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The Goddess Test
by Aimée Carter
Before I picked up this book I had read a lot of mixed reviews about it. It seems to be one of those stories that you either like or you hate and luckily, I was one of the former. I found this book quite enjoyable, with its intriguing storyline and sweet romance it was a quick, light hearted read that was very loosely based on the myth of Hades and Persephone.
Telling the story of eighteen year old Kate, the book starts when she and her terminally ill mother move from New York to the small, wayward town of Eden. It is here she meets Henry (Hades), lord of the underworld and after several unexplainable events; Kate is left with no choice but to strike up a deal death.
He will keep her mother alive in return for Kate’s promise to become his queen, to live and rule with him in the underworld for six-months of every year for the rest of eternity. The catch – first Kate must pass seven test set by the other Gods, tests that have claimed the lives of Kate’s eleven predecessors. And so the trials begin.
As a character Kate is fun to read. Her reactions as she adjusts to the underworld can be quite amusing however she has the flaw of taking on other characters problems and is just a little too good. Henry, naturally, is gorgeous and has a broody, mysteriousness working for him and the romance between him and Kate is quite sweet.
I must admit, I didn’t particularly like the ending of the book(although it certainly came as a surprise) and at times the plot felt a little hollow, but overall I thought the ‘Goddess Test’ was a nice story with some interesting characters. However for people who are into Greek Mythology, this book is probably best avoided as there is actually very little mythology in it. Recommend to younger YAs and those in want of a quick romance. 3 Stars!
Telling the story of eighteen year old Kate, the book starts when she and her terminally ill mother move from New York to the small, wayward town of Eden. It is here she meets Henry (Hades), lord of the underworld and after several unexplainable events; Kate is left with no choice but to strike up a deal death.
He will keep her mother alive in return for Kate’s promise to become his queen, to live and rule with him in the underworld for six-months of every year for the rest of eternity. The catch – first Kate must pass seven test set by the other Gods, tests that have claimed the lives of Kate’s eleven predecessors. And so the trials begin.
As a character Kate is fun to read. Her reactions as she adjusts to the underworld can be quite amusing however she has the flaw of taking on other characters problems and is just a little too good. Henry, naturally, is gorgeous and has a broody, mysteriousness working for him and the romance between him and Kate is quite sweet.
I must admit, I didn’t particularly like the ending of the book(although it certainly came as a surprise) and at times the plot felt a little hollow, but overall I thought the ‘Goddess Test’ was a nice story with some interesting characters. However for people who are into Greek Mythology, this book is probably best avoided as there is actually very little mythology in it. Recommend to younger YAs and those in want of a quick romance. 3 Stars!