Antigoddess (Goddess War, #1) in The Not-So Austen Bookclub

Sep 14, 2012 Kristen rated it really liked it

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The Story:
Full disclosure: I absolutely love everything about Blake's writing style. Her stories flow wonderfully, veer on morbid and are incredibly vivid. She weaves her words into clear imaginary. I actually found myself rereading some of her descriptions because I enjoyed them so well. Yes, they can be about disturbing topics (feathers protruding from Athena's eyes or roof of her mouth) yet Blake w ...more

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Jul 01, 2012 Latoya rated it liked it

The gods are dying. Athena and Hermes are searching for answers to what's happening to them and hope to find a way to stop it. Cassandra is pretty good at predicting things but she knows that someday it will eventually change. She keeps having these horrifying visions of torment and death but is unaware of what all means. Yet, as clues lead the gods to her, she will soon discover the truth about who she is and why they want her. Time’s ticking and the battle lines are drawn, can Cassandra tip th The gods are dying. Athena and Hermes are searching for answers to what's happening to them and hope to find a way to stop it. Cassandra is pretty good at predicting things but she knows that someday it will eventually change. She keeps having these horrifying visions of torment and death but is unaware of what all means. Yet, as clues lead the gods to her, she will soon discover the truth about who she is and why they want her. Time’s ticking and the battle lines are drawn, can Cassandra tip the balance before all is lost?

Cassandra is an interesting character with a powerful gift. I like how the author chose to make her into something more than just a prophetess. Cassandra seems carefree and in love with her boyfriend, Aidan, who doesn't seem frightened of her ability to see the future. Aidan appears to be the perfect guy but he has secrets that could change everything for Cassandra and their relationship. He tries his best to protect her but only makes things more complicated and in the end the stakes are high. I liked getting to see Cassandra grow and take charge instead of letting Aidan shield her.

It's cool that the gods have taken on more modern identities and some of them seeing humans as more than pawns. I loved the back and forth dialogue between Athena and Hermes; you can really tell they have a unique relationship. Hera is consistent tyrant as she usually is but the god that surprised me with the side her chooses, is Poseidon. I really liked how he was in Percy Jackson. Any who, the characters are different than what you would expect because ultimately, the gods especially, are on the same playing field. What happens next could change everything and wipe out humanity because when the gods go to war, they do it big.

I'm curious about why they are destined to die these horrific deaths and the part that Cassandra will play in discovering or fixing the problem. By the end of the story, the author gives a glimpse as to what Cassandra's purpose is but I'm intrigued to see how she will develop in the next book. Overall, the story moves at good pace and I think anyone who likes mythology will enjoy this new take on the gods. As I'm mythology lover, I will surely check out the next book.

*I received an arc for review from Around the World Arc Tours*
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Dec 07, 2012 Vivian ♪(┌・。・)┌ marked it as flop-flop

Though I don't really find myself tempted to read this book (or any YA books, really), it has such an interesting blurb and concept I find myself thinking I might as well try it. ...more

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