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maireador20's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
emmeke's review
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
I was not the target audience for this book about a demi-god teenager who's trying to juggle moving to a new school with learning to live with her Greek divine family and obsessing about getting her first ever kiss at age 14. However this was entertaining enough and a fun premise. I would recommend this for a teenager rather than a 30-something.
rose_reads_'s review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
This is a really fun and light-hearted book, however I think I'm too old for this. I think teens would absolutely love this book!
nneanu's review against another edition
2.0
Rated 2.5 Stars
I lost interest half way through and had to force myself to finish reading the rest.
I lost interest half way through and had to force myself to finish reading the rest.
gavroche's review against another edition
3.0
"I also found a pair of winged sandals lurking in the shoe rack. Yes, I tried them on and no, the wings didn't even flicker."
quite a fun book as a whole. very young young adult, probably more meant for teenagers, with mainly one-sided characters and a plot that can be guessed from the start but an enjoyable light reading for when you can't bring yourself to actually focus.
quite a fun book as a whole. very young young adult, probably more meant for teenagers, with mainly one-sided characters and a plot that can be guessed from the start but an enjoyable light reading for when you can't bring yourself to actually focus.
crypticspren's review against another edition
4.0
This was so sweet and so fun to read. It was easy going and I loved the way the personality of the Gods was captured. It made me laugh and I highly recommend!
ladyk23's review against another edition
3.0
I talked in a previous review about how I ended up reading the first fiction novel of a writer who I first found out about at Grrrlcon, but this time around I read a first novel from a fellow attendee of Write Like A Grrrl, which was the precursor to Grrrlcon. A workshop that I also attended.
Therefore I am all about grrrls supporting grrrls, and I’m really glad I bought this book as it didn’t disappoint. The story centres on Helen, a half mortal daughter of the Greek God Zeus, living in London of all places.
Not only does Helen have to deal with normal teenage problems, annoying siblings, a new school, boys, and the dreaded spots, she also has to keep the secret that her family is really a bunch of gods. A teenager with a secret, what could possibly go wrong?
This is a really lovely novel that covers grief (at the loss of a close family member), how to get along with your family, first love, and most importantly, how to not lose your friends along the way. The last couple of chapters had me really tearing up as Helen delivers a heartfelt speech, and finally starts to open up to her new friends about why she’s been so flakey of late. A situation I’ve definitely been in on behalf of the friends POV.
For a first novel I think the author has done a fantastic job of setting the scene, and showing the reader a different side of London. Something I haven’t seen, possibly ever. And I’m guessing that the author is from, or has spent a lot of time in the places mentioned in the book in order to describe the areas so vividly.
My only gripes with the book are very minor, sometimes the pacing skips, and days/weeks etc seem very short, and some of the pop culture references seem more like they come from someone the authors age, than from a teenager in the present day. But perhaps today’s teens are more fond of 90s movies than I realise.
These are minor things I picked up on but they didn’t impact my enjoyment at all, just some things for the author to bear in mind in her next book.
I saw recently that someone commented on one of the authors Instagram posts that this book would make a great CBBC show, and I have to agree. It would lend itself perfectly to being adapted into a mini series (or a longer series if Alexandra decides to give us some more of Helen’s stories).
I wish her every success with this book and all of her future endeavours.
Therefore I am all about grrrls supporting grrrls, and I’m really glad I bought this book as it didn’t disappoint. The story centres on Helen, a half mortal daughter of the Greek God Zeus, living in London of all places.
Not only does Helen have to deal with normal teenage problems, annoying siblings, a new school, boys, and the dreaded spots, she also has to keep the secret that her family is really a bunch of gods. A teenager with a secret, what could possibly go wrong?
This is a really lovely novel that covers grief (at the loss of a close family member), how to get along with your family, first love, and most importantly, how to not lose your friends along the way. The last couple of chapters had me really tearing up as Helen delivers a heartfelt speech, and finally starts to open up to her new friends about why she’s been so flakey of late. A situation I’ve definitely been in on behalf of the friends POV.
For a first novel I think the author has done a fantastic job of setting the scene, and showing the reader a different side of London. Something I haven’t seen, possibly ever. And I’m guessing that the author is from, or has spent a lot of time in the places mentioned in the book in order to describe the areas so vividly.
My only gripes with the book are very minor, sometimes the pacing skips, and days/weeks etc seem very short, and some of the pop culture references seem more like they come from someone the authors age, than from a teenager in the present day. But perhaps today’s teens are more fond of 90s movies than I realise.
These are minor things I picked up on but they didn’t impact my enjoyment at all, just some things for the author to bear in mind in her next book.
I saw recently that someone commented on one of the authors Instagram posts that this book would make a great CBBC show, and I have to agree. It would lend itself perfectly to being adapted into a mini series (or a longer series if Alexandra decides to give us some more of Helen’s stories).
I wish her every success with this book and all of her future endeavours.
emlyrea's review against another edition
3.0
I was so hyped for this book, and I’m so disappointed… I mean, it wasn’t bad, but it wasn’t that good either.
Greek Mythology is clearly my thing, so when I found out this book was about Greek Gods but in the contemporary world, living among us, I was thrilled.
But as soon as I started this book, I knew I was going to be disappointed. I don’t know, I guess it wasn’t for me. I think I was expecting a lot, and it didn’t hit my expectations.
I didn’t like the end at all, Hades being nice was not right for me aha. I really wanted more.
I did like some parts of it though, the characters were funny, I liked the modern vision, the representation, and the idea in itself.
So yeah, this wasn't the right book for me, and I didn't enjoy it as much as I thought I would.
Greek Mythology is clearly my thing, so when I found out this book was about Greek Gods but in the contemporary world, living among us, I was thrilled.
But as soon as I started this book, I knew I was going to be disappointed. I don’t know, I guess it wasn’t for me. I think I was expecting a lot, and it didn’t hit my expectations.
I didn’t like the end at all, Hades being nice was not right for me aha. I really wanted more.
I did like some parts of it though, the characters were funny, I liked the modern vision, the representation, and the idea in itself.
So yeah, this wasn't the right book for me, and I didn't enjoy it as much as I thought I would.
gaaaaaaaaaaaaab's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 ... This book would have made 13 year old me very happy! Very reminiscent of the Georgia Nicolson books but with a greek mythology twist.