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Goddess of the Hunt was a fun and great historical romance book to read! Tessa Dare has this excellent ability to write female characters well. Lucy Waltham will be up in the list for one of the best female characters that I've read in a historical romance book.
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(Goddess Test #1)
Every girl who had taken the test has died.
Now it's Kate's turn.
It's always been just Kate and her mom—and her mother is dying. Her last wish? To move back to her childhood home. So Kate's going to start at a new school with no friends, no other family and the fear that her mother won't live past the fall.
Then she meets Henry. Dark. Tortured. And mesmerizing. He claims to...more
Now it's Kate's turn.
It's always been just Kate and her mom—and her mother is dying. Her last wish? To move back to her childhood home. So Kate's going to start at a new school with no friends, no other family and the fear that her mother won't live past the fall.
Then she meets Henry. Dark. Tortured. And mesmerizing. He claims to...more
Published April 19th 2011 by Harlequin Teen
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Jo-JoThere was nothing explicitly sexual, however, there is one part of the book where the main couple takes things too far. The book does not go into…moreThere was nothing explicitly sexual, however, there is one part of the book where the main couple takes things too far. The book does not go into detail as far as a sex scene. Hope this helps!(less)
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Dear Ms. Carter,
Since you appear to unable or unwilling to stretch your research skills so far as to google the Greek gods, I have prepared for you a small primer, in the hopes that your future endeavours will not gratuitously and flagrantly denude one of the oldest mythologies in the world. Following is a (very short) account of some of the major Olympian gods who apparently play a role in your “book”.
Zeus: The ruler of the gods. That means what he says goes. This is a pantheon of the gods, no...more
Mar 07, 2011Kat Kennedy rated it it was okSince you appear to unable or unwilling to stretch your research skills so far as to google the Greek gods, I have prepared for you a small primer, in the hopes that your future endeavours will not gratuitously and flagrantly denude one of the oldest mythologies in the world. Following is a (very short) account of some of the major Olympian gods who apparently play a role in your “book”.
Zeus: The ruler of the gods. That means what he says goes. This is a pantheon of the gods, no...more
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*This ARC was provided for me by Harlequin and no money was exchanged.*
I requested this galley because, after reading the blurb, I immediately decided that the concept was awesome and that this book would be made of win. I tried to rationalize with myself that it might not be the fantastic story I was imagining, but it still had to be good, right? RIGHT?
Of course the concept of Vampire has already been taken, murdered, chopped into little pieces, jellified and poured into a modern, PC mould of s...more
I requested this galley because, after reading the blurb, I immediately decided that the concept was awesome and that this book would be made of win. I tried to rationalize with myself that it might not be the fantastic story I was imagining, but it still had to be good, right? RIGHT?
Of course the concept of Vampire has already been taken, murdered, chopped into little pieces, jellified and poured into a modern, PC mould of s...more
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May 27, 2011Lina rated it did not like it Shelves: fiction-general, teen-fiction-fantasy, based-on-greek-myth-not, why-did-i-do-this-to-myself, ya
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What is this?
Seriously?
What did I just read? Because it's supposed to be a retelling of the myth of Hades/Persephone. Instead I got some emo god with no incest, no monsters or three headed Cerberus.
I can forgive errors if the material is good over all. So I can deal with the mythical flaws in Xena/Hercules and Percy Jackson and the Olympians and Disney's Hercules. However, this piece completely bastardizes the source material by turning into a cheap romance, that lacks any...more
Feb 22, 2011Morgan F rated it did not like itWhat is this?
Seriously?
What did I just read? Because it's supposed to be a retelling of the myth of Hades/Persephone. Instead I got some emo god with no incest, no monsters or three headed Cerberus.
I can forgive errors if the material is good over all. So I can deal with the mythical flaws in Xena/Hercules and Percy Jackson and the Olympians and Disney's Hercules. However, this piece completely bastardizes the source material by turning into a cheap romance, that lacks any...more
Shelves: netgalley, read-2011, e-book, goodreads-author, young-adult, myths-retellings, 2011, pretty-covers, romance, suckfest
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Wrath- Zeus (or should I say Walter) shooting a lightning bolt at some poor soul
Greed, (and a little wrath) - Prometheus, the guy Zeus chained to a rock for all eternity because he gave fire to man
Pride - The Parthenon in Athens, of which Athena and Poseidon fought tooth and nail to be the patron of the city
Lust......do I need to show a montage of all the women, other goddesses, and the nymphs that some of the gods impregnated? (Not that the other goddesses, such as Aphrodite, the g...more
Wrath- Zeus (or should I say Walter) shooting a lightning bolt at some poor soul
Greed, (and a little wrath) - Prometheus, the guy Zeus chained to a rock for all eternity because he gave fire to man
Pride - The Parthenon in Athens, of which Athena and Poseidon fought tooth and nail to be the patron of the city
Lust......do I need to show a montage of all the women, other goddesses, and the nymphs that some of the gods impregnated? (Not that the other goddesses, such as Aphrodite, the g...more
This explains a lot.
May 17, 2013Khanh, first of her name, mother of bunnies rated it did not like it Shelves: why-do-i-hate-myself, high-school, tstl, mythology, ya, boring-main-character
This was a truly terrible book, but I feel so bad giving it such a low rating. It's like I just kicked a puppy. A really stupid puppy that's wet my bed for the 47th time, but still...kicking a puppy.
I've read a lot of unrealistic heroines in my day, but Kate tops the list. She's not all that terrible: I'll give her some points. She is kind, caring, with a soft spot bigger and more tender than a newborn's head. The first sentence of the story gives us a preview of her character:
May 07, 2011Anna rated it liked itI've read a lot of unrealistic heroines in my day, but Kate tops the list. She's not all that terrible: I'll give her some points. She is kind, caring, with a soft spot bigger and more tender than a newborn's head. The first sentence of the story gives us a preview of her character:
'I spent my eighte...more
Shelves: mixed-feelings, mythology, could-be-better-could-be-worse
2.5 stars
Here's the thing about this book: it was decent enough. Not nearly as good as what I was hoping for, but decent.
Now, I have been in the midst of a passionate love affair with Greek mythology since the 2nd grade. I am perpetually in the throes of a burning passion, you may say. I love it all - it's like a soap opera times 100. Greek mythology contains some of the most entertaining and delightfully sinful stories I have ever had the pleasure of reading, telling, reenacting....Anyway, did...more
May 09, 2017leni rated it did not like itHere's the thing about this book: it was decent enough. Not nearly as good as what I was hoping for, but decent.
Now, I have been in the midst of a passionate love affair with Greek mythology since the 2nd grade. I am perpetually in the throes of a burning passion, you may say. I love it all - it's like a soap opera times 100. Greek mythology contains some of the most entertaining and delightfully sinful stories I have ever had the pleasure of reading, telling, reenacting....Anyway, did...more
Shelves: big-fat-nope, lol-no, no-thanks, fantasy
DNF at 9%
a wise woman once said 'fuck this shit' and she lived happily ever after.
Shelves: amazing, suspense, wow, mythology, sweet, aaahhhhh, omg, action, very-good
This book took me FOREVER to get!! And you know what it's like when you finally have access to the book you've always wanted.....
CUE THE CHA-CHA DANCE!!!
But seriously, even 5 MONTHS is still a little hard to take in....I mean, 5 MONTHS!!
Seems like Carter is a little famous in the book world!! :)
Ok, enough with the music and happiness. We're getting serious.
*puts on biker jacket and pretends to look cool*
This book was an EPIC read!!! As in- 'when I was a 10 year old, I liked every single book th...more
Feb 26, 2011Steph Su rated it did not like itCUE THE CHA-CHA DANCE!!!
But seriously, even 5 MONTHS is still a little hard to take in....I mean, 5 MONTHS!!
Seems like Carter is a little famous in the book world!! :)
Ok, enough with the music and happiness. We're getting serious.
*puts on biker jacket and pretends to look cool*
This book was an EPIC read!!! As in- 'when I was a 10 year old, I liked every single book th...more
Shelves: did-not-finish, united-states-of-wonderbreadland, your-feminism-is-questionable, debs11
Um…did I read a different book than many others? After reading rave reviews all over Goodreads and the Internet, I was expecting something swooningly romantic and highly inventive. Instead, THE GODDESS TEST read like a first draft of sorts, full of character clichés and a meandering plot that takes the excitement out of, well, “excitement.”
I stopped reading about a quarter of the way into the book because, at that point, still nothing pertaining to the main plot had occurred. It’s actually quite...more
Jun 21, 2014Savina M. rated it did not like itI stopped reading about a quarter of the way into the book because, at that point, still nothing pertaining to the main plot had occurred. It’s actually quite...more
Shelves: annoying-heroines, hurled-across-the-room, threw-up-in-my-mouth-a-little, you-call-this-literature, booooring, anti-feminist, curiosity-killed-the-cat, rolled-my-eyeballs-out, slut-shaming, stereotypes
It's official. Aimee Carter is now on my list of Authors who are fucking idiots didn't do enough research, right next to the Casts and dear Alexandra Adornetto.
Seriously. How can someone fuck up Greek Mythology that bad? Even my twelve-year-old cousin, whose only knowledge of Greek Mythology is from The Lightning Thief, knows that there are twelve Olympians, not thirteen, and mortals can't dole out punishments to gods.
Okay, I've calmed down a little. Now on to the rest of the review.
Summary
Kath...more
Jan 23, 2011Rachel (The Rest Is Still Unwritten) rated it it was amazingSeriously. How can someone fuck up Greek Mythology that bad? Even my twelve-year-old cousin, whose only knowledge of Greek Mythology is from The Lightning Thief, knows that there are twelve Olympians, not thirteen, and mortals can't dole out punishments to gods.
Okay, I've calmed down a little. Now on to the rest of the review.
Summary
Kath...more
Shelves: covers-to-die-for, harlequin-sent, netgalley, i-own, arc-s, publisher-sent
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Aug 05, 2014Aj the Ravenous Reader rated it really liked it
I always, always love it when Greek Mythological deities and characters get resurrected, recreated and put in present settings. Goddess Test is another novel that sets an enjoyably creative take on Greek mythology. I also love how this book uniquely centers its story on one of the least liked Greek gods-of course you know him- Hades. I'm reading the sequel in the near but not definite future. Lol. ^^
Feb 25, 2011Kelly rated it it was ok Shelves: cute-hellhounds, futile-attempt-to-save-my-soul, wtf-is-going-on
I...just realized I never posted this here.
I was excited about The Goddess Test from the moment I first heard about it. The myth of Persephone and Hades has always held a certain fascination for me, and I enjoy reading adaptations of it and seeing what different authors do with the story. In Aimée Carter’s version, Persephone left Hades some time ago and Hades needs a new queen to help him rule the underworld. The queen candidates must first pass a series of tests, however, and someone keeps mur...more
I was excited about The Goddess Test from the moment I first heard about it. The myth of Persephone and Hades has always held a certain fascination for me, and I enjoy reading adaptations of it and seeing what different authors do with the story. In Aimée Carter’s version, Persephone left Hades some time ago and Hades needs a new queen to help him rule the underworld. The queen candidates must first pass a series of tests, however, and someone keeps mur...more
I love Greek mythology. I love Greek tragedies. I love the gods and goddesses and what they all represent and the timeless stories that accompany them. As with all people who love something, I am weary with re-imaginings and modern day updates of these tales. Some can be brilliant and really update the text to fit with the modern era, others can fail miserably. I was holding out hope for Carter’s debut (with a sequel in the works) since I have always been fascinated by the Hades and Persephone m...more
Sep 16, 2018Khadidja ~on hiatus~ rated it did not like it
Okay, this was just so messy and meh and just BAD i don't even know how i got through it and actually finished it, so i'm giving myself a star for my hard work.
May 16, 2012Natalie Monroe rated it did not like it Shelves: not-worth-the-hype, protagonists-i-want-to-laser-face, boooring, derp-moments, insta-love-add-water, i-should-ve-said-no, not-as-good-as-i-expected, dishonor-on-your-cow, i-spy-something-pointy, bye-bye-nineteenth-amendment
I was extremely disappointed with this book. I read the blurb and thought it'd be great and guess what, it wasn't.
This book like Shiver and Fallen were Twilight descendents. The writing style is similar as well as the characters. Katherine, oh I'm sorry, Kate(Warning lights already, remember Bella and her Isabella issue?) states she's not particularly pretty but a whole line of jocks notice her. James and Dylan are immediately mesmerized by her and want to hang around her. (view spoiler)[But if...more
Feb 01, 2011~Tina~ rated it it was amazingThis book like Shiver and Fallen were Twilight descendents. The writing style is similar as well as the characters. Katherine, oh I'm sorry, Kate(Warning lights already, remember Bella and her Isabella issue?) states she's not particularly pretty but a whole line of jocks notice her. James and Dylan are immediately mesmerized by her and want to hang around her. (view spoiler)[But if...more
Shelves: young-adult, cover-crazz, mythology, arc, favorites, read-2011, own-copy, netgalley-edelweiss
Kate Winters has always had her mother by her side, but now she's dying and Kate is driving to Eden, her mothers childhood home, for her last request. Kate only wants to take care of her mother and spend as much time with her before she goes, but her mother insists she go to school. So Kate reluctantly goes, but is quite content to stay invisible. She's not here to make friends, she's here to take care of her mother.
Soon she meets Henry. Lonely, haunted, and claims to be the god of the Underworl...more
Soon she meets Henry. Lonely, haunted, and claims to be the god of the Underworl...more
Hmmph... Is it just me, who wanted to read this book so bad just because of the beautiful cover and the amazing plot, or did this also happened to everybody else? *bigtimesigh*
I was counting the days for when this book is going to be released. But why, why Lord does this quote, 'Do NOT judge a book by its cover' beat me every single time?
I mean, okay. Covers were always my weak spot, but the plot? Even the blurb betrayed me in this one. The theme of this book looked so exciting, I nearly shouted...more
I was counting the days for when this book is going to be released. But why, why Lord does this quote, 'Do NOT judge a book by its cover' beat me every single time?
I mean, okay. Covers were always my weak spot, but the plot? Even the blurb betrayed me in this one. The theme of this book looked so exciting, I nearly shouted...more
I'm rating this book 3.25 stars. This book was good. Originally I thought the tests would be more dramatic and not as underwhelming as they were. That was a bummer. But the way the author did do the tests which was do them in plain sight without the heroine knowing was interesting. Overall I liked this and it was a quick read. One thing I didn't like was that Kate was so selfless. Yes. Yes. I know that's what most heroines are made of. But what really bothered me was that to save Ava's life afte...more
Jan 07, 2011Lisa rated it it was amazing
Aimee Carter is a debut author (and only 24 years old!) and her Goddess Test series is definitely one to watch for (planning on being a three book series...so far; GODDESS INTERRUPTED will follow in February 2012).
To start with, I felt abashed that this book made me cry so easily! The book opens with protagonist Kate and a rundown of her role as caregiver for her dying mom. Carter's description of this heart-wrenching process is mature and well-written.
This book also pays homage to one of my f...more
Apr 20, 2013JenniferTo start with, I felt abashed that this book made me cry so easily! The book opens with protagonist Kate and a rundown of her role as caregiver for her dying mom. Carter's description of this heart-wrenching process is mature and well-written.
This book also pays homage to one of my f...more
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rated it liked it · review of another edition Shelves: young-adult-genre, mythology, read-2015, authors-first-novel-debut, fantasy
The Goddess Test is the first installment in Aimee Carter's young adult, fantasy trilogy titled Goddess Test. I've had this title on my TBR list for quite a while but never picked it up until it coincidentally became BOTM on one of the goodreads groups I participate in. Don't you love it when you get a little nudge to knock a book off that long list!
Overall, I liked The Goddess Test. I enjoy mythology, and despite the title (duh!), I didn't expect the book to incorporate so much of the subject s...more
Overall, I liked The Goddess Test. I enjoy mythology, and despite the title (duh!), I didn't expect the book to incorporate so much of the subject s...more
Jan 18, 2015Elena rated it really liked it
Pretty fast and entertaining read! I love books revolving around Greek mythology and this was no exception.
Jun 11, 2017Ren The Booknerd rated it it was amazing Shelves: fantasy-paranormal-and-supernatural, all-time-favorites, reviewed, favorites, greek-and-other-mythology, young-adult, ebook-and-kindle, romance
Love the cover,
love the characters,
love the plot,
love the book,
because...
it's Aimee-zing!!!
P. S. : It's Greek Mythology!
love the characters,
love the plot,
love the book,
because...
it's Aimee-zing!!!
P. S. : It's Greek Mythology!
Feb 28, 2011Amber rated it really liked it
What an incredible debut from author Aimee Carter!! The Goddess Test was absolutely amazing!!! I’ve always had a love for Greek Mythology and Aimee has just set the precedence for Greek Mythology lovers.
The story is about a girl named Kate and her mother who is deathly ill. Kate’s mother wants to go back to her hometown where she was born and raised to die. Kate has taken care of her mother for the past four years and that’s all she knows. She doesn’t have a life outside of home and school. Kat...more
The story is about a girl named Kate and her mother who is deathly ill. Kate’s mother wants to go back to her hometown where she was born and raised to die. Kate has taken care of her mother for the past four years and that’s all she knows. She doesn’t have a life outside of home and school. Kat...more
Dec 22, 2010Kristi rated it liked it
I love Greek mythology! I'm a fan of any sort of mythology and folklore, but Greek mythology is one of my favorites! I especially love when an author recreates a myth, spinning an old favorite into something new. There are so many great novels featuring Greek mythology and The Goddess Test has quickly become one of my favorites!
My favorite book despite their subject matter are ones that have great characters, a captivating story like and are well written. The Goddess Test possesses all of those...more
Oct 02, 2011Sita rated it really liked it · review of another editionMy favorite book despite their subject matter are ones that have great characters, a captivating story like and are well written. The Goddess Test possesses all of those...more
Shelves: young-adult, own, paranormal, reviewed, teen-romance
I’ve actually been meaning to review this for a while. But I guess I just didn’t know hoe. So, after much care and consideration I have put together this review.
I picked this book up because…. I have no idea why I picked this book up. I mean it has gotten some really, really bad reviews. But I guess my subconscious mind wanted me to read it. So I bought it along with Glow and The Girl in the Steel Corset. Out of the three this was the first that I read, I picked it up first and I read it first....more
Jan 30, 2011Nic rated it really liked itI picked this book up because…. I have no idea why I picked this book up. I mean it has gotten some really, really bad reviews. But I guess my subconscious mind wanted me to read it. So I bought it along with Glow and The Girl in the Steel Corset. Out of the three this was the first that I read, I picked it up first and I read it first....more
Shelves: young-adult, paranormal-romance, read-in-2011
The Goddess Test is an awesome debut. It was a hypnotic yet comfortable read where the pages just flew by.
It is such an eloquently written story that I am surprised that this is Aimee Carter's debut novel. It is just a seamless read and a really remarkable debut. And the premises was incredible. I loved the way the mythology was weaved into the plot. It was creative, unique and easy to follow. And for a book that is part of a series is has a completely satisfying ending. YAY!
Kate, the female pro...more
It is such an eloquently written story that I am surprised that this is Aimee Carter's debut novel. It is just a seamless read and a really remarkable debut. And the premises was incredible. I loved the way the mythology was weaved into the plot. It was creative, unique and easy to follow. And for a book that is part of a series is has a completely satisfying ending. YAY!
Kate, the female pro...more
Feb 23, 2012Caz (littlebookowl) rated it really liked it
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The Goddess Test is a unique take on the Persephone and Hades myth. The plot was very intriguing, keeping you in the dark about several mysteries throughout the entire story.
The writing style was quite nice, simple. However there are a couple of questions that still have me a little confused.
I loved Kate. She was a very strong main character with a moral and compassionate attitude. She was selfless, putting her life and f...more
Full video review found here: Youtube
The Goddess Test is a unique take on the Persephone and Hades myth. The plot was very intriguing, keeping you in the dark about several mysteries throughout the entire story.
The writing style was quite nice, simple. However there are a couple of questions that still have me a little confused.
I loved Kate. She was a very strong main character with a moral and compassionate attitude. She was selfless, putting her life and f...more
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Aimée Carter was born and raised in Michigan, where she currently resides. She is the author of several series, including The Goddess Test series, The Blackcoat Rebellion series, and the Simon Thorn series.
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(Goddess Test #1)
Every girl who had taken the test has died.
Now it's Kate's turn.
It's always been just Kate and her mom—and her mother is dying. Her last wish? To move back to her childhood home. So Kate's going to start at a new school with no friends, no other family and the fear that her mother won't live past the fall.
Then she meets Henry. Dark. Tortured. And mesmerizing. He claims to...more
Now it's Kate's turn.
It's always been just Kate and her mom—and her mother is dying. Her last wish? To move back to her childhood home. So Kate's going to start at a new school with no friends, no other family and the fear that her mother won't live past the fall.
Then she meets Henry. Dark. Tortured. And mesmerizing. He claims to...more
Published April 19th 2011 by Harlequin Teen
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Jo-JoThere was nothing explicitly sexual, however, there is one part of the book where the main couple takes things too far. The book does not go into…moreThere was nothing explicitly sexual, however, there is one part of the book where the main couple takes things too far. The book does not go into detail as far as a sex scene. Hope this helps!(less)
NehaTry reading other books by her, and you might like them, because she is definitely quite an amazing author... I would suggest Nefertit or Cleopatra's…moreTry reading other books by her, and you might like them, because she is definitely quite an amazing author... I would suggest Nefertit or Cleopatra's Daughter, but these books focus on Egyptian history rather than Greek mythology(less)
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Mar 10, 2011Vinaya rated it did not like it Shelves: books-i-hated, ya-fantasy, arc-galley, jeez-they-ll-publish-anything
Dear Ms. Carter,
Since you appear to unable or unwilling to stretch your research skills so far as to google the Greek gods, I have prepared for you a small primer, in the hopes that your future endeavours will not gratuitously and flagrantly denude one of the oldest mythologies in the world. Following is a (very short) account of some of the major Olympian gods who apparently play a role in your “book”.
Zeus: The ruler of the gods. That means what he says goes. This is a pantheon of the gods, no...more
Mar 07, 2011Kat Kennedy rated it it was okSince you appear to unable or unwilling to stretch your research skills so far as to google the Greek gods, I have prepared for you a small primer, in the hopes that your future endeavours will not gratuitously and flagrantly denude one of the oldest mythologies in the world. Following is a (very short) account of some of the major Olympian gods who apparently play a role in your “book”.
Zeus: The ruler of the gods. That means what he says goes. This is a pantheon of the gods, no...more
Shelves: just-plain-bad, kat-s-book-reviews, ya-pnr-maddness
*This ARC was provided for me by Harlequin and no money was exchanged.*
I requested this galley because, after reading the blurb, I immediately decided that the concept was awesome and that this book would be made of win. I tried to rationalize with myself that it might not be the fantastic story I was imagining, but it still had to be good, right? RIGHT?
Of course the concept of Vampire has already been taken, murdered, chopped into little pieces, jellified and poured into a modern, PC mould of s...more
I requested this galley because, after reading the blurb, I immediately decided that the concept was awesome and that this book would be made of win. I tried to rationalize with myself that it might not be the fantastic story I was imagining, but it still had to be good, right? RIGHT?
Of course the concept of Vampire has already been taken, murdered, chopped into little pieces, jellified and poured into a modern, PC mould of s...more
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May 27, 2011Lina rated it did not like it Shelves: fiction-general, teen-fiction-fantasy, based-on-greek-myth-not, why-did-i-do-this-to-myself, ya
[Warning: Profanity]
What is this?
Seriously?
What did I just read? Because it's supposed to be a retelling of the myth of Hades/Persephone. Instead I got some emo god with no incest, no monsters or three headed Cerberus.
I can forgive errors if the material is good over all. So I can deal with the mythical flaws in Xena/Hercules and Percy Jackson and the Olympians and Disney's Hercules. However, this piece completely bastardizes the source material by turning into a cheap romance, that lacks any...more
Feb 22, 2011Morgan F rated it did not like itWhat is this?
Seriously?
What did I just read? Because it's supposed to be a retelling of the myth of Hades/Persephone. Instead I got some emo god with no incest, no monsters or three headed Cerberus.
I can forgive errors if the material is good over all. So I can deal with the mythical flaws in Xena/Hercules and Percy Jackson and the Olympians and Disney's Hercules. However, this piece completely bastardizes the source material by turning into a cheap romance, that lacks any...more
Shelves: netgalley, read-2011, e-book, goodreads-author, young-adult, myths-retellings, 2011, pretty-covers, romance, suckfest
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Wrath- Zeus (or should I say Walter) shooting a lightning bolt at some poor soul
Greed, (and a little wrath) - Prometheus, the guy Zeus chained to a rock for all eternity because he gave fire to man
Pride - The Parthenon in Athens, of which Athena and Poseidon fought tooth and nail to be the patron of the city
Lust......do I need to show a montage of all the women, other goddesses, and the nymphs that some of the gods impregnated? (Not that the other goddesses, such as Aphrodite, the g...more
Wrath- Zeus (or should I say Walter) shooting a lightning bolt at some poor soul
Greed, (and a little wrath) - Prometheus, the guy Zeus chained to a rock for all eternity because he gave fire to man
Pride - The Parthenon in Athens, of which Athena and Poseidon fought tooth and nail to be the patron of the city
Lust......do I need to show a montage of all the women, other goddesses, and the nymphs that some of the gods impregnated? (Not that the other goddesses, such as Aphrodite, the g...more
This explains a lot.
May 17, 2013Khanh, first of her name, mother of bunnies rated it did not like it Shelves: why-do-i-hate-myself, high-school, tstl, mythology, ya, boring-main-character
This was a truly terrible book, but I feel so bad giving it such a low rating. It's like I just kicked a puppy. A really stupid puppy that's wet my bed for the 47th time, but still...kicking a puppy.
I've read a lot of unrealistic heroines in my day, but Kate tops the list. She's not all that terrible: I'll give her some points. She is kind, caring, with a soft spot bigger and more tender than a newborn's head. The first sentence of the story gives us a preview of her character:
May 07, 2011Anna rated it liked itI've read a lot of unrealistic heroines in my day, but Kate tops the list. She's not all that terrible: I'll give her some points. She is kind, caring, with a soft spot bigger and more tender than a newborn's head. The first sentence of the story gives us a preview of her character:
'I spent my eighte...more
Shelves: mixed-feelings, mythology, could-be-better-could-be-worse
2.5 stars
Here's the thing about this book: it was decent enough. Not nearly as good as what I was hoping for, but decent.
Now, I have been in the midst of a passionate love affair with Greek mythology since the 2nd grade. I am perpetually in the throes of a burning passion, you may say. I love it all - it's like a soap opera times 100. Greek mythology contains some of the most entertaining and delightfully sinful stories I have ever had the pleasure of reading, telling, reenacting....Anyway, did...more
May 09, 2017leni rated it did not like itHere's the thing about this book: it was decent enough. Not nearly as good as what I was hoping for, but decent.
Now, I have been in the midst of a passionate love affair with Greek mythology since the 2nd grade. I am perpetually in the throes of a burning passion, you may say. I love it all - it's like a soap opera times 100. Greek mythology contains some of the most entertaining and delightfully sinful stories I have ever had the pleasure of reading, telling, reenacting....Anyway, did...more
Shelves: big-fat-nope, lol-no, no-thanks, fantasy
DNF at 9%
a wise woman once said 'fuck this shit' and she lived happily ever after.
Shelves: amazing, suspense, wow, mythology, sweet, aaahhhhh, omg, action, very-good
This book took me FOREVER to get!! And you know what it's like when you finally have access to the book you've always wanted.....
CUE THE CHA-CHA DANCE!!!
But seriously, even 5 MONTHS is still a little hard to take in....I mean, 5 MONTHS!!
Seems like Carter is a little famous in the book world!! :)
Ok, enough with the music and happiness. We're getting serious.
*puts on biker jacket and pretends to look cool*
This book was an EPIC read!!! As in- 'when I was a 10 year old, I liked every single book th...more
Feb 26, 2011Steph Su rated it did not like itCUE THE CHA-CHA DANCE!!!
But seriously, even 5 MONTHS is still a little hard to take in....I mean, 5 MONTHS!!
Seems like Carter is a little famous in the book world!! :)
Ok, enough with the music and happiness. We're getting serious.
*puts on biker jacket and pretends to look cool*
This book was an EPIC read!!! As in- 'when I was a 10 year old, I liked every single book th...more
Shelves: did-not-finish, united-states-of-wonderbreadland, your-feminism-is-questionable, debs11
Um…did I read a different book than many others? After reading rave reviews all over Goodreads and the Internet, I was expecting something swooningly romantic and highly inventive. Instead, THE GODDESS TEST read like a first draft of sorts, full of character clichés and a meandering plot that takes the excitement out of, well, “excitement.”
I stopped reading about a quarter of the way into the book because, at that point, still nothing pertaining to the main plot had occurred. It’s actually quite...more
Jun 21, 2014Savina M. rated it did not like itI stopped reading about a quarter of the way into the book because, at that point, still nothing pertaining to the main plot had occurred. It’s actually quite...more
Shelves: annoying-heroines, hurled-across-the-room, threw-up-in-my-mouth-a-little, you-call-this-literature, booooring, anti-feminist, curiosity-killed-the-cat, rolled-my-eyeballs-out, slut-shaming, stereotypes
It's official. Aimee Carter is now on my list of Authors who are fucking idiots didn't do enough research, right next to the Casts and dear Alexandra Adornetto.
Seriously. How can someone fuck up Greek Mythology that bad? Even my twelve-year-old cousin, whose only knowledge of Greek Mythology is from The Lightning Thief, knows that there are twelve Olympians, not thirteen, and mortals can't dole out punishments to gods.
Okay, I've calmed down a little. Now on to the rest of the review.
Summary
Kath...more
Jan 23, 2011Rachel (The Rest Is Still Unwritten) rated it it was amazingSeriously. How can someone fuck up Greek Mythology that bad? Even my twelve-year-old cousin, whose only knowledge of Greek Mythology is from The Lightning Thief, knows that there are twelve Olympians, not thirteen, and mortals can't dole out punishments to gods.
Okay, I've calmed down a little. Now on to the rest of the review.
Summary
Kath...more
Shelves: covers-to-die-for, harlequin-sent, netgalley, i-own, arc-s, publisher-sent
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Aug 05, 2014Aj the Ravenous Reader rated it really liked it
I always, always love it when Greek Mythological deities and characters get resurrected, recreated and put in present settings. Goddess Test is another novel that sets an enjoyably creative take on Greek mythology. I also love how this book uniquely centers its story on one of the least liked Greek gods-of course you know him- Hades. I'm reading the sequel in the near but not definite future. Lol. ^^
Feb 25, 2011Kelly rated it it was ok Shelves: cute-hellhounds, futile-attempt-to-save-my-soul, wtf-is-going-on
I...just realized I never posted this here.
I was excited about The Goddess Test from the moment I first heard about it. The myth of Persephone and Hades has always held a certain fascination for me, and I enjoy reading adaptations of it and seeing what different authors do with the story. In Aimée Carter’s version, Persephone left Hades some time ago and Hades needs a new queen to help him rule the underworld. The queen candidates must first pass a series of tests, however, and someone keeps mur...more
I was excited about The Goddess Test from the moment I first heard about it. The myth of Persephone and Hades has always held a certain fascination for me, and I enjoy reading adaptations of it and seeing what different authors do with the story. In Aimée Carter’s version, Persephone left Hades some time ago and Hades needs a new queen to help him rule the underworld. The queen candidates must first pass a series of tests, however, and someone keeps mur...more
I love Greek mythology. I love Greek tragedies. I love the gods and goddesses and what they all represent and the timeless stories that accompany them. As with all people who love something, I am weary with re-imaginings and modern day updates of these tales. Some can be brilliant and really update the text to fit with the modern era, others can fail miserably. I was holding out hope for Carter’s debut (with a sequel in the works) since I have always been fascinated by the Hades and Persephone m...more
Sep 16, 2018Khadidja ~on hiatus~ rated it did not like it
Okay, this was just so messy and meh and just BAD i don't even know how i got through it and actually finished it, so i'm giving myself a star for my hard work.
May 16, 2012Natalie Monroe rated it did not like it Shelves: not-worth-the-hype, protagonists-i-want-to-laser-face, boooring, derp-moments, insta-love-add-water, i-should-ve-said-no, not-as-good-as-i-expected, dishonor-on-your-cow, i-spy-something-pointy, bye-bye-nineteenth-amendment
I was extremely disappointed with this book. I read the blurb and thought it'd be great and guess what, it wasn't.
This book like Shiver and Fallen were Twilight descendents. The writing style is similar as well as the characters. Katherine, oh I'm sorry, Kate(Warning lights already, remember Bella and her Isabella issue?) states she's not particularly pretty but a whole line of jocks notice her. James and Dylan are immediately mesmerized by her and want to hang around her. (view spoiler)[But if...more
Feb 01, 2011~Tina~ rated it it was amazingThis book like Shiver and Fallen were Twilight descendents. The writing style is similar as well as the characters. Katherine, oh I'm sorry, Kate(Warning lights already, remember Bella and her Isabella issue?) states she's not particularly pretty but a whole line of jocks notice her. James and Dylan are immediately mesmerized by her and want to hang around her. (view spoiler)[But if...more
Shelves: young-adult, cover-crazz, mythology, arc, favorites, read-2011, own-copy, netgalley-edelweiss
Kate Winters has always had her mother by her side, but now she's dying and Kate is driving to Eden, her mothers childhood home, for her last request. Kate only wants to take care of her mother and spend as much time with her before she goes, but her mother insists she go to school. So Kate reluctantly goes, but is quite content to stay invisible. She's not here to make friends, she's here to take care of her mother.
Soon she meets Henry. Lonely, haunted, and claims to be the god of the Underworl...more
Soon she meets Henry. Lonely, haunted, and claims to be the god of the Underworl...more
Hmmph... Is it just me, who wanted to read this book so bad just because of the beautiful cover and the amazing plot, or did this also happened to everybody else? *bigtimesigh*
I was counting the days for when this book is going to be released. But why, why Lord does this quote, 'Do NOT judge a book by its cover' beat me every single time?
I mean, okay. Covers were always my weak spot, but the plot? Even the blurb betrayed me in this one. The theme of this book looked so exciting, I nearly shouted...more
I was counting the days for when this book is going to be released. But why, why Lord does this quote, 'Do NOT judge a book by its cover' beat me every single time?
I mean, okay. Covers were always my weak spot, but the plot? Even the blurb betrayed me in this one. The theme of this book looked so exciting, I nearly shouted...more
I'm rating this book 3.25 stars. This book was good. Originally I thought the tests would be more dramatic and not as underwhelming as they were. That was a bummer. But the way the author did do the tests which was do them in plain sight without the heroine knowing was interesting. Overall I liked this and it was a quick read. One thing I didn't like was that Kate was so selfless. Yes. Yes. I know that's what most heroines are made of. But what really bothered me was that to save Ava's life afte...more
Jan 07, 2011Lisa rated it it was amazing
Aimee Carter is a debut author (and only 24 years old!) and her Goddess Test series is definitely one to watch for (planning on being a three book series...so far; GODDESS INTERRUPTED will follow in February 2012).
To start with, I felt abashed that this book made me cry so easily! The book opens with protagonist Kate and a rundown of her role as caregiver for her dying mom. Carter's description of this heart-wrenching process is mature and well-written.
This book also pays homage to one of my f...more
Apr 20, 2013Jennifer rated it liked it · review of another editionTo start with, I felt abashed that this book made me cry so easily! The book opens with protagonist Kate and a rundown of her role as caregiver for her dying mom. Carter's description of this heart-wrenching process is mature and well-written.
This book also pays homage to one of my f...more
Shelves: young-adult-genre, mythology, read-2015, authors-first-novel-debut, fantasy
The Goddess Test is the first installment in Aimee Carter's young adult, fantasy trilogy titled Goddess Test. I've had this title on my TBR list for quite a while but never picked it up until it coincidentally became BOTM on one of the goodreads groups I participate in. Don't you love it when you get a little nudge to knock a book off that long list!
Overall, I liked The Goddess Test. I enjoy mythology, and despite the title (duh!), I didn't expect the book to incorporate so much of the subject s...more
Overall, I liked The Goddess Test. I enjoy mythology, and despite the title (duh!), I didn't expect the book to incorporate so much of the subject s...more
Jan 18, 2015Elena rated it really liked it
Pretty fast and entertaining read! I love books revolving around Greek mythology and this was no exception.
Jun 11, 2017Ren The Booknerd rated it it was amazing Shelves: fantasy-paranormal-and-supernatural, all-time-favorites, reviewed, favorites, greek-and-other-mythology, young-adult, ebook-and-kindle, romance
Love the cover,
love the characters,
love the plot,
love the book,
because...
it's Aimee-zing!!!
P. S. : It's Greek Mythology!
love the characters,
love the plot,
love the book,
because...
it's Aimee-zing!!!
P. S. : It's Greek Mythology!
Feb 28, 2011Amber rated it really liked it
What an incredible debut from author Aimee Carter!! The Goddess Test was absolutely amazing!!! I’ve always had a love for Greek Mythology and Aimee has just set the precedence for Greek Mythology lovers.
The story is about a girl named Kate and her mother who is deathly ill. Kate’s mother wants to go back to her hometown where she was born and raised to die. Kate has taken care of her mother for the past four years and that’s all she knows. She doesn’t have a life outside of home and school. Kat...more
The story is about a girl named Kate and her mother who is deathly ill. Kate’s mother wants to go back to her hometown where she was born and raised to die. Kate has taken care of her mother for the past four years and that’s all she knows. She doesn’t have a life outside of home and school. Kat...more
Dec 22, 2010Kristi rated it liked it
I love Greek mythology! I'm a fan of any sort of mythology and folklore, but Greek mythology is one of my favorites! I especially love when an author recreates a myth, spinning an old favorite into something new. There are so many great novels featuring Greek mythology and The Goddess Test has quickly become one of my favorites!
My favorite book despite their subject matter are ones that have great characters, a captivating story like and are well written. The Goddess Test possesses all of those...more
Oct 02, 2011Sita rated it really liked it · review of another editionMy favorite book despite their subject matter are ones that have great characters, a captivating story like and are well written. The Goddess Test possesses all of those...more
Shelves: young-adult, own, paranormal, reviewed, teen-romance
I’ve actually been meaning to review this for a while. But I guess I just didn’t know hoe. So, after much care and consideration I have put together this review.
I picked this book up because…. I have no idea why I picked this book up. I mean it has gotten some really, really bad reviews. But I guess my subconscious mind wanted me to read it. So I bought it along with Glow and The Girl in the Steel Corset. Out of the three this was the first that I read, I picked it up first and I read it first....more
Jan 30, 2011Nic rated it really liked itI picked this book up because…. I have no idea why I picked this book up. I mean it has gotten some really, really bad reviews. But I guess my subconscious mind wanted me to read it. So I bought it along with Glow and The Girl in the Steel Corset. Out of the three this was the first that I read, I picked it up first and I read it first....more
Shelves: young-adult, paranormal-romance, read-in-2011
The Goddess Test is an awesome debut. It was a hypnotic yet comfortable read where the pages just flew by.
It is such an eloquently written story that I am surprised that this is Aimee Carter's debut novel. It is just a seamless read and a really remarkable debut. And the premises was incredible. I loved the way the mythology was weaved into the plot. It was creative, unique and easy to follow. And for a book that is part of a series is has a completely satisfying ending. YAY!
Kate, the female pro...more
It is such an eloquently written story that I am surprised that this is Aimee Carter's debut novel. It is just a seamless read and a really remarkable debut. And the premises was incredible. I loved the way the mythology was weaved into the plot. It was creative, unique and easy to follow. And for a book that is part of a series is has a completely satisfying ending. YAY!
Kate, the female pro...more
Feb 23, 2012Caz (littlebookowl) rated it really liked it
Original review from Little Book Owl
Full video review found here: Youtube
The Goddess Test is a unique take on the Persephone and Hades myth. The plot was very intriguing, keeping you in the dark about several mysteries throughout the entire story.
The writing style was quite nice, simple. However there are a couple of questions that still have me a little confused.
I loved Kate. She was a very strong main character with a moral and compassionate attitude. She was selfless, putting her life and f...more
Full video review found here: Youtube
The Goddess Test is a unique take on the Persephone and Hades myth. The plot was very intriguing, keeping you in the dark about several mysteries throughout the entire story.
The writing style was quite nice, simple. However there are a couple of questions that still have me a little confused.
I loved Kate. She was a very strong main character with a moral and compassionate attitude. She was selfless, putting her life and f...more
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Aimée Carter was born and raised in Michigan, where she currently resides. She is the author of several series, including The Goddess Test series, The Blackcoat Rebellion series, and the Simon Thorn series.
QUEEN (#3 of The Blackcoat Rebellion) will be released on November 24th, 2015.
SIMON THORN AND THE WOLF'S DEN (#1 of the Simon Thorn series, Bloomsbury) will be released February 2, 2016.
QUEEN (#3 of The Blackcoat Rebellion) will be released on November 24th, 2015.
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