I don’t think she strays too far at all.Ĭlaire – I have found modern retellings of Greek gods to be very fun subjects. It was a breath of fresh air in my opinion. I think Aimee has real talent for bringing Greek mythology to today. If I knew any more of Greek mythology I might have a different take away from the story.Īmy – I really enjoyed this story. It was fun having a base knowledge of Greek mythology without being a diehard fan who knows the stories by heart. She certainly took creative liberties in telling her own version of the stories.

I can say I was pleasantly surprised by the spin Carter took on Greek mythology. What did you think of Aimee Carter’s spin on Greek mythology? Did she give the genre a breath of fresh air or stray too far from the traditional tales?īridgette – I was not sure what to expect based on the description of this book. If she succeeds, she will become Henry’s bride and a goddess. He strikes a bargain with Kate he will keep her mother alive while Kate tries to pass seven tests. Enter Henry, a dark, tortured, and mesmerizing guy who claims to be Hades, god of the Underworld. Kate is now starting at a new school with no friends, no other family, and the insurmountable fear her mother won’t live past the fall. Her last wish? To move back to her childhood home. It’s always been just Kate and her mom but now her mother is dying.

Please see above for more details on the book. Today we will be reviewing The Goddess Test by author Aimee Carter. Other Books in the Series: Goddess Interrupted, The Goddess Legacy, and The Goddess Inheritanceĭisclaimer: There may be some “spoilers” in our detailed banter below:

Goddess interrupted by aimee carter