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andypeloquinauthor's review
4.0
This book continues the story of Eva McRayne, the ghost hunter/media journalist/spokesperson for the Greek god Apollo.
I enjoyed Book 1 enough to want to read this one, so I was thrilled when the author sent me a copy for review. It made for an interesting read. There was a lot of fascinating Greek mythology (the story of the Sibyl and her Protector, as well as the Three Fates, Athena, and other elements), which is always a plus for me.
However, I didn't enjoy it as much as the first book. This one focused a lot more on the main character's broken heart than the actual story. Being a man, I found the emphasis on that relationship to be a bit overdone, but I'm sure it's something other people will enjoy--so not a real flaw.
There were some flaws that needed a bit of polishing, including a number of punctuation and grammar mistakes. I found a lot of instances of writing that felt a bit amateur-ish, such as the author signaling what is going to happen. At one point, the MC is learning how to fight, and the narration says, "Little did she know that she was going to use those skills in the next twenty-four hours". For me, that puts me off and irks me.
I'd have to say that I was pleased with the ending. The ending of Book 1 felt a bit bland, but this one had a much better, more solid ending. That being said, there was no "hook" to make me want to read Book 3. There's no mystery left unsolved, no thread that I want to unravel. The strength of the character and story alone may not be enough to make readers pick up the next book. The author needs to give us a reason to continue…
I enjoyed Book 1 enough to want to read this one, so I was thrilled when the author sent me a copy for review. It made for an interesting read. There was a lot of fascinating Greek mythology (the story of the Sibyl and her Protector, as well as the Three Fates, Athena, and other elements), which is always a plus for me.
However, I didn't enjoy it as much as the first book. This one focused a lot more on the main character's broken heart than the actual story. Being a man, I found the emphasis on that relationship to be a bit overdone, but I'm sure it's something other people will enjoy--so not a real flaw.
There were some flaws that needed a bit of polishing, including a number of punctuation and grammar mistakes. I found a lot of instances of writing that felt a bit amateur-ish, such as the author signaling what is going to happen. At one point, the MC is learning how to fight, and the narration says, "Little did she know that she was going to use those skills in the next twenty-four hours". For me, that puts me off and irks me.
I'd have to say that I was pleased with the ending. The ending of Book 1 felt a bit bland, but this one had a much better, more solid ending. That being said, there was no "hook" to make me want to read Book 3. There's no mystery left unsolved, no thread that I want to unravel. The strength of the character and story alone may not be enough to make readers pick up the next book. The author needs to give us a reason to continue…
autwills's review
5.0
A throw down of mythical proportions
*Spoiler*
This book starts out in the prologue from the viewpoint of Allison, who was dethroned by Eva as having the number one paranormal show. A little confusing at first, but I understood why it written that way.
Allison decides to commit suicide by way of vengeance to make Eva pay. While in the Underworld, you are introduced to the Erinyes, which are the Goddesses of Vengeance. Creepy, creepy little girls. Together with Allison, they plot to have the attention taken away from Eva and Apollo, and put back on themselves. Allison is sent back to our world, and hooks up with Eli, he's then attacked and is falls into a coma.
Cyrus gets wind of this plan, and isn't too happy. He and Eva visit Athena, who has made an appearance in our world. Eva gets a glimpse of what makes Athena tick, then she's off to battle Allison.
A most epic battle is waged, in the middle of a snowy abandoned cemetery (great effect), and ultimately Eva wins.
Eli is revived from his coma, and all is well. Eva and Eli remain friends, and Cyrus is finally stuck with Eva, not the other way around.
(Disclosure, I'm reviewing for Kylie's Fiction Addiction)
*Spoiler*
This book starts out in the prologue from the viewpoint of Allison, who was dethroned by Eva as having the number one paranormal show. A little confusing at first, but I understood why it written that way.
Allison decides to commit suicide by way of vengeance to make Eva pay. While in the Underworld, you are introduced to the Erinyes, which are the Goddesses of Vengeance. Creepy, creepy little girls. Together with Allison, they plot to have the attention taken away from Eva and Apollo, and put back on themselves. Allison is sent back to our world, and hooks up with Eli, he's then attacked and is falls into a coma.
Cyrus gets wind of this plan, and isn't too happy. He and Eva visit Athena, who has made an appearance in our world. Eva gets a glimpse of what makes Athena tick, then she's off to battle Allison.
A most epic battle is waged, in the middle of a snowy abandoned cemetery (great effect), and ultimately Eva wins.
Eli is revived from his coma, and all is well. Eva and Eli remain friends, and Cyrus is finally stuck with Eva, not the other way around.
(Disclosure, I'm reviewing for Kylie's Fiction Addiction)
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