Actual Rating: 3.5 stars 
 I must say, I enjoyed the book immensely. Rick Riordan has put in a nice blend of fantasy, Greek mythology, lovable lead characters, performed his magic of writing, put in some few laughs along the way, and transformed a middle-grade fantasy novel into an incredibly enjoyable journey even for a 22 year old. I could mark out the typical tropes of a fantasy novel, (a brave lead hero, an intelligent girl who helps the lead, a loyal friend, a wolf-among-the-sheep villain). The book hooked me from the very first page, and sucked me in till the very end. 
 I loved the pace, and flew through the book. The easy, breezy and fun plot was its biggest strength. 
 Totally unputdownable! Can't wait to read the second novel! Oh, why didn't I begin this series sooner!?