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Humanless (Humanless #1)
by
Teodora Kostova (Goodreads Author)
The Gods are trying to kill her.
The Gods are trying to protect her.
The Gods will fall at her feet.
When Ava - a 18-year-old student from a wealthy family - meets Blake, she is stunned by his extraordinary beautiful appearance and unexpected rudeness. Little did she know, that he is Ares – the God of War himself, sent down to Earth to kill her. Something else she doesn’t kno...more
The Gods are trying to protect her.
The Gods will fall at her feet.
When Ava - a 18-year-old student from a wealthy family - meets Blake, she is stunned by his extraordinary beautiful appearance and unexpected rudeness. Little did she know, that he is Ares – the God of War himself, sent down to Earth to kill her. Something else she doesn’t kno...more
ebook, 207 pages
Published
May 5th 2012
by Teodora Kostova
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Humanless and humourless.
I have to say that the first part of this book had me gripped. The Gods and their tantrums, jealousy and vindictiveness, but part two saw me give up on this book. For only the third time in my life, I’ve not finished a book.
The characters were hideous and spineless. The writer tried to make them likeable, but failed dismally, with unrealistic setting, mega rich, but not stuck up, ‘so they went to Greenwich university instead of Oxbridge’ (Which they could have gone to i...more
I have to say that the first part of this book had me gripped. The Gods and their tantrums, jealousy and vindictiveness, but part two saw me give up on this book. For only the third time in my life, I’ve not finished a book.
The characters were hideous and spineless. The writer tried to make them likeable, but failed dismally, with unrealistic setting, mega rich, but not stuck up, ‘so they went to Greenwich university instead of Oxbridge’ (Which they could have gone to i...more
I read Humanless in a few hours, it is not a long book coming in at 176 pages on my e-reader so I made short work of it.
It starts out in Heaven in ancient times with the Greek goddess Hera once again in the pursuit of a philandering Zeus. For all her beauty she is a jealous creature who will stop at nothing to keep her man and her station as queen of the heavens. When a prophecy is foretold centuries into the future Hera sets a plan in motion to make certain her husband Zeus will remain at her s...more
It starts out in Heaven in ancient times with the Greek goddess Hera once again in the pursuit of a philandering Zeus. For all her beauty she is a jealous creature who will stop at nothing to keep her man and her station as queen of the heavens. When a prophecy is foretold centuries into the future Hera sets a plan in motion to make certain her husband Zeus will remain at her s...more
(This review may contain spoilers).
There were things about this book that were done well. The idea was interesting and a different spin on gods coming to Earth. I liked the human nature of the gods, despite the fact that they're called humanless. And there were even characters I liked.
Not Ava, though. And not Blake/Ares, really. I felt that their relationship moved too quickly and seemed very cliched. Cliches can sometimes be good, but I don't think it was here. It felt rushed and although Ava w...more
There were things about this book that were done well. The idea was interesting and a different spin on gods coming to Earth. I liked the human nature of the gods, despite the fact that they're called humanless. And there were even characters I liked.
Not Ava, though. And not Blake/Ares, really. I felt that their relationship moved too quickly and seemed very cliched. Cliches can sometimes be good, but I don't think it was here. It felt rushed and although Ava w...more
I downloaded Humanless as a freebie not expecting too much because I’m not a huge Greek mythology fan. But I was in for a surprise! The book is very original, action-packed and funny. The first few chapters are set in Heaven and tell the back story of what’s about to happen. They are very fairytale-like, in great contrast to the second part of the book which is set in present time in London. Part II is very modern, witty and captivating, following two 18 year-olds on their journey of leaving hom...more
This novel is a quick read, with lots of action. It starts with the gods in Olympus and the reason why the gods would be interested in an ordinary human. It starts with jealous Hera and ongoing attempts to keep her husband, Zeus faithful to her. She doesn't mind his infidelities so much though, as long as he always loves her. But a vision reveals to Hera that Zeus would fall in love with a human many centuries into the future so that Hera tries everything she can to prevent it. Including cleverl...more
After searching for a good modern mythology story I finally found one. Humanless was a short read, but a good one. It adds many details without having to add "filler" pages. What's the point of having a 300 page novel if half of it is boring fluff? Humanless got right into the action and I enjoyed reading the scenes with Ava and Blake. My favorite was the first time they met in the coffee shop. (I don't want to add any spoilers.) I am impatiently waiting for the second book in the series to be r...more
First it is the great imagination of the author, creating fascinating worlds and heroes. Being deeply acquainted with Greek mythology, Teodora Kostova is brave enough to recreate its legends, give them new meaning and successfully weaving in them her original story of Ava and Ares, the God of War. The theme of eternal love is explored in many books but this time it receives a fresh breath with very interesting twists and interactions. Situated in different ages and places, respectively Heaven of...more
Teodora Kostova certainly knows how to write a very enjoyable and interesting story.
I finished the book in just a couple of evenings and cannot wait for the sequel. Very worthy of 5 stars
I finished the book in just a couple of evenings and cannot wait for the sequel. Very worthy of 5 stars
This book was amazing! I loved from start to end. I wish I could give it 100 stars instead of 5.
This book was very meh.. Meh plot, meh characters, just meh.
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Hi, my name is Teodora and I live in London with my husband Ted and my son Jason. I've been writing ever since I can remember, but it became my full time job in 2010 when I decided that everything else I've tried bores me to death and I have to do what I've always wanted to do, but never had to guts to fully embrace. I've been a journalist, an editor, a personal assistant and an interior designer...more
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