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A review by atrailofpages
Set Fire to the Gods by Kristen Simmons, Sara Raasch
4.0
So, this book was a pretty anticipated read for me for this year and it did not disappoint!
I love Greek mythology and I love books about gladiators. I’m not entirely sure why, but it may just be because I love reading about these people that are beaten down and who build themselves back up. I think it’s truly inspiring.
And that is what I got from this book. Ash who blames herself basically for everything, and has to learn to accept that a lot of things are not her fault and to handle the consequences. Then Madoc, who I absolutely adored! He reminded me of Elias from An Ember in the Ashes so so much! Like Elias, Madoc is just so good and kind, and would do anything for those he loves and cares about.
The world was interesting, different, having these gods ruling a region per element or thing they control. Then there were Undivine and Divine people, basic play those without powers and those with powers. And then the people in their region had the same powers, if they were Divine.
Although there’s over 400 pages in this book, it felt like a very quick read for me. I really enjoyed it. I will admit that none of the characters really popped out at me, aside from Madoc, but I also didn’t hate any of them, which is good!
If you love mythology, I would recommend it. I enjoyed it personally and if you like fun quick reads, I think you’d enjoy this too
I love Greek mythology and I love books about gladiators. I’m not entirely sure why, but it may just be because I love reading about these people that are beaten down and who build themselves back up. I think it’s truly inspiring.
And that is what I got from this book. Ash who blames herself basically for everything, and has to learn to accept that a lot of things are not her fault and to handle the consequences. Then Madoc, who I absolutely adored! He reminded me of Elias from An Ember in the Ashes so so much! Like Elias, Madoc is just so good and kind, and would do anything for those he loves and cares about.
The world was interesting, different, having these gods ruling a region per element or thing they control. Then there were Undivine and Divine people, basic play those without powers and those with powers. And then the people in their region had the same powers, if they were Divine.
Although there’s over 400 pages in this book, it felt like a very quick read for me. I really enjoyed it. I will admit that none of the characters really popped out at me, aside from Madoc, but I also didn’t hate any of them, which is good!
If you love mythology, I would recommend it. I enjoyed it personally and if you like fun quick reads, I think you’d enjoy this too