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leighpenny's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
dajoyofit's review against another edition
3.0
Beneath the flaws, there's actually a good story. Granted the whole 'bookstore owner-waitress at a strip club' double cliche and the over the top description of Theron made my eyes roll. I couldn't help picture a giant from the description, and even more confusing is how Casey was able to haul him over her shoulder and carry him into her place and onto her bed. Hmmmm.
(scratching my head)
I basically cringed through the first three chapters and kept asking myself, "Why?". The only reason I kept plugging away at the story was, because of a Reading Challenge. However, what had started out as an obligation to keep reading the "dribble" eventually turned into, "Wow! This is actually getting pretty good." Not to mention that right now you can get the ebook for FREE on your Nook.
What makes and SAVES this book is the Greek Mythology. Sadly, the world building though is rather lacking for the first four or so chapters. So you'll have to hang in there for a short while, but thank the gods the chapters are really small, so you won't have to wait long.
In a nutshell, the descendants of the demigods of Greek Mythology make up a race of beings called the Argoleans who live in a realm/world referred to as Argolea. The Olympians (you know Zeus, Hera, Poseidon, etc.) created Argolea for their half human children and their descendants. Among the Argoleans is an elite warrior class referred to as the Eternal Guardians and/or Argonauts tasked with the responsibility of protecting the gates between their world and the human world from daemon attacks. Some several thousand years ago an Argonaut turned evil named Atalanta made an agreement with the god Hades for immortality, thus setting into motion a prophecy about two halves who upon joining would undo the immortality granted to her.
Casey, our heroine - yes the same bookstore-owner/strip club waitress (rolling my eyes) unwittingly finds herself a player in this prophecy, and soon is on a race against time for her life and the life of mankind, Argoleans and Misos (a half Argolean; half human race) alike. Who would've known from chapter one, right?
(scratching my head)
I basically cringed through the first three chapters and kept asking myself, "Why?". The only reason I kept plugging away at the story was, because of a Reading Challenge. However, what had started out as an obligation to keep reading the "dribble" eventually turned into, "Wow! This is actually getting pretty good." Not to mention that right now you can get the ebook for FREE on your Nook.
What makes and SAVES this book is the Greek Mythology. Sadly, the world building though is rather lacking for the first four or so chapters. So you'll have to hang in there for a short while, but thank the gods the chapters are really small, so you won't have to wait long.
In a nutshell, the descendants of the demigods of Greek Mythology make up a race of beings called the Argoleans who live in a realm/world referred to as Argolea. The Olympians (you know Zeus, Hera, Poseidon, etc.) created Argolea for their half human children and their descendants. Among the Argoleans is an elite warrior class referred to as the Eternal Guardians and/or Argonauts tasked with the responsibility of protecting the gates between their world and the human world from daemon attacks. Some several thousand years ago an Argonaut turned evil named Atalanta made an agreement with the god Hades for immortality, thus setting into motion a prophecy about two halves who upon joining would undo the immortality granted to her.
Casey, our heroine - yes the same bookstore-owner/strip club waitress (rolling my eyes) unwittingly finds herself a player in this prophecy, and soon is on a race against time for her life and the life of mankind, Argoleans and Misos (a half Argolean; half human race) alike. Who would've known from chapter one, right?
mamabears_fabulous_book_finds's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed this story. The twists on greek mythology really worked, and it made this really original. I will definitely be reading the rest in this series, and keeping up with this author.
vidhi26p's review against another edition
3.0
I loved the incorporated mythology and the romance was decent.
beastreader's review against another edition
2.0
The Eternal Guardians are an elite group of Argonauts that guards the immortal realm from attacks from the Underworld.
Theron is the leader of the Argonauts. He has been sent on a mission to find and destroy the marked one. Theron’s people relay on Theron completing his mission.
Casey knew from the first moment she laid eyes on Theron that he was different. She fells a connection with him. Theron and Casey get closer, which makes things harder when Theron learns that Casey is the one he is after. Now, Theron must make a choice…save his people or protect Casey.
Marked is the first book I have read by this author. It is an Eternal Guardians novel. I liked the premise of the book. The first thing that caught my attention was the bright book cover and then the book summary. Well I can tell you that after reading this book that I still like the book cover but that is about all the really like about this book. There was no connection for me with the characters or the story. There was no memorable moment or moments for me. I kind of just went through the motions of reading this book. Plus, I thought that the story jumped around too much, leaving some unanswered questions. Overall, I was not very impressed with this book.
Theron is the leader of the Argonauts. He has been sent on a mission to find and destroy the marked one. Theron’s people relay on Theron completing his mission.
Casey knew from the first moment she laid eyes on Theron that he was different. She fells a connection with him. Theron and Casey get closer, which makes things harder when Theron learns that Casey is the one he is after. Now, Theron must make a choice…save his people or protect Casey.
Marked is the first book I have read by this author. It is an Eternal Guardians novel. I liked the premise of the book. The first thing that caught my attention was the bright book cover and then the book summary. Well I can tell you that after reading this book that I still like the book cover but that is about all the really like about this book. There was no connection for me with the characters or the story. There was no memorable moment or moments for me. I kind of just went through the motions of reading this book. Plus, I thought that the story jumped around too much, leaving some unanswered questions. Overall, I was not very impressed with this book.
nettisue's review against another edition
5.0
Could not put it down. Freakin' fantastic and I *REALLY* and I do mean *REALLY* can not wait for the next in this series.
romancejunkie1025's review against another edition
4.0
For being a first novel in a new series, I must say this book was beyond my initial expectations. Theron and Casey were both great characters and I definitely was thrilled that they got their HEA despite all the forces working against them. The rich imagination and world building was thorough and great for a mythology fan like myself. I knew right away who the characters were descended from and what aspects of their personalities came from those ancestors. It was intriguing to me the way the Argonauts were part of this world, but still separate and how the half-breeds were sometimes just as or even more powerful that the full blooded decedents of the heroes. I’m looking forward to the rest of the books in this series and finding out how the Princess’s deal with Hades and Persephone will play out.
For the Full review see my blog at:
http://romancewitchreviews.blogspot.com/2012/12/review-marked.html
For the Full review see my blog at:
http://romancewitchreviews.blogspot.com/2012/12/review-marked.html
kate_and_books's review against another edition
4.0
I wasn't sure about this series to begin with and I was glad that it was offered as an Amazon freebie. A good book for me is always when it flies by and I'm having a good time. Not only that it was unpredictable and wasn't too sure what to expect. 4 Stars and a must series to read.
Theron is looking for his bride to be Isadora he finds Isadora in a strip club he bumps into a tall amazon chick but ignores her. To me this is what Theron looks like:
Casey nearly gets run down by the sex God in the strip club and works there and in her Grandmother's book shop to make ends meet since her Grandmother died of cancer. While leaving Xscream earlier she catches Daemons eating away at something and it turns out to be the sex God. Casey rescues him. To me this is what Casey looks like:
A change of events leads to bargaining with Gods (not the best of ideas). A woman who wants revenge and a prophecy. This book is well written with a fantastic story and it's different and I love different. It focuses on the descendants of the Argonauts now while researching this there were 55 Argonauts will there then be that many books?
My hat off to the lovely Ms. Naughton great start to an original series
Theron is looking for his bride to be Isadora he finds Isadora in a strip club he bumps into a tall amazon chick but ignores her. To me this is what Theron looks like:
Casey nearly gets run down by the sex God in the strip club and works there and in her Grandmother's book shop to make ends meet since her Grandmother died of cancer. While leaving Xscream earlier she catches Daemons eating away at something and it turns out to be the sex God. Casey rescues him. To me this is what Casey looks like:
A change of events leads to bargaining with Gods (not the best of ideas). A woman who wants revenge and a prophecy. This book is well written with a fantastic story and it's different and I love different. It focuses on the descendants of the Argonauts now while researching this there were 55 Argonauts will there then be that many books?
My hat off to the lovely Ms. Naughton great start to an original series
curls's review against another edition
5.0
Pretty good for a freebie.
You’ve got a prophecy, a hero falling hard for the woman he thinks is his soulmate, but unfortunately he’s tasked with bringing her to his king so she can save his people - except it will kill her in the process.
The fantasy is based off greek mythology which I am a sucker for. I enjoyed it. Maybe I’ll even read the rest of the series.
You’ve got a prophecy, a hero falling hard for the woman he thinks is his soulmate, but unfortunately he’s tasked with bringing her to his king so she can save his people - except it will kill her in the process.
The fantasy is based off greek mythology which I am a sucker for. I enjoyed it. Maybe I’ll even read the rest of the series.