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My second most anticipated release of the year (followed only by Chalice of the Gods) and I cannot wait to devour the entire thing on release day. Rick Riordan could seriously write a grocery list and I would give it 5 stars. Will and Nico mean so much to me and I'm so excited to read the rest and get to learn more about them.

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This review only encompasses the first few chapters released as a teaser though I do look forward to reading the whole book eventually.

I'm not sure if it's because Riordan has a writing partner on this one but the voice feels different and a bit more mature than his other books. Nico and Will have been fan favorite characters for a long time so I think readers will be excited for them to star in their own story. That said, Nico isn't the same type of narrator as Percy or even Apollo so readers should go into the book knowing that. I'm definitely excited to read the rest of the book but I don't know that it will be a favorite.

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Definitely one of my most highly anticipated of the year. I don't normally torture myself with samplers but I caved. Can't wait to continue!! Getting close now!

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This was AMAZING!!! I was so sad that this was just a snippet of the book, and not the whole thing. Can't wait to read this full book!

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I’m so excited to read the full book. I can’t wait to see all of what Mark Oshiro brings to the mix. I think it was an excellent choice for Riordan to work with another author on this one, given how many books he has written in this universe so far. As much as I love Riordan’s writing, I’m excited to see what a new voice will add. I get the sense from this preview that this book will have a different tone from the others and I’m looking forward to it.
I’ve already preordered this book and can’t wait for it to arrive!

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I can't wait for the full release! This chapter sampler scratched an itch that I had for more CHB adventures and then left me wanting more! The first five chapters will certainly hook you into the next installment with some of the most lovable characters! It has classic Riordan humor and suspense from prophesies. All goes to say, this has the perfect amount of ingredients and a beginning to be a great novel.

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Cute chapters. Love the Percy Jackson universe and am happy to see more books for Nico and Will coming!

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It's been such a long time since I read Percy Jackson, but reading this brought back those good memories. This chapter sampler was so good. I have the barest idea of what's gone down in the Percy Jackson universe since the end of Heroes of Olympus, but I'm still excited as hell to read this.

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Once again, Rick Riordan and written an award-winning fantasy novel that my 4th grade students will climb over each other to read. The Percy Jackson series is always a hit with the 10 year-olds. This installation held my attention from start to finish. It will be added to the reading rotation in our classroom next year.

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Well we already knew this was going to be amazing. But did you pick the perfect place to stop this sample of course you did. I am so excited to see how this book plays out. I love this series and am so excited that Rick Riordan is giving us another chance to explore it. Thank you so much for the taste. I can't wait to get the book real soon.

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I just reviewed From the World of Percy Jackson: The Sun and the Star by Rick Riordan; Mark Oshiro. #FromtheWorldofPercyJacksonTheSunandtheStar #NetGalley

Riordan never fails. This ARC preview of the new collaboration book with Mark Oshiro was wonderfully put together and intriguing. It is everything that the world of Percy Jackson has always been and yet it wonderfully new glimpse into that world thru the eyes of Nico di Angelo and Will Solace. This new story gives so much more than I could have asked for or wanted. I absolutely cannot wait to read the full book upon its release date!

*I will update my review to included the entire book once it has been released.*

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WE"RE BACK BABES!

First and most importantly, Nico and Will are so adorable together.

Though Nico, Will's "grumpy little ball of darkness," can't get a voice of someone stuck in Tarturus who he believes to be Bob (friend, titan, amnesiac). Nico accepts Rachel's prophecy to go to Tarturus, and Will won't let him go alone, so they embark on a quest with a prophecy that states, "there leave something of equal value behind." *ominous music*

I can't wait to read the full book and hopefully see Nico being a powerful death-weilding demigod (and MY BABIES SAFE AND HAPPY AT THE END, RICK).

Thank you to Netgalley and Disney Hyperion for the advance chapters in exchange for an honest review.

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A big thanks to NetGalley and Disney Publishing Worldwide for providing an eARC in exchange for an honest review.

I will keep my review short, as to not spoil anything with this highly anticipated release. But boy oh boy, am I glad to once again be in the world of Percy Jackson. I feel a re-read is on the horizon.

The Sun and The Star by Rick Riordan and Mark Oshiro is middle grade continuation of the very famous, Percy Jackson series with a highlight on the beloved character Nico di Angelo, the son of Hades. Following the many events of Percy Jackson, The Heroes of Olympus, and utter befalling of the Trials of Apollo, Nico has been plagued by despair. With his loving boyfriend, Will Solace, being his only literal ray of sunshine. But everything starts to go sideways, when he starts to have dreams about a reformed Titan by the name of Bob, and how he is in trouble. Thus sparking a grand quest to ensure his safety once again. But will Nico and Will make it out of Tartarus alive?

I will say no more than this, I LOVED this book. And I certainly hope that we get more Nico in the future.

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I can’t wait to get the full book when it comes out!!!! This chapter sampler was great and I can’t wait to read the rest though that first section has me seriously concerned for some of my favorite characters

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Nice beginning. Their adventure is off to a nice start. I have always enjoyed Nico's characters and I am glad to see him finally get his own quest. I look forward to reading the rest of it.

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I loved having the opportunity to read the first five chapters of this book to get a vibe of what the book was going to be and I’m already obsessed. I can’t wait to read the full book and I’m sure that this book is going to hit another one of my favorites

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I read a preview of the first 5 chapters provided by Netgalley &I'm so excited to read the rest of the book! I've devoured every book Rick Riordan has written. Circling the publication date on my calendar so I can start scheduling buddy read with my book club now!!

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I haven't read the official Percy Jackson series in decades (although I have read PLENTY of fanfiction), but this story brought me right back to nerdy little me wishing to be a camper at Camp Half-Blood. The adventure never stops, especially when it comes to Nico. I was so excited to read a book from his perspective and to interact with his personality more as a reader. This book is just as good as the fanfiction I have read in my days.

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This was just a teaser of the upcoming novel, but I’m already hooked! Thank you NetGalley for the ARC and letting me check out the first few chapters of Riordan’s newest novel. I’llbe back to finish it when I get the full version!

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Giving only 5 chapters of this book is a tease. I am an 30-something year old Percy Jackson Fan, diving into the entire series and sharing the world of Camp Half Blood with My Children ( no worries they are already obsessed) Now i have to not so patiently wait until 5/2 to read the rest of this book.

Curses!!

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