Good rates so far, here is a good review :)I was asked an...
Good rates so far, here is a good review :)
I was asked and provided this manuscript by the author herself. When I first received the email, I jumped up and down like Tom Cruise on Oprah's couch- shameful, I know. But I was completely honored and flattered to receive the request. It's a huge thing to receive an author request as they are aware that your review could not be favorable so I am eternally grateful for the opportunity and selection.That being said, the book starts out with a strong prologue of Artemis and Orion and their tale of love. From the get go, you can tell that there is conflict regarding the virgin goddess falling for the immortal hunter. The first word of the novel is Artemis- (insert my delighted sequel of excitement). Any setting with Greek god/goddesses is bound to be chaotically excitable and it just so happens that Artemis is my favorite of the Olympians.
The character of Artemis was very strong but also still held her female vulnerability. I think in general, women enjoy seeing the heroine as someone that they can relate to and the author does a great job of showing her humanity. Making Artemis and Orion actually have a strong love connection makes her story human in the best possible way. For the characters of Aphrodite and Zeus, they briefly made an appearance but it was a positive one none the less. Aphrodite is shown as having a soft but fair stance in all matters love and it makes you realize how truly busy she probably was a goddess. Valentine's Day must have been sheer chaos! Zeus is shown as the hotheaded, egotistical and literal father of the gods although I did find it odd that in this version of events, Aphrodite isn't portrayed as a daughter of Zeus. I would have liked a bit more Olympus action but since this is only the first part of the series, I suspect it won't be the last we see of those characters. The way Aphrodite is painted as a sympathetic character is challenging to the conventional concept and is very creative.
The writing is incredibly smooth-feels more like a storyteller is narrating the story just for you. The general underline of the story paid homage to the gods and their interaction. There was definitely a royal tone regarding the speaking of the characters but it wasn't so unrealistic and cumbersome that it turned you off. It has a good combination of modern speaking so you don't get lost in the dialogue and the humor is appreciated. It keeps true with the original story and being a huge fan of Greek mythology I can enjoy it. I particularly enjoyed unique twist and explanation on how were-animals (werewolf, were-cat etc) were created and quite believable given the setting and the times. What happened to Orion and his death is shocking and well set up the story which moves quickly because it's so good.
The prologue gives you an excellent setup and you feel like you have already started the book before you reach chapter one because you know exactly what's going on in the story. The curse that's brought upon on Artemis and how she breaks it is both lighthearted and epic-this isn't your high school mythology story. You can actually be a grown up and read this story in public!
The erotic portion was tastefully done and I would highly recommend this for someone who wants a bit more steam in their romance novels but isn't ready to get burned. Not only is the erotica subtle, but I never really saw it coming the first time. I believe my reaction was akin to "oh, Oh, Oh!" The author shows a true appreciation for women and our own natural sexuality so feminists you can find something you like too in this book. Those who especially enjoy a strong female character will enjoy this series introduction. Artemis is raw, impatient, emotional but also prideful and the idea that she's a goddess just enhances all of those traits.
The story of how Artemis becomes Alexis is very beautiful. Alexis/Artemis is true to lore while the story gives us a glimpse into the life of Orion. I really liked the concept that you get to know Alexis and Galen better in the later chapters. I do wish there would have been a bit more character development between both Artemis and Orion and Alexis and Galen. I especially didn't feel that I got to know Orion at all whereas you're at least privy to Galen's thoughts.
Although it was short, it actually didn't feel like a short story until the end when you wished there was more because, yes it was just that good. I think it's rare to have Greek goddess story because it's such a huge task to tackle. So many people have retold the story and despite the numerous versions, they're classics for a reason; you can never tire of them. So one of the best things about this introduction is that it didn't try to tell the beloved story all over again, but it brought its own perspective. It brought a sense of humanity and complexity to characters previously reserved for textbooks and opened an endless realm of possibilities story wise.
It is a standalone short novel that ended well but at the same time you realized it was only the beginning of the story. I appreciated that because for a minute I was worried that it was going to end too perfectly. Sometimes, the best things are left unsaid and she does a great job doing that. The novel manages the perfect combo of feeling complete by itself but also interesting enough to want to continue the rest of the series. It's a very pleasant bathroom or bedtime read, which brings to life a unique story of fate and love with a dose of indulgent erotica.
I was asked and provided this manuscript by the author herself. When I first received the email, I jumped up and down like Tom Cruise on Oprah's couch- shameful, I know. But I was completely honored and flattered to receive the request. It's a huge thing to receive an author request as they are aware that your review could not be favorable so I am eternally grateful for the opportunity and selection.That being said, the book starts out with a strong prologue of Artemis and Orion and their tale of love. From the get go, you can tell that there is conflict regarding the virgin goddess falling for the immortal hunter. The first word of the novel is Artemis- (insert my delighted sequel of excitement). Any setting with Greek god/goddesses is bound to be chaotically excitable and it just so happens that Artemis is my favorite of the Olympians.
The character of Artemis was very strong but also still held her female vulnerability. I think in general, women enjoy seeing the heroine as someone that they can relate to and the author does a great job of showing her humanity. Making Artemis and Orion actually have a strong love connection makes her story human in the best possible way. For the characters of Aphrodite and Zeus, they briefly made an appearance but it was a positive one none the less. Aphrodite is shown as having a soft but fair stance in all matters love and it makes you realize how truly busy she probably was a goddess. Valentine's Day must have been sheer chaos! Zeus is shown as the hotheaded, egotistical and literal father of the gods although I did find it odd that in this version of events, Aphrodite isn't portrayed as a daughter of Zeus. I would have liked a bit more Olympus action but since this is only the first part of the series, I suspect it won't be the last we see of those characters. The way Aphrodite is painted as a sympathetic character is challenging to the conventional concept and is very creative.
The writing is incredibly smooth-feels more like a storyteller is narrating the story just for you. The general underline of the story paid homage to the gods and their interaction. There was definitely a royal tone regarding the speaking of the characters but it wasn't so unrealistic and cumbersome that it turned you off. It has a good combination of modern speaking so you don't get lost in the dialogue and the humor is appreciated. It keeps true with the original story and being a huge fan of Greek mythology I can enjoy it. I particularly enjoyed unique twist and explanation on how were-animals (werewolf, were-cat etc) were created and quite believable given the setting and the times. What happened to Orion and his death is shocking and well set up the story which moves quickly because it's so good.
The prologue gives you an excellent setup and you feel like you have already started the book before you reach chapter one because you know exactly what's going on in the story. The curse that's brought upon on Artemis and how she breaks it is both lighthearted and epic-this isn't your high school mythology story. You can actually be a grown up and read this story in public!
The erotic portion was tastefully done and I would highly recommend this for someone who wants a bit more steam in their romance novels but isn't ready to get burned. Not only is the erotica subtle, but I never really saw it coming the first time. I believe my reaction was akin to "oh, Oh, Oh!" The author shows a true appreciation for women and our own natural sexuality so feminists you can find something you like too in this book. Those who especially enjoy a strong female character will enjoy this series introduction. Artemis is raw, impatient, emotional but also prideful and the idea that she's a goddess just enhances all of those traits.
The story of how Artemis becomes Alexis is very beautiful. Alexis/Artemis is true to lore while the story gives us a glimpse into the life of Orion. I really liked the concept that you get to know Alexis and Galen better in the later chapters. I do wish there would have been a bit more character development between both Artemis and Orion and Alexis and Galen. I especially didn't feel that I got to know Orion at all whereas you're at least privy to Galen's thoughts.
Although it was short, it actually didn't feel like a short story until the end when you wished there was more because, yes it was just that good. I think it's rare to have Greek goddess story because it's such a huge task to tackle. So many people have retold the story and despite the numerous versions, they're classics for a reason; you can never tire of them. So one of the best things about this introduction is that it didn't try to tell the beloved story all over again, but it brought its own perspective. It brought a sense of humanity and complexity to characters previously reserved for textbooks and opened an endless realm of possibilities story wise.
It is a standalone short novel that ended well but at the same time you realized it was only the beginning of the story. I appreciated that because for a minute I was worried that it was going to end too perfectly. Sometimes, the best things are left unsaid and she does a great job doing that. The novel manages the perfect combo of feeling complete by itself but also interesting enough to want to continue the rest of the series. It's a very pleasant bathroom or bedtime read, which brings to life a unique story of fate and love with a dose of indulgent erotica.
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