Second time reading this book was possibly better than the first, or not. I don't know. I honestly don't remember my first reaction. This was my favorite book so far. I loved every minute of it. Maybe it's because Percy is getting older and it's becoming more like a YA book rather than just a children's book? I don't know I'm trying not to analyze it too much. This was a great re-read! I'm almost to the next series which makes me excited.