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thesundaywriter's review against another edition
2.0
Promising but turned out to be over the top cliche with heroine just going for every guy almost immediately... kinda disappointed as I was hoping for better use of the various mythos.
izzwizzbear's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
deannasworld's review against another edition
2.0
Let me tell you, I love anything Greek gods. I grew up reading the mythology and so anything that even remotely smacks of a Greek god and I'm all over it. I was super excited when I saw this series pop up and being recommended so I decided to pick it up to read. Unfortunately, while I couldn't fault the writing itself, the story did not work for me. The story started off rather depressing with Elyse feeling sorry for herself, wallowing in her grief, and questioning her purpose, and Hades being rather a downer but I kinda felt sorry for him. The problem for me was this story didn't seem to be going anywhere. It felt like a random collection of scenes cobbled together that didn't make sense to me. I couldn't figure out what was the point of it all, Elyse's powers, all her training, the gods coming to Earth, Death wreaking havoc. And throw in a rather irrational and angry outburst from Elyse which was not only unreasonable, fueled by her own confusion, and cruel towards the person it was aimed at, I was done. I could not even get through that scene because it was long, unkind, and mean spirited on her part. I had every intention of making an effort of finishing the book because, well, Greek gods!! But that scene with Elyse's blow-up and attack was too much for me to handle. I really wanted to love this book.
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bookishrenee's review against another edition
5.0
Apollo is Mine is the first book in the Gods and Monsters series by Mila Young.
Elyse’s story is one of strength, adventure, surprising twists and Gods who she’ll open her heart to. The first book in this series has a brilliant storyline with Greek Gods who have been well written.
I highly recommend Apollo is Mine, and I’m looking forward to the following books in the series.
Elyse’s story is one of strength, adventure, surprising twists and Gods who she’ll open her heart to. The first book in this series has a brilliant storyline with Greek Gods who have been well written.
I highly recommend Apollo is Mine, and I’m looking forward to the following books in the series.
talknerdybookblog's review against another edition
2.0
• The plot was all over the place
• Apollo wasn't even really in the book for that long
• I didn't feel like there was an emotional connection between the FMC, Elise and Apollo (tbh there was more between her and Hercules–but that's forbidden–and her and Hades)
• Apollo wasn't even really in the book for that long
• I didn't feel like there was an emotional connection between the FMC, Elise and Apollo (tbh there was more between her and Hercules–but that's forbidden–and her and Hades)
bookbriefs's review against another edition
4.0
**You can see this full review and more at Book Briefs: https://bookbriefs.net**Apollo is Mine is the first book in the Harem of the Gods series by Mila Young. This is the first book I have read from Mila, but it certainly won't be my last. I think you guys all know by now that I am a sucker for anything greek mythology related. And when you combine that with my love for a swoony romance, well, you pretty much have a Michelle approved hit on your hands. Which is exactly what I found reading Apollo is Mine. I loved this novel and I am already itching for the next book in the series.
The set up of the series is super interesting to me. This book is set in modern times. Zeus has given Elyse Lowe and her whole family line some of the Gods abilities. They are given those abilities to help fight monsters and demons on earth. Elyse is the last remaining member of her family, so the task of fighting all of these monsters now falls on her shoulders. That is such a huge responsibility, I can't even fathom it. But Elyse does not back down from anyone or anything (a bit of her hubris perhaps?) but she is a warrior through and through. Zeus appoints Heracles to be her trainer. Honestly, he is the one t character that surprised me the most. We meet lots of Gods in this story and I expected to like all of them, but I really expected to love Heracles. I mean, he is the one that was in Elyse's corner first. But he was kind of disappointing to me. I felt a huge disconnect from him. But luckily, he is the only character that I felt that disconnect from.
We get to meet Hades, Apollo, Ares and Zeus (momentarily) in Apollo is Mine. And actually, I have listed them in my order of preference. I seriously love Mila Young's Hades. He is so intense and he really matches Elyse well. I also love Apollo, but that's not surprising because he is an easier character to love. I didnt' really get to know Ares much in this one, so my opinion on him is still to come, but I am the most interested in seeing more Hades in the next book. (And Poseidon)
The coolest part of this novel is the Death storyline. I can't wait to see how that plays into the larger plot of the series. Bottom line- if you are a fan of Greek mythology and of a sexy romance featuring a kick butt warrior heroine and lots of Greek Gods (literally) then this is going to be great series for you to check out. I loved the first book and I am super excited to read book two!
This review was originally posted on Book Briefs
The set up of the series is super interesting to me. This book is set in modern times. Zeus has given Elyse Lowe and her whole family line some of the Gods abilities. They are given those abilities to help fight monsters and demons on earth. Elyse is the last remaining member of her family, so the task of fighting all of these monsters now falls on her shoulders. That is such a huge responsibility, I can't even fathom it. But Elyse does not back down from anyone or anything (a bit of her hubris perhaps?) but she is a warrior through and through. Zeus appoints Heracles to be her trainer. Honestly, he is the one t character that surprised me the most. We meet lots of Gods in this story and I expected to like all of them, but I really expected to love Heracles. I mean, he is the one that was in Elyse's corner first. But he was kind of disappointing to me. I felt a huge disconnect from him. But luckily, he is the only character that I felt that disconnect from.
We get to meet Hades, Apollo, Ares and Zeus (momentarily) in Apollo is Mine. And actually, I have listed them in my order of preference. I seriously love Mila Young's Hades. He is so intense and he really matches Elyse well. I also love Apollo, but that's not surprising because he is an easier character to love. I didnt' really get to know Ares much in this one, so my opinion on him is still to come, but I am the most interested in seeing more Hades in the next book. (And Poseidon)
The coolest part of this novel is the Death storyline. I can't wait to see how that plays into the larger plot of the series. Bottom line- if you are a fan of Greek mythology and of a sexy romance featuring a kick butt warrior heroine and lots of Greek Gods (literally) then this is going to be great series for you to check out. I loved the first book and I am super excited to read book two!
This review was originally posted on Book Briefs
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