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chloexmay's review against another edition
3.0
I really enjoyed the concept of the book but the plot was a bit messy and lost me in some parts. But the characters I loved!
Not sure if I am going to read the second book yet.
Not sure if I am going to read the second book yet.
nona_the_first's review against another edition
3.0
It was a fun read, i liked the synopsis, i like greek mythology, but the characters weren’t like able at all, i hated how the main character was a pushover, and almost didn’t have her own opinion, and if she did she wouldn’t say it, i loved Eros, I’m happy I didn’t DNF it, although it was hard to keep going, but actually after the first 200 pages, the story begins moving faster and becomes more interesting, and thats why the 3 stars, but if you base it on the fact that more than half of the book was boring, it should get less than 3.
fifth_magpie's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
1.0
kathi2306's review against another edition
4.0
Der Anfang war echt schwierig und hat sich gezogen aber zum Ende hin hat einen die Geschichte richtig mitgerissen
shanameydala's review against another edition
3.0
This is the story of Rachel Patel, a 16-year old girl that is part of Eros bloodline, so she is learning how to use her powers as a Hedoness. Rachel is an unwilling Hedoness and she just wants to finish school and figure out how to live a non-Hedoness life.
This was a fun read with an interesting main character that had time to be fleshed out a bit throughout this first in the series. This was not a 4-star read, because there were a couple of times that I felt lost as to what was happening in the story. This is a debut book, so I believe that Rebecca Sky's writing will only get better. I'm looking forward to the next book in the series.
This was a fun read with an interesting main character that had time to be fleshed out a bit throughout this first in the series. This was not a 4-star read, because there were a couple of times that I felt lost as to what was happening in the story. This is a debut book, so I believe that Rebecca Sky's writing will only get better. I'm looking forward to the next book in the series.
shealea's review against another edition
4.0
Slightly messy in terms of plot and world-building, but I thought this was a refreshing contemporary take on Greek mythology. I had a ton of fun reading!
Review to follow!
Review to follow!
amandamarieger's review against another edition
DNF @ 23%.
This just isn’t for me. The idea sounded super cool, but I just don’t like the way it’s presented. And the writing leaves something to be desired. This concept is something I’ve never seen before, so I bet some readers will really love it! But it’s not for me.
This just isn’t for me. The idea sounded super cool, but I just don’t like the way it’s presented. And the writing leaves something to be desired. This concept is something I’ve never seen before, so I bet some readers will really love it! But it’s not for me.
ticktockcrocky's review against another edition
3.0
*received first five chapters from NetGalley*
3.5 stars
The premise of this book is interesting; it combines Greek mythology with a contemporary setting, and the world-building is evidently well thought out. I'm a big fan of the ideas behind all of this, and the idea of a school for Hedonesses. No complaints there.
I'm just not a huge fan of the narrator. I think, perhaps, she'll grow over the course of the book, but for the first five chapters all I found was irritation. Rachel just seems to complain a lot, and seems to think that everyone is out to get her because she's a special snowflake that *shock horror* doesn't want to be a Hedoness.
As I said, perhaps she'll grow and become more likeable over the course of the novel; the characters around her, like Marissa, I found a tad two-dimensional for my taste, although the author has definitely set her up for a character arc that I can see myself enjoying.
I'm interested to learn more about the boy (who I presume is the romantic interest), but in all honesty, the chances of me picking up this book to read the rest are fairly slim.
(Also, compliments to whoever designed the cover, because it is GORGEOUS)
3.5 stars
The premise of this book is interesting; it combines Greek mythology with a contemporary setting, and the world-building is evidently well thought out. I'm a big fan of the ideas behind all of this, and the idea of a school for Hedonesses. No complaints there.
I'm just not a huge fan of the narrator. I think, perhaps, she'll grow over the course of the book, but for the first five chapters all I found was irritation. Rachel just seems to complain a lot, and seems to think that everyone is out to get her because she's a special snowflake that *shock horror* doesn't want to be a Hedoness.
As I said, perhaps she'll grow and become more likeable over the course of the novel; the characters around her, like Marissa, I found a tad two-dimensional for my taste, although the author has definitely set her up for a character arc that I can see myself enjoying.
I'm interested to learn more about the boy (who I presume is the romantic interest), but in all honesty, the chances of me picking up this book to read the rest are fairly slim.
(Also, compliments to whoever designed the cover, because it is GORGEOUS)
marjanabosnjak's review against another edition
4.0
Vampire aliens? ✅
Road trip? ✅
Forbidden love? ✅
Greek mythology? ✅
Evil nuns? ✅
Bitchy best friend? ✅
An unmarked grave? ✅
Get ready for reading the most unpredictable story ever written.
Road trip? ✅
Forbidden love? ✅
Greek mythology? ✅
Evil nuns? ✅
Bitchy best friend? ✅
An unmarked grave? ✅
Get ready for reading the most unpredictable story ever written.
zoereadsx's review against another edition
4.0
Wow this was such a fun read!! And it ended with a cliffhanger?? I did not expect that! I’ve never read a book about Greek mythology, so this was a new experience for me and I really liked it!! Can’t wait for the sequel ;)
Rachel and Marissa are Hedonesses, which means that they can force any man to love them just by touching them. They are meant to embrace their gift from the gods, except Rachel is having trouble with that. She just wants to be a normal girl who can love someone without forcing him to.
Rachel and Marissa are Hedonesses, which means that they can force any man to love them just by touching them. They are meant to embrace their gift from the gods, except Rachel is having trouble with that. She just wants to be a normal girl who can love someone without forcing him to.