Goddess Interrupted by Aimee Carter

May 8, 2012

I received this book for free from the publisher through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

Video review of Goddess Interrupted. Further book details and a quick review overview is located below the video, if you just want an idea of what I thought about the book.





Goddess Interrupted by Aimee Carter
Released: March 27, 2012
Series: Goddess Test Series #2
Publisher: Harlequin
Pages: 296
Format: Paperback
Source: Netgalley
Buy it: Book Depository (free shipping)

ATTENTION: As this is part of a series, please be aware that this review will contain spoilers for the preceding book/s, but not for the book itself. If you have not read the books prior to this one, please keep this in mind.

KATE WINTERS HAS WON IMMORTALITY.

BUT IF SHE WANTS A LIFE WITH HENRY IN THE UNDERWORLD, SHE'LL HAVE TO FIGHT FOR IT.

Becoming immortal wasn't supposed to be the easy part. Though Kate is about to be crowned Queen of the Underworld, she's as isolated as ever. And despite her growing love for Henry, ruler of the Underworld, he's becoming ever more distant and secretive. Then, in the midst of Kate's coronation, Henry is abducted by the only being powerful enough to kill him: the King of the Titans.

As the other gods prepare for a war that could end them all, it is up to Kate to save Henry from the depths of Tartarus. But in order to navigate the endless caverns of the Underworld, Kate must enlist the help of the one person who is the greatest threat to her future.

Henry's first wife, Persephone.


Review Overview:
Goddess Interrupted was a fast paced, adventurous installment to the series. The stakes were so much higher, giving way to drama and action. We delved deeper into the Greek mythology, taking a look at the Gods, the Titans and exploring the Underworld.

Calliope's character development was a strong point in the story; she has become a great villain. Her hatred for Kate is understandable, yet she goes to the extremes in her revenge. It is interesting to see how things pan out.

Kate, Henry and their romance weren't as strong as in The Goddess Test. Kate constantly questioned Henry's love for her, yet everyone reassured her time and time again. Although she thought too much about this, which could get a little frustrating at times, she was still as strong a character.
Henry is a little distant again. I am still a little unsure on how I feel about him.

Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed Goddess Interrupted. The plot has picked up, and although some of the character traits and the romance were sometimes not as great, I had fun learning more about them. If you didn't like The Goddess Test so much, I would recommend you try the sequel!




New YA Releases: 8-11 May 2012

May 7, 2012

Here are some upcoming releases this week. These release dates are based off Amazon and some of those on The Book Depository may be slightly different.


Paperback:


+ Ferocity Summer by by Alissa Grosso
+ Endure by Carrie Jones
+ Hollyweird by Terri Clark
+ Pretty Amy by Lisa Burstein
+ The Summer My Life Began by Shannon Greenland
+ Beauty by Lisa Daily


Hardcover:


+ In Honor by Jessi Kirby
+ First Comes Love by Katie Kacvinsky
+ Underworld by Meg Cabot
+ Jersey Angel by Beth Ann Bauman
+ Fall From Grace by Charles Benoit
+ Happy Families by Tanita Davis
+ The Princesses of Iowa by M. Molly Backes
+ The Hunt by Andrew Fukuda
+ Endure by Carrie Jones
+ The Unbearable Club for Unsinkable Girls by Julia Schumacher
+ Never Fall Down by Patricia McCormick
+ Second Chance Summer by Morgan Matson
+ Until I Die by Amy Plum
+ One For the Murphy's by Lynda Hunt

Random Acts of Kindness: April 2012

May 2, 2012

Book Soulmates




Random Acts of Kindness is an amazing feature hosted by Book Soulmates. Basically, participants send another a book/s as a Random Acts of Kindness. It is a lovely way to give back to others! It is not mandatory to send a book, but it is encouraged to give rather than receive.



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SENT
Across the Universe by Beth Revis [Polona]
Starters by Lissa Price [Harris from Twitter @fickleninja]

RECEIVED
Starters by Lissa Price [Harris from Twitter @fickleninja]

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