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''What do you mean by that? Nico's getting over his love for Percy? What angst or subject you're talking about?''

I meant that Nico being gay is portrayed quite naturally in Blood of Olympus compared to House of Hades. His confession is quite like how someone would tell their ex-crush, regardless of gender. But critics consider books like Blood of Olympus and The Ship of the Dead bland and boring, while books like House of Hades and The Hammer of Thor which unnecessarily bring in angst are considered among Riordan's best books, regardless of the preachy nature. They have good bits, but bad bits too.

''I didn't read ship of dead, but I don't mind spoilers right now. How did end those political mouthpiece or in the end, did Riordan manage to handle Alex's character and being genderfluid well?''

Alex is no longer preachy, except for 2 pages which involve creating Pottery Barn. Magnus doesn't overly emphasise while narrating, and their relationship is quite natural.