Board Thread:General Discussion/@comment-4531192-20141008075409/@comment-25519482-20141014030227

BenMeOver wrote:

In my opinion, one of this series' main themes is Finding a True Family. None of the main characters have spent their entire life feeling like they fit in, which is why it so great to see them evolve and grow into mature young adults who have found their soulmates. No, they don't need a soulmate quite yet (or ever, even), and finding non-romantic true love solely with a group of friends would be a great way to finish a character arc, but that is a bit harder to explain to the targeted child audience. Until a few years ago, I felt a constant need to "pair the spares" and I know I wasn't alone with that, so I think it's okay that Rick gave us so many happy couples. My only regret is the Piper-Reyna scene where Piper assured her she would find a man because Reyna had been so worried: Reyna is our last single main character and I think she should be happy to embrace that as an independent, womanly leader (who doesn't swear off men because she doesn't need to think about men yet) in the first place.

An epilogue with family reunions (like a dinner scene with Percy and his mom, stepdad, Mrs. O'Leary, Tyson, Grover, and Annabeth) was needed though.

I agree with you... At least the last chapter could have been from Percy's PoV... But still it was great. I missed Mrs. O'LEARY :(