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100pagesaday's review
5.0
Aphrodite has walked the Earth for 9000 years. Through Egypt, Crete, Kyrios, Paris, she has been known by many names. She was placed on Earth to serve the Mother by spreading the blessing. By sleeping with different men, Aphrodite is able to heal them, however, the men always forget about her in the morning. Throughout time Aphrodite has met several men who she has felt that she truly loved, but she is unable to continue a relationship due to the nature of her blessing. Also, throughout time Aphrodite and her sisters have been hunted by those who believe that her blessing is witchcraft, calling themselves the Brotherhood of Light. Now, in Boston Aphrodite, who goes by Addy, is being hunted by the newest member of the Brotherhood, Steve. Steve is being threatened by the Brotherhood that if he does not kills Addy his family will be destroyed. Only Steve does not see any evil or malice in Addy, he sees something deeper, something that goes back thousands of years.
I absolutely loved the idea of the Gods and Goddesses still roaming the Earth completing their missions. Aphrodite’s choice is a unique blend of mythology, history and suspense. Aphrodite’s story was extremely interesting due to how her blessing had to be given. For her, sex truly is power, the power to heal; and she has healed countless times over her years. However, the Goddess of love can never truly love since the men will forget her after they are intimate; and, of course this is the one thing that Aphrodite wants the most. I enjoyed being able to see Aphrodite’s work blended into history in Ancient Greece, Rome, Egypt, Cypres , Persepolis and then Versailles 1789 During the March of Versailles and Paris 1944 during World War II. Adventure, suspense and intrigue kicks in full gear as Steve and the Brotherhood are introduced. I knew there was something special about Steve right away, but I could have never guessed the connection that he and Aphrodite share. A sweet ending wraps up Aphrodite’s story and I cannot wait to read more about her sisters in upcoming Goddess Diaries.
This book was received for free in return for an honest review.
I absolutely loved the idea of the Gods and Goddesses still roaming the Earth completing their missions. Aphrodite’s choice is a unique blend of mythology, history and suspense. Aphrodite’s story was extremely interesting due to how her blessing had to be given. For her, sex truly is power, the power to heal; and she has healed countless times over her years. However, the Goddess of love can never truly love since the men will forget her after they are intimate; and, of course this is the one thing that Aphrodite wants the most. I enjoyed being able to see Aphrodite’s work blended into history in Ancient Greece, Rome, Egypt, Cypres , Persepolis and then Versailles 1789 During the March of Versailles and Paris 1944 during World War II. Adventure, suspense and intrigue kicks in full gear as Steve and the Brotherhood are introduced. I knew there was something special about Steve right away, but I could have never guessed the connection that he and Aphrodite share. A sweet ending wraps up Aphrodite’s story and I cannot wait to read more about her sisters in upcoming Goddess Diaries.
This book was received for free in return for an honest review.
abookishaffair's review
4.0
"Aphrodite's Choice" explores what would happen if gods and goddesses still walk the earth. It's the modern day in Boston and gorgeous Aphrodite, goddess of love, still lives and her powers of healing through love are still in tact. Unfortunately, she is not free to go wherever she wants as she is being chased by a group of men who want nothing more than for her to be dead. This book is a cat and mouse game thrown in with some romance that will make you swoon. I really enjoyed this romp and am so glad that this is only the beginning of a brand new series that had me asking "what's next?"
It's not hard to see why the gods and goddesses of the ancient world are still so interesting today to so many. Their legends live on and make for the perfect drama on which to build a fiction on. I really liked that we got to see Aphrodite throughout the ages and not just in ancient or modern times only. We can see how much her life has changed and how much everything in the world has changed around her.
The characters in the book are great. Addy is such a great character. I loved the detail that the author wove in to bridge the gap between her being a goddess and making her feel like a real, tangible person. Ares, the god of war, who goes by Ari now also makes an appearance. The love between Ari and Addy is one for the ages and I loved reading about it!
The writing of the book is great! English has a knack for creating great dialogue and the love scenes are hot, hot, hot in this book. This is a wholly imaginative book and I am so anxious to see where the rest of the series goes. I wouldn't mind revisiting these same characters in the next books but it would be great to see what English does with a new set of god/ goddess characters as well! This was a fun read!
It's not hard to see why the gods and goddesses of the ancient world are still so interesting today to so many. Their legends live on and make for the perfect drama on which to build a fiction on. I really liked that we got to see Aphrodite throughout the ages and not just in ancient or modern times only. We can see how much her life has changed and how much everything in the world has changed around her.
The characters in the book are great. Addy is such a great character. I loved the detail that the author wove in to bridge the gap between her being a goddess and making her feel like a real, tangible person. Ares, the god of war, who goes by Ari now also makes an appearance. The love between Ari and Addy is one for the ages and I loved reading about it!
The writing of the book is great! English has a knack for creating great dialogue and the love scenes are hot, hot, hot in this book. This is a wholly imaginative book and I am so anxious to see where the rest of the series goes. I wouldn't mind revisiting these same characters in the next books but it would be great to see what English does with a new set of god/ goddess characters as well! This was a fun read!
hosborneauthor's review
4.0
A novel that takes its reader beyond modern times to ancient worlds and long forgotten gods and goddesses, Aphrodite's Choice was a beautiful read, with memorable characters and a riveting plot. I found the concept interesting, and was left with a sense of almost bitter contentment to think the old religions had been so forgotten. I loved the romance aspect, as well as the descriptions and time jumps. Four solid stars.
I was given a free copy by Historical Fiction Virtual Tours in exchange for an honest review.
I was given a free copy by Historical Fiction Virtual Tours in exchange for an honest review.
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