Aphrodite

I'm a sucker for mythology and this story really sucked me right in. This was my first taste of this author and I'm looking forward to going back to the beginning of this series.

Aphrodite is a fascinating character who in this version is living in the modern world and has her own issues to deal with especially after no longer under Zeus's thumb. When demigods go missing on a cruise ships, Aphrodite is sent to investigate. She will soon realize that there's a sinister plot going on, enemies are not who they seem, loyalties will be tested and Gods will need to get along the combat the evil targeting them.
This book was a pleasure to read and was hard to put down. I love Aphrodite, Persephone and Ares in this version who have had a tough time of things but are trying to move past that. I really hope Aphrodite gets her own happily ever after.
My only complaint is the cliffhanger. I can't wait to read the next installment!

Where has this series been my whole life? I saw this on Netgalley and requested it simply because I love anything mythology.

It was so great to see a book about Aphrodite and with having such a new age twist to her and the other gods/goddesses throughout the book.

I didn't want to this book to end. I can't wait to check out the rest of the books in this series.

I received a copy of this book through NetGalley for an honest opinion. My thanks to by Kaitlin Bevis and BelleBooks for the opportunity.

This series gets better and better a true 5 star read.

HELL YES.

This is the fourth book in the series and given how many references there are to the history of the characters, I think that I would probably have benefitted from reading the previous books (I’m going to have to go back to them now to make sure they’re as good as this one!).
The general premise of the story is that pantheon of Greek gods are having a reshuffle following the defeat of Zeus and are trying to get their lives back in order. While this is going on in the background, demigods are disappearing and the gods have decided that it’s about time they start investigating what’s going on.

Aphrodite volunteers to go to the mortal world and investigate.

It's the psychology of this book that makes it so intense, Aphrodite experiences extreme emotions throughout the book as a result of the trauma she’s suffered and at times it’s really hard to read. Difficult, but worth it.

Of course, that’s not the only great thing about this book- the action sequences are also well written and play out naturally rather than coming across like a cheesy film scene. The suspense, action and characters are artfully written and altogether blew my mind.

If, like me, you’re a sucker for any book that brings mythology to life – especially one that doesn’t gloss over how messed up that mythology is, give this one a read.

Thank you Netgalley for providing me with an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review!
I loved Persephone's story, Aphrodite was a top notch character in the main storyline so I'm glad Aphrodite got her oiwn book :)

A continuation of the YA series Daughters of Zeus (Book 4) and the first one in which Aphrodite is the MC. A new mystery and many of the wonderful characters from the previous novels, although not enough of Hades. Alas, we finally get to see more of Ares, which kind of makes up for it. A good contemporary interpretation of the love goddess and the god of war. The reader also meets some new mythological characters that are interesting. I look forward to the next one! For fans of YA adaptations.

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Ive posted a full review on Goodreads, I'm looking forward to reading more from this author