The Goddess Test by Aimee Carter
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
The Goddess Test by Aimee CarterPublisher: Harlequin
Publication Date: April 19, 2011
Pages: 293
Source: publisher-Thanks, Harlequin!
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EVERY GIRL WHO HAS TAKEN THE TEST HAS DIED.Kate’s mother is on the brink of death and Kate does everything in her power to make her comfortable. That includes, of course, moving to the small town where her mother grew up to make her feel more at home. Kate enrolls into the school there, which she discovers is filled with all sorts of characters. As a new-kid prank, Ava brings her to the edge of a scary mansion’s property but the prank is no longer funny when people are getting hurt. Henry, the owner of the mansion, strikes up a deal with Kate. But Kate does not fully understand what she just signed up to do. The Goddess Test takes Greek myths to a new level, mixes them up, and gives the readers an awesome recipe of entertainment.
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 be Hades, god of the Underworld--and if she accepts his bargain, he'll keep her mother alive while Kate tries to pass seven tests.
Kate is sure he's crazy--until she sees him bring a girl back from the dead. Now saving her mother seems crazily possible. If she suceeds, she'll become Henry's future bride and a goddess.
IF SHE FAILS...--Goodreads
This book was fantastic! I am not one of those people who love Greek mythology, but I respect it. I read Percy Jackson and loved Disney’s Hercules movie. I’m taking a class next semester about Greek myths. I do not love the myths, but I find them interesting. When I heard that this book had aspects of Greek mythology in it, I was hesitant because there are so many “fanfictions” out there devoted to myths and I thought this probably is one of them. I was dead wrong. The Goddess Test takes you on a wild ride of matchmaking: what Hades needs to do to find a wife. This is a fresh taste of any myth I have ever heard of. And, as a reader, you do not even need the slightest familiarity with Greek myths because Carter describes this new story in a way that explains the myths perfectly.
At first, I didn’t really like the cover. It is weird looking. The position of the model looks forced and
not very comfortable. But the cover grew
on me. I find myself liking it now, for
a reason I don’t know yet. I keep
looking at the cover and wondering, whoa,
is that Megan Fox? I don’t think it
is, but if you stare at the cover long enough, see if you can’t see the
similarity in the model’s face. After
looking at the series as a whole (yes, this book is the first in a series),
with all their covers, I like how each cover stands out but each still has
individuality.
There was a huge cast in The
Goddess Test. I loved getting to
know each one, wondering what Greek god or goddess this one was (SPOILER: there
is a key in the back, telling you Carter’s characters next to the name of the
Greek god or goddess). My favorite of
all the characters has to be Henry. That
sounds so cliché of me, liking the male lead but Henry was the most drawn. This boy had secrets and this unnamable depth
that you’ll just have to read the book to know what I am talking about. Henry’s depth got me guessing every time he
would answer one of Kate’s questions.
The way his eyes glimmered on Christmas.
He was the reason I wanted to know more, immersing myself into the book
to fully understand what Kate was getting herself into. Carter created all her characters with an
individuality that set them apart from the others. It was the truly remarkable cast that will
have me coming back for more.
Carter brings you into an original world that holds you
there until the last page. Her writing
was amazing, but the plot lacked an ongoing element. The plot was slow, at times. In the beginning it didn’t pick up until the
reader goes to Ava’s “party.” Still, it
had tons of moments that had you on your toes.
What made me push through the slowness of the plot was Carter’s
writing. She blew me away with
description and I loved her voice that seeped through the plot and
characters.
The Goddess Test
is for readers who love Greek mythology, for readers who want a summer read
that will leave you wanting more (the second one in the series is already
released, Goddess Interrupted). If you haven’t read this one yet, go put it
on your list because with Carter’s magnificent writing, Henry’s secrets, and
the unique myths will not leave you disappointed.
First Sentence:
Rating:“’How did it happen this time?’”-The Goddess Test by Aimée Carter, p. 7
Rated PG-13 for violence, blood and gore, and adult content.
Cover: 4
Characters: 4
Writing Style: 4
Plot: 3
Ending: 5
Overall:
1 comments
I've heard so-so things about this one. I'm not sure if I should read or not. I do enjoy mythology, so maybe I should check it out. Great review!
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