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infinitelibrary's review against another edition
4.0
For a freebie I actually really liked this book! It was a cool concept and (most) of the characters were pretty likable. The 'mystery guy' was really obvious from the get-go but overall I thought this was a good book! Definitely going to check out the next ones.
damne's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
hollieohs's review against another edition
4.0
Minor Gods was sent to me in exchange for an honest review, and I have to say I'm so glad it was because otherwise I probably never would have heard of it!
Minor Gods had the same pace that I loved from Stealer. Fast paced, action packed, but still with more then enough character bonding/down time. The reader is thrown right into the story head first during the prologue and it doesn't slow down from there.
I liked Stealer, but I loved Minor Gods. One of the reasons is because I definitely connected with the characters in Minor Gods more. Not that I didn't connect on Stealer, but you really get to know the character in Minor Gods far more then you did in Stealer.
I loved Josie as a main character, she wasn't perfect and was really relatable. She was strong willed, and I love that in a main character. My absolute favorite character though was Judah (no surprise there!). Judah is the love interest, the real one, and has a love/hate relationship with Josie. This book had so many great characters though, I can't even begin to list them all. I loved Simone and Kai, and even grew to love Tessa.
Now I don't want to say too much about the plot and give anything away, but I was genuinely surprised by who the villain was. Certain aspects of the plot were predictable, but that's just how YA novels are. But it didn't take away from the quality, and there were a few things that really did surprise me.
The idea behind Minor Gods was probably my favorite part. It's basically a secret society within our modern day society filled with magic and gods. What's not to love? It was confusing at times, there were no explanations in the beginning the way most YA fantasy books have, but once you get further into the novel it's easier to keep up.
The summary for this book seriously doesn't do it justice, take my word for it. Don't read the summary, just buy the book. You won't regret it, I promise. This one is 4.5 stars out of 5 for me, half a star being taken away for a bit of confusion in the beginning. I get paid tomorrow and the first thing I'm going to do is order the rest of this series.
Minor Gods had the same pace that I loved from Stealer. Fast paced, action packed, but still with more then enough character bonding/down time. The reader is thrown right into the story head first during the prologue and it doesn't slow down from there.
I liked Stealer, but I loved Minor Gods. One of the reasons is because I definitely connected with the characters in Minor Gods more. Not that I didn't connect on Stealer, but you really get to know the character in Minor Gods far more then you did in Stealer.
I loved Josie as a main character, she wasn't perfect and was really relatable. She was strong willed, and I love that in a main character. My absolute favorite character though was Judah (no surprise there!). Judah is the love interest, the real one, and has a love/hate relationship with Josie. This book had so many great characters though, I can't even begin to list them all. I loved Simone and Kai, and even grew to love Tessa.
Now I don't want to say too much about the plot and give anything away, but I was genuinely surprised by who the villain was. Certain aspects of the plot were predictable, but that's just how YA novels are. But it didn't take away from the quality, and there were a few things that really did surprise me.
The idea behind Minor Gods was probably my favorite part. It's basically a secret society within our modern day society filled with magic and gods. What's not to love? It was confusing at times, there were no explanations in the beginning the way most YA fantasy books have, but once you get further into the novel it's easier to keep up.
The summary for this book seriously doesn't do it justice, take my word for it. Don't read the summary, just buy the book. You won't regret it, I promise. This one is 4.5 stars out of 5 for me, half a star being taken away for a bit of confusion in the beginning. I get paid tomorrow and the first thing I'm going to do is order the rest of this series.
afirepages's review against another edition
4.0
“She wanted the heat to stay, to surround and fill and melt her, all the way through.”
Josie Day spent her whole life training to become the next Triune. Until one day, her mother – which is the current Triune – had been killed and out of nowhere, the powers that should be passed to Josie had been passed to her sister Tessa who is definitely not willing to do the job.
Reading the prologue, I really thought that this is nothing compared to Stealer, my first read from Miss A.M. Yates which I really like. The prologue is really confusing because of the terms that you will only understand if you carry on reading. And Josie swears a lot on the prologue which made me have a very bad first impression about her. After reading the prologue, I actually had a hard time making myself proceed because I really thought that I will not like it. Well, I was proven wrong.
Josie Day is bad ass. She’s focused, always in control. I love her character. She was trained all her life to lead. Before, they thought she was someone very important assuming that she will be the next Triune. Now, they just thought she was a reject. While grieving, seeking for revenge and accepting the fact that she is not the Triune, Josie slowly becomes someone she hadn’t expected her to be – normal. From being so guarded and control freak, she begun feeling things she haven’t felt before. She used to think that you can always control the emotions you will let yourself feel, that feelings are just distractions but now, it seems like she’s not that Josie anymore. And I like it, I like how her character slowly changed.
The characters in this book are very much like real. Their different personalities are keeping things in balance. They are just too perfectly fit for their roles. And I really can’t wait to have more of Beech, my favorite. If Josie hated Judah at the very start, I also feels the same and hated him even more at the end.
“I’m going to release you now,” he said.
She nodded, too focused on holding back the tears to speak.
“This is probably going to hurt,” he said.
The romance is what I really love in this book. One sided love. Not knowing if he feels the same. And not wanting to fall in love at all. I love the idea of a human falling in love with a god – a fire god. And the idea of not knowing who is the summoner behind this mask, who is the human summoning this god, and who are you really falling in love with. There is just the right amount of pain and romance between this two that will make its way through your heart and will make you feel the way how hurt and in love the character(s) are.
The world building is great, too strong. It’s just another typical not-easily-comprehendible world from Miss A.M. Yates. She’ll introduce us to a world full of gods. I like the things about the gods and summoning them by using masks and there are also Charms and the Core, the Tribe, the Eye, the Beyond and many more which I really find hard to remember and understand at first. It will really make your imagination work. Though almost half way through it, I began to seek for romance because I find these things about gods too much and the romance had been focused only almost at the end which I just realized eventually, made things balanced.
The first book in the Summoners series is definitely focused on its fantasy thing rather than anything but the end made me hope that the book two will be different. I’m really hoping for more of the romance in this book because it’s just really great that I am really in need to feel the love and the pain of the characters involved again.
The ending answered questions that may shock you (if you don’t have a guess like mine), make you cringe, or probably hurt you on what is about to happen.
After reading this, all I really want is more. Miss A.M. Yates gives us another cliff hanger. And I really need the second and final installment ASAP. It is just another series fantasy lovers will enjoy.
Thank you very much Miss A. M. Yates for providing me a copy in exchange of an honest book review. The book received didn’t affect my review.
rowe_'s review against another edition
4.0
I was really happy with this book and enjoyed it immensely. Considering I do not finish most free ebooks, finishing one that I enjoyed throughout is pretty rare.
What did I like about this book?
You can tell from the description that the plot follows a basic subversion: the chosen one who turns out to not be the chosen one and instead the mantle goes to the younger sibling who does not want it. The younger sister Tessa is not really the focus of the story, though. Josie has to deal with losing her title and finding out who she is without it and what role she has now.
And I found the characters enjoyable. I'll try not to harp on about other free books, but being able to not only distinguish between the characters but like them is a momentous achievement. I can often enjoy books that have dull characters that blend together, but the characterization is such a positive that should be expected but I feel is often overlooked. And I can believe that the characters are friends! There are explanations for why characters who date one another like each other, even if they seem like an odd pairing.
And it is pretty easy to figure out the twist at the end, even if I didn't really like it. I might complain about predictability and some overused tropes that the twist relies on, but I feel it's handled in a way that stays true to the characters and takes the risk of alluding to the twist instead of making it come out of nowhere and defy logic.
The universe is interesting and well-developed. It didn't feel like a lifeless backdrop. I also enjoyed how the story moved at a brisk pace so it didn't drag too much. I was worried about getting a cliffhanger that only gives me part of the story, and despite the open ending for sequels (because writers need to eat), the story does wrap up while leaving room for continuation.
Very well done with lots of enjoyment. If you're convinced, I'd definitely recommend it.
What did I like about this book?
You can tell from the description that the plot follows a basic subversion: the chosen one who turns out to not be the chosen one and instead the mantle goes to the younger sibling who does not want it. The younger sister Tessa is not really the focus of the story, though. Josie has to deal with losing her title and finding out who she is without it and what role she has now.
And I found the characters enjoyable. I'll try not to harp on about other free books, but being able to not only distinguish between the characters but like them is a momentous achievement. I can often enjoy books that have dull characters that blend together, but the characterization is such a positive that should be expected but I feel is often overlooked. And I can believe that the characters are friends! There are explanations for why characters who date one another like each other, even if they seem like an odd pairing.
And it is pretty easy to figure out the twist at the end, even if I didn't really like it. I might complain about predictability and some overused tropes that the twist relies on, but I feel it's handled in a way that stays true to the characters and takes the risk of alluding to the twist instead of making it come out of nowhere and defy logic.
The universe is interesting and well-developed. It didn't feel like a lifeless backdrop. I also enjoyed how the story moved at a brisk pace so it didn't drag too much. I was worried about getting a cliffhanger that only gives me part of the story, and despite the open ending for sequels (because writers need to eat), the story does wrap up while leaving room for continuation.
Very well done with lots of enjoyment. If you're convinced, I'd definitely recommend it.
buttonsbeadslace's review against another edition
4.0
I loved a lot of things about this book. The magic system, and the main character's convoluted path to her place in it, are exciting and original. All the characters have depth and are distinctive without being reduced to stereotypes, and I especially love the main character-- her determination, her blend of intensive training and dedication to her responsibilities with impulsivity and instinct. The plot is fairly fast-paced and kept me guessing-- I correctly predicted what a couple of the Dramatic Reveals would be, but it took me a while, and initially I was just as lost as the characters.
The only thing I disliked was the romantic subplot. I don't find "love at first sight" particularly interesting, and I'm definitely not a fan of the idea that true love manifests as anger and rudeness. The book doesn't portray their relationship as wholly positive, which I appreciate, but it was still frustrating to read about them becoming closer and closer when there didn't seem to be much of a positive foundation for their relationship.
The only thing I disliked was the romantic subplot. I don't find "love at first sight" particularly interesting, and I'm definitely not a fan of the idea that true love manifests as anger and rudeness. The book doesn't portray their relationship as wholly positive, which I appreciate, but it was still frustrating to read about them becoming closer and closer when there didn't seem to be much of a positive foundation for their relationship.
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