aliciakindlereads's review against another edition
5.0
This was so hard to put down! I love reading about Greek mythology in a creative way. This book definitely delivered. The details of the Olympian games and of each of the Greek gods, made this extremely enjoyable. I’m glad I can binge read the other books so this excitement doesn’t just stop here. I don’t know a lot about the Greek gods, just the basic, and I felt I got to learn a few things in this playful book. I highly recommend.
charliebella's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
informative
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
alicihonest's review against another edition
My flatmate told me about these books and brought them over from her childhood home. Shocked that I'd not read them myself as a kid, I have decided to read literally all of them now.
denki_kinnie_'s review against another edition
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
allisonsbeautifullife's review against another edition
4.0
This is a fun take on Greek Mythology that is told through Hades point of view. He claims that his little brother Zeus is a giant liar. When he read the myths based on what Zeus had written he wanted to set things straight and let people know what truly happened. There are great origin stories like how the Olympics were created and how the Olympians defeated the Titans.
Anyone who likes mythology and retellings will eat this up. The books are fun and have a glossary at the back of the book so that young readers (and adults alike) can understand who the gods are and how to pronounce their names. Also the books include the version of the myths that we all know so you can compare what happens in both perspectives.
Fans of series like Goddess Girls or Percy Jackson will appreciate these quick stories that will have you contemplating the myths as we know them.
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Anyone who likes mythology and retellings will eat this up. The books are fun and have a glossary at the back of the book so that young readers (and adults alike) can understand who the gods are and how to pronounce their names. Also the books include the version of the myths that we all know so you can compare what happens in both perspectives.
Fans of series like Goddess Girls or Percy Jackson will appreciate these quick stories that will have you contemplating the myths as we know them.
Check out http://bibliophilesisters.wordpress.com/ for more reviews.
marloriffic's review against another edition
5.0
I read this entire series back when I was around 10 and they were some of my favorites. I read them again and again. It's Percy Jackson for beginners!
debz57a52's review
3.0
An amusing retelling of the early creation myths, told in novel form, with a boastful Hades as the narrator. Funny at times, and fairly true to the story, with lots of embellishments to make the story feel new. Good for middle grades and above.
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