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The Flame of Olympus (Pegasus #1)

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A young girl, a winged horse, and an Olympian war make for an adventurous start to an exciting trilogy.When Pegasus crashes onto a Manhattan roof during a terrible storm, thirteen-year-old Emily’s life changes forever. Suddenly allied with a winged horse she’d always thought was mythical, Emily is thrust into the center of a fierce battle between the Roman gods and a terri...more

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Published May 22nd 2012 by Aladdin (first published 2011)

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Apr 03, 2013 Amy rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: kids-book

Okay...this is a children's book. It is for people 8 and up. It is not complex. It is not deep. It is not adult fiction. It isn't even YA fiction. It is not as complicated nor as deep as Harry Potter or Percy Jackson. It is perfect for the 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th grade set.

With that being said, I am an adult and I read it after my 9 year old daughter. I wanted to see what was in it. I don't read many of her books but this one held my attention and I wanted to know what happened. I will read the next...more

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Mar 09, 2013 Tara Lechanteur rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: teen-fantasy

I really enjoyed reading Pegasus and the flame. It was an interesting take on the Roman myths and I will definitely want to read it again.

I did have a few qualms though. One, that it was far too short and so it seemed like the story was hurried in order to finish within a set amount of time. It made the story far less believable since the friendships became so steadfast so quickly despite the characters having issues.

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Aug 08, 2012 A Reading Whore rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Searching my way through the Barnes and noble book shelves, I didn't expect to find Pegasus: The flame of Olympus. I was intrigued by the beautiful cover art and what I read from the inside flap. Another thing that caught my attention was the praise from bestseller Rick Rick Riordian. Now I never been fond of authors giving praises to another author, but for some reason I trusted Rick Riordian's praise because I am such a huge fan of his books series and I love Greek and Roman mythology.

Now str...more

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Jun 12, 2012 Liviania rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Percy Jackson fans will be happy to learn that there's a new set of Olympians in town. Originally published in the UK, Kate O'Hearn's Pegasus trilogy is coming to the US. Released just last month was the first book, THE FLAME OF OLYMPUS.

Written in the third point of view, the narration flips back and forth between Paelen, a thief god, and Emily, a young New Yorker. Paelen attempted to steal Pegasus' bridle during a battle between the Olympians and Nirads and ended up zapped to present time. Emil...more

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Jan 29, 2012 skippity_doo rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. Overall, I felt a bit frustrated by this book. I really wanted to LOVE it, and while I did enjoy it in parts, I kept feeling like it needed MORE. Even by the end I couldn't quite work out quite what age it was supposed to be pitched at - the language was a little juvenile for it to be YA, but the premise, the age of the protagonist and the interrogation/torture scenes, whilst not being overly grim, made me feel like it was a little old for 9-12s.

I couldn't really get a handle on the writing styl...more Overall, I felt a bit frustrated by this book. I really wanted to LOVE it, and while I did enjoy it in parts, I kept feeling like it needed MORE. Even by the end I couldn't quite work out quite what age it was supposed to be pitched at - the language was a little juvenile for it to be YA, but the premise, the age of the protagonist and the interrogation/torture scenes, whilst not being overly grim, made me feel like it was a little old for 9-12s.

I couldn't really get a handle on the writing style at first - the prologue had me wincing all the way through - but as the plot started to grab me I began to notice it less. (Or, perhaps, it got smoother - I'm not entirely sure.)I also found some of the dialogue a little wordy - not Diana, who would use a more formal register, but once or twice Joel's speech jumped out at me. I also found the "Pegs" nickname extremely irritating, but I can see a 13-year-old coming up with a nickname along those lines, so I tried to let it slide. I found the ending a little problematic in that Emily's "rebirth" healed her leg injury - I was thinking that a protagonist with war wounds pitched to young girls was a really interesting choice, but then we hit the reset button.

The main character, Emily, was sweet and likeable enough and seemed to have a good, sensible head on her shoulders (going to fetch Joel for help, suggesting the glue instead of stitching, and executing the hair dye disguise, etc.) The plot moved at a good pace, despite being utterly predictable, but I enjoyed the small detours around New York City, like the carriage horses scene. I enjoyed the way in which the characters began to slowly form a team, and start to trust one another. I felt like the setup was good, but would have preferred a little more time on Mount Olympus - the ending felt a bit rushed.

In conclusion, I wish the author had a smoother style and had been brave enough to go off the beaten path in terms of the setup/conflict/resolutions which happened. I will probably read the sequels anyway, and hope for the best.(less)

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Aug 28, 2012 Brenna rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I was really excited about this book. Like, really excited. But as I am beginning to realize, Pegasus (or unicorns, as the case may be) does not guarantee a good book. (As a side note, I once was really excited for a book about killer unicorns that turned out to be really lame.)
This book totally killed its potential, let’s see, right about the time I read the sentence starting with a dependent clause. Eye twitch. No, actually, I kinda lost interest with the prologue. Like Ranger’s Apprentice, th...more I was really excited about this book. Like, really excited. But as I am beginning to realize, Pegasus (or unicorns, as the case may be) does not guarantee a good book. (As a side note, I once was really excited for a book about killer unicorns that turned out to be really lame.)
This book totally killed its potential, let’s see, right about the time I read the sentence starting with a dependent clause. Eye twitch. No, actually, I kinda lost interest with the prologue. Like Ranger’s Apprentice, this one tried to start out all badass and stuff, like, “Oh no, there’s war in Olympus and the gods simply can’t win on their own!” Which sometimes happens, even to gods...except this time, the focus was on some nobody who wanted to steal Pegasus in the midst of the fighting. These things also happen, but, uh, there’s already a perfectly good thief/trickster god in the Roman pantheon, name of Mercury, and, oh shit, it seems that the author has conveniently killed him off so people like me can’t put up their hands and say, “But, but...” Already annoyed by that.
Then, and I quote, “Somehow” the gods are capable not only of being wounded, but dying as well, while their enemies are conveniently untouchable—except for this one time when Diana uses her dead brother’s spear to wound one of them, but that was just a fluke, ya’ll. I HATE “somehow” explanations. The gods can die. Fine, that’s shaking things up a little. But don’t put me off with “somehows,” because that’s just the author’s excuse for not figuring her shit out ahead of time. “Somehow the gods are dying. Not sure how yet, but I’ll figure it out eventually. Don’t worry your pretty little head, Reader.”
In fact, there are so many “somehows” in this book that by the time I was 100 pages in, I was no longer entirely sure that the author knew what her characters were doing AT ALL. “Somehow” the main character knows what Pegasus is thinking. Well, great. How? Mind meld? The eyes are the windows of the soul? Pegasus can project his thoughts? No, it’s “somehow” again.
So I said “somehow” I’ll just have to live on without knowing how this book ends.(less)

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May 19, 2012 Justin rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Pegasus: The Flame of Olympus was such an enjoyable book. It honestly felt more like a middle grade than a young adult, even though every label I could find listed it as young adult. I love Greek/Roman mythology so even from the Prologue I was hooked. Kate did a very good job at taking mythology and putting a very interesting twist on it.

I'm sure most of you know at least some Greek/Roman mythology. This book includes a lot of characters from mythology such as Jupiter, Pegasus, Neptune, Hercules...more Pegasus: The Flame of Olympus was such an enjoyable book. It honestly felt more like a middle grade than a young adult, even though every label I could find listed it as young adult. I love Greek/Roman mythology so even from the Prologue I was hooked. Kate did a very good job at taking mythology and putting a very interesting twist on it.

I'm sure most of you know at least some Greek/Roman mythology. This book includes a lot of characters from mythology such as Jupiter, Pegasus, Neptune, Hercules and more. Granted a lot of them are only mentioned once or twice throughout the book it was still really cool to have them all in it. Kate did a fantastic job making the battle between the Olympians and the Nirads feel really epic. And seeing how Emily and Joel get caught up in the story is also pretty exciting. The battle is pretty much the meat of this story, between the battle and trying to protect the flame of Olympus to keep both worlds safe.

Emily and Joel get caught up in all of this after a major storm hits New York. The storm is pretty much what sets the story in motion with the introduction of Pegasus and Paelen. Even though Pegasus is a horse, he is still such a great part of the story. Kate was able to create an awesome background for Pegasus and it really felt like he was more than just a horse. Paelen is a really great character to, being a thief he is somewhat hard to like but he does have some good qualities. All in all it's just a really great group of characters, Kate really did a good job writing them to where they all flow together nicely.

I'm really excited to see where this series goes, and what becomes of all of the characters after what happened at the end. I was really impressed by the ending though, I will admit I was expecting it to be a happy and perfect ending at first just because of how the book felt but it ended up being a really great ending which has somewhat of a mix of good and bad. I didn't really feel like it ended on some huge cliffhanger either which was nice, it just got me excited to read the next book to find out what happens next.

If you like Greek/Roman mythology or are just looking for a exciting and fast paced book to read this summer I would highly suggest picking this one up. It's fairly light, I found it to be a really fast read once I was actually able to sit down for an extended period of time to read it. So I feel like it's once of those books that can easily be read in a day, and have it be a really fun experience.(less)

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Mar 22, 2012 Lynn Worton rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

When a severely injured Pegasus crashes on to her roof during a storm, 13-year-old Emily Jacobs cannot believe her eyes. Pegasus has been sent on a quest to find Vesta's Flame. Can Emily help Pegasus with his quest in time to save Olympus from destruction?

This is a fantastic book! From the first page, I was swept into the action.
Olympus has been invaded by a virtually indestructible foe. Pegasus has been given a mission to find Vesta's Flame, but things go awry when Paelen accidentally causes Pe...more

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Jun 16, 2012 Kim McGee rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Just when you think that Rick Riordan has all the kids reading his wonderful multiple series involving Greek mythology comes a new author to pick up the classic baton. Pegasus breathes new life into the old myths and anyone who enjoys a good adventure involving mythological beings will whip through this new series faster than you can say take me away to Mercury's sandals. During a violent thunderstorm in New York City young Emily is alone and dealing with her fears when there is a horrific thump...more

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Oct 28, 2012 Mandy Chan rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

This book is fantastic. When a bright beautiful wing stallion crashes to the roof in the middle of the storm who blacks out New York City, 13 years old Emily life's become's a big part of the legend. While Emily toke care of the stallion from olympics, Pegasus from his wound she also called up her classmate Joel to help out because of his be love of studying myths especially Pegasus. On there long journey to save Olympics from the monstrous Narids that is taking over the world after they finish...more

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Jun 17, 2012 Jen marked it as to-read · review of another edition

During one of the worst storms in history, Emily Jacobs hears strange noises on the roof of her Manhattan apartment. At first she thinks it’s nothing more than the storm, but soon the noises begin to sound like something - someone- kicking the roof. Emily goes up to the roof and can hardly believe what she sees - a golden hoof, the body of a horse, a wing -- Pegasus! Pegasus is hurt, and it’s up to Emily to save him. Together with the Joel, the boy from her school who is always drawing Pegasus o...more

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Nov 19, 2012 Lex rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Recommended to Lex by: JPR™

Shelves: children-s-book, fantasy, magic, recommended

First of all, I don't know any Roman Olympian named Paelen so this book didn't appeales much to me unlike Percy Jackson's. Uh, I didn't mean to compare it but you know, you just can't help it if you really like that series. >_<

So... the story is pretty unique. And it's because the female MC is human, not a demigod... er... yeah. Then as I've mentioned, Paelen, is the other MC. Anddddd... There's Pegasus too! Pretty cool that he's also included there.

I like the Greek's version rather than t...more

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Nov 01, 2012 Kimber~!! rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: adventure, books-i-will-never-read-again, drama, humor, mystery

I didn't quite enjoy Pegasus.

I thought it was juvenile, inaccurate with its facts about Olympus and the Olympians, and there was way too much action and talking, not enough self-reflection on any of the characters' parts.

If I had to choose one character that I actually liked, it would be Paelen. I quite admired his character development and quirkiness. His character, if not predictable, was cute.

Other than that? Ehh. Joe was an OK character, but the whole CRU thing chasing them? I really wasnt i...more

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May 09, 2012 Michelle rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Emily is alone in her apartment in New York during a terrible storm when she hears crashing on the roof. When she investigates she finds Pegasus, the mythical horse, injured on her roof top. But Pegasus is not the only creature of mythology in New York City, as Emily finds out when she and a class mate try to heal Pegasus and help him with his mission.

A novel that could be read by older kids or young teens. The story is woven around Roman and Greek mythology, so readers who know about Pegasus, D...more

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Oct 06, 2012 Isabel rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

During a huge storm Pegasus, the winged stallion, lands on Emily's mother's garden and he is badly hurt so she asks Noel, a sorta friend from school, to help her. He does. He turns out to be hurt because Palaen wanted to steal something of Pegasus and they both get hit by lightning.
Palean gets captured by the CRU and they torture him to tell them where he came from. While on Olympus the gods are trying to fight Nirads but failed because they extinguished the Flame of Olympus. Later,Diana comes...more

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Sep 01, 2012 Rachel rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

This book is amazing! I really can't say much more than that. I LOVED it! Even though it might look more like a middle-grade novel, I'm sure all ages could read and enjoy it as much as I did! It had a brilliant, unusual storyline, outstanding and individual characters and everything was perfectly executed and tied in very cleverly. I managed to finish it after only a few hours because it was that good!

If I could give more than five stars, I would! I honestly don't get why this book's affected me...more
This book is amazing! I really can't say much more than that. I LOVED it! Even though it might look more like a middle-grade novel, I'm sure all ages could read and enjoy it as much as I did! It had a brilliant, unusual storyline, outstanding and individual characters and everything was perfectly executed and tied in very cleverly. I managed to finish it after only a few hours because it was that good!

If I could give more than five stars, I would! I honestly don't get why this book's affected me so much, but it did! The Pegasus myth is barely used in books so you could say I was very relieved to leave behind all the Persephone-based books I'd been reading! Now I can safely say the Pegasus myth is my absolute favourite! But don't just think this book revolves around Pegasus, the whole of Olympus is involved!

Emily, one of the main characters, was very well-done and easily likeable. Even though the story was done through third person, I still connected and understood her. She was admirable, kind, loving, caring, brave and willing to do whatever it took. I can't think of anyone more perfect than Emily could have been! And of course, I also adored Pegasus! He cared so much for Emily - it was really quite adorable! So it wasn't difficult for him to soon become my favourite Olympian. There's just such a vast range of characters in this book to know and love! And most even had their own back stories too!

O'Hearn's writing style was so engrossing and enticing, it didn't let me go! I literally didn't stop reading until the final page was turned. She has a great ability to write action scenes that are easy to follow and managed to pull off a very powerful and emotional ending. And not only did she write chapters focused on the one character and storyline, she alternated between two! Emily's and Paelan's (an Olympian). She very skillfully managed to intertwine both of their stories together. And even though at the start you don't think you'll like Paelan after what he did, you can't help but warm to him as he begins to develop. He soon became one of my favourite characters!

Overall, Pegasus and The Flame was amazing! It had great characters, a unique and very addicting storyline with a brilliant myth and a very skillful writing style. The ending has definietly left me wanting more and I can't wait to continue this series! Unfortunetly I haven't managed to find the sequel, Pegasus and The Fight for Olympus yet, but I won't be giving up anytime soon! I really recommend you read this, I'm sure all ages could love it!(less)

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May 04, 2013 Holly rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I loved this book! O'Hearn pulls you into the story and doesn't let you go until the final page. This is a story of redemption, forgiveness, and a coming of age story. The characters are amazing and they enhanced by a great plot. She tells the story from two POVs. The story mainly focuses on a young girl who lives in New York City with her father and she is grieving over her mother's death. A Pegasus lands on the roof of her apartment building and everything changes for her. Along with an unlike...more

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Sep 13, 2012 Kaitlin (Read. Write. Love.) rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: books-read-in-2012, greek-mythology

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The Story

"It's really you isn't it?" Emily whispered softly as she stroked the soft muzzle. "You're Pegasus, aren't you?"
The stallion...nudged her hand, inviting another stroke. In that one rain-drenched instant, Emily felt her world changing. Forever. (p. 33)

One stormy night Pegasus crashes onto the roof of Emily's apartment in New York City. She soon learns that there is a war going on in Olympus and that the gods are being overthrown by the vicious, monstrou...more

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May 09, 2012 Nadia Bashoo rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Percy Jackson fans may want to give this series a try. Emily's life will never be the same again after a horse lands on her roof. Not just any horse, but the winged stallion, Pegasus. So sparks a chain of events that will ultimately lead to a life-altering destiny. This book was highly enjoyable, with colourful characters and an original storyline. The characters did seem to believe in Olympus a bit too readily perhaps, and I thought Emily accepted her destiny a little too willingly. Also, the b...more

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Jul 07, 2012 Amy rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: ya-literature

Percy lovers, here is another series you might like. Emily finds Pegasus on her apartment roof top terrace and helps him heal. She enlists the aid of a mean kid in her class. She finds herself in the middle of a war between the Olympians and the Nirads and she must help Pegasus fulfill his quest. Along for the ride are Palen, a thief God, and Diana. The author uses the Roman names for all of the Gods so that may throw kids off as most are used to the Greek names. Lots of action and heart warming...more

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Jul 07, 2012 Erin rated it 4 of 5 stars Recommends it for: pre-teens and up who enjoy adventure stories and mythology

Shelves: ya-action-adventure, ya-fantasy, myths-and-legends, middle-graders

Originally posted at Riffs and Reviews

If your first reaction when reading this book's description is, “That kind of sounds like a Percy Jackson for girls,” then you’re thinking along the same lines as I was when I started reading this story. It turns out that The Flame of Olympus, Kate O’Hearn’s first book in her middle-grade “Pegasus” series, has a very different feel than Rick Riordan’s series and flies very well on its own wings.

When Olympus is overrun by multi-armed creatures named Nirads th...more Originally posted at Riffs and Reviews

If your first reaction when reading this book's description is, “That kind of sounds like a Percy Jackson for girls,” then you’re thinking along the same lines as I was when I started reading this story. It turns out that The Flame of Olympus, Kate O’Hearn’s first book in her middle-grade “Pegasus” series, has a very different feel than Rick Riordan’s series and flies very well on its own wings.

When Olympus is overrun by multi-armed creatures named Nirads that cannot seem to be killed, Pegasus is sent to Earth by Jupiter to find The Flame of Olympus – a human with an ember of the Eternal Flame buried deep within. But when young Olympian thief Paelen attempts to intercept Pegasus to snatch his golden bridle and control the winged horse, Pegasus ends up crashing onto the roof of a New York apartment building while Paelen falls to Earth and is found by the authorities. The story then takes two directions, as Paelen is taken by a secret government agency named CRU (Central Research Unit) for interrogation and Emily and her friend Joel attempt to heal Pegasus and help him return to Olympus.

O’Hearn travels a different road with The Flame of Olympus than Riordan does with “Percy Jackson.” In her world, the Roman gods and mythical creatures are actually revealed to the general populace when Nirads attack NYC and Pegasus flies down Fifth Ave. She also takes a darker tone with the inclusion of the CRU, especially Agent J (a possible nod to Men in Black?) who will do anything to hunt down, examine and destroy any non-human entities. The tone was the biggest surprise for me with this book; it may be a bit too dark for very young middle-graders but should be fine for anyone who has read “Percy Jackson.” I couldn’t help but see Agent J as the actual villain of this piece; torturing children is not something he has a problem with, and when he finally has Emily, Joel, Roman goddess Diana and Pegasus in his control they are not treated well. Only Paelen’s skills as a thief provide a ray of hope and an opportunity for Pegasus to complete his mission. While the tone was unexpected it was not unpleasant, and the pacing of the story was brisk and engaging.

Character development is not very deep, but there was enough for me to feel connected to the characters. Emily was a wonderful heroine, brave and compassionate. She was determined to help Pegasus find the Flame and fought through fear and injury to do so. We first see Emily’s bravery when she recruits Joel to assist her with Pegasus. Joel is a new student with an extremely tough reputation, but she has seen him drawing pictures of winged horses and believes he may be the only one who will help her. I really liked Joel – he WAS tough, but he was also excited to find the myths he had grown up with were real. Each teen had tragedy in their past, but Pegasus helped bring them together and gave them a purpose bigger than their sadness. Paelen was a bit harder to sympathize with; the way he abandoned Olympus and the gods who needed his assistance showed a lack of character that was definitely not admirable. Thankfully, his character did develop a conscience and some backbone as the story progressed so that by the end I felt more invested in him. Providing Paelen with a reason to grow was Agent J; after he was treated so badly by J, Paelen was determined that Pegasus not go through the same. Agent J added some serious menace to the story, and his lack of conscience was chilling. I think he is going to be just as tough to defeat as the Nirads in future books.

While Kate O’Hearn’s The Flame of Olympus is treading familiar territory with teenagers interacting with gods and goddesses of Olympus in the city of Manhattan, she takes a very different approach adding in a secret government agency and allowing her mythical characters to be seen by regular people. The tone darkens as the book progresses and might be slightly disturbing to very young middle-graders, but for most pre-teens and up it is fine. Characters are generally easy to connect with, especially young heroine Emily, and swift pacing keeps the story moving. Middle-graders and adults who enjoy adventure stories with mythology mixed in will want to give The Flame of Olympus a try.(less)

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May 13, 2013 Elizabeth rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: favorites

Awww AMÉ este libro.

Me parece muuuy tierno. Y para ser un libro infantil, está genial. La verdad, es que no me aburrió en ningún momento.

La protagonista, Emily, me encantaba. Es una chica fuerte y decidida. Me encantan las protagonistas así. Rápidamente le agarré muchísimo cariño a Pegasus, luego a Johel, Paelen y a Diana.

La trama me parece simplemente perfecta. Tuvo aventura, mitología, risas... me fascinó!

Sin duda, recomiendo este libro. A pesar de que sea para el ni;os, se ha convertido en u...more

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Jan 29, 2013 Madalena added it · review of another edition

Este livro foi uma lufada de ar para quem gosta de livros sob o tema do fantástico como eu. Simplesmente adorei este livro, voltar a recordar os deuses romanos e a personagem de Pegasus cativa os fãs da mitologia romana. A deusa Diana está magnifica como protectora dos animais e Paelen, o ladrão, cresce durante a história tornando-se uma personagem fulcral na resolução do problema em que se vêem envolvimedos, durante a captura dos miúdos e dos deuses na cidade americana.
Li este livro em pouquiss...more

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Apr 26, 2013 Tiffany added it · review of another edition

Pegasus was okay. I found it predictable and a lot like other books that I have read. I found some relations with this book to the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series. Pegasus happens in Manhattan and the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series partly takes place in that location too. Both of the series/books also have Greek Mythology in them. When reading Pegasus, I got a little bit bored and confused with the way that the gods could die. Aren't they supposed to be immortal? I also found this...more

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Jan 27, 2013 Sarah rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Jun 14, 2012 Cecilie rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Hmm, in between 3 and 4 stars I think...Whatever I'll just give it 4 stars, since I can't really give it 3.5 on goodreads.

This book tells the story of Emily who is thrown into a world full of Roman myths and all of that. Since I love greek and Roman mythology and stuff like that, this sounded like a book I would enjoy, and I definitely did. It was just so full of Action and I really liked that.

The gods were written about more humanlike then I am used to from my beloved Percy Jackson series. The...more

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Jul 28, 2012 Mohamed Doucore rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I like Pegasus and the Flame of Olympus because it has Roman and Greek mytholgy which is intersting to me.For example,on page 172 Diana appears and I know she is one of the gods because she says Apollo is her on page 174.Another example is when Pegasus appeared on Emily roof on page 29 and he is really only in mytholgy.I did't really have promblems because I understood everything in the book.One charecter is Paelen.He intersted me because he completly change from trying to control Pegasus to hel...more

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May 09, 2013 Mwahaha rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition Recommends it for: 9-14 year old fantasy/mythology fans

Recommended to Mwahaha by: A bookmark!

I have to admit it - the stunning cover is what originally drew me to Pegasus and the Flame. Then, when I flipped the book over to look at the blurb, I decided it could be a good book to read. It sounded like my sort of thing - horses, fantasy, matters of life and death, the fate of the whole world resting on the protagonist's shoulders - so I bought it and flicked to the first page to begin reading.

I was disappointed by the first sentence. Call me the type of person that judges too much, but ju...more

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Feb 18, 2013 Melissa Sodano rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: children, fantasy

A great book that leaves me wanting more without any of that cliffhanger nonsense. This story begins when an epic storm hits New York City, putting the city in a state of blackout. Emily, a young girl, is home alone while her police officer father tries to restore the city to its usual state. When a strange lightning strike compels Emily to go to the roof of her building, she discovers Pegasus, injured and immobile in her recently deceased mother's garden. Being a caring child, she wants to help...more

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Dec 03, 2012 Mara rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: books-to-avoid, 2012-reads, children-s-fantasy

Cover Blurb: I do like the cover; it’s well done and interesting. It caught my attention when I first saw it, and of course I picked it up, thinking, This sounds similar to Percy Jackson. Might be good.

What I Liked: Emily is a relatively good protagonist; she thinks quick on her feet and is practical. The rate at which she accepts what’s going on is a little fast, but I’m not going to complain, because a protagonist who insists on denying what’s going on just bogs a story down. Paelen was probab...more

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About Kate O'Hearn

She started her career in the fashion industry, spending several years working in the showroom of a large accessory firm in New York, then top management at the Calvin Klein corporation and then to Oleg Cassini in Toronto Canada.
From there she moved into film and television and finally into writing books.

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Pegasus and the Fight for Olympus (Pegasus, #2)

Pegasus and the New Olympians (Pegasus, #3)

Pegasus and the Origins of Olympus (Pegasus, #4)

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