So far for me, this has been the weakest book in the series. I still read it very quickly, but it wasn't as exciting. Yes, there was immense danger at every corner, but the majority of the book involved running from the Hetwan. Run run run, almost die, run run run, meet a Greek god, run run run. Now, I'm trying to remember what it was like to read it for the first time when I was 16. It was exciting then, so even though this wasn't my favorite book so far, it was still important in telling the story.

This story is told from Christopher's point of view. Christopher is one of my favorite characters: he's witty, extremely cynical and very jaded. So hearing his thoughts is always entertaining. He's also found himself in trouble in the "real world", and for the first time we see that maybe his home life isn't as perfect as other may think, and because of this, he may be on a destructive path.

I won't give away any spoilers, but there are certain events that occur at the end of the book that really help one understand Christopher's character a bit more. It makes him a bit more likable, and it also makes the reader feel bad for him.

I'd rate this book three stars. It was okay, but not quite as exciting as the other books. Dionysus is a funny character, though...and his banter helps bring some laughter to the story. Still, important to the storyline and a fast read anyways. And I think I've said this every review so far, but the cover art is incredible. That (above...the big bug thing) is exactly how I see the Hetwan in my mind. Kind of like giant ants. Where this book may lack in excitement and storyline, the sharp crystal clear images are still amusing and vivid.