The Quest for Psyche
The Cupid's Fall Series: Book 4
by Beth C. Greenberg

A really fun read. Well written it is a modern take on the story Eros and Psyche . A throughly enjoyable read and I enjoyed that Cupid in part tries to best Aphrodite (his mother) . Easy and fun read .4.5/5

I throughly enjoyed this book i can't believe it the end of the series. I enjoyed the storyline it was lovely to revisit the past if cupid and see how his past realtionships affected him. After been left heartbroken could it finally be Q turn to get love himself.

I truly enjoyed reading The Quest for Psyche.

I am sad to see that it appears this is the last book in the series. However, I am thrilled to know I can go back and start from the beginning.

Great storyline and wonderful characters make this a must-read!!

A modern retelling of the story of Eros and Psyche. I thoroughly enjoyed this story, had fun and rooted for the characters.
I didn't read the rest of the series and will surely do, this one can be read as a stand alone.
Recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine

This is such a fun series and I'm sad to see it come to it's conclusion. The good news is that ends on a high note and is wrapped up perfectly. It was so nice to revisit Cupid's past relationships and see how they caused him to grow to the point where he was ready to meet his own Right One. Posey balances Cupid and I really enjoyed getting to know her. I'm going to miss this amazing cast of characters, but I'm so glad I was along for the duration of this fantastic series. What a ride!

Beth C. Greenberg outdid herself with the series finale for one of the wittiest, whimsical, rom-com book series that I’ve ever had the pleasure of reading.

This was my favorite of the four and I’m happy how it ended, but also super sad that it will be ending.

Could it finally be Q’s turn to find his Right Love? He was left heartbroken and devastated after Pan, but Reed decides good ole therapy may be in order!
If you haven’t read the prior books, this book does go over Cupid’s other worthy’s and could be read as a stand-alone.

I love how Beth can interweave mythology into a romance book that will leave you swooning for more.

Plus, if you are like me, I go down a mythology rabbit hole every time after reading this series.
I had no clue that Cupid did have an immortal soulmate named Psyche in mythology! Plus, so many more accurate mythological truths that the author used to give this fiction fantasy romance story a mysterious truth.

This was a great ending to Cupid’s story. I loved that it did a little recap on his previous relationships in the other books. It’s been a little bit since I’ve read the first book so that was nice. While this book wasn’t as spicy as a couple of the others in the series, I loved the banter not only between Cupid and his Right Love, but between him and his friends as well. Some parts of the relationship did seem a little fast, however if you read the others in the series, you would understand why that happens. I just loved how this one ended and seeing how much Cupid has learn and grown. The writing style flows nicely, and I loved the laugh out loud moments throughout.

Thank you so much @bethcgreenberg and @suzyapprovedbooktours for the gifted copy and offer to be apart of this tour.

Although this was the fourth book in the series and I hadn’t read any of the previous books, it worked well as a stand alone because of the helpful synopses at the start. I always enjoy a Greek myth and this modern interpretation of the tale of Cupid and Psyche was a light and enjoyable read.

First and foremost I want to thank NetGalley for the ARC of this novel, all opinions remain my own. This review contains spoilers for the previous novels.

What a beautiful ending to a beautiful series. I absolutely love this series as a whole and was touched to get to be a part of it in reading all of the ARCs.

I love the idea of Cupid going to therapy after the last book's events and felt that was a smart choice for him as a character. It was so nice to see Pan and Reed's relationship and how it had grown in this novel, they are so perfect together.

I adored the details of how we knew it was going to lead to his right love, all the little hints. Posey as a character was really awesome, I loved her intelligence, and her care for Q.

The last of my notes are just me gushing but truly this was a masterpiece and I was really emotional about the ending. Such a beautiful story. Thank you Beth for allowing me to be a part of this series.

I really enjoyed the synopsis of this book when I requested it. However, I just could not get into it as the writing style did not capture my interests early on. DNF.

Thank you Net Galley and Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA) for the ARC!

I read that in one sitting, I love this book, it’s the fourth book in the Cupids fall series and for me it was the best book of the series.
It has some really good laugh out loud moments and still it felt passionate and romantic.
I only can recommend this series

Ever watched someone cautiously get into a pool? It’s painful, isn’t it?! Just dive in, already! That hesitant swimmer embodies how I felt approaching this book after finally gaining the courage to expand my bookish horizons.

Slightly hesitant at trying a new genre, I leapt into this one not with both feet, but with one toe out to feel the waters! I was enticed with the caption “Modern love, ancient gods, and the mortals caught in the crossfire” and the assurance that book 4 could be read as a standalone.

Let me begin by letting you know it was successful! I wouldn’t consider myself a convert yet, but it wasn’t as painful as I thought. I am now more open to trying Sci-Fi/Fiction and Fantasy genres. Kudos to Beth Greenberg for a phenomenal book. She has some serious writing skills, and I am looking forward to seeing what direction she takes with future novels.

In book 4, Greenberg pens a contemporary fiction narrative which she has drawn from a not so familiar ancient myth – the original love story, Cupid and Psyche. To those hesitant, Greenberg has provided a synopsis for books 1-3 in the ARC file. Fab idea!

Greenberg has nailed the contemporary twist on an ancient story! Her characters are distinct, and each has a distinct voice. Not only does her humour shine through the narrative, but also her love of ancient myths. The story is propelled by her reader’s wish to discover Cupid’s fate. Although I was familiar with the original love story, it didn’t help nor harm my enjoyment of this one. I did read with the purpose of comparing it, but for readers who are unfamiliar with the ancient Roman tale, Greenberg provides them with enough framework to see parallels. Several times I stopped and smiled when I noticed elements of Beauty and the Beast, Cinderella, and A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Greenberg writes with vivid descriptions and incorporates modern communication allowing readers to easily slip into this ancient tale. I was as impressed with how sensitively Greenberg wrote her love scenes and included the LGBTQ community as I was with her raising questions regarding the institution of marriage and attempting to define real love.

My only two tiny concerns are: (1) the language and swearing and (2) the over-explanation of the Earthly names. For example, I was disappointed to see that Mariposa and Morpheus had to be explained. I love it when a secret understanding comes between an author and a reader. It’s an ‘ah ha’ moment where I think ‘I see what you did there! Clever!’ Considering my hesitation at first, I’d say these are two small issues that I hope could be easily addressed.

Out in time for Valentine’s Day, consider adding Cupid’s quest for a final chance at love to your February reading list. Can Cupid attempt the impossible? Can he live happily eternally ever after?

I was gifted this advance copy by Beth Greenberg, Isotopia Publishing, and NetGalley and was under no obligation to provide a review!

3.5/5
I was interested in this book because I liked the concept of a God going to therapy. But I did not understand the depth of /why/ Cupid needed therapy until I started this wild journey. Cupid, who goes by Q, has had his heart broken MANY times. So many times he falls in love, but must watch his lover go to someone else because of his duty as, well, Cupid. He is suffering and believes love which is his whole life will heal all of his problems. But after the accident with Pan, he is hopeless and suicidal. So he turns to therapy. This is where things get weird. His first interaction with his therapist goes well but lacked depth in my opinion. But for some reason the two are drawn to each other - the power of insta-love. Knowing this, his therapist declines to treat him saying he would be better off with someone else but Q won't give up on her and thinks that she is refusing because she needs his help as Cupid rather than him as Q.
Q's parents, Aphrodite and Ares come in multiple chapters but I felt like their interactions were very narcissistic. They made Q's situation and trauma all about themselves as "good parents" which was frustrating to read. As for the relationship between Pan and Q.... I wish I had more context. This was sold as a standalone book but I really needed more context sometimes and had to read previous reviews of the other books to understand. Because I felt so much for Q, I desperately wanted Pan to give him SPACE. He needs SPACE to heal but Pan wouldn't give it to him - nor would Q let him though to be honest.
Things I wished happened: Cupid getting more help?? He desperately needs therapy to talk through his trauma but keeps being passed on from one person to the next. No wonder he believes love will solve his problems, because he is looking for stability. I honestly felt a little weird about the relationship in the beginning too. Dating someone you treated, even if for two days, just seemed weird to me as a medical student and also her history of having feelings for patients. But once they got going, things just made sense for them to be together and I had a much more enjoyable time rooting them on.
This was a quick, easy, chick-flick to read. I really enjoyed it but everything was pretty predictable.