I read this book in one day. It was a fun, fresh take on Greek mythology. I loved being in Medusa's head and watching her discover what it's like to bI read this book in one day. It was a fun, fresh take on Greek mythology. I loved being in Medusa's head and watching her discover what it's like to be a mortal instead of monster. The intrigues of the Greek gods controlling the lives of mortals and monsters alike was also fun. I can't wait to see more of this word, and especially more of Medusa. It does have an open ending sort of cliffhanger, so I need the sequel as much as I want it.
There were a couple parts where I was confused by why characters made the decisions they did, and I wish a different choice had been made for the cover. But otherwise, this was a fun book and I stayed up way too late to finish. The dynamic between Medusa, Perseus, and Andromeda was so fun.
Note to more sensitive readers: On screen death (by petrification).
This book is perfect for YA audiences on up interested in a fresh take on Greek mythology.
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I saw this cover and knew I couldn't walk away. I'm obsessed with Greek myths, but the legend of the first queen of the Amazons is vaguer to me, and II saw this cover and knew I couldn't walk away. I'm obsessed with Greek myths, but the legend of the first queen of the Amazons is vaguer to me, and I had to read this version of it.
This story is the tale of a mortal woman caught up in the whims of gods and men as she tries to find a way to survive. It is an adventure, with an ever growing cast of women as Otera tries to figure out her quest in an ancient Greek landscape. Well I would have enjoyed the story significantly more and been better immersed if it was closer to PG-13 than R, I did enjoy the exploration of women's roles in ancient society and Otera seeking a better life for herself and those who joined her journey. I also very much enjoyed the romance, which is slow burn and not resolved by the end of the book, but I am compelled to continue the series to see where that goes. I would recommend not brushing up on the myth until you're halfway through this book like I did so you can have a chance to guess who the love interest for Otera truly is.
Note to more sensitive readers: As mentioned in the blurb, there are several triggering things. There are several instances of strong language scattered throughout. There is violence and death shown on-screen and off, including the death of children.There is a SA attempt and the horror leading to it. There are women of a certain profession who are not shy about pursuing that profession and their relationships with each other graphically as well as explaining things to the heroine who is beginning to regret her vow to Artemis. There is one scene I had to skip completely when the heroine was alone. The ending is also especially emotional and I am still processing it.
I received a copy of this novel from the author via Book Sirens. I was not required to post a positive review and all views and opinions are my own.
If you love Greek myths and legends of old, this book is for you....more
This is an exciting but simultaneously chilling book about a group of Christians who believe they must cut off all ties outside their group to fight aThis is an exciting but simultaneously chilling book about a group of Christians who believe they must cut off all ties outside their group to fight against the manifestations of demons in popular culture.
The Heretic is another great addition to the Christian speculative fiction sub-genre that focuses on spiritual warfare, which is something that is all too easy to sweep under the rug in everyday life. The cast was large, and it was like reading a Charles Dickens book to see all these people in different walks of life starting at different points and converging closer and closer together as the story goes on. So, if you're a fan of paranormal thrillers, this book is definitely something to put on your reading list.
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This novel was so comfortably mesmerizing in its wording and the way the story is told. We get three romances in this tale: the sweet romance of a BriThis novel was so comfortably mesmerizing in its wording and the way the story is told. We get three romances in this tale: the sweet romance of a British soldier and his pianist sweetheart; American ragtime musician and the Belgium refugee; and our storyteller Aphrodite and her husband (all couples worth shipping). Seeing the story told by Aphrodite and the other Olympians was an interesting twist that often had me laughing out loud (but I always got unnerved when Hades came into the scene). The historical detail of it all was very impressive, and what I learned about the racism faced by the regiments of African Americans from their own countrymen was heartbreaking. War in general is heartbreaking and a terrible thing- but true love still survives and flourishes.
My main qualm is that the gods themselves are so blasphemous. The characters in the book pray to a higher God than they, but they keep taking all the responsibility for answered or seemingly unanswered prayer. I know it's a strange thing to be unnerved about, since these 'gods' do not exist, but if they did, they would definitely know of the Lord of lords even as other spiritual beings do- and tremble.
Other than that, though, I heartily recommend this story for anyone who wants to read about Olympians, World War I, or true love.
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