The Mark of Athena

The Heroes of Olympus, Book 3

By: Rick Riordan

Narrated by: Joshua Swanson

Annabeth is terrified. Just when she’s about to be reunited with Percy—after six months of being apart, thanks to Hera—it looks like Camp Jupiter is preparing for war. As Annabeth and her friends Jason, Piper, and Leo fly in on the Argo II, she can’t blame the Roman demigods for thinking the ship is a Greek weapon. With its steaming bronze dragon figurehead, Leo’s fantastical creation doesn’t appear friendly. Annabeth hopes that the sight of their praetor Jason on deck will reassure the Romans that the visitors from Camp Half-Blood are coming in peace.

And that’s only one of her worries. In her pocket, Annabeth carries a gift from her mother that came with an unnerving command: Follow the Mark of Athena. Avenge me. Annabeth already feels weighed down by the prophecy that will send seven demigods on a quest to find—and close—the Doors of Death. What more does Athena want from her?

Annabeth’s biggest fear, though, is that Percy might have changed. What if he’s now attached to Roman ways? Does he still need his old friends? As the daughter of the goddess of war and wisdom, Annabeth knows she was born to be a leader—but never again does she want to be without Seaweed Brain by her side.

The Heroes of Olympus still going strong

Would you listen to The Mark of Athena again? Why?

No, I don't re-listen very often, and Riordan does a good job of making the marking events memorable especially as you read next entries into the series.

What did you like best about this story?

Great historical tie-ins and doesn't give us the "lite" versions of mythology. The characters get to shine in seperate moments, allowing more of their personality to be revealed. I just wish I knew more about Jason!

What about Joshua Swanson’s performance did you like?

He keeps things moving and engaging, He has fun with the voices, even if they aren't all that dynamic (you can always tell it's Swanson, you never get the feeling he "transforms" into his characters) He make distinct differences between his characters (with maybe the exception of the giants, but that is understandable) Swanson also handles all the difficult names and locations which could easily get butchered.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Simply because the book is relatively short, yes I would listen in one sitting. But the book isn't so engaging or edge-of-the-seat that I felt like I "couldn't put it down".

Any additional comments?

As a series, the Heroes of Olympus is not as good as the original Percy Jackson and the Olympians, but is fun, and continues the stories of the main characters, and the story is good enough, you want to know what happens next.

Growing And Changing !

What I like about Rick's Series of books, is the maturing timeline; has I age the characters seems to grow and age with me; becoming more mature and real in the sense that i can relate to some of the emotional experiences, if not the situation. My favorite maturing character in the Mark of Athena was Percy; as the main hero from the first Olympians series i think of Percy as the most powerful Demi -god, with the most diverse personality. but in this book, what was shown most was not physical or divine powers as such; but knowledge and using ones head to solve the most bizarre of situations, showing wisdom child. through most of the book the characters seem to be fighting at every turn for their lives, in confrontations where their powers was just not enough to help or save them; i found that the book was full of badder and meaner monsters god, and Giants; with many instances were you had to laugh, keeping with the Author sense of style and characterization.

Great addition to the series

We love the Heroes series and this book is a wonderful addition to the story.

My review about Loe

This book is so awesome and it has drama I love it and love is amazing

Ladybug 🐞

Wonderful! I just can’t stop listening! And then I listen again and again and again😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😄😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😄😄😃😃😃😃😃😄😄😄😄😄😄😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😀😀😃😀😀😀