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3.53 AVERAGE
3.53 AVERAGE
This review was originally posted on Fluttering Butterflies
I've read a lot of mixed reviews for The Goddess Test by Aimee Carter - it seems as though you either love this one or you hate it. I was slightly worried going into it, but luckily for me, it's a book that I really enjoyed. And I'm looking forward to reading more in the series!
Perhaps it's the fact that I know very little about Greek mythology that allowed me to sink into the story and the characters without the extra burden of looking critically at the basis of mythology behind the book? I'm not sure. I thought it was a very readable story with likeable characters and a sweet romance.
I think what really pulled me into The Goddess Test initially is the relationship between Kate and her mother. When 18 year old Kate's mother asks for one last dying wish, of course Kate complies. She drives her mother back home and tries to spend as much time with her as possible. I loved this connection between mother and daughter. It's something that when done well, always manages to make me feel like my heart is being ripped out.
Kate's plan to spend every waking minute with her mother doesn't quite work out as her mother would like Kate to live her own life - go to school, make some friends. At a party that Kate never wanted to attend she witnesses the tragic death of a schoolmate. When a mysterious boy, Henry, offers to bring the girl back to life, Kate becomes involved in something much bigger and more complicated. In exchange for the life of the girl at the party, Kate has agreed to spend six months with Henry and if she passes a series of tests, she will become both Henry's wife and a goddess.
I really liked Kate. She seemed to have a pretty level head on her shoulders, she seemed to really care for the people around her and is determined to make the best out of her situation without being a push-over. I thought the slow build-up of romance between Kate and Henry was utterly sweet. The transformation from strangers to friends to something more is done so gradually that I almost cheered. It felt really refreshing to have two people fall in love over time rather than immediately and passionately, and I'm looking forward to further progression of this relationship in future books. There was also some really fun and interesting secondary characters but at times I did question the believability of some of their actions. But it all made sense in the end.
I liked it and will definitely be on the look out for the next book in the series!
I've read a lot of mixed reviews for The Goddess Test by Aimee Carter - it seems as though you either love this one or you hate it. I was slightly worried going into it, but luckily for me, it's a book that I really enjoyed. And I'm looking forward to reading more in the series!
Perhaps it's the fact that I know very little about Greek mythology that allowed me to sink into the story and the characters without the extra burden of looking critically at the basis of mythology behind the book? I'm not sure. I thought it was a very readable story with likeable characters and a sweet romance.
I think what really pulled me into The Goddess Test initially is the relationship between Kate and her mother. When 18 year old Kate's mother asks for one last dying wish, of course Kate complies. She drives her mother back home and tries to spend as much time with her as possible. I loved this connection between mother and daughter. It's something that when done well, always manages to make me feel like my heart is being ripped out.
Kate's plan to spend every waking minute with her mother doesn't quite work out as her mother would like Kate to live her own life - go to school, make some friends. At a party that Kate never wanted to attend she witnesses the tragic death of a schoolmate. When a mysterious boy, Henry, offers to bring the girl back to life, Kate becomes involved in something much bigger and more complicated. In exchange for the life of the girl at the party, Kate has agreed to spend six months with Henry and if she passes a series of tests, she will become both Henry's wife and a goddess.
I really liked Kate. She seemed to have a pretty level head on her shoulders, she seemed to really care for the people around her and is determined to make the best out of her situation without being a push-over. I thought the slow build-up of romance between Kate and Henry was utterly sweet. The transformation from strangers to friends to something more is done so gradually that I almost cheered. It felt really refreshing to have two people fall in love over time rather than immediately and passionately, and I'm looking forward to further progression of this relationship in future books. There was also some really fun and interesting secondary characters but at times I did question the believability of some of their actions. But it all made sense in the end.
I liked it and will definitely be on the look out for the next book in the series!
I really liked it. I heart mythology! I kept trying to figure out Kate's path and yet I was still surprised in the end. The end was a little from the pro and con side but ultimately I loved the characters and the modern take on the Greek gods.
I look forward to reading the next in this series. =)
I look forward to reading the next in this series. =)
Against all odds, the ending succeed to catch up somehow the lame, very cheesy beginning into something readable. Besides, that is definitely not the book of the year. It lacks important stuff like ryhthm, coherence. Action. Character charisma/originality. So. Much. Stuff. Beww.
This is an interesting take on the whole Greek Mythology thing. I find this book borrows from Beauty: A Retelling of the Story of Beauty and the Beast, which was distracting, but I still found the story engaging and a fun, super easy read.
As a greek mythology purist, I hated how Carter characterized some of the gods and goddesses. I didn't recognize most of them. They were just all wrong. I didn't like Henry. Hades is supposed to be the oldest of the Gods, he's not a fucking brooding teenager. While the plot seemed interesting enough, I just didn't like this modernization at all.
I don’t know why I adored this book but I did. I love the premise. A girl gets the chance to replace the mythical Persephone as Hades wife and co-ruler of the Underworld. She gets the chance to become a goddess. I loved the main character, Kate. She is strong, loyal, and caring. She takes the deal, and the test, in order to spend more time with her mother who would otherwise die of cancer.
Henry, the love interest, was alright. He seemed intriguing enough but the interaction with him was a little too “Why doesn’t he like me :(?” at times (not nearly as bad as some other books I’ve read though).
Now it definitely had some low points as well. The tests she must pass to become a goddess for example were all moral based. Wouldn’t a goddess need to be smart, patient, clever, and a million other things?
I just liked it. It was cute. I wouldn’t go out of my way to recommend it but I would mention it if someone asked me for a book rec in this category. 3.5/5 stars.
Henry, the love interest, was alright. He seemed intriguing enough but the interaction with him was a little too “Why doesn’t he like me :(?” at times (not nearly as bad as some other books I’ve read though).
Now it definitely had some low points as well. The tests she must pass to become a goddess for example were all moral based. Wouldn’t a goddess need to be smart, patient, clever, and a million other things?
Spoiler
Apparently it is more important that Kate not have sex than her ability to out-wit those against her or protect herself from physical harm.I just liked it. It was cute. I wouldn’t go out of my way to recommend it but I would mention it if someone asked me for a book rec in this category. 3.5/5 stars.
Greek mythology is always something I have enjoyed. And this was a really interesting take on it. The book basically revolves around Kate, who is being tested to see if she can take on the role of Persephone, and then there is Henry AKA Hades. The book takes place in Eden, MI and is centered around Kate learning about the Olympians and learning a little at a time about the Underworld.
All of this is complicated by the fact that Kate still has to pass 7 tests to be accepted and no one has passed before her. And to add to that, someone is trying to keep Kate from passing tests. Aimee Carter has a unique writing style that really pulled me into the story. I got through this book really fast because it was intriguing and it was also shorter than a lot of other books.
This book did not have much action, but since it is the first in a series, it focused more on Kate learning about this hidden world and the Gods. This book was about Kate coming to terms with her future whether she passed or failed.
There were a lot of twists and turns in this book. And the end revelation really surprised me, but that may be because I read the book so fast. Overall, it was an enjoyable read and I will be picking up the next one in the future.
All of this is complicated by the fact that Kate still has to pass 7 tests to be accepted and no one has passed before her. And to add to that, someone is trying to keep Kate from passing tests. Aimee Carter has a unique writing style that really pulled me into the story. I got through this book really fast because it was intriguing and it was also shorter than a lot of other books.
This book did not have much action, but since it is the first in a series, it focused more on Kate learning about this hidden world and the Gods. This book was about Kate coming to terms with her future whether she passed or failed.
There were a lot of twists and turns in this book. And the end revelation really surprised me, but that may be because I read the book so fast. Overall, it was an enjoyable read and I will be picking up the next one in the future.
Well to be honest, I thought a at first I wouldn't like this book. I've been reading Starcrossed and Dreamless by Josephine Angelini and at first I liked those too, but it got boring. So I'm thinking that this could be the same type of thing. But I was glad that I was wrong. It starts out with this really confusing and intriguing prologue and makes you wonder just what the heck is happening. Then you have Kate whose struggling with her mom's impending death. You start to see how all this is going to play out with her letting Hades take her like he did Persephone but this time for her mother to continue living for the rest of the winter and spring season. It was fun and an enjoyable read. Not too taking on the mind and I thought that Carter does a really good job abd being descriptive without knocking you over the head with it. I loved finding out who the killer was and even all the people on the council was a pleasant surprise. Immediately wanted to know which god was which and tried to figure it out by there jobs. Pretty sure Ava was Aphrodite, but only a guess :). But regardless, a good book.
Found myself skipping through this one a lot. Characters were flat and boring, storyline was predictable and the links to Greek mythology were weak.
I enjoyed this book very much. However, I wouldn't recommend this book to the people who love Greek Mythology because Aimee Carter messed with a lot of facts about the Greek Gods. If there's anything that shouldn't be mixed with Greek Mythology, it's Christian Ideologies.