American Goddess

An amazing book, learned and mystical, but an exciting thriller as well. Peter and Elisha are the main characters in this novel, and I don't wish to spoil it by saying what happens, but the novel is unique and well worth reading, in fact I could not put the book down, once I had started it. I had to see what happened next, it is a real page turner. Highly recommended.

This book is awesome. Peter and Elisha are not typical "heroes", and captured my attention to the point I read deep into the night, eyes red and tired. But it was worth every moment. While I love paranormal, I am not usually a fan of the mystical, but this story goes far beyond that. Set in Edinburgh, during the last stages of a pandemic, the couple find an incredible, yet terrible, secret. I will read this book again, taking my time and savouring it a bit more, when the snow is on the ground again, cuddled with a blanket in front of a roaring fire. It's just that kind of book.

Thank you NetGalley for providing me with a copy of this book in return for an unpaid, honest review.

Ellisha is a fascinating character and an unusual hero. I could see her fitting well into a Stephen King novel as he is known for his unusual and very convincing characters - what a huge compliment this comparison is for any author. It’s a great story which defies categorisation. It’s high drama as well as thriller and almost fantasy. It is all the more compelling as I read it in the grips of a pandemic.

Gotta say I loved this story. I’m a big fan of mythology, particularly anything to do with the Goddess, but this was a completely new take on things. I loved how Peter found his wife overtaking him and the idea of a completely new mythology was fascinating. I meant to take my time reading it, but I finished it in a night. I’m going to read it again more slowly. It’s one of those books I think will reveal more the more you read it.