So guess what I spent my entire weekend reading?  I was recommended this series a couple of years ago and at the time I thought- “Greek mythology, 12 year old boy main character (Harry Potter and “Where the Red Fern Grows” are my only two exceptions to books I’ve loved with prepubescent boys as the main character), Greek mythology, series wasn’t complete yet, Greek mythology, not really a sci-fi kids saving the earth kind of gal, and did I mention Greek mythology?  Ok my eyes glaze over a little bit every time I think of, well,  you know.  Then they kept popping up in my recommended lists everywhere, and I’m currently in between books- so I ordered them, and can I tell you, no regrets.  They are totally and completely 10-16 year old boy books- super easy reads(I read all five of them in a weekend, like two days- and I still managed to keep my house in order), and pretty engrossing- but not in a can’t put them down kind of way, just in a “I didn’t know GREEK MYTHOLOGY could be so much fun” kind of way.  Percy is the main character in all five books and I’m going to warn you, I picked them up thinking the series is over, and it’s not.  The author left them completely open for a whole new adventure.  I’m really hoping he’ll go in a female heroine direction for the next set- but there’s still a lot of those in these books that you just can’t help rooting for.  Percy reminds me a little of Jacob Black from the Twilight series, he’s sort of this snarky, wise ass kid that always seems to be getting into trouble- but when it comes down to it he’s a loyal and true friend with a really great heart.  I won’t go into the plot line, but if you’re looking for something light and fun (with lot’s of teen angst, 21st century Greek Gods, and ancient monsters) to fill your Summer reading void, then this is it.

Percy and the Olympians is a five book set written by Rick Riordan.  The first book in the series is “The Lightning Thief.”