2/5 StarsThe Goddess Legacy by Aimee Carter
Publisher: Harlequin Teen
Expected Publication: July 31, 2012
Review:
This is my first time reviewing a series of short stories
because I usually don’t enjoy them. I had hoped that The Goddess Legacy would
be different but unfortunately I didn’t particularly enjoy this series of
stories.
The first story follows Hera/Calliope and how she came to
marry Zeus and deal with his infidelity. I did not like this story. Hera to me
was not a sympathetic character so I found it hard to feel bad for her and then
the way she acted so vindictive toward others really bothered me. Individual
rating 1/5.
The second story is about Ava/Aphrodite and her struggles
with an arranged marriage when it would be impossible for her to stay faithful.
It also deals a lot with Aphrodite’s love of both brothers Hephaestus and Ares.
This story was alright. I didn’t hate or love it, at times Aphrodite was whiney
but it reminded me a lot of the Ava in The Goddess Test so I liked that
continuity. Individual rating 2/5.
The third story is about Persephone and her arranged
marriage to Hades and what leads her to choose to fade. This was my least
favorite story, I spent the entire time reading just shaking me head and
wanting to hit Persephone. I really
did not like anything about this story. I didn’t feel Persephone’s love for
Adonis and I didn’t understand her choices at all. I didn’t even feel bad for
Hades because he just seemed so oblivious to everything and like a doormat.
Basically this story was ridiculous. Well written, but ridiculous. Individual
rating 1/5.
The fourth story follows James/Hermes as he comes to Earth
to figure out why the Gods are fading. This was definitely my favorite story of
the set. The little relationship that develops between Tuck and James was
everything I wanted it to be and it has that classic tragic Greek ending that
made me a little teary eyed. It was worth struggling through the Persephone
story to read this one! Individual rating 5/5.
The fifth story is about Hades asking the council to fade
and the deal he makes that begins The Goddess Test’s. I also enjoyed this story
it was interesting to get a glimpse into Hades’ solitary existence and the
reason he chooses to fade. My favorite part has got to be at the end when Henry
meets Kate for the first time, it was very cute. Individual rating 4/5.
Random Rant: I don’t really understand why this is The
Goddess Test #2.5, I haven’t read Goddess Interrupted yet but it wasn’t really
necessary to have read any of the series to read this group of stories. So if
that is the reason you’re not picking it up, don’t let that be the case!
Overall, this book definitely had its faults but the last
two stories were very enjoyable and kind of saved the book for me. I would
recommend this to anyone who loves The Goddess Test or Greek Mythology in
general.
Thank your Harlequin Teen and Netgalley for allowing me to review an advanced reader's copy of this novel.
Thank your Harlequin Teen and Netgalley for allowing me to review an advanced reader's copy of this novel.
I'm sad you didn't like it more! Actually, Hermes's story was probably my least favourite just because I thought it moved too slowly.
ReplyDeleteI do think that this one shouldn't be read before the first book ... *maybe* it could be read before the second book.
Great review!
Really great and honest review, Emily! I've always been super intrigued by this bunch of books (being a bit Greek mythology crazy and all XD) but yeah...all I've heard are pretty negative views. It's too bad you didn't like Persephone's story :( Darn, this character deserves much more justice! By the way, really like the way you rated the stories individually as well!! <3
ReplyDeleteAnyway, thank goodness those last two worked out for you! <3 Great review!
Vivian @ Vivaciously, Vivian
Great review Emily. I agree with a lot of what you say but the last story was my favourite, though James' story would be a definite second. I didn't like Persephone or Calliope either. I agree that this doesn't need to be 2.5, I actually feel its more a prequel because it all leads up the first book.
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