THE GODS ARE FUNNY.Except when you piss them off.Then they suck.They really, really suck.(Really). Alexander Weiss discovers this tidbit when he inadvertently insults Athena, Goddess of Wisdom, and she casts him away on a forgotten isle filled with statues.Being marooned is bad enough, but the fact that the island is also the home of Euryale, elder sister to Medusa, makes the situation a touch … of Euryale, elder sister to Medusa, makes the situation a touch worse. The only thing keeping Alex from being petrified is the fact that Euryale has taken a liking to the blundering mortal.
For now.
What follows next is a wild, adventurous tale filled with heroes, gods, monsters, love, and war that is nothing short of legendary.
If you’re a fan of Neil Gaiman, Christopher Moore, Terry Pratchett, Douglas Adams, or girls with snakes, this is the novel for you. Grab your copy today!
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This book is about Alex, a concert pianist, who unknowingly upsets Athena, so she drops a whale on his head. Alex is then in a not-quite-dead status and in order to save himself he is then forced to act as a matchmaker. Alex must find a husband for Euryale, Medusa’s sister, and the daughter of Phorcys, God of the Hidden Dangers of the Sea. Alex agrees, but after meeting Euryale, he quickly falls in love with her, and the feeling is reciprocated. It seems like Alex’s job would be complete and it would be a win-win. However, since Athena arranged this set-up, her sister, Aphrodite, the Goddess of Love is furious as she is the one who makes the love connections. So, an all-out battle among the Gods begins that puts Alex and Euryale right at the center and tossed around like pawns.
It’s clear that the author is well versed in Greek Mythology and brings it down to a level that can easily be understood and enjoyed by all readers.
I liked that so many known and lesser known Greek Gods made appearances throughout the book. It really showed what it would have been like there and made the story more realistic.
I liked that this book is written in a light hearted, funny, often sarcastic tone. It gives humor to the story and the characters. Even during the more serious, wild, dark, gruesome scenes; the writing continues to be on the lighter side.
Unfortunately, I felt there was a lack of character development and connection. Yes, obviously, I’m not going to be able to easily relate to or have much in common with Greek Gods – but I felt the author was able to set up situations and scenarios that allowed for those opportunities but didn’t follow through with a strong enough connection. Furthermore, I felt a disconnect along some of the characters interaction as well.
I was very intrigued by the storyline and found the concept to be well thought out. However, there were a few times I felt the story jumped around a bit and got somewhat confusing. I found myself having to re-read some of the passages. I think there was just so much going on in the story and it was difficult to separate it out at times.
I loved that the author snuck hidden messages throughout the book. It really raised more questions and allowed other viewpoints and helped me see things in different ways. I don’t want to give away too many spoilers out, but some of the messages are about love, the true value of love, the hardships of love, how far you’d go for love, and like what love really means to you. I think many of us just throw that four-letter word out there and may not really think about what it truly means. After reading this book, I definitely spent some time thinking about the people I love, why I love them, and that I will always make sure that those people know that they are truly loved.
This book has a lot to offer readers such as Greek Mythology, fantasy, romance, love, friendship, adventure, suspense, action, adrenaline, humor, vengeance, faith, adversary, quests, second chances, new beginnings, and so much more!
Even if you’re not a Greek Mythology buff this book is still easy to follow and understand.
This book has a neat and tidy ending that also implies a sequel to follow.
All in all, I enjoyed reading this book and would absolutely recommend this book to all Greek Mythology, fantasy, and action readers!
**Disclaimer: I received a complimentary copy of this book and have voluntarily provided an honest, and unbiased review in accordance with FTC regulations.**