The Battle of the Labyrinth

Next up to review, The Battle of the Labyrinth. Again, DO NOT READ if you HAVEN'T read all the prequels.

First, the synopsis. In this one, Percy and Co. go into the infamous Labyrinth. They must find Daedalus's workshop and stop Kronos's latest plan to attack Camp Half-Blood. They meet many ancient powers, not all of them evil. They are faced with many new dangers. And, again, they go to California.

Now, my opinion. Again, I like the old myths entering, especially the Labyrinth. This time I like the story. I really like the new plot to attack camp. The last book was the Thalia book. This one is the Grover and Annabeth book. Also, going off topic, The Sea of Monsters was the Tyson book, and The Lightning Thief was the Percy book. Back to The Battle of the Labyrinth, I think that it is overall good.

Best read by Ages: 8 and up
Official Smart Girl Grade: A

That's all for now, Smart Girl.

The Titan's Curse

The next book I'm going to rate is The Titan's Curse. It is the third book in the Percy Jackson series. I am going to warn you. If you have not finished The Sea of Monsters, DO NOT READ THIS POST. It contains a huge spoiler for the end.

First, the synopsis. It is about when Percy, Grover and Thalia meet the Hunters of Artemis. Annabeth is captured and they must rescue her and Artemis. We meet two new half-bloods, Nico and Bianca de Angelo. Bianca joins the Hunters, and the Hunters go to Camp Half-Blood.

Now, my opinion. I like how he, again, added old myths to this one. I don't like how he adds a character in the prequel and she doesn't get much attention in the rest of the series. Thalia fans, this is the best book for Thalia, so don't get your hopes up.

Best read by Ages: 8 and up
Official Smart Girl Grade: A

That's all for now, Smart Girl.

The Sea of Monsters

Following yesterday's The Lightning Thief, I'm going to review the sequel, The Sea of Monsters.

First, the synopsis. It's about Percy Jackson, like the last one, who this time finds out that he has a cyclops for a half-brother. Also, he finds out that his best friend has been kidnapped by Polyphemus. He goes off to rescue his best friend and save the tree that protects Camp Half-Blood.

Now, my opinion. I think this one is also very good. I think that the author was very clever to include part of The Odyssey. I also like how he made real people half-bloods. I don't, however, think that the storyline is as good as The Lightning Thief's. But I do like how he put old myths in the story.

Best Read by Ages: 8 and up.
Official Smart Girl Grade: A-

Also, a note about the weekdays. I will not be posting as much on the weekdays, so don't expect many posts on the weekdays.

That's all for now, Smart Girl.

The Lightning Thief

The first book I'm going to rate is The Lighting Thief by Rick Riordan, since the movie came out last weekend.

First, the synopsis. It's about a boy named Percy Jackson who discovers that he is half-Greek god, and that the Greek gods still exist. He must go on a quest to find Zeus's Master Bolt and return it to Mount Olympus by the Summer Solstice, because otherwise there will be a war that "Will make the Trojan War look like a water-balloon fight", between the gods. Zeus on one side, and Poseidon on the other.

Now, my opinion. I think this book is awesome. If you have not read it you should. It is funny and has lots of action. I like the book better than the movie, because according to what I've heard, they really messed up the movie. But, most importantly, I think that you should read the book before you see the movie.

Best read by ages: 8 and up.
Official Smart Girl grade: A

That's all for now, Smart Girl.

Welcome to Smart Girl's Blog

Hi! I'm Smart Girl and I'm going to be reviewing books for tweens and teens. Most of the books are going to be action-adventure books, and some of them will definitely be books that are popular right now, and made into movies. I will probably rate them by how good they are, and maybe by what ages I think should read them. I am going to rate books that some people might not have heard of, but most of these books can be found on Amazon.com. I will write synopses on the book and give my opinion. I will also give it an Official Smart Girl grade.

That's all for now, Smart Girl.