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A review by katykelly
Simply the Quest by Maz Evans
5.0
Another dose of the Greek Gods in the modern world, brilliantly funny.
Following almost directly on from 'Who Let the Gods Out', this needs to be read in sequence really to make sense of both plot and characters. I would guess that almost any reader of Maz Evan's first will want to continue reading about Elliott and his immortal friends.
Elliott's mum still has dementia, he is still trying to collect some immortal talismen, the Gods are still living on their farm, and he still has an enemy in daemon Thanatos. Virgo, now mortal is trying to win back her place among the Gods.
That's a brief summary of where the story begins. It takes in an absolutely stonking scene with the Royal Family, a tour of the Greek myths and characters, a teaming up of two of Elliott's 'enemies' from the first book, both out to get him.
It moves along very promptly, with lots of quick saves as Elliott and Virgo find themselves in scrapes. There's also some pathos and heart, as Elliott's mum's dementia is seen in all its painful daily routines.
I just love Maz Evans' sense of humour, it's sometimes toilet-based, breezy and chatty, and made me smile. Some very silly villainry, but just perfect for the age group.
A great way to become familiar with Greek mythology, and an affecting story with Elliott and his family, some revelations in this story that leave you wanting to read the next instalment.
A great read for 9-13 year olds, but read the first book before starting this.
Following almost directly on from 'Who Let the Gods Out', this needs to be read in sequence really to make sense of both plot and characters. I would guess that almost any reader of Maz Evan's first will want to continue reading about Elliott and his immortal friends.
Elliott's mum still has dementia, he is still trying to collect some immortal talismen, the Gods are still living on their farm, and he still has an enemy in daemon Thanatos. Virgo, now mortal is trying to win back her place among the Gods.
That's a brief summary of where the story begins. It takes in an absolutely stonking scene with the Royal Family, a tour of the Greek myths and characters, a teaming up of two of Elliott's 'enemies' from the first book, both out to get him.
It moves along very promptly, with lots of quick saves as Elliott and Virgo find themselves in scrapes. There's also some pathos and heart, as Elliott's mum's dementia is seen in all its painful daily routines.
I just love Maz Evans' sense of humour, it's sometimes toilet-based, breezy and chatty, and made me smile. Some very silly villainry, but just perfect for the age group.
A great way to become familiar with Greek mythology, and an affecting story with Elliott and his family, some revelations in this story that leave you wanting to read the next instalment.
A great read for 9-13 year olds, but read the first book before starting this.