  | Sun and the star : a Nico Di Angelo adventure (From The World Of Percy Jackson) Author: Riordan, Rick | |
| Price: $24.48 | ||
Summary:
Nico, the son of Hades, and his boyfriend Will, the son of Apollo, travel to Tartarus, the deepest, darkest part of the Underworld as they attempt to rescue an old friend.
| Added Entry - Personal Name: | Oshiro, Mark |
| Accelerated Reader Information: Interest Level: MG+ Reading Level: 5.00 Points: 18.0 Quiz: 520210 |
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (+) (05/15/23)
School Library Journal (+) (05/01/23)
Booklist (+) (12/01/23)
Full Text Reviews:
Booklist - 05/15/2023 *Starred Review* This latest release in the Percy Jackson universe, a first-time collaboration between Riordan and the award-winning Oshiro, follows teen demigod Nico di Angelo, son of Hades, and his opposites-attract boyfriend, Will Solace, son of Apollo. Reflecting the two leads, themes of light and darkness abound; but rather than fall into the cliché of Nico having to be “saved” from his past by his sunshine boyfriend, Riordan and Oshiro lend nuance to the discussion of what it means to accept not only your past but the darkness within, of how love is a choice one continues to make, and of how you can change if given the opportunity. The action is intercut by the two teens sharing the story of their relationship, catching new readers up while also pacing out the intensity of the pair’s journey to Tartarus to save an old friend. While the adventure is properly thrilling, the heart of the book lies in the boys' connection. Even those uninterested in romance will appreciate how their relationship reinforces themes of found family and belonging and the way the characters learn to navigate and communicate through their past traumas (in turn, showing readers that they can, too). The perfect read for fans of Percy Jackson, as well as those who love modern, inclusive takes on classic mythology.HIGH-DEMAND BACKSTORY: Any new Percy Jackson content is sure to attract fans in droves, and the forthcoming Disney+ show can't hurt, either. - Copyright 2023 Booklist.
School Library Journal - 05/01/2023 Gr 3–7—This exciting standalone fantasy adventure features Nico di Angelo, son of Hades, and his boyfriend Will Solace, son of Apollo. In The Tower of Nero, the final book of "The Trials of Apollo" series, Bob the Titian sacrificed himself to save several demigods. Since then, Nico's been hearing Bob's voice from the Underworld begging for his help. In this book, Nico's determined to rescue him. Despite Nico's worry for Will's safety, he accompanies Nico on this dangerous quest to Nico's home and source of his pain. As an exhausted Nico and injured Will are in Tartarus telling old nymph Gorgyra their stories in exchange for her help, flashbacks from both of their points of view describe the obstacles they've encountered so far. Constantly beset by disturbing nightmares, Nico and Will struggle to not let the Underworld overwhelm them or make them doubt themselves or each other. Chapters end on cliffhangers as Nico and Will try to defeat Nyx, a primordial goddess of darkness, and her monster children, who are trying to prevent them from freeing Bob. Amid the grimness, there's lightness and humorous banter, as Will calls Nico "My grumpy little ball of darkness" and Nico calls Will his "Night Light" because he glows in the dark. Besides Nico and Will, there's other LGBTQIA+ and diverse representation in the supporting cast. VERDICT A seamlessly written, action-packed story that's also a sensitive, introspective character study. Fans who've been waiting for more of adorable couple Nico and Will won't be disappointed.—Sharon Rawlins - Copyright 2023 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.
