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Rise of the Titans by CarleyAnn (Review: Pinkypromise99)

Title: Rise of the Titans

Author: CarleyAnn

Rating: G (General) or, E, for everyone :)

Genre: Action, Adventure

Blurb: Nick has always been different. He has never fit in with the world, because he never belonged in the world. Kidnapped by strangers and brought to a mysterious girl who claims to be his ''guide'' changes Nick's life forever. Nick, Son of Zeus and Hera, must go to Olympus and lead all of Olympus into a battle so gruesome, every aspect of Nick will be challenged. Blood with be spilt, lies will be discovered, and hearts will be broken in the epic struggle to stop the rise of the titans.

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Review:

I loved the beginning! I thought the quote was a nice touch, too. It kind of made me think, "hmm I wonder what's going on and how it relates to this quote?" And so I read. Oh and you get awesome bonus points because i'm a major sucker for anything Greek myth related [but I promise to critique you're book fairly, and not be biased ;) ].

The story starts with Nick wish for his 14th birthday, and I was instantly gripped because of his situation- that he desires to get adopted. I thought the way you introduced that was nice, it really added to the drama and horrible situation that happened in the end. So big points for that! I think it's really important that authors should be able to write a scenario and make it clear how important or unimportant it is- for two reasons. For one, it makes you're book realistic. If you downplayed an important situation and make it "eh, whatever"- you might loose readers because it's not something people will be able to relate to. The other reason proves how awesome of a writer you are. Anyway, what i'm trying to say (or type?) is that you did that- writing effectively to show something important and relate-able. It might seem small, but the way you described the beginning of you're story- Nick wish to be adopted- made the situation that his "adoptive parents" did much more interesting. And heartbreaking.

I only had time to read chapter 1, I'll probably go back and read more when I have more time, but I thought you're first chapter started of right. The only sort of problem I had was at the end. I felt everything was rushed between Nick and his new parents. I know being vague and mysterious adds to suspense of the book- totally a good thing, but a little details on the parents would've been a good thing to add. Even if it was fake- since his "parents" obviously aren't who they seem, the information would've been good- it would've added more to the realistic side of what was going on.

In conclusion, I think you're story is like a mixture of "Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief" and "Meet the Robinsons" Weird? I know, but these are some of my favorite movies! (Side note: Actually, Meet the Robinsons is a favorite movie of mine, & even though I watched Percy Jackson, the book, as always, was better).

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~ Please don't take anything I said to offence, I didn't mean it in anyway to hurt you're feelings! ^.^

Overall, I'd give you're book a ratting of 8/10 :)

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~*~ A review by Pinkypromise99 ~*~