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Not to be dramatic, but I was scarred by this encounter. I was betrayed.

I also remember Rick Riordan promoting the movie and acting pretty excited about it. He said that he had visited the set for Camp Half-Blood and that it was everything he could have imagined. The teaser he showed us looked a bit dark to me, but he was the author.

(Don't worry, I love Uncle Rick.)

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At the time of The Last Olympian‘s publishing, Rick Riordan went on a book tour, and one of his stops was at my local community college. I was in seventh grade and at the peak of my Percy Jackson obsession. I was convinced that if I were a demigod, I would be a daughter of Athena. The most recent book, The Battle of the Labyrinth, had played with my emotions with the kiss scene immediately followed by Percy's near-death experience. I was hyped beyond belief for the dramatic conclusion.

So I went to the event along with my dad. The signing limit was one book per person, so I gave my dad Battle of the Labyrinth and picked up a copy of The Last Olympian at the door. It was packed in there. Stacks of fresh new hardcovers practically lined the walls, and the place was teeming with children and their parents. To my surprise, most of them were younger than me, somewhere from eight to ten years old. I knew that lots of kids my age loved the books, so why weren't any of them here? Had they not heard about it? Later, I guiltily realized that I hadn't mentioned it to my friends beforehand, so they very well may not have heard about it.

With all the younglings, the event was a bit raucous, and I can't remember the exact order of things or what exactly was said. Roughly, I think Rick spoke for a bit, then he took questions, and then there was the signing.

What I do remember is the cardboard cutouts promoting the upcoming movie. Right away, I was suspicious, because Percy Jackson was supposed to have green eyes, and Annabeth most definitely did not have brown hair! I voiced these complaints to my dad, who took them in good humor.

I also remember Rick Riordan promoting the movie and acting pretty excited about it. He said that he had visited the set for Camp Half-Blood and that it was everything he could have imagined. The teaser he showed us looked a bit dark to me, but he was the author. I trusted him. Bolstered by his words, I resolved to look forward to the movie.

I shouldn't have underestimated all the nine-year-olds. They came prepared with questions, unlike me. One sharp-eyed child asked why Blackjack was originally introduced as female, but later showed up as a male pegasus. Rick admitted that the inconsistency was a mistake not caught in editing.

After questions, we got in line for the signing, which was managed pretty briskly. Nonetheless, Rick was polite and friendly to everyone, allotting enough time to answer one question per person. My dad went before me, and because he was clearly just there in a parental capacity, he moved through pretty quickly. Then I was up. I, stupidly, had not prepared any questions. Rick greeted me and asked for my name, which I gave, and then asked if I had any questions for him, to which I said, 'uhh, not really.' He said some other pleasantry, gave back my book, and I was moved along.

Looking back, of course I wish I had asked him something, anything, but my brain shorted out in the moment, and being twelve, I didn't know what book signings were like. The nine-year-olds were probably warned by teachers or parents, or maybe they were just smarter and more dedicated fans than me. Who knows?

Part of it is definitely a personal trait I didn't know about until that moment, that I am supremely awkward around celebrities. Not that I've met many, but I've been to several signings with famous authors since, and I've put my foot in my mouth every single time, usually in more embarrassing ways than not having a question ready.

Anyway, I went home, read The Last Olympian, and I was not disappointed in the dramatic conclusion I'd been waiting for.

So where does betrayal come in? If you're a fan of the series, you may have already picked up on what I'm referring to. That is, the movie.

The movies based on the Percy Jackson series are supremely bad.

I trusted you, Rick Riordan! I went into that theater with expectations of a great movie experience, and that is not what I received! I left the theater disappointed. Disgruntled. Distressed.

It wasn't until years later that I discovered Rick Riordan's Twitter account, where he has disavowed any connection with the movies and makes fun of them on a semi-regular basis. And you know what? By that time, I understood. Sometimes a movie deal for your book isn't what you expected it to be. I'm sure that he was more excited than any fan about it, and as a result, more disappointed when it turned out to be garbage.

In the end, I'm still a huge fan of Rick Riordan, and the existence of some terrible movies that capitalize on his name can't ruin that for me.

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Congratulations are in order! Well, kind of. It really depends on whether you see this as good news or the worst news of your life. As it turns out, you are a descendant of a mythological god! Woo hoo, right?? OK, sure, it has its pros and cons. Just ask any of the protagonists from Rick Riordan's series—Percy Jackson from Percy Jackson & the Olympians, Carter and Sadie Kane from The Kane Chronicles, Magnus Chase from Magnus Chase & the Gods of Asgard, or Apollo of The Trials of Apollo.

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Speaking of Riordan's series, one of them, incidentally, is going to be your reading assignment to get you all caught up on your new life. And extra good news: If it's The Trials of Apollo, you'll have a brand-new book to read in May when the series' second installment, The Dark Prophecy, comes out. (Squee!)

So here's the bad news (you know, if you considered the 'descended from a god' thing the good news): We don't know which of Riordan's series you should read. The only real way we can determine this important bit of info—other than a mythological paternity test, which the gods are all a little prickly about—is by you taking this highly scientific quiz. We wish you luck.

1. Which godly power do you think is the most awesome?
A. Controlling the oceans
B. Healing people
c. Changing the seasons
D. Manipulating the weather

2. What would be your weapon(s) of choice?
A. A sword that is only effective on gods, demigods, Titans, Giants, and monsters—it passes harmlessly through mortals.
B. A wand for defense, a staff for offense
C. A talking sword that can fight on its own
D. A bow and arrows

3. Even godly descendants have some downtime. So, which movie would you rather watch?
A. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
B. Stargate
C. How to Train Your Dragon
D. The Hunger Games

4. Pick a spot in your living room to watch the flick.
A. The couch
B. The floor while leaning against the couch
C. A pile of pillows and cushions on the floor
D. The loveseat

5. What are you going to eat during the movie?
A. Blue raspberry gummy bears
B. Some spicy Indian takeout
C. Falafel with yogurt sauce
D. Cheese and bread

6. With this godly parentage revelation, you really need to get away and unwind. Where would you go on vacation?
A. New York City—You love the bustle of Manhattan, and you can always pop out to Montauk for some beach time while you're there.
B. Cairo, Egypt—You've always wanted to see the ancient Egyptian pyramids.
C. Scandinavia—Perhaps one of those Viking Cruises, so you can see all the sights!
D. Athens, Greece—There's so much rich history to explore, and you'll dine like a Greek god.

7. Whew! Back from vacay! You look tan. And, to top it off, you got a new kitten! What are you naming it?
A. Blackjack
B. Muffin
C. Stanley
D. Sunny

So what's the perfect Rick Riordan series for you?

Paperback$27.99| $35.00

List Of Rick Riordan Books In Order

If you got mostly A's, it's Percy Jackson & the Olympians. Based on Greek mythology, Riordan's first middle-grade series is a classic place to start. The series is told from the perspective of Perseus Jackson—Percy, as his friends and legions of readers know him. Everyone's favorite sardonic demigod begins as a struggling student living in New York with his single mom before he discovers his true heritage as son of Poseidon, Greek god of the sea, and embarks on various quests toward completion of the Great Prophecy. And once you get through the five books in this series, you have its follow-up The Heroes of Olympus to delve into.

Looking back, of course I wish I had asked him something, anything, but my brain shorted out in the moment, and being twelve, I didn't know what book signings were like. The nine-year-olds were probably warned by teachers or parents, or maybe they were just smarter and more dedicated fans than me. Who knows?

Part of it is definitely a personal trait I didn't know about until that moment, that I am supremely awkward around celebrities. Not that I've met many, but I've been to several signings with famous authors since, and I've put my foot in my mouth every single time, usually in more embarrassing ways than not having a question ready.

Anyway, I went home, read The Last Olympian, and I was not disappointed in the dramatic conclusion I'd been waiting for.

So where does betrayal come in? If you're a fan of the series, you may have already picked up on what I'm referring to. That is, the movie.

The movies based on the Percy Jackson series are supremely bad.

I trusted you, Rick Riordan! I went into that theater with expectations of a great movie experience, and that is not what I received! I left the theater disappointed. Disgruntled. Distressed.

It wasn't until years later that I discovered Rick Riordan's Twitter account, where he has disavowed any connection with the movies and makes fun of them on a semi-regular basis. And you know what? By that time, I understood. Sometimes a movie deal for your book isn't what you expected it to be. I'm sure that he was more excited than any fan about it, and as a result, more disappointed when it turned out to be garbage.

In the end, I'm still a huge fan of Rick Riordan, and the existence of some terrible movies that capitalize on his name can't ruin that for me.

You may also like:

Check out my masterlist for all of my posts and reviews!

Congratulations are in order! Well, kind of. It really depends on whether you see this as good news or the worst news of your life. As it turns out, you are a descendant of a mythological god! Woo hoo, right?? OK, sure, it has its pros and cons. Just ask any of the protagonists from Rick Riordan's series—Percy Jackson from Percy Jackson & the Olympians, Carter and Sadie Kane from The Kane Chronicles, Magnus Chase from Magnus Chase & the Gods of Asgard, or Apollo of The Trials of Apollo.

Hardcover$17.99| $19.99

Speaking of Riordan's series, one of them, incidentally, is going to be your reading assignment to get you all caught up on your new life. And extra good news: If it's The Trials of Apollo, you'll have a brand-new book to read in May when the series' second installment, The Dark Prophecy, comes out. (Squee!)

So here's the bad news (you know, if you considered the 'descended from a god' thing the good news): We don't know which of Riordan's series you should read. The only real way we can determine this important bit of info—other than a mythological paternity test, which the gods are all a little prickly about—is by you taking this highly scientific quiz. We wish you luck.

1. Which godly power do you think is the most awesome?
A. Controlling the oceans
B. Healing people
c. Changing the seasons
D. Manipulating the weather

2. What would be your weapon(s) of choice?
A. A sword that is only effective on gods, demigods, Titans, Giants, and monsters—it passes harmlessly through mortals.
B. A wand for defense, a staff for offense
C. A talking sword that can fight on its own
D. A bow and arrows

3. Even godly descendants have some downtime. So, which movie would you rather watch?
A. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
B. Stargate
C. How to Train Your Dragon
D. The Hunger Games

4. Pick a spot in your living room to watch the flick.
A. The couch
B. The floor while leaning against the couch
C. A pile of pillows and cushions on the floor
D. The loveseat

5. What are you going to eat during the movie?
A. Blue raspberry gummy bears
B. Some spicy Indian takeout
C. Falafel with yogurt sauce
D. Cheese and bread

6. With this godly parentage revelation, you really need to get away and unwind. Where would you go on vacation?
A. New York City—You love the bustle of Manhattan, and you can always pop out to Montauk for some beach time while you're there.
B. Cairo, Egypt—You've always wanted to see the ancient Egyptian pyramids.
C. Scandinavia—Perhaps one of those Viking Cruises, so you can see all the sights!
D. Athens, Greece—There's so much rich history to explore, and you'll dine like a Greek god.

7. Whew! Back from vacay! You look tan. And, to top it off, you got a new kitten! What are you naming it?
A. Blackjack
B. Muffin
C. Stanley
D. Sunny

So what's the perfect Rick Riordan series for you?

Paperback$27.99| $35.00

List Of Rick Riordan Books In Order

If you got mostly A's, it's Percy Jackson & the Olympians. Based on Greek mythology, Riordan's first middle-grade series is a classic place to start. The series is told from the perspective of Perseus Jackson—Percy, as his friends and legions of readers know him. Everyone's favorite sardonic demigod begins as a struggling student living in New York with his single mom before he discovers his true heritage as son of Poseidon, Greek god of the sea, and embarks on various quests toward completion of the Great Prophecy. And once you get through the five books in this series, you have its follow-up The Heroes of Olympus to delve into.

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If you got mostly B's, it's The Kane Chronicles. Get ready to dive deep into Egyptian mythology with Riordan's adventure trilogy narrated by siblings Carter and Sadie Kane—the pair are powerful magicians, having descended from pharaohs Narmer and Ramses the Great. After their father, a brilliant Egyptologist, inadvertently unleashes a terrible Egyptian god, the children are forced to run for their lives. The siblings soon discover that other gods are awakening, and they must be stopped. Prepare to race through this stellar trilogy.

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If you got mostly C's, it's Magnus Chase & the Gods of Asgard.
Looks like you'd be most interested in Riordan's take on Norse mythology—woo-hoo, Vikings! As the first book's description ominously states, 'Sometimes, the only way to start a new life is to die.' And while Magnus Chase, who discovers that he's the son of a Norse god, does make a fatal decision, the end of his life is only the beginning of his many adventures to come and your journey through the first two books in this awesome series—the third book will be out in October 2017 .

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If you got mostly D's, it's The Trials of Apollo.
'How do you punish an immortal?' Riordan ominously asks in the description of the first book in the series. 'By making him human.' Zeus is the punisher here, and his son Apollo, god of the sun, is on the receiving end after angering his pops. But rather than being sent to his room, the 4,000-year-old deity is cast down to Earth, landing in New York City as a regular teenage boy without any of his godly powers. Apollo quickly realizes he can't manage alone and heads to Camp Half-Blood. The Hidden Oracle is the only book available from the series so far, with The Dark Prophecy on deck for May.