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3.53 AVERAGE
3.53 AVERAGE
Really interesting adaptation of the Hades Persephone myth. So glad its the first in a series. Loved the characters and plot. Can't wait for more. Great book for greek mythology buffs.
En que momento se enamoró??? Me gustó el libro, pero la hisoria de amor no
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Let's get this straight: I adore mythology. From whatever culture. In whatever country. So reading The Goddess Test gave me the tingles that Percy Jackson gave me the first the I started reading and I began craving the myth all over again.
With a dying mother's last wish, Kate Winters is subjected to wander back to her mother's home town of Eden, a series of unfortunate events takes place. As a prank, Ava, the girl from school that invites the main protagonist to a party in order to scare them into submission for even peeking a glance or batting an eye towards her main interest, ends up succumbing to her downfall and bashes her head open on a rock when jumping into the river to get away. Plot deepens when Henry, the mysteriously handsome, midnight-eyed Dane steps into the light and offers Kate a deal in order to bring Ava back from the afterlife. Kate makes the deal and the story begings! To Eden Manor!
Notwithstanding my snarky introduction to the tale, I adored The Goddess Test from cover to cover. It was a nice take on the myth of Persephone that kept my interest and had me wondering what would happen next. Kate as a character was strong through and through from beginning to end and even grew a little more during her time at Eden Manor. Intelligent, cunning, and during the final moments of the book captivating. There was never a dull moment around Kate, and the way she executed actions and dialogue ceased to amaze me.
Definitely take this book of the shelves of your nearest library or bookstore. And for the mythological lovers out there, get your hands on this right now. It's cute. It's a quaint read. And definitely perfect to sit outside in the warm sun and light breeze because it just adds to the magic.
Let's get this straight: I adore mythology. From whatever culture. In whatever country. So reading The Goddess Test gave me the tingles that Percy Jackson gave me the first the I started reading and I began craving the myth all over again.
With a dying mother's last wish, Kate Winters is subjected to wander back to her mother's home town of Eden, a series of unfortunate events takes place. As a prank, Ava, the girl from school that invites the main protagonist to a party in order to scare them into submission for even peeking a glance or batting an eye towards her main interest, ends up succumbing to her downfall and bashes her head open on a rock when jumping into the river to get away. Plot deepens when Henry, the mysteriously handsome, midnight-eyed Dane steps into the light and offers Kate a deal in order to bring Ava back from the afterlife. Kate makes the deal and the story begings! To Eden Manor!
Notwithstanding my snarky introduction to the tale, I adored The Goddess Test from cover to cover. It was a nice take on the myth of Persephone that kept my interest and had me wondering what would happen next. Kate as a character was strong through and through from beginning to end and even grew a little more during her time at Eden Manor. Intelligent, cunning, and during the final moments of the book captivating. There was never a dull moment around Kate, and the way she executed actions and dialogue ceased to amaze me.
Definitely take this book of the shelves of your nearest library or bookstore. And for the mythological lovers out there, get your hands on this right now. It's cute. It's a quaint read. And definitely perfect to sit outside in the warm sun and light breeze because it just adds to the magic.
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
Such a great debut for our lovely Aimee Carter.This is my first time that Ive read Young-Adult Romance Greek Mythology Novel and when my friend from tumblr recommended that this is a very enchanting book,I didnt hesitated the cover is breathtaking enough to got myself in.
The book is very emotional,Im sorry but I'm such a cry baby when it comes to family matters and Kate Winters and her ill and dying mom isnt exception to my kryptonite.
The story started to blossom when Kate save the drowning Ava and in desperation to revive Ava's unconscious body she made a deal with the mysterious man Henry and in return of the favor she needs to live with him in the Eden Manor during winter.
And that's when where the compelling story began.
The book is very emotional,Im sorry but I'm such a cry baby when it comes to family matters and Kate Winters and her ill and dying mom isnt exception to my kryptonite.
The story started to blossom when Kate save the drowning Ava and in desperation to revive Ava's unconscious body she made a deal with the mysterious man Henry and in return of the favor she needs to live with him in the Eden Manor during winter.
And that's when where the compelling story began.
Iam confused by this book, will probably read the next one in the series hoping it clears things up for me.
I’ve read this book/ series a few times and I always love it. I love Greek mythology and new spins on it.
This book is always one I read fast and it is fun and romantic and mysterious.
This book is always one I read fast and it is fun and romantic and mysterious.
When I first read this book I flew through it. The romance was absorbing and the main character was stronger and more independent than other YA characters in the media…*cough* Bella Swan *cough*.
I originally gave this book 3 stars, but as I pulled myself away from the soap opera emotional attachment the novel started to disturb me greatly. The last part of the novel especially changed everything . As I continued reading the other books I began to think about the books more, and began to be very annoyed.
The question arises what about Persephone. She chose to be mortal for love and for some reason she is unable to return to her immortal status. Why?! This makes no sense. Also this book just seems like an outline. If the book was lengthened we could delve into the Greek gods. Better hints could be given to guess which god is which. I mean maybe say Theo likes music or Dylan likes to fight.
There are too many unexplainable loose ends in the novel. Also I feel like the novel is too short to include all the information that it requires.
I originally gave this book 3 stars, but as I pulled myself away from the soap opera emotional attachment the novel started to disturb me greatly. The last part of the novel especially changed everything . As I continued reading the other books I began to think about the books more, and began to be very annoyed.
Spoiler
So Kate’s mom is Demeter! Really! At first I only found this annoying and began to question if Henry just wanted to replace Persephone with her sister. Once some time passed between being engrossed in the story and plot I realized how messed up this really was. Kate is pushed into a relationship with Henry so that she can spend time with her dying mother. A mother who is IMMORTAL! Henry knows this and he still manipulates the truth. Demeter even apparently fakes giving the remainder of her life in order to save her daughter. I found this scene very emotional, but once the façade is broken this scene becomes horrid! The main point of lying to Kate was so that she wouldn’t have the same type of arranged marriage as Persephone, but by manipulating her isn't that exactly what they are doing…just with more emotional scarring! When Kate discovers all the deception surrounding her she just brushes it off going on with the potential marriage. I’m not surprised the Greek gods would play with human life, but at the same time these Greek gods are depicted as protectors of humanity throughout the novel. Also there is no explanation how Ava and the others enrolled into the local school and made it seem like they have been there for years. Can gods influence the memories of humans? Also the definition of immortality given within the book is as follows:Immortality: an individual/god who cannot die or be injured. Based on Demeter gods can become mortal and then once they die they are able to return to their immortal forms.
The question arises what about Persephone. She chose to be mortal for love and for some reason she is unable to return to her immortal status. Why?! This makes no sense. Also this book just seems like an outline. If the book was lengthened we could delve into the Greek gods. Better hints could be given to guess which god is which. I mean maybe say Theo likes music or Dylan likes to fight.
There are too many unexplainable loose ends in the novel. Also I feel like the novel is too short to include all the information that it requires.
A light, sweet book that didn't really have much oomph.
I really enjoyed this book. It was a really really fun read that I just could not seem to put down.