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Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Great Books based on Greek myths

So I've recently been reading a lot of Greek myth books and I thought I'd share them.

 Percy Jackson and the Olympians Series by Rick Riordan:


This series is a lot of fun. Written with the voice of a sarcastic boy named Percy, the epic saga to restore the balance between demigods and gods is a familiar tale if you've read the original myths.

The Heroes of Olympus Series by Rick Riordan:
Half a sequel to the Olympians series and half an introduction to new heroes, the Heroes of Olympus series is written from a third person point of view and follows several demigods who are connected in a quest between the Roman and Greek sides of the gods.

The Goddess Test Series by Aimee Carter:


A very interesting twist on the myth of Persephone. Kate Winters is swept into the world of Greek gods without even knowing it, and must pass a test to be with Henry, who claims to be Hades, god of the underworld. Kate's choice takes her on a quest to prove her loyalty and strength as a future goddess.

 The Goddess Legacy by Aimee Carter:

This book is a collection of stories written in the point of view of different Greek Gods and Goddesses. A prequel to the Goddess Test series, it sets up the inner conflict of the Gods and shows the situation in a vulnerable light, making all the flaws of immortality an interesting dilemma for the main characters.


Cupid by Julius Lester:
A very clever and well written retelling of the myth Cupid and Psyche. I read this book long ago but could never find it in the bookstore. Once I found it, I had to buy it and read it again. Not many modern books are written with this kind of "Story Teller" voice.





Monday, October 25, 2010

Book review: The Lost Hero (spoiler free)



Last year, I became a huge fan of the Percy Jackson series. This is not only because I'm a fan of Greek Mythology, but also because I loved the elements of fun tied in to an epic tale. It was the perfect escape from tests, homework and any kind of stress that you can imagine. So, naturally I have all the books, seen the movie and own a movie Tshirt. I also own The Red Pyramid, because I enjoy Egyptian Mythology. I had to get the next book when it came out.
This book goes on a different path than the Percy Jackson series. It is told in third person and follows three main characters. The first character, Jason (no doubt a familiar name to Greek Mythology fans) begins the story with no memory of the past. He is accompanied by Piper, a half Cherokee girl claiming to be his girlfriend, and Leo a spirited, brown haired trouble maker who claims to be his best friend. Together these three go on a journey filled with suspense. This story will test your knowledge of mythology in general and takes more of a serious turn than Percy. I still found this book to be enjoyable and exciting. It's more of an epic than a satire. Still I give The Lost Hero four out of five bronze dragons. I practically couldn't put it down!