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mom2three's review
5.0
This story starts off in a very dark place and there are some trigger warnings that should be mentioned. The book starts of with the end of a sexual assault and while the act isn't detailed the emotions are. If this is something you struggle with, please be aware. Now, if it's something you don't really like reading about but you love the idea of vengeance then dive in because this is a fabulous ride. I'm not hugely into mythological stories but I had no issue getting sucked in and enjoying this story. In fact, the book made me interested in finding out what the actual myth was so kudos to Ms. Adderly for sparking an interest and sending me on a deep dive down a rabbit hole.
nikkieliz13's review
3.0
Rating: 3.5 Stars
“Perseus, in Greek mythology, the slayer of the Gorgon Medusa and the rescuer of Andromeda“
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Title:[b: The Mortal Coil: Medousa & Perseus (Flames of Olympos) #2]
POV(s): Multiple—Third Person
Interconnected Series: Yes
Standalone: Yes
Cliffhanger: No
HEA:
Spoiler
YesRelationship: M/F
Genre(s): Fantasy Romance, Greek Mythology
Triggers: Yes
Spoiler
From the author: “explores themes of patriarchy, misogyny, and bodily autonomy in graphic, and sometimes violent, context.” Chapter one begins seconds after the FMC was raped.Tags/Tropes:
❖ Enemies-to-Lovers
❖ Fem-Dom-Male-Sub
❖ Greek-Mythology
❖ Hero-Sent-to-Kill-Heroine
❖ Legendary-Hero
❖ Misjudged-Heroine
❖ Misunderstood-Heroine
❖ Tortured-Heroine
shxrizxrd_'s review
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
triciacoker's review
5.0
I'm a sucker for a greek myth story typically, but many are lackluster shadows of their source material. This is NOT the case for Eris Adderly's Flames of Olympos series. I was hooked on the Eight House and the tale of Persephone and Hades, and eager for the Mortal Coil to see what she did with Perseus and Medousa.
This book was amazing! It went places I did not expect and drew on th greek mythology in such an intriguing way. Her ability to weave in all the pieces we know and make it fresh and new is astounding. The steam and twists were unexpected. It was hard to put down. I will say there is some triggers in this book so may not be for the faint of heart but for everyone else, I highly recommend it.
This book was amazing! It went places I did not expect and drew on th greek mythology in such an intriguing way. Her ability to weave in all the pieces we know and make it fresh and new is astounding. The steam and twists were unexpected. It was hard to put down. I will say there is some triggers in this book so may not be for the faint of heart but for everyone else, I highly recommend it.
hooligan's review
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I enjoyed the first half of this, but it did drag on a bit towards the end. Still a fun read.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Rape and Violence
serialromancelibrarian's review
5.0
*** Book Q & A***
* How did the book make you feel?: This book took me awhile to read because it was a lot to digest. I feel the author did this myth a great service in this re-imagining.
* How do you feel about how the story was told?: I loved the attention to detail and the amount of historical research the author dedicated to this novel. I enjoyed the use of Ancient Greek terminology. The settings were well-described and the characters were well-fleshed out.
* What did you think about the main characters?: I have always been obsessed with Medousa (Medusa) for some reason. I always felt she got a very raw deal. I think Mrs. Adderly did her a great service in giving her a HEA. I really loved how she wrote Perseus as an alpha sub. That was a fascinating dichotomy. The gorgons were so fascinating.
* Which parts of the book stood out to you?: The initial Domme-sub scenes were all kinds of intense, but well-written. It’s not usually my cuppa, but the author handled it so well in my opinion.
* What themes/tropes did you detect in the story?: revenge, Donne-sub, BDSM, mythology retelling, Villian-turned-hero, enemies to lovers
* What did you think about the ending?: I enjoyed the amount of detail and creative retelling.
* What is your impression of the author?: I’m a forever fan of this author. I look forward to the sequel.
Possible Triggers and Safety: rape, sexual torture and humiliation
* How did the book make you feel?: This book took me awhile to read because it was a lot to digest. I feel the author did this myth a great service in this re-imagining.
* How do you feel about how the story was told?: I loved the attention to detail and the amount of historical research the author dedicated to this novel. I enjoyed the use of Ancient Greek terminology. The settings were well-described and the characters were well-fleshed out.
* What did you think about the main characters?: I have always been obsessed with Medousa (Medusa) for some reason. I always felt she got a very raw deal. I think Mrs. Adderly did her a great service in giving her a HEA. I really loved how she wrote Perseus as an alpha sub. That was a fascinating dichotomy. The gorgons were so fascinating.
* Which parts of the book stood out to you?: The initial Domme-sub scenes were all kinds of intense, but well-written. It’s not usually my cuppa, but the author handled it so well in my opinion.
* What themes/tropes did you detect in the story?: revenge, Donne-sub, BDSM, mythology retelling, Villian-turned-hero, enemies to lovers
* What did you think about the ending?: I enjoyed the amount of detail and creative retelling.
* What is your impression of the author?: I’m a forever fan of this author. I look forward to the sequel.
Possible Triggers and Safety: rape, sexual torture and humiliation
puhpearl's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
5.0
5 stars
The best version of a medousa and perseus story i've ever read!!
The best version of a medousa and perseus story i've ever read!!
heyitswhitlavonne's review
adventurous
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
5.0
First of all, this is one of my favorite Greek myth books so let me just say that first.
As a survivor, Medusa's story is extremely important to me and I am extremely picky about how her story is told, how people speak to and about her, etc so for me to not only like, but love, this book is extremely telling. Not only is she a mf boss but the spice is on her terms- always- ad so so good. I was literally salivating. Please please read this, you won't regret it!
As a survivor, Medusa's story is extremely important to me and I am extremely picky about how her story is told, how people speak to and about her, etc so for me to not only like, but love, this book is extremely telling. Not only is she a mf boss but the spice is on her terms- always- ad so so good. I was literally salivating. Please please read this, you won't regret it!
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual assault
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