The Chalice Of The Gods by Rick Riordan is very new. It’s not just bonus content. This is a sequel to ten books of questing and angsting. This is Percy Jackson’s young adult phase!
We find Percy at home in New York City where he is, once again, starting at a new high school. (How many times is this?) Demigods never get a break from shenanigans.
Percy must make-up class work, ace his courses, and earn godly recommendations, before applying to college. He is motivated by his family, his best friend, Grover, and his girlfriend, Annabeth, to reach his goal: New Rome University.
A (Spoiler-free) Quest
Odd Jobs? Call Percy Jackson! Experienced Demigod. Will work for reference letters.
So there’s this god. He lost a chalice. It’s kinda urgent and time-sensitive. Sounds about right to Percy!
‘My second thought was: Why do the gods keep losing their magic items? It was like a job requirement for them:
1) become a god,
2) get a cool magic thing,
3) lose it,
4) ask a demigod to find it.
Maybe they just enjoyed doing it, the way cats like knocking things off tables.’
Rick Riordan, The Chalice Of The Gods
Nostalgic Humor
Nostalgic humor is a thing! Rick Riordan’s trademark humor reminds us that, yes, Percy is the same kid who ‘s been sassing and bargaining with the gods since age 12.
He’s 17 now, though. And I’m here for the trio with enough pocket money for the fancy juice bar! The vibe is extracurricular questing and home for dinner.
Annabeth and Percy have met gods in Los Angeles, titans in San Francisco, and monsters at military school. They’ve quested across oceans, yet it turns out there’s plenty going on in their own neighborhood.
Neurodivergent Kids
Percy and Annabeth are important neurodivergent characters, especially as they ascend into young adulthood. Success is not equitable in academics. Kids growing up with learning disabilities and neurological differences, like Dyslexia or ADHD, often find requirements unfairly demanding due to their unique circumstances. It’s unfair, but accurate, to see these kids fight extra hard for their education.
The hope I read in Percy Jackson’s story is that his support system will boost him when he struggles. His stepdad, Paul, will fight for Percy’s academic rghts every time! The illustrious Sally Jackson reminds her son he’s wonderful and strong. Percy may fight alone at times but, whenever possible, his chosen family fights by his side!
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Five stars! You must read about adventures in beaurocracy with this veteran demigod! It’s culturally relevant, grows along with its readers, and pops with exciting mythology.
Next, I am reading ‘Daughter Of The Deep‘, Riordan’s reimagining of Jules Verne’s classic science fiction. Ana Dakkar is a normal schoolkid, apart from her school’s emphasis on marine skills. A legacy, a war, and a feisty dolphin sidekick don’t make her special…right? 🐬
Thanks for reading! 📚
Voice of Reason 
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