The Last Olympian 

By: Rick Riordan

The Last Olympian is the fifth and last book of the fantasy-adventure Percy Jackson book series, based on Greek mythology (not Roman). I have read the whole series, however this book was by far my favorite in the series. The book “The Last Olympian” is focused on Percy Jackson, along with the Half-bloods who have been preparing and training for the battle against the titans, even when knowing their chances are low. Kronos and his army grows stronger as they approach New York City, where Mount Olympus stands, practically unguarded.A main theme in The Last Olympian is that there will always be a time in life where we have to make a difficult decision. Whether it’s good or bad, we will never know the possible outcome until the choice is made. Throughout the book, the great prophecy is frequently mentioned, and it is also an important symbol…

A half-blood of the eldest gods

Shall reach sixteen against all odds

And see the world in endless sleep

The hero's soul, cursed blade shall reap

A single choice shall end his days

Olympus to preserve or raze

At first, Percy doesn’t fully understand this, and thinks it is aimed towards him…until the time comes where the prophecy would come true, and he would have to make a difficult choice. Once he makes that choice, he realizes it isn’t aimed towards him, but to Luke, and that he isn’t the true hero to defeat the titan lord of time. Overall, I liked the “epicness” of this book along with a unique ending, different to the common endings in normal fantasy/adventure books. In fact, I was happier it was more deep and interesting than a typical happy ending. The half-bloods knew all along the final battle against the Titans was swiftly approaching. Their chances of victory were minuscule, but they were ready and willing to do what had to be done. Kronos, the Titan Lord, and his army grow every day while the Olympian gods are busy dealing with the monster Typhon. Only the small group of campers at Camp Half-Blood stand in the way of Kronos and ultimate annihilation. The question i chose is an evaluation question and it is, Which character is most important to the story? I believe the most important character is Percy Jackson. He is a main character in the book and the only one who is capable of defeating Kronos. Percy is a son of the Sea god, Poseidon and the one person who will decide the fate of the world. The question i chose is an evaluation question and it is, Which character is most important to the story? I believe the most important character is Percy Jackson. He is a main character in the book and the only one who is capable of defeating Kronos. Percy is a son of the Sea god, Poseidon and the one person who will decide the fate of the world.