This is the third book in the Mythos Academy series, featuring a gypsy named Gwen. Gwen is a champion of the goddess Nike, and she's charged with finding and hiding a special dagger. This dagger has the ability to free the evil god, Loki, who would unleash chaos on the world.
Positive Comments:
I find Gwen extremely charming. I like that she's a comic book geek. She's blossomed a great deal since book one, going from loner to a confident young woman who supports her friends and flirts with Logan.
Logan is sexy as hell. He's a tormented bad boy, which is an extremely popular archetype, and I can't get enough of him. I'm anxious to see Logan and Gwen finally start to connect on a deeper level.
The secondary characters are fantastic. In this on, I give special mention to Grandma Frost, who kicks ass and bakes cookies. I love that. I also loved Nott, Gwen's mythical wolf companion.
This story was action packed from start to finish. It opens with a battle, has a mystery in the middle and finishes off with some big, game changing events.
Critical Comments:
Some of Gwen's actions--or lack of action--maddened me. She makes questionable (arguably stupid) decisions, and then when things go bad as a result, she survives only by luck and because her friends rescue her. I want to believe that she will improve in this--that soon Gwen will be standing on her own feet. But three books in, I expected more.
Recommendation:
I'm very fond of this series. I'd recommend it to fantasy fans, young adults, and those who love mythology. 4 stars.
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Great and balanced review! I've only read book of this series but I definitely need to continue as I've seen lots of great reviews for book 3! :)
ReplyDeleteI can see it getting better as the series goes on! Happy Reading!
DeleteThanks for the review. I havent read any books in this series, but it sounds very intriguing! I will be checking them out!
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I hope you enjoy them!
DeleteHaven't read Estep before but I keep seeing her name pop up and thinking I need to grab a copy. Love a good tormented bad boy :) Sounds like an interesting one. Thanks for pointing it out!
ReplyDelete<3 bad boys, lots.
DeleteJennifer Estep also has an adult urban fantasy series that I've been meaning to dip my toes in, when I get the chance. Happy reading!
I'm kind of sad that she's still making some stupid decisions but I think I'm like you and that I'll still enjoy the book. I can't wait to read this one cause I really enjoyed the first two!
ReplyDeleteYeah...I just really expected more of her by now. But I feel like we are getting somewhere, and Gwen definitely is growing up.
DeleteI totally forgot to give props to Grandma Frost. She is sooo kickass. And yes, Gwen did grow some in this book, but some of her decisions were questionable. I hope she doesn't always have to get rescued.
ReplyDeleteGrandma Frost is the kind of grandma I would aspire to be. I just need to acquire some fighting skills and...oh yeah, have children.
DeleteGreat review!! I just reviewed this one a few days ago :) I really like it and I thought it was a great addition to an awesome series :)
ReplyDeleteThis is such an engaging series, isn't it?
DeleteDoesn't sounds so bad, I'll keep this series in mind since I like fantasy :P
ReplyDeleteI hope you enjoy it! Happy Reading!
DeleteI love mythology! I haven't heard of this series before, but now I'll definitely be adding it to my to-read list. :) Thanks for the review!
ReplyDeleteYou won't regret it! Happy Reading!
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