending makes me want to get to the rest asap. but this was honestly so much better than i expected. i could actually see how much the writing has improved, and it really kept my attention, and it totally pulled me out of a reading slump, so i'm grateful for that.
    • 4/5
      This next round of the Percy Jackson series takes an interesting twist - what are the Greek gods like when they become Roman? Percy is lost but there is this new kid, Jason, and a new quest. There are few appearances by beloved characters, but this is mostly an all new cast to learn to love.
    • 3/5
      As with the previous Riordan books, what really shines in this start to a new series is his voice. Now, he deftly handles moving between the point of view of three characters, and with each you find yourself really stepping into their shoes! Leo, especially, had me rolling on the floor with laughter every time it was his turn to tell the story, and my heart squeezed whenever he talked about his family. Piper's quiet struggles with herself and not feeling good enough kept me engaged, and I hope to see more of her later on! I was not, frankly, a huge fan of Jason - he was very...bland, like a huge blank spot where the reader could insert themselves. He didn't seem to have any great faults or strengths, and since he couldn't remember his past, didn't have any interesting experiences that could add (or detract) from his character. He was always nice. Just...nice. Honestly, I don't know what Piper sees in him, but hey. Maybe he'll get interesting as the series goes on.

      I am also still a little iffy about the introduction of the Roman Camp. I'm not entirely sure that it was a good idea for Riordan to suddenly introduce this whole other aspect to a world he had so carefully constructed previously. It seems a little sloppy and rather unnecessary, and kind of a reiteration of the same things. I am definitely looking forward to the next book in this series, as we will see the return of Percy Jackson! I hope it gets better from there.
    • 2/5
      Did not finish. I just have trouble getting into these books. I do see why people love them though.
    • 4/5
      I absolutely loved this book!! Jason is an exciting and fascinating new character, and his shrouded past adds an interesting new twist. As much as I love Annabeth, I can relate better to Piper! Leo is my favorite new character to the series as he reminds me so much of my youngest son; constantly cracking jokes, a mind that never quits, and hands that are always busy building or twiddling with something! His need to prove himself breaks my heart as a mom, and had me cheering for him all the way through!

      My boys and I are eager to start The Son of Neptune!!
    • 5/5
      I didn't think I would love this series as much as Percy Jackson, but I'm pleased to say that this first book with a new set of characters were just as funny and as easy to relate to as the Percy Jackson crew. Fast-paced and thrilling, this book feels like a much shorter read than it actually is.
    • 3/5
      These books pick up where the Percy Jackson series left off. Easy reading, entertaining, and they appeal to the ten year old Ashley who was obsessed with Greek mythology.
    • 4/5
      Not a deep book, mind you. And predictable in a lot of ways. But I just finished a thinking book before tackling The Lost Hero, so Riordan's book was exactly what I wanted at the moment: fun.
    • 3/5
      Fun for all ages. Not quite as fun as the first series (Percy Jackson) and I didn't feel the need to immediately pick up book #2, but I will definitely read my way through all of them eventually. However, most of them need to be written first! Almost wish I had waited a while; they've only been released through book #3...
    • 4/5
      I liked it. Not as good as Percy, better than the Red Pyramid.
    • 4/5
      Action packed, never a dull moment for these teens.
    • 5/5
      Fantastic book! Each chapter was narrated by a different character, but because of this it was easy to see how realistic each of the characters were. None of Rick Riordan's characters are one-dimensional, they're all fully multi-dimensional characters with believable thoughts and actions. I'm so attached to all of them! Can't wait to start The Son of Neptune!
    • 5/5
      The Lost Hero is the first book in The Hero's of Olympus series which is like the second series of Percy Jackson except with a lot more characters added. This book is about three kids - Jason, Leo,and Piper - who come to find out they're half-bloods half mortal and half god. Only there is something different about the kind of half-blood Jason is. To find out what is different about Jason you have to read this Thrilling and Heavily Detailed book. It is amazing just try it. :)
    • 4/5
      This book - the first book in the second series of Percy Jackson - is filled with adventure and action. Although written by the same author, and still classifed as part of the "Percy Jackson Series", Percy Jackson is not actually the main character - this is set a few years afterward. I think that it's a good book - I mean, Rick Riordan wrote it, of course it's good - but it's not as good as the Percy Jackson series was.The characters aren't very well developed, but the plotlines are still very interesting. Some characters have more depth to them than others. The actual writing style is unique and interesting.
    • 4/5
      It loses a lot of what makes it special without Percy. But it was nice for Annabeth to get some screen time.