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aliciakindlereads's review against another edition
5.0
This was so hard to put down! I love reading about Greek mythology in a creative way. This book definitely delivered. The details of the Olympian games and of each of the Greek gods, made this extremely enjoyable. I’m glad I can binge read the other books so this excitement doesn’t just stop here. I don’t know a lot about the Greek gods, just the basic, and I felt I got to learn a few things in this playful book. I highly recommend.
bethnellvaccaro's review against another edition
3.0
Cute retelling of the myths. My kids will like it.
charliebella's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
informative
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
alicihonest's review against another edition
My flatmate told me about these books and brought them over from her childhood home. Shocked that I'd not read them myself as a kid, I have decided to read literally all of them now.
denki_kinnie_'s review against another edition
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
anikafuloria's review against another edition
This series was one of a few that truly sparked my love for Greek myths. If you love this series, you may also enjoy Goddess Girls by Joan Holub and Suzanne Williams and Mythic Misadventures by Carolyn Hennesy.
It's hard for me to rate these books because of the overwhelming nostalgia I have for them. I'll give a rough rating of a 4 or 4.5 for enjoyment (but when I was in lower school).
It's hard for me to rate these books because of the overwhelming nostalgia I have for them. I'll give a rough rating of a 4 or 4.5 for enjoyment (but when I was in lower school).
raemundo's review against another edition
i remember reading these in like 5th grade! they were so amazing... at least back then.
bookwyrmreads's review against another edition
3.0
This is cute- I read these as a kid and was feeling nostalgic. I love how she related Greek myths to modern life to make them easier to understand. The first one isn't my favorite but I still enjoyed it for what it was.
allisonsbeautifullife's review against another edition
4.0
This is a fun take on Greek Mythology that is told through Hades point of view. He claims that his little brother Zeus is a giant liar. When he read the myths based on what Zeus had written he wanted to set things straight and let people know what truly happened. There are great origin stories like how the Olympics were created and how the Olympians defeated the Titans.
Anyone who likes mythology and retellings will eat this up. The books are fun and have a glossary at the back of the book so that young readers (and adults alike) can understand who the gods are and how to pronounce their names. Also the books include the version of the myths that we all know so you can compare what happens in both perspectives.
Fans of series like Goddess Girls or Percy Jackson will appreciate these quick stories that will have you contemplating the myths as we know them.
Check out http://bibliophilesisters.wordpress.com/ for more reviews.
Anyone who likes mythology and retellings will eat this up. The books are fun and have a glossary at the back of the book so that young readers (and adults alike) can understand who the gods are and how to pronounce their names. Also the books include the version of the myths that we all know so you can compare what happens in both perspectives.
Fans of series like Goddess Girls or Percy Jackson will appreciate these quick stories that will have you contemplating the myths as we know them.
Check out http://bibliophilesisters.wordpress.com/ for more reviews.