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djeanine's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
faith_mckee's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
caylieratzlaff's review against another edition
3.0
Thanks NetGalley and the publisher for the eARC of this novel. 3.5/5 stars.
Another delayed ARC read...but it wasn't bad. I don't think it was great. I enjoyed the concept of being near-gods and descendants of the Greek gods and goddesses, but so much of it fell flat. It did cover serious topics like grief and friendships/being in the shadows...but also it was...flat? I don't know if ti was the writing style or if it just wasn't developed another.
Another delayed ARC read...but it wasn't bad. I don't think it was great. I enjoyed the concept of being near-gods and descendants of the Greek gods and goddesses, but so much of it fell flat. It did cover serious topics like grief and friendships/being in the shadows...but also it was...flat? I don't know if ti was the writing style or if it just wasn't developed another.
megwilli's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
informative
inspiring
sad
tense
fast-paced
4.25
Graphic: Death of parent
wiestli's review against another edition
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
miszjeanie's review against another edition
4.0
Apple and Dorothy are half-gods, descendants of the Greek gods Zeus and Hera and Pandora, respectively. When Dorothy’s mother refuses to return to Olympus one solstice, she becomes a full human and is soon killed in a car accident, leaving Dorothy and her father grieving. Motivated by a promise she made to Dorothy’s mother, Apple befriends Dorothy. But when the gods rule that all half-gods must return home to Olympus and take their place as gods or remain human, Dorothy chooses Earth, to Apple’s dismay. Apple’s fear of losing Dorothy leads her to make a decision with terrible consequences. As a non-fantasy reader, I loved this book — how clever, creative, and profound it is, especially in the way it approaches friendship and grief. I think fans of Greek mythology will love it.
⭐️ A RMG Best Middle Grade Book of 2023 https://readingmiddlegrade.com/best-middle-grade-books-of-2023/
⭐️ A RMG Best Middle Grade Book of 2023 https://readingmiddlegrade.com/best-middle-grade-books-of-2023/
melissasgreen16's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
4.0
sciencewhizliz's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed this story and Apple and Dorothy and how they had to decide on their futures together.
jennneely82's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
"We are here to make things matter, whether as gods or as humans, whether for everyone or just for us." If given a choice, would you choose to be a human or a god? A big choice for two near-god teenage girls, Apple and Dorothy. As they struggle through their decision, we see growth in their choices, friendship, maturity, and life. As a fan of Greek mythology, I really enjoyed this new myth, and how no new myth comes without consequences.
Moderate: Death of parent