mystikai's review against another edition
5.0
Of Gaea was a brilliant book to read and it was unique. The characters were very well developed and the story was great. I liked Ari’s character, although being disabled she never let that get to her, she was strong and courageous.
The book itself was a mix of myth, fantasy, paranormal, action, twists, romance and so much more. I was gripping.
I cannot wait for book 2 to come out.
The book itself was a mix of myth, fantasy, paranormal, action, twists, romance and so much more. I was gripping.
I cannot wait for book 2 to come out.
leesah11's review against another edition
2.0
I love books relating to mythology so I was very excited to read this. Unfortunately, it wasn't what I was expecting at all. The beginning was confusing. It took place in Virginia, yet no one questioned the overly Greek names that the characters had in a "normal" town. This Damia girl hates Ari enough to be trying to kill her out of nowhere and why? Over a guy? I didn't understand the level of hatred. Ari switched from calling Ghita "mom" to just "Ghita" randomly one day. Ari also seemed to accept the whole "I was magically healed from being paralyzed and oh yeah now I'm some sort of goddess and Sparta is real" thing without any skepticism at all whatsoever. The way the book jumped around to different character's perspectives without warning was very confusing to read, on top of the not-great editing. I had such a hard time trying to puzzle out the logic and grammar in this book that I just couldn't get into the story. It took me forever to get through. Overall, it was just a confusing book.
condygurl's review against another edition
5.0
This book begins in a rather strange manner. The first line in the book stated, "Ari's problems began with the orgasm incident." From that strange opening began the story which kept me turning the pages.
What happens in the story is a strange and twisting tale. Ari begins the book in a wheelchair. I won't go into any details other than to say that this book takes some twists and turns you will not see coming. It will make you laugh and cry and scream out.
In her debut novel, Victoria Escobar created a world very much like our own. But with a unique blend of reality, fantasy and religion. I enjoyed the twists and turns and the path this book took to the finale.
I give this book 5 stars and I am sure we will see much more from this talented author!
Details/Disclaimer: Review copy was provided to me in exchange for a fair and honest review. The free book held no determination on my personal review.
What happens in the story is a strange and twisting tale. Ari begins the book in a wheelchair. I won't go into any details other than to say that this book takes some twists and turns you will not see coming. It will make you laugh and cry and scream out.
In her debut novel, Victoria Escobar created a world very much like our own. But with a unique blend of reality, fantasy and religion. I enjoyed the twists and turns and the path this book took to the finale.
I give this book 5 stars and I am sure we will see much more from this talented author!
Details/Disclaimer: Review copy was provided to me in exchange for a fair and honest review. The free book held no determination on my personal review.
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