Is that Really it?

When any series comes to an end it's natural to think, "is that really it?"  Sometimes it's because Hollywood movie franchises have taught us that even if it really felt like an ending, there may still be another installment in the series. Sometimes it's because we weren't satisfied with the ending and are secretly hoping there will be more.  And still other times it's because we just don't believe it's over.

That's how I felt after reading The Last Olympian, the final book in the Percy Jackson series.  As I'm sure you can guess this is the biggest battle of the series and it requires all the skill and courage our young heroes have.  We finally see what happens with Luke, we figure out what's so weird about that Rachel girl, and we get to see what happens to Percy and Annabeth.   A lot of things are resolved and it does say the final book in the series.  But I'm just not sure that it's over.

You see Percy is still a demi-god.  There are still monsters, and gods and titans.  He is still the son of one of the big three.  It can't really be over.  He's gonna face more monsters, there are gonna be more fights, camp half blood is always gonna be sending new heroes on quests.

So I guess I was dissatisfied with this ending because I can't picture Percy having a "happily ever after,' but I also can't picture what monster he will have to face next.  So i'm stuck in some kind of limbo. Maybe if you are more familiar with the Greek Myths you will have better luck picturing Percy's future adventures. Don't misunderstand, the book was still excellent a great addition to the series.  It's that 'final' part I'm having trouble with.

Saving Olympus...that's kids stuff.