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brittradomski's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
cristoc's review against another edition
fast-paced
2.0
There should be CW at the start of the book. It would be a fun quick read if it weren't for outdated transphobic, homophobic and abelist concepts, such as:
“If you really want to eliminate wind shear, you should cut your breasts off,” she informs me, to which I politely decline. “Suit yourself,” she says, showing me her own, trim silhouette. “I can rise a hundred feet in a second.” “And I can get laid,” I tell her, which she actually laughs at.
So...women without breasts don't get laid according to these authors.
“What, Hermes and Mr. Zee? Yeah, everyone knows they bang. Hermes is the most sexually fluid person in the world. He even tried to come on to Ocypete at one point— she almost gouged his eyes out as a rejection!” Hmm. Well, there goes my feeling special about having a god flirt with me. Apparently Hermes will make a move on anything.
Men and harpies are put on the same level of "anything" Hermes would bang...alright.
“You’re telling me Ocypete isn’t all there?” I challenge her. Then I remember that my flying teacher cut her breasts off on purpose. It could be a fair assessment.
Again...women without breasts are portrayed as undesirable.
There are a few inaccuracies as well, like dragons with wings (they didn't have any in Greek mythology, and this book's worldbuilding is heavily based on it) and the use of togas, which are Roman, instead of Greek correspondents; these details didn't even bother me at first, I know it's a <i>very<\i> light read and I expected a few results of poor research, but those passages spoiled the read and made even the smallest faults astronomically bothering.
“If you really want to eliminate wind shear, you should cut your breasts off,” she informs me, to which I politely decline. “Suit yourself,” she says, showing me her own, trim silhouette. “I can rise a hundred feet in a second.” “And I can get laid,” I tell her, which she actually laughs at.
So...women without breasts don't get laid according to these authors.
“What, Hermes and Mr. Zee? Yeah, everyone knows they bang. Hermes is the most sexually fluid person in the world. He even tried to come on to Ocypete at one point— she almost gouged his eyes out as a rejection!” Hmm. Well, there goes my feeling special about having a god flirt with me. Apparently Hermes will make a move on anything.
Men and harpies are put on the same level of "anything" Hermes would bang...alright.
“You’re telling me Ocypete isn’t all there?” I challenge her. Then I remember that my flying teacher cut her breasts off on purpose. It could be a fair assessment.
Again...women without breasts are portrayed as undesirable.
There are a few inaccuracies as well, like dragons with wings (they didn't have any in Greek mythology, and this book's worldbuilding is heavily based on it) and the use of togas, which are Roman, instead of Greek correspondents; these details didn't even bother me at first, I know it's a <i>very<\i> light read and I expected a few results of poor research, but those passages spoiled the read and made even the smallest faults astronomically bothering.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Ableism, Transphobia, and Homophobia
amandaj6's review against another edition
5.0
What a fun read
I was looking for something fun and paranormal and this was it. It was face paced and action packed and I’m excited for the next book.
I was looking for something fun and paranormal and this was it. It was face paced and action packed and I’m excited for the next book.
lavendermarch's review against another edition
3.0
I liked the main character and side characters, but thought that they could have used some fleshing out. The classes weren't very detailed either. The cover is nice, and the plot in general was okay. Honestly, it felt a bit contrived and I don't think I'll read book 2 in the series. 3 stars.
belindaclemons_123's review against another edition
5.0
Omg I love Edie Cassie Greg and Val. I even like Tina lol. I started this book and just couldn't put it down it had me hooked from the start with how Edie wants to find out who and what she is. And take revenge on who killed her father. I'm still shocked at the ending up really want Edie and Val together
m3l89's review against another edition
1.0
A less historically / mythically sound version of Percy Jackson with an angsty female protagonist. There were a mish-mash of fantasy creatures (such as vampires and werewolves) that didn’t necessarily belong amongst Greek Gods and for me they just weren’t knitted together well enough; it was almost as though the authors had tried to cram in as many fantasy elements and possible rather than focusing on fewer and ensuring they made more plot sense and gelled together. The characters were quite stereotypical, tongue in cheek at times with the expected teenage cliques.
nikkim17's review against another edition
3.0
Great storyline
I love academy paranormal stories like this. And the story was a little cliche but I still ate it up. But wow this books needs editing done really REALLY badly. I am not great at grammar but this one was to the point of annoying. I saw a characters name get misspelled once, saw a conversation switch characters and it was mushed into one paragraph. Tons of sentences that didn't make sense. I still finished the book because this genre is my favorite but I was flabbergasted at how many errors it contained.
I love academy paranormal stories like this. And the story was a little cliche but I still ate it up. But wow this books needs editing done really REALLY badly. I am not great at grammar but this one was to the point of annoying. I saw a characters name get misspelled once, saw a conversation switch characters and it was mushed into one paragraph. Tons of sentences that didn't make sense. I still finished the book because this genre is my favorite but I was flabbergasted at how many errors it contained.
helenamt's review
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
bookmagic4ever's review against another edition
5.0
I literally devoured this book.
This is a fun, fast read. The witty characters, the drama, and the unanswered questions make this an unbelievably amazing boom.
This is a fun, fast read. The witty characters, the drama, and the unanswered questions make this an unbelievably amazing boom.
the_aries_dragon_reader's review against another edition
3.0
Boring at times, too short, could have done better