I love Greek mythology and Starcrossed has everything a fantastic story about Greek gods should have: big, feuding families; untrustworthy family members; forbidden love; gorgeous, powerful demigods; eminent war; chilling prophesy and potent curses.

When we meet Helen, we read that she is tall and beautiful, but also intensely socially awkward. She tries to go around unnoticed and underachieves in everything – academically, athletically and socially – so she can fly under everyone’s radar. That was the most frustrating part of the book for me but there are very good reasons why she is like this and her character does grows and mature significantly as the book progresses.

For you romance lovers out there, Starcrossed has you covered. I love the relationship between Helen and Lucas and even though they are tied by fate and destiny (like characters in all good Greek myths are), it’s not an instant relationship; their feelings for one another does grow over time.

The Delos family dynamic was awesome! I loved how the cousins fought, but were still faithful and supported each other. Even though Helen and Lucas are the main characters in the story, I just loved Hector and want to see more of him in upcoming sequels.

The book’s plot is so multilayered and complex. I love how Ms. Angelini has taken the Iliad and built a fascinating world around it. I am so ready for more of the characters’ back stories and how it all relates to the Iliad and other Greek myths.

This is a fantastic debut that is worth owning. Even though I read it through a galley, I will be buying Starcrossed and adding it to my To Be Read Again list.

Content: Characters talk about sex and make out, language and some violence