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simonescat's review
adventurous
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
adrianavc32's review
2.0
Decepcionante, ya estaba desesperada por que se acabara el sufrimiento de leer este libro. Los personajes fueron meh, por lo tanto hizo que la trama fuera equis. Booktok me mintió
vaustin's review
5.0
As someone who loves and appreciates Greek mythology, as well as strong female protagonists, I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The suspenseful twists made this an enjoyable and suspenseful read.
bookish_manda's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
annettebooksofhopeanddreams's review
4.0
So, how's your general knowledge of Greek Mythology? And I'm not asking for Percy Jackson level knowledge. I'm asking for "I learned in high school how to identify the Gods based on items, clothes and animals"-level. Why? Because you're gonna need that knowledge to appreciate the world and story to the absolute fullest. Is your knowledge a little rusty? Well, I'd suggest brushing up on it before diving into this story.
In a very brilliant way Bracken finds a place for the classical Greek world in our modern New York. She links the epic fights and wars (although this one only lasts 7 days, but every 7 years, so do the math!), she links all the myths, tragedies and stories, and she most of all creates an ongoing battle between the immortal Greek Gods and the heroes they've mentored, and not that rarely slaughtered, for their own benefit.
The result is a story that's far from easy. To get everything and to understand its brilliance you really need to stay focussed and alert and have your facts straight. There are complicated ceremonies, twists and turns around every corner. There are rules and yet just as many people not following them. And it has some of the most amazing Gods in their full and epic glory. (I've always been a fan of Athena. Which might explain why I'm still single and can count my friends on one hand...)
And in the centre of it all there is a girl. A girl who has grown up with the stories of Gods and Heroes. Who has trained like a Spartan and who truly believes that murder needs to be avenged, no matter the cost, and that dying a coward at old age is much worse than dying a hero in your prime. A girl who has a lot to learn. About the design the fates have woven, about life, about trust, about friendship and about love. A girl who lives her own epic saga, her own heroes journey.
ps. Whatever you do, don't use the appendix to gather the knowledge you're lacking. It contains a few spoilers best left hidden until you discover them in the story.
In a very brilliant way Bracken finds a place for the classical Greek world in our modern New York. She links the epic fights and wars (although this one only lasts 7 days, but every 7 years, so do the math!), she links all the myths, tragedies and stories, and she most of all creates an ongoing battle between the immortal Greek Gods and the heroes they've mentored, and not that rarely slaughtered, for their own benefit.
The result is a story that's far from easy. To get everything and to understand its brilliance you really need to stay focussed and alert and have your facts straight. There are complicated ceremonies, twists and turns around every corner. There are rules and yet just as many people not following them. And it has some of the most amazing Gods in their full and epic glory. (I've always been a fan of Athena. Which might explain why I'm still single and can count my friends on one hand...)
And in the centre of it all there is a girl. A girl who has grown up with the stories of Gods and Heroes. Who has trained like a Spartan and who truly believes that murder needs to be avenged, no matter the cost, and that dying a coward at old age is much worse than dying a hero in your prime. A girl who has a lot to learn. About the design the fates have woven, about life, about trust, about friendship and about love. A girl who lives her own epic saga, her own heroes journey.
ps. Whatever you do, don't use the appendix to gather the knowledge you're lacking. It contains a few spoilers best left hidden until you discover them in the story.
brendalovesbooks's review against another edition
2.0
I have come to the conclusion that maybe I just don't like Greek mythology. Or maybe it's this author's writing that I don't like. Either way, this felt like a chore.
cldurand's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
abookslutsbookshelf's review
I'm just having a difficult time really engaging with the book; I'll pick it up at a later time.