"Battle of the Labyrinth" (2008) by Rick Riordan REVIEW

Huzzah! I have just finished the fourth installment of the Percy Jackson & the Olympians series, the book which is a build-up to the finale and eases fans into a darker tone.

The last thing fourteen-year-old Percy Jackson wanted to do on summer break was blow up another school. Unfortunately, that is exactly what happens. Monsters that have not stirred for centuries are coming back with a vengeance, teaming with the Titan Lord Kronos and creating a massive army to take down the Olympian gods. To slow down their endeavors, Percy, Annabeth, Grover, and Tyson enter the mystical underground tunnels of the Labyrinth in hopes to find its creator, Daedalus, and convince him to their side so Kronos would not be able to maneuver his army wherever he wishes. However, it may take more than two half-bloods, a satyr, and a cyclops to reach their goal, and they may also find more than they expected.

Much like with Sea of Monsters, the quality of The Battle of the Labyrinth declines a bit compared to its previous installment. Though the plot still remains complex and unpredictable, the writing tends to be less detailed in some areas and dragging in others, making the pacing of the book sometimes off-putting. However, the action remains exciting and the narration of Percy is as sarcastic as ever. Some neat twists for the series are sure to catch readers off guard, and the last third of the book will leave them wanting more.

Though not the greatest installment, The Battle of the Labyrinth remains a must-read for its wit, action, and plot twists.

4/5 Stars

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