The Mark of Athena (The Heroes of Olympus #3)

"The Mark of Athena, the third installment of The Heroes of Olympus series, follows Annabeth as she anxiously awaits her reunion with Percy. After being separated for six months by Hera, the goddess of marriage, it seems that Camp Jupiter is gearing up for a battle. As Annabeth and her friends Jason, Piper, and Leo fly in on the Argo II, she understands why the Roman demigods might view the ship as a Greek weapon. With its fierce bronze dragon figurehead, Leo's impressive creation does not exactly exude a friendly vibe. Annabeth hopes that the presence of their praetor, Jason, on deck will ease any tensions and show the Romans that they come in peace. But this is just one of Annabeth's concerns. In her pocket, she carries a gift from her mother with a daunting request: "Follow the Mark of Athena. Avenge me." Already burdened by the prophecy that will send seven demigods on a quest to find and close the Doors of Death, Annabeth wonders what more her mother, Athena, could possibly want from her. Her greatest fear, however, is that Percy may have changed during their time apart. What if he has become attached to the Roman way of life? Does he still need his old friends? As the daughter of the goddess of war and wisdom, Annabeth knows she was born to lead, but she never wants to be without her Seaweed Brain by her side again. Told from the perspectives of four different demigods, The Mark of