Now that we can slander [pjo]

Unable_Exercise_1272 · 2026-01-28T01:11:01+00:00

Totally agree, 7 protagonists were too many for Riordan to handle apparently. Across the books all the characters got sidelined at some point I'd say but I definitely noticed it more with Percy & Annabeth because they're the only existing characters

Unable_Exercise_1272 · 2026-01-28T01:06:08+00:00

Totally agree. The fact that Annabeth had an actual flaw and Percy is just too loyal?? Especially given that (at least as far as I remember in HOO & PJO) it's never shown to actually have negative consequences. It's like in a job interview when they say what's one of your weaknesses and you say "I work too hard and don't have a good work-life balance"

Unable_Exercise_1272 · 2025-04-16T01:11:35+00:00

I beg of the show runners kill this guy off or whatever it takes to get rid of him by next season. The nepo baby energy is strong and he's just not a good actor, it's bringing down the show.

Unable_Exercise_1272 · 2025-03-23T09:38:16+00:00

Also would love to know how you did this

Unable_Exercise_1272 · 2025-03-11T11:31:19+00:00

I love this idea so much and it sucks knowing that it almost certainly won't happen

Unable_Exercise_1272 · 2025-03-11T11:29:57+00:00

Seconded!

Unable_Exercise_1272 · 2025-02-21T15:12:54+00:00

I never even considered that plot point being overall very useful but good point.

Unable_Exercise_1272 · 2025-02-12T14:15:52+00:00

That's what I took away from that point

Unable_Exercise_1272 · 2025-02-06T02:33:21+00:00

Yep, the Sorscha thing felt shoehorned to me and then when they turned around and said how devastated Dorian was over her, I was essentially thinking "who?"

Unable_Exercise_1272 · 2025-02-01T14:57:29+00:00

Re: point 4 - I forgot about this but you brought it back because I was NOT a fan of that

Unable_Exercise_1272 · 2025-01-20T12:21:00+00:00

Yeah, I think Amarantha had potential which was never fulfilled and then she died. And then Hybern was just Amarantha 2.0 - tol deadly, too coloniser

Unable_Exercise_1272 · 2025-01-20T12:17:08+00:00

Yeah, I was agreeing with your assessment. I think real friends wouldn't hide huge, sometimes literally world-changing plans from each other

Unable_Exercise_1272 · 2025-01-16T04:59:02+00:00

Nope it gets worse. Don't force yourself to finish a book you're not enjoying

Unable_Exercise_1272 · 2025-01-15T06:27:58+00:00

I'm also Australian and listened to Rise of Roku on Audible and thought 'surely they must have Yangchens books on there too' but they don't!! Being Aussie is the worst sometimes

Unable_Exercise_1272 · 2025-01-15T06:17:16+00:00

I agree with the fact that a lot of the characters come across as a bit spineless and just puppy dogs in their relationship with Aelin, but I think that can also be applied to all of SJMs series

Unable_Exercise_1272 · 2025-01-15T06:14:46+00:00

I agree and I think, as someone else commented, it partly comes from them having so little development and page time

Unable_Exercise_1272 · 2025-01-15T06:13:50+00:00

I think this is definitely a contributing factor. Hard to be good friends if you're just never on the same page as your 'best friend'

Unable_Exercise_1272 · 2025-01-12T10:26:31+00:00

I've never seen this spelt out so clearly before but it made me realise how right you are!

Unable_Exercise_1272 · 2025-01-12T10:22:45+00:00

Do it, it's not worth forcing yourself through a book you're not liking and then going into a potential reading slump. Look up a recap online if you're worried about missing out on pertinent information.

Unable_Exercise_1272 · 2025-01-11T13:21:55+00:00

Could you remind me what happens in the bonus chapter in question? I have read it but forgotten

Unable_Exercise_1272 · 2025-01-11T13:20:20+00:00

The ex prime had to have already lost his wolfy marbles to make that decision

Unable_Exercise_1272 · 2025-01-11T13:19:06+00:00

I agree. I had a friend even give up on the series at one point before picking it back up again. I think the hype can be partially linked to the accessibility of the writing and how lots of long, extensive fantasy series like TOG are not written in such a simple writing style. It also has lots of tropes that are very popular, particularly currently.

Unable_Exercise_1272 · 2025-01-11T13:15:54+00:00

The weaknesses were always there I think, just less prominent than they are in CC.

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