We are back again with another Is it worth reading? series where i will rate is the companion book worth your time to read or not. And i promise this would be my last Rick Riordan books review. For well... at least next month? who knows? I might read his Magnus Chase series in next few months or maybe next year depends on my mood. Anyway, without further ado, let's dive in!

Reading Order

By our book bible goodreads, this book didn't really listed with the number of the series, since it's not a novella but a companion book. BUT!! no worries fellas, i will give you a good reading order to you to avoid spoilers!

1. Read the whole Kane Chronicles (book 1-3)

2. Read Demigods & Magicians ( Percy Jackson and Kane Chronicles Crossover) IT'S A MUST!

3. Then read this book

Why? Because the demigods and magicians include the story about Setne and how he end up in this book. At first i was going to read this book first then Demigods and Magicians (since it's a crossover, so i think i will finish Kane first then the crossover) but it end up a bit spoiler there. So, since I've done it, and you shouldn't, use this guide instead. Unless if you okay with spoilers. 

What is it All About?

So this book is talking about a guide for Brooklyn House magician, more like introduction about the house, how it looks like, talking about Egyptian Gods also, so yeah, just like its title, it's the manual for young magicians who's new, just joining the Brooklyn House. But it also added fun stories after the war and Setne the crazy magician ghost. 

Is It Worth Reading?

I think it's fun read, since the characters took turns to write the book, not only Carter dan Sadie, but also other characters in the Brooklyn House, even some gods included as the narrator.  I felt so challenged to answer all the quiz in the book tho i find some part of the book doesn't really fun, like the Bas's section to get ugly thing, i don't think it's really informative or fun read.

I like that if there are some comment added in the book by other characters who didn't narrate that chapter, they use different font. Just like the concept of Kane Chronicles where Sadie and Carter bickering and adding comment in each time they take turns to narrate, this one is also made like this which is  good because Riordan sticks to its concept even for this companion.

My Verdict

I would say Neutral for this one, even skip it. It's not because it's not a good read, i like it. But it doesn't really necessary for you to read this one in order to finish the whole series, but yes it is a fun read indeed. 

Previous Chapter :

"Giant-chicken mode," I remembered.
"Dude, my avatar is a falcon-headed warrior."
"I still think you could get a sponsorship deal with KFC. Make some big bucks.”
— Percy and Carter —

“But magic is neither good nor evil. It is a tool, like a knife. Is a knife evil? Only if the wielder is evil.”
— The House of Hades —

“The right choice is hardly ever the easy choice.”
— Julius Kane —

"Fair means everyone gets what they need. And the only way to get what you need is to make it happen yourself"
— Julius Kane —