I have seen many people compare these books to Harry Potter and given them one star. They are so, so wrong. This is not a one star book/series. They are PERCY JACKSON. It is so good. it has the best slow burn romance much better then anything JOANNE could have written. Some people have said that the first book is boring. It’s not boring it’s the begining of a 5 book story and the ending cliff hanger!!! These books are great and in the end you really see how these characters changed with their skill and emotions and feelings. So if anyone tells you otherwise, they are wrong. Have a nice day.