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Wednesday, May 28, 2014

Waiting on Wednesday (21): The Blood of Olympus


Waiting on Wednesday is hosted by Breaking the Spine
"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

This week's pre-publication "can't-wait-to-read" selection is


The Blood of Olympus
(the Heroes of Olympus, #5)
by Rick Riordan
Releases |October 7th 2014 by Disney-Hyperion|
Though the Greek and Roman crewmembers of the "Argo II" have made progress in their many quests, they still seem no closer to defeating the earth mother, Gaea. Her giants have risen-all of them, and they're stronger than ever. They must be stopped before the Feast of Spes, when Gaea plans to have two demigods sacrificed in Athens. She needs their blood-the blood of Olympus-in order to wake.
The demigods are having more frequent visions of a terrible battle at Camp Half-Blood. The Roman legion from Camp Jupiter, led by Octavian, is almost within striking distance. Though it is tempting to take the Athena Parthenos to Athens to use as a secret weapon, the friends know that the huge statue belongs back on Long Island, where it "might" be able to stop a war between the two camps.
The Athena Parthenos will go west; the "Argo II" will go east. The gods, still suffering from multiple personality disorder, are useless. How can a handful of young demigods hope to persevere against Gaea's army of powerful giants? As dangerous as it is to head to Athens, they have no other option. They have sacrificed too much already. And if Gaea wakes, it is game over.
Why I'm Waiting...
I just can't get enough of these books! I've loved the series since Percy Jackson. 

Other Books in the Series

20 comments:

  1. I've never read any of these books, but they do sound fun!

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    1. They are! Action :) If you love action then you'll love the books!

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  2. Nice! Never did read these books but hear good things!

    Here's my WoW

    Have a GREAT day!

    Old Follower :)

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  3. I really have to get to these books one day lol. :P Great pick!

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  4. Sounds good, hope you get to read it soon. Happy hump day :)

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  5. This series is not something that I normally read, but I hope you enjoy reading this one!
    My WoW

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  6. Nice WoW pick, Janina! This also reminds me that I need to read the first book of the first series already... this is a spin-off, isn't it? I tried reading the first one with the thunder thingo but I keep stopping due to certain reasons... it has gone a long way since then, definitely. Thanks for sharing!

    Faye at The Social Potato Reviews

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    1. Yes this is a spin off, but it has the character of the main series in it as well :)!

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  7. I really need to give this series a try someday!

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  8. Haven't read this series yet but I heard great things about it. Hope you get a copy soon!
    Thanks for stopping by earlier!

    El @ So Bookalicious

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  9. Looks like a good series! Hope you enjoy it when you get it!

    Thanx for visiting my WoW!
    Naomi @ Nomi’s Paranormal Palace

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  10. I am so behind on this series. I read book one, but never finished! Hope you love it!

    Thanks for visiting my blog!

    Alyssa @ The Eater of Books!

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  11. I've heard so many good things about this series but i have yet to actually read any of the books on it!
    Lily

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  12. YES this reminds me that I need to read the Heroes of Olympus series, I absolutely adored the Percy Jackson ones! Lovely pick this week Janina.

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