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Goddesses Inc. by Autumn Bardot
5.0
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Disclosure: I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from the author. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Contemporary meets Mythology! This is a book that will make us all believe that Gods and Goddesses walk among us!
Goddesses Inc. is four "demoted" goddesses who had to find a way to "live on" in the mortal world after being deemed as "redundant." These now ex-goddesses did not see the demotion coming and were ejected from FEM (Female Energy Macrocosm) immediately. It was what anyone being "fired" would go through - every privilege revoked, frozen, blocked, or inaccessible upon exit of the FEM building.
Told through multiple perspectives, each characters' voices were clear, easy to relate to, and unique. Their voices and perspectives match the ex-goddesses' powers and virtues, even after being stripped of their divinity. The writing is honest, "humbling," and, at times, raw. Each character learns on their own what needs to be done while at the same time, pulls the support of the other demoted goddesses for physical and emotional support.
The saying "when one door closes, another door opens" runs true to the story. These goddesses had to go through a lot of internal reflection, self-discovery and find that inner strength to go through the "next phase" of their mortal lives. It was heartbreaking at first since these goddesses never had to worry about human problems like money and mortality. Some of them went through a few "weak moments" in the book. But with conviction and not succumbing to self-pity, each one pushed and overcame these "dark emotions."
Their excitement, passion, and determination in their new journeys "sparkled" through the pages as each starts finding ways to be "relevant" again. I was thrilled with delight as these characters grow, develop, and shine. Each goddess seems to excel in something that they did not realize until someone pointed it out to them or hired on the spot! It is a fantastic sight when it happens - a renewed hope that things are looking up for them. The author did justice in "job-placing" each goddess into jobs that were more prolific to the respective characters.
This book will treat Mythology fans because it talks about goddesses not commonly referred to in most stories. These goddesses are still important to discover or rediscover. There are many connections made between art and mythology. The author's love of the arts mixed with mythology is evident in each goddess's conversations. Readers will enjoy (and love) the connections, traditions, and beliefs shared in the book, if not be enthralled with its origins.
I love the plot twists intertwined in the goddesses' lives and intersected midway through the book - mystery, suspense, drama, "big choices," and love. It dived deep into what every person would want, human or "others," to "feel," remembered, and with a purpose. Although each ex-goddess contributed to helping solve their problems, it is from their internal reflections that they found "the answer" all along. They each discover their worth and influence unto the mortal world that is far more immeasurable than the deity world can offer. Their connections, mortal or otherwise, and the uncertainty of time is what makes life worth living.
Kudos / big applause to the author for her philosophical and spiritual points all over the book! Wonderfully weaved a complex plot, conflict, and resolution, the story will gut and shock readers, but the best part had to be the ending with all the revelations!
In summary, Goddesses Inc. is an empowering book about second chances, women support, and rediscovery from not only one but four strong, resilient and determined female protagonists. This theme is appropriate and current - wherein we have and the limitations we are now faced. I love this book a lot since I saw myself in their position at various times of my life, and it invigorated me in ways that I forgot. The highs of new, rediscovered, and reinvigorated passions are the best motivators of reinvention. The author gets the theme very well and successfully executes this in each of the goddesses' scenes. This book will make readers realize that no matter what stage in your life you are at, there is always room to reinvent, reinvigorate and redesign your life. Take a chance for a change and adapt to the times. You are the authors of your lives, and you face forward with the change.
Disclosure: I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from the author. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Contemporary meets Mythology! This is a book that will make us all believe that Gods and Goddesses walk among us!
Goddesses Inc. is four "demoted" goddesses who had to find a way to "live on" in the mortal world after being deemed as "redundant." These now ex-goddesses did not see the demotion coming and were ejected from FEM (Female Energy Macrocosm) immediately. It was what anyone being "fired" would go through - every privilege revoked, frozen, blocked, or inaccessible upon exit of the FEM building.
Told through multiple perspectives, each characters' voices were clear, easy to relate to, and unique. Their voices and perspectives match the ex-goddesses' powers and virtues, even after being stripped of their divinity. The writing is honest, "humbling," and, at times, raw. Each character learns on their own what needs to be done while at the same time, pulls the support of the other demoted goddesses for physical and emotional support.
The saying "when one door closes, another door opens" runs true to the story. These goddesses had to go through a lot of internal reflection, self-discovery and find that inner strength to go through the "next phase" of their mortal lives. It was heartbreaking at first since these goddesses never had to worry about human problems like money and mortality. Some of them went through a few "weak moments" in the book. But with conviction and not succumbing to self-pity, each one pushed and overcame these "dark emotions."
Their excitement, passion, and determination in their new journeys "sparkled" through the pages as each starts finding ways to be "relevant" again. I was thrilled with delight as these characters grow, develop, and shine. Each goddess seems to excel in something that they did not realize until someone pointed it out to them or hired on the spot! It is a fantastic sight when it happens - a renewed hope that things are looking up for them. The author did justice in "job-placing" each goddess into jobs that were more prolific to the respective characters.
This book will treat Mythology fans because it talks about goddesses not commonly referred to in most stories. These goddesses are still important to discover or rediscover. There are many connections made between art and mythology. The author's love of the arts mixed with mythology is evident in each goddess's conversations. Readers will enjoy (and love) the connections, traditions, and beliefs shared in the book, if not be enthralled with its origins.
I love the plot twists intertwined in the goddesses' lives and intersected midway through the book - mystery, suspense, drama, "big choices," and love. It dived deep into what every person would want, human or "others," to "feel," remembered, and with a purpose. Although each ex-goddess contributed to helping solve their problems, it is from their internal reflections that they found "the answer" all along. They each discover their worth and influence unto the mortal world that is far more immeasurable than the deity world can offer. Their connections, mortal or otherwise, and the uncertainty of time is what makes life worth living.
Kudos / big applause to the author for her philosophical and spiritual points all over the book! Wonderfully weaved a complex plot, conflict, and resolution, the story will gut and shock readers, but the best part had to be the ending with all the revelations!
In summary, Goddesses Inc. is an empowering book about second chances, women support, and rediscovery from not only one but four strong, resilient and determined female protagonists. This theme is appropriate and current - wherein we have and the limitations we are now faced. I love this book a lot since I saw myself in their position at various times of my life, and it invigorated me in ways that I forgot. The highs of new, rediscovered, and reinvigorated passions are the best motivators of reinvention. The author gets the theme very well and successfully executes this in each of the goddesses' scenes. This book will make readers realize that no matter what stage in your life you are at, there is always room to reinvent, reinvigorate and redesign your life. Take a chance for a change and adapt to the times. You are the authors of your lives, and you face forward with the change.