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    The Battle of the Labyrinth: Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 4

    Written by Rick Riordan

    Narrated by Jesse Bernstein

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    Percy Jackson isn't expecting freshman orientation to be any fun. But when a mysterious mortal acquaintance appears on campus, followed by demon cheerleaders, things quickly move from bad to worse.

    In this latest installment of the blockbuster series, time is running out as war between the Olympians and the evil Titan lord Kronos draws near. Even the safe haven of Camp Half-Blood grows more vulnerable by the minute as Kronos's army prepares to invade its once impenetrable borders. To stop the invasion, Percy and his demigod friends must set out on a quest through the Labyrinth-a sprawling underground world with stunning surprises at every turn. Full of humor and heart-pounding action, this latest audiobook promises to be their most thrilling adventure yet.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherPenguin Random House Audio
    Release dateMay 6, 2008
    ISBN9780739364758
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    • 4/5
      Another exciting addition to the Percy Jackson series. I'm really enjoying this series. Great for pre-teens and young adults.
    • 5/5
      For more reviews, Cover Snark and more, visit A Reader of Fictions.Four down and one more to go. I can’t believe I’m almost done with the Percy Jackson series, which is exciting on several levels. What the series has now is a more cohesive storyline, what I wanted in the first couple books in fact, that means not immediately going on to the next book is really hard. *kicks schedule* At any rate, I should be done with The Last Olympian by this time next week. Deep breaths, people. The Battle of the Labyrinth was full of intense twists and reveals and the stage is set for an intense final chapter.The star of the show continues to be the world building. I mean, the characters are great too, obviously, but holy shit this world building. In every book I’m more impressed with what Rick Riordan has done to breathe fresh life into old mythology. Greek mythology was one of my favorite things as a teen and his twists on the stories are simply incredible. I was talking with Gillian (Writer of Wrongs) about this series and how many similarities it has with Harry Potter, and we both agreed that, though that was obviously an influence, Riordan’s world is so unique and so much his own that those influences don’t matter. I also have a private theory that maybe all of this was born because he was a Harry/Hermione shipper, but I can neither prove or disprove this.I don’t want to spoil the whole plot of the book, but I do want to talk about two examples of how awesome Riordan’s take on Greek mythology is. In The Battle of the Labyrinth, Percy meets Calypso, best known from The Odyssey for trying to keep Odysseus as her love slave. Obviously, Rick Riordan didn’t have her ensnare a fourteen year-old the same way in a middle grade novel, because that would be highly uncomfortable and so not the tone of these books. In essence, the idea is the same: Calypso wants someone to stay with her and love her. However, Calypso knows that Percy has a life and she doesn’t pressure him or lie to him. She ends up being a really kind force and a really tragic one too. Rather than making her a villain, a lady trap, he makes her into a character that you can’t help but feel for. Then there’s the sphinx, which Riordan cleverly turns into a commentary on the modern educational system in a way that is completely hilarious.That’s probably my favorite thing about Riordan’s characterization actually. There aren’t many characters that you can simply dismiss as evil. Everyone’s complex and dealing with motivations pulling them this way and that. Even though we’re just in Percy’s head, he manages to show us so much of where other people are coming from. Even Luke, who’s been the bad guy through most of the series is not shown as being impossible to redeem. There’s a lot of hatred towards Nico simply for being a child of Hades, but he too gets to make his own choices, which could lead him in any direction. To that point, Hermes is one of the good gods and yet Luke turned. Riordan’s very clear in his message, without overtly stating it, that it doesn’t matter who your parents are or what you’ve been through; only you decide your path. He manages to do this, even though each book is laden with prophecy. The prophecies turn out to be true, but they leave a lot of wiggle room for things to play out, because often they could have more than one meaning.Percy remains charmingly the same throughout the series. He’s grown up a lot for sure, but in his core he’s the same. For one thing, the boy still isn’t the brightest. Thinking is not his strong suit. Acting is. He’s impulsive and very much needs Annabeth along on his quests for long-range planning. In a battle, Percy can do amazing things, because they’re all about instinct. In romance, not so much, because he is not great at reflection and emotions involve a lot of reflection. Percy often realizes what’s going on much after the other characters and the reader has. Often, this is a problem in middle grade, but in Percy Jackson I think it really works, precisely because the other characters already knew what was up and mock Percy in a loving way for being a seaweed brain. It’s very clear that though Percy does amazing things in each book, he could never have done any of it alone.The middle grade romantic drama is beginning to come to a head here. I’m not sure why I don’t ship it like burning. Perhaps because Percy’s still fourteen and I expected the romance to be a bit more based on all the flails? Anyway, I do think Percy and Annabeth’s crushes and inability to deal with them are cute, but I’m not dying of feels from it yet. I say yet, because there’s always hope. I’m a bit torn because I do actually love Rachel Elizabeth Dare, and, though I know it’s not to be, I wouldn’t mind seeing her end up with Percy either. I am sure Debby and Gillian are giving me WTF faces right now. Sorry, guys.I am, however, starting to have some real feels in this series, so book five could be intense. The reveals in this one had me on the edge of my seat and all capsing to Gillian because holy shit. Plus, I have a new favorite character, Mrs. O’Leary, who’s the sweetest hellhound you ever will meet. I had some major feels for this poor pooch. I’m also having some definite Nico feels. And some frustration with Percy for being an idiot when it comes to girls, but also that’s just so Percy.I am super excited to finish the series in the coming week. I’m hoping for a feels-splosion, for some major character death, and for some real romance feels. I’m also hoping that the book is set at least partially not in summer, because the bad guy would not just wait for summers. The fact that the campers only have to deal with the Greek mythology stuff in the summer is getting a bit unbelievable at this point. Like, yeah, the forces of evil will totally wait to start the battles while the kids go to high school. I just bet.
    • 4/5
      After the brief sag in The Titan's Curse, the Percy Jackson & the Olympians series picks up again in its penultimate installment, The Battle of the Labyrinth. The primary reason for this is that Percy and Annabeth spend most of the book serving as foils for one another, and the two character work in such a complementary manner that this, by itself, would make the book flow. However, the book also has an interesting story that highlights that the Gods themselves may be responsible for a substantial chunk of their own troubles. In addition, Annabeth's character, well-drawn through the first three books of the series, is explored in greater detail, fleshing her out even more.After the seemingly obligatory opening in which Percy gets into trouble with monsters at a new school (and unfortunately, a return to Percy being tracked down an attacked rather than taking the initiative as a proactive character), the plot of the book is, once again, in the form of a quest. However, in this case the quest is engendered when a threat to Camp Half-Blood is discovered inside the camp itself. In this case, the threat is the entrance to Daedalus' famous labyrinth. Luke, having seemingly returned from death, is apparently hunting for Adriadne's Thread, the only thing that can prevent one from becoming lost in the maze. So, with the usual cast of characters in tow, Annabeth and Percy delve into the labyrinth to try to find the mysterious Daedalus and save Camp Half-Blood. The quest has several interesting elements. First, the questing hero is once again, not Percy. Instead, it is Annabeth, daughter of the architecturally inclined Athena that must seek out Daedalus, who in the past had been a special favorite of her mother. The labyrinth itself turns out to be an interesting element too, as it is not merely a place, but more of a concept that both connects all places to one another, and changes form to confuse travelers.However, the quest mostly serves as a backdrop to resolve some of the long standing plot points of the series, and set up the climatic battles of The Last Olympian. The most important plot point that is resolved is Grover's quest for Pan, which reaches its conclusion in an unexpected but in retrospect, almost inevitable manner. The most important plot development is reflected in both Daedalus and Nico (who feels spurned at Camp Half-Blood due to the lack of a place for him), who are both angry with the Gods for mostly valid reasons, and who allow their obsessions to take them to dangerous places. One of the themes that emerges from the quest is the idea that the Olympian gods, with their machinations, petty squabbles, arbitrary actions, and general indifference to the concerns of others, have caused a great deal of their own troubles. Among the growing ranks of Kronos' followers are not only the other Titans and an arracy of mythological monsters, but minor gods and demigods who have turned against the capricious Olympians. And what makes this element of the story so effective is that Riordan can draw from the personalities of the Olympian gods established by mythology with almost no embellishment to make the disaffection of those that turn against them ring true.As usual, the book is filled with humor and action, as the by now well-established relationships between the characters allow for strong character interaction. The addition of the mortal Rachel dare to the mix adds a bit of spice to the quest, not only because her unique talents turn out to be necessary, but also because she serves as a rival for Annabeth for percy's attention, sparking some character development that might otherwise have seemed forced, but is almost necessary to maintain believability in a story in which characters who started the series at age twelve have grown into fifteen year old teenagers. As one might expect, everything builds to a climax in which Kronos threatens to score a major victory and Annabeth, Percy, Grover, and even Nico are called upon the save the day. As this story serves as a run up to the final act of the series, the heroes are more heroic, the villains are more menacing, and the action is more intense, all of which adds up to a strong book that ably sets up the grand finale to come.
    • 5/5
      The labyrinth is a lot bigger than one would think. The amount of action that happens keeps the pages turning.
    • 4/5
      "Percy, lesser beings do many horrible things in the name of the gods. That does not mean we gods approve. The way our sons and daughters act in our names... well, it usually says more about them than it does about us."
      This is probably the most coherently novel-like in the series. By this, I mean that it has themes and foreshadowing, and slower, calmer moments to balance out the action. There are more characters with greyer morality and interesting motivations than in previous books. Solidly good.

      "Remake the wild, a little at a time, each in your own corner of the world. You cannot wait for anyone else, even a god, to do that for you."
    • 4/5
      Honestly, not my favorite book in the series, but still worth the read. It was entertaining and the story line passed at a good pace. The characters were good and we got some answers! ...Plus about 1,000 more questions, but still! I'm looking forward to reading the next book and seeing how this series ends. I would recommend this book. 4 out of 5 stars.
    • 4/5
      Excellent, as always.
    • 5/5
      AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!
    • 4/5
      Percy has to venture into the mythical Labyrinth to quest for more information about what's going on with Chronos and what his plans are, and they're not good. Camp Half-blood is in danger and the half-bloods are going to have to take sides soon in a battle of epic proportions.Enjoyable stuff, curious to know what's going to happen next with the characters and the situation.and what's going to happen to Percy and all his friends.
    • 4/5
      Oh, Percy...I'm so glad I'm not a 15 year-old boy. It was bad enough being a girl at 15, but I think it's more difficult for boys. They're just so clueless.
    • 3/5
      I liked this fourth book in the series very well, but it didn't bowl me over the way the first couple did. I love the concept. I like the characters. Sometimes here, though, it felt like Riordan was trying a little too hard to shoehorn as much mythology into the book as it could possibly hold.
    • 3/5
      Fun! Looking forward to finding out what happens next.
    • 3/5
      I really wish I could love these books as much as everyone else does but I'm just not... getting it. I really enjoyed the first book but after that they just became a bit dull and repetitive. This might be a weird complaint to make a about a book but there is just so many names. You look down at the page and it feels like 90% of the words are just names. Lots and lots of characters and I find I can't really connect with any of them. The story is interesting enough and I do love the concept; I just don't find the books that fascinating to read. Will certainly read the next book to see how it all ends up but overall the series has been a let down! I probably would have enjoyed it more when I was younger. I don't think it has quite the same level of ''all ages'' appeal that books like Harry Potter and The Book Thief do.
    • 5/5
      This is my favorite of the Percy Jackson series. Percy and a group of brave demi-gods need to head off a dangerous group of blood-thirsty monsters who plan on invading their camp. The only problem is that the monsters are planning on entering through a labyrinth underground and it is full of traps, illusions, and monsters. They need to keep their wits about them if they want to survive. Appropriate for ages 10 and up.
    • 5/5
      When Percy Jackson goes to his new school he blows it up again......well technically.When he goes to camp Half Blood he is offerd a qest to go in the laybrinth.Clarisse went in there once but barly survived.There are hundreds of monsters in this maze of horrors.Luke ,his enemy is in there to ,trying to find his way into Camp Half Blood.I think this book is better than all of the other Percy Jackson books.Can Percy and his friends survived this?To find out read The Battle Of The Laybrinth.
    • 4/5
      This was a rather fascinating look at the Percy Jackson universe. The addition of Janus was rather interesting.
    • 4/5
      This is the first book I read from this series. I liked it but I feel like I'm a little too old to be reading it, haha. I would definitely recommend it to middle schoolers, though. It's actually good. I love books about Mythology :)
    • 4/5
      Summary: Camp Half-Blood is in danger once again, and its magical boundaries cannot protect it from the latest threat: an entrance to Daedalus's Labyrinth sits in the middle of camp grounds. Convinced that Luke, at the behest of the Titan Kronos, is planning to invade the camp, Percy and Annabeth must lead a quest to find Daedalus, and convince him not to help Luke. Accompanying them is Tyson, Percy's cyclops half brother; Rachel Elizabeth Dare, a mortal who can see through the Mist; and Grover, who is still searching for the lost god Pan. But Daedalus is hidden deep at the heart of the labyrinth he designed, and there are many dangers that lurk between the heroes and the end of the maze... not to mention Nico, the powerful eleven-year-old son of Hades, who still blames Percy for his sister's death, and is using the labyrinth for his own ends.Review: I was about to write that this book is just as fun and exciting as its predecessors in the Percy Jackson series, but I realized that was incorrect. It's certainly just as exciting - the action is pretty much non-stop, and the book reads incredibly quickly - but the book has a few too many rather dark elements and complicated morality to really properly call it "fun". It's still got its funny moments, and little touches of zaniness even in some of the darker scenes (Nico using soda and fast food to summon the dead comes to mind), but as Percy grows up, so does the tone of the books. This maturity manifests itself not only in some of the plot elements (Daedalus in particular is a morally dubious character) but also in Percy's personal life, and I enjoyed watching him try to navigate his increasingly complicated relationships with Annabeth and Rachel. (Which, I just realized there's a bit of a parallel to navigating the Labyrinth, there. Nicely done, Mr. Riordan.)There were a few parts of this story that I wasn't crazy about, however. All of the books have been pretty episodic, in the way of most mid-grade/young-adult fantasy adventures. But in the case of The Battle of the Labyrinth, I noticed that episodic-ness a lot more. I suppose it's a symptom of the shifting and changing nature of the maze itself, but I didn't always feel like one adventure connected smoothly to the next, and so the end result seemed like a bunch of set pieces with only the most tenuous thread binding them together. I also noticed that Riordan is having to reach deeper and deeper into more obscure bits of mythology as the series goes on, which is fine by me, but might be lending to the fragmented feeling I got from this book. Also, while Riordan's typically pretty subtle about the lessons and morals that readers are supposed to be taking away from his books (one of the reasons I like them so much more than most mid-grade fiction), I thought the Pan storyline was the exact opposite of subtle, and therefore came off feeling kind of artificial and distracting.But regardless, this book did have a lot of good points, and in any case, I'm totally hooked like a fish; I can't wait to find out how the story ends! 4 out of 5 stars.Recommendation: Don't start here, but the series as a whole is very creative, doesn't talk down to its readers, and is a ton of fun.
    • 4/5
      In short, I REALLY enjoyed this book. This book to me has had the best prophecy in the series. It featured many of Riordan's crazy twists and turns and everything in it threw me for a loop. For the book to have only two real settings, it still kept my attention and I still was able to have fun with the book. I felt as if I was in the maze with them. The two things about the book I enjoyed the most were the things or people they found out about in the maze itself and the fact that Percy's love life is finally unfolding. What I didn't like was Annabeth was acting like a real crazy person for her mother to be Athena.... I'm just saying. I just don't know whar she still sees in Luke. I really would like to know why she keeps thinking he's just going to change his mind and end up on their side. He chose his side long ago, its over and done. But with that being said, the book was still great. I can't wait to start reading the next one, although I am sad because the next one is the last one (in Percy's specific series).
    • 5/5
      The Battle of the Labrinth by Rick Riordan is about Percy Jackson and this very dangerous quest. It is probably one of the most dangerous. Annabeth, Grover, Tyson and Percy enter the labrinth where they can be tricked into going the wrong way. They are trying to stop Kronos from coming before Luke and his friends get there. Annabeth is the leader of this quest, but gets help from Percy and Rachel. Then there comes a time where Tyson and Grover go one way and Annabeth and Percy go another way. In the end they are all safe and figure out many things. Percy is still worried about his profecey which is to come very soon. This series is getting so good. I really liked reading The Battle of the Labyrinth. I was shocked when Grover finally found Pan, but then was told he had to die. Grover was resposible for telling everyone esle that Pan was really dead. I would have been so mad. There were many surprises in this story, but I am glad it ended well. I can't wait to see what happens at the end of the last book. I hope it has a good ending for the whole series.
    • 5/5
      Loved it it was awesome. It had some mystery and thrillers in it. I highly recommend it.
    • 5/5
      Percy and friends set off on a quest through the labyrinth created by Daedalus, in hopes that he will give them a way find a to defeat Luke's army and save Camp Half-Blood. Unfortunately, Luke is only the messenger for Kronos, and stopping him may not stop the coming war between the Titans and the Olympians. Percy starts to unleash his own powers, and manages to repeat Hercules' famous stable-cleaning project with the psycho cannibal horses included. There are others from Camp Half-Blood who also start to use their powers, and it makes for an entertaining and interesting story! The search for the god Pan comes to a satisfying conclusion here also. This book is jam-packed with monsters both good and evil, gods and demi-gods, rescues, battles and trips to easily recognizable places (the prison at Alcatraz and Mt. St. Helens, where Hephaestus has a massive forge and Percy creates a giant disaster). If you haven't picked up the earlier books, do read them in order - -they will be much more fun that way! (Lightning Thief, Sea of Monsters, Titan's Curse) 6th grade and up.
    • 3/5
      I knew it was probably inevitable, but oh I didn't want the dreaded "set-up" novel* to ever come for the Percy Jackson series.*These can take form of the ill-advised philosophical interlude (see Taran Wanderer), the overly-long training montage, the psychological-trauma-purge-session so we can just slay some monsters next time, or the awkward-expository dump in which the deus ex machina is introduced... but usually an awkward combination of the above with the usual formula for the series. They're frequently the second-to-last books, or nowadays, frequently the first half of the last tome.Actually in most ways, The Battle of the Labyrinth is a perfectly solidly entertaining entry and not a dire example of the "set-up" novel. In a brief sequence we check in with Percy Jackson undergoing orientation at his new high school, where he again runs into Rachel Elizabeth Dare, the mortal who can see through the Mist. But almost immediately the action ramps up and Percy is called to an emergency quest: Kronos is planning an invasion of Camp Half-Blood by leading his army through the Labyrinth and our heroes must enter the Labyrinth to seek Daedalus's help, before Luke does.I like the idea of the Labyrinth as a living entity that grows underground, constantly shifting, and having entrances and exits all over the world. Riordan mostly uses it as a device to deliver the group directly to exciting new obstacles. There's only one new main character, Rachel Dare, who brings a nice new perspective, while the other returning characters get grouped into interesting dynamics. Teaming up Tyson and Grover on their own, for example, is a bit inspired mischief, while Percy and Annabeth have entered the bickering stage of their relationship... and don't forget the drop-ins by Nico and Rachel Dare.The separated plot threads weave a vaster playing field than previous installments, but it's also the first book that can't really stand on its own as a full story. It seems a bit of a necessary evil to set up the inevitable "final battle" coming in The Last Olympian, but I miss the plain zaniness I most associate with the series. It's not completely gone-- Nico summons the dead with Happy Meals and the Sphinx has given up riddles for standardized testing-- but it's been reduced for a more serious overall tone. Combined with the new sorts of personal struggles Percy's going through (including the so many girl troubles Aphrodite promised him, oh Percy you fool), and it's a little bittersweet how close this feels to the end.
    • 4/5
      It's another round of perils and quests in this fourth installment of the series. I'm really enjoying the exploration of the themes of Western civilization vs. the aggression and tyranny of the Titans. The Greek gods aren't perfect, by any stretch of the imagination - yet the ideals they represent offer greater freedom than the fear and domination of the Titan rulers. I also think the situations Percy finds himself in with his various friends and the conflicting loyalties he feels are also interesting and very real feeling.
    • 4/5
      I have really enjoyed this series. The use of Greek myths to further the story line is very interesting. I especially liked the labyrinth since I remember reading a novel in 9th grade that featured the myth. In any event, very good.
    • 5/5
      Percy Jackson returns in book four of Riordan's the Olympians to continue the battle against Kronos with the usual cast, and a few new additions. With less preamble then the rest of the books so far, Percy goes to a "pre-enrollment" for a new school thanks for his Mom's boyfriend. Trouble follows as 2 cheerleaders attack him, after he bumps into a strange friend from last time, Rachel Dare. From school he meets up with Annabeth, and heads for Camp Half-Blood to learn Grover is about to be outcast for his search for Pan. A new counselor has shown up, Quintas, and Percy is being plagued by dreams of a young demigod in trouble. Annabeth gets the quest this time around, to find Daeladus, the inventor of the Labyrinth, and stop the invasion for the camp from Luke and Kronos's forces. They have the usual run-ins along the way, with some angst building between Annabeth and Percy. Percy's half brother gets to shine in this tale as well, encourging a Hundred Handed One to stand and fight they way they did thousands of years ago.
    • 5/5
      Like the other books this one did not make me mad. I love this book. The story continues for Percy Jackson and his friends. Even thought this book is a childrens type book and I am 18. I still enjoyed reading the book and hope that young adults and even older people will pick up this book. Because like the other books in the sereis this one did not take long to read.
    • 5/5
      The Battle of the Labyrinth is the fourth book in the Percy Jackson series. In this book Luke has decided to use the Labyrinth, a maze spreading throughout all of the United States, to get inside Camp Half-Blood and attack. Annabeth is made head of a quest to go into the Labyrinth, and takes along Percy, Tyson, and Grover. The maze takes them through many twists and turns. It causes fights, and threatens to make everyone who enters it crazy. Briares, a Hundred-Handed One is found and saved. Grover and Tyson split from the group, however, when Grover finds what he believes to be a path to Pan. Percy is sent to the island of Calypso, a beautiful girl condemed to a life on her lonely island with her invisable servants and the occasional hero. In the end, Pan dies, war breaks out at Camp Half-Blood, Grover saves the day with Panic, and Daedalus, the maker of the Labrynith dies, and the Labyrinth dies with him. I liked this book. It took twists that I would never have predicted. I especially loved the Labyrinth. It's one of my favorite parts of Greek myths, and I love how he built a story around it, giving life to Daedalus or 'Quintus' and telling his story. I liked how Nico's powers were included in this book. He did a really good job. I thought some of the things that happened were ingenious. One example is when the seashells exploded with water, saving the day. I also liked how Percy used the water within himself. I thought it was cool when Poseidon showed up in the end. I can't wait to see how a sand-dollar plays out in the next book.
    • 5/5
      The war between the Olympians and the evil Titan Lord Kronos is drawing near and even Camp Half-Blood isn't safe as the enemy has found a way into camp through The Labyrinth. Now Percy and his friends have to navigate the Labyrinth to get to Daedalus's workshop before their arch enemy Luke does and convince Daedalus to help them and not Luke. Grover comes along on the journey to help but he has another goal as well - this is his last chance to find Pan. The journey through the Labyrinth is a hazardous one, taking them into unexpected places and filled with more than one surprise. "The Battle of the Labyrinth" is the fourth (and one of the best) books in Rick Riordan's wonderfully inventive Percy Jackson and the Olympians children's fantasy series. Riordan has great fun with the Labyrinth - a scary place that takes the children to historical places with the typical Riordan twist. Riordan also has fun expanding on the Daedalus myth and adds some surprises to that plot line that readers won't see coming. There is a wonderful sense of humor throughout the book that makes it fun to read (a perfect example is what Nico does to raise the dead). Riordan continues to tweak mythology (an encounter with the Sphinx is hilarious) and make it his own. Riordan also does a good job of mixing humor with scary and sometimes sad moments. The books in the series get darker as the series moves along and this book is a reminder that in any war, even one involving mythological characters, there will be casualties. "The Battle of the Labyrinth" is the great fourth book in a wonderful fantasy series aimed at children but enjoyable for readers of all ages. The first three books in the series are: The Lightning Thief (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 1) The Sea of Monsters (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 2) The Titan's Curse (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 3) Enjoy!
    • 5/5
      My Summary: Percy Jackson is on his way to freshman orientation in the first week of June, and he's dreading it more than his battle with Kronos (kidding). The school seems okay, until he runs into a group of cheerleaders who are hiding way more than ugly faces beneath all the makeup....Corned in the band room, the last person Percy expects to help him escape the monsters is Rachel Elizabeth Dare - the mortal girl who hid him from skeleton warriors during one of his quests. When Percy returns to camp, he knows something's wrong - theres tension all around, and a lot of campers are either missing in action or have gone over to the dark side. Basically, it's another year at camp.But when he and Annabeth discover a secret about Camp Half-Blood that Luke already knows about, Percy knows it's time for another quest - this time, to find the mysterious inventor who created the maze, and find a way to keep Luke from using it to invade (and destroy) Camp Half-Blood forever.My Thoughts: I think this one was my favourite of all the books so far! It was fast-paced, and the action started right away. I also loved the re-appearance of Rachel (go mortals!) and her part in the story, but I'm a little worried about the whole Percy-Annabeth-Rachel triangle developing (Team Annabeth all the way!).I also loved the labyrinth concept - after watching the movie Pan's Labyrinth when I was young, mazes and labyrinths have always creeped me out to the nth degree (in a good way), and I loved the way it added to the creepiness of it all. Of course the writing was awesome and easy to understand too! Riordan's style is really great - it leaves something to the imagination but still tells you what's going on and what you need to know. And his characterization is awesome - you see the subtle changes in Percy from book to book, and they make him seem very realistic and relatable.Final Thoughts: Why haven't you picked up this series yet?!!?