User blog comment:SayuriDarling/The Blood of Olympus Official Discussion/@comment-17724486-20141009140317

I actually really loved this book. SPOILERS AHEAD I think there was a lot of good character development, especially for Jason (and I thought it was hilarious that he needed glasses--now maybe he won't get hit in the head so much!). I also liked seeing more of Piper and Annabeth's friendship, as well as some friendship develop between Leo and Percy. Leo in general I still love and I thought the final scene was sweet. Originally, I was disappointed about not having Percy, Annabeth, Frank, or Hazel's POVs, but those four did kind of dominate House of Hades, so I understand why RR let the others shine here.

Have to admit, before the book came out I wasn't super excited about getting Reyna or Nico's POVs because I was mostly interested in the Seven, but then I read Reyna and Nico's chapters and they were awesome! So much love for these two characters and the way they handled their quest. Also, the way Nico told Percy he used to have a crush on him  was great and Percy's reaction was just priceless.

I did feel like the plot could have used a few breathing moments. For example, it would have been nice to see what happened on the Argo II after people came back from their quests, like when Jason comes back injured, or Frank/Hazel/Leo/Percy return with a tied up victory goddess, or when Piper and Annabeth get back from fighting Mimas. I just really enjoy reading the scenes with the Seven all together. Also, obviously, I would have loved a few more Percabeth moments, but the ones we got were pretty awesome (and, honestly, House of Hades was really, as Rick said himself, the "Percabeth book"). SPOILER AHEAD  Possibly my favorite scene in the book is when they are waiting to walk out onto the Acropolis and looking at the place where Poseidon struck the ground and Percy kisses Annabeth and says the most adorable quote ever, "The rivalry ends here...I love you, Wise Girl."

Overall, I really enjoyed reading this book; it was right up there, for me, with Mark of Athena and I think it was a good finale to the series. Now, can't wait to read about Magnus Chase! And the next Kane/Percy crossover, of course!