Oh Maya Gods!

Gods Squad #1

by Maz Evans

Meet the brand-new Gods Squad led by Vesper, the bossy, football-mad adopted daughter of Elliot Hooper. Along with Virgo’s son, Aster, she heads to ancient Mesoamerica to save the world from Maya immortals messing with astronomy, chocolate and human sacrifice ...

Genres: Fantasy, Mythology, Middle Grade, Childrens, Audiobook, Adventure, Fiction

240 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 28, 2023

Reviews

[Mady · Rating 4 out of 5]

An entertaining fun middle grade book about adventures with the Maya Gods! And deserves an extra star for the amazing narration by the author.

[Aly · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun book filled with humor and Mayan death gods. This was fast paced, had some cool adventures to the underworld, and had a lesson about working together to solve problems. I would definitely read a sequel featuring other underworlds and gods.

[Totoro · Rating 4 out of 5]

یه کم ی باحال مخصوص طرفداران خدایان المپ و مایاها

https://youtu.be/Wh-i1zxXN90?si=GK5Rs...

[Les McFarlane · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fabulous to be back with the WLTGO crew!
Fabulous, pacy adventure - a perfect continuation of the series.
It’s a series I recommend on a regular basis in Tell Tales. Had such a blast reading the first book to a year five class when I was still working in school - with a writing style that is funny and east to slip into & characters that are not perfect but are engaging and easy to get behind- she’s an author I can rely on. The way Maz gives the Gods their characters is just fantastic, so clever. Read the series- I don’t think you’ll regret it. It’s not a serious, heavy tome - but if you like a funny, fast paced adventure this is for you.

[Yolandi · Rating 4 out of 5]

What an adventure! I genuinely didn't expect much from this book - I accidentally found it in the YA section, but boy oh boy, I won't ever judge a book by it's cover again! It's funny, it's witty, it has many surprising twists and it's an easy read. 100% recommend.

[Bookish Joyce · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was really, really funny! It could have been higher in educational value - I feel that for a series centered around different historical cultures and gods, you actually learn incredibly little about them - but it was a fast-paced, entertaining read with heartwarming family values.

[Jacaranda21 · Rating 3 out of 5]

First Maz Evans book I’ve read. Has adventure, quirky characters. Was expecting a little more of the historical element of the Maya to be woven through. I lost my way on whose PoV a few times with the switches.

[Annie Huizinga · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.5 stars. I like the inclusion of godly legends and beliefs around the world but I’d rather have followed Elliot and Virgo as adults instead of their children. Adventurous spirit but many chapters felt a bit filler.

[Steph · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well, I just loved this. New friends, old friends, LOTS of brilliant jokes, a trip to the Maya underworld to meet some Maya gods and loads of just quintessential Gods Squad magnificence. So lush to be back with some familiar faces and I am most curious about some of the new “friends”. Honestly, my heart is so happy right now. I didn’t want this to end and now it’s over I’m THRILLED there’s another to come!

[Balguthrie · Rating 5 out of 5]

My son and I absolutely adore Maz Evans's writing, and this book did not disappoint. This is a continuation of the Who Let the Gods Out series, and this time features the next generation! Elliot and Virgo have grown up and had kids (not together, don't worry!), and this book follows the adventures of Vesper and Aster.

And again, don't worry, Virgo and Elliot still appear, as well as the Old Gods; but this times we have new Maya Gods to meet, who don't seem to have the mortals best interests at heart...

Maz Evans's writing is hilarious, and just flows seamlessly. In this book she effortlessly sets the scene for two further books in the series, which will feature Egyptian Gods and Arthurian legend (I cannot wait for that one!).

I also loved that we learned about a different culture (they loved chocolate :-D), and that we can now correct everyone who says Mayan Gods - IT'S MAYA GODS!!

[Hayley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Having read all of Who Let The Gods Out series, I was excited for our household to get into the sequel of Oh Maya Gods!

We meet the children of the (now grown up) Elliott and Virgo. Vesper (Elliott's football mad daughter) and Aster (Virgo's book loving son). They stumble across some rather naughty Maya immortals and have to overcome a series of challenges to save the world.

This can absolutely be read as a standalone book, but for those who have read the original series, there are plenty of nods to the previous storylines to have you chuckling.

Evans is a master at getting children to engage in her funny, outrageous stories. I highly recommend.

[LudmilaM · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.75 stars. Well written and entertaining. If you liked the Who Let the Gods Out books, theres a strong chance youre going to like this one too. Children of the main characters having an adventure of their own. While I enjoyed reading this one, it seemed a little too reminiscent of the previous books. Overall a pleasant read.

[Lucy Jane · Rating 5 out of 5]

Class read for this term and both myself and the children loved it. It has a fast enough plot to keep my year 5s invested with both humour and heart. I loved the amount of historical knowledge they were hearing throughout as it matched our History unit on Ancient Maya so well. Lots want the sequel as our next class read!

[Anirudh Kukreja · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great first book in the spin-off/extended series. It goes the Rick Riordan way of introducing new characters and amalgamating them with cameos of fan favorites.
I love how this trilogy focuses on different mythologies instead of over-saturating the plot with one.
Also, Vesper and Aster's dynamic is absolutely adorable.

[StringbeanGhostOwlbertFlapjack · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really funny. I like how it continues the Elliot and Virgo's story, but through the eyes of their kids. Also shows how love doesn't just come from blood family through Elliot and Vesper, with Vesper being adopted.

[Kim · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this book, the crew from WLTGO are back, all grown up and with kids of their own …. Sort of! This adventure involves immortals from the Mayans. But there is a darker immortal pulling the strings.
Loved the story, loved the humour. Love that there’s two more!

[Sabrina · Rating 4 out of 5]

It took me a while to realise, but I loved that it's Elliot and Virgo, all grown up!!!
More great main characters and mythical gods, goddesses and beings.

[Anne/ Roebbes_reads_and_treats · Rating 5 out of 5]

Highly optimal and epic mega bosh - that’s all I have to say.

[Théodore · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5. I enjoyed it , however not as much as the WLTGO series .

[Lydia Taylor · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting links to different ancient civilisations and their deities.

[Samfriday · Rating 5 out of 5]

I laughed. A LOT!!!

[Alex Bradley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brilliant start to the second series. The God squad are back!! Can't wait for the next book in this series!

[kezia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing. So funny - I loved it! 🤣🤣🤣

[Niamh · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars

[David Wright · Rating 4 out of 5]

Solid fun mythological adventure

Pros:
Funny
Character growth
Good foreshadowing

[Elliott Trickey · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've read Maz Evans' other book series avidly and have loved and treasured them immensely. Now that she returns with a prequel to her original, and my favourite series, I've loved it even more. In the book, we join Vesper (Elliott's daughter) and Aster (Virgo's son) who have to save the world after Vesper - unbeknownst to her - has released 3 evil, mythological leaders from their imprisonment. The Maya God of Death, Kizin, is one of the criminals released and he gives the Gods of the World an ultimatum: win against us in a game of Mayan Football (Pok-A-Tok), or the world is destroyed in an apocalyptic event.
I really, really enjoyed reading this book. Because we met returning characters, and found other hidden easter eggs, it made it even more enjoyable to read.
The characters were hilarious and well written and the plot flowed perfectly - fitting the theme and detail that I was hoping for. All in all, Oh Maya Gods was an immensely satisfying read and I can't wait for the next two in the trilogy when they come out.

[Alice Bennett · Rating 5 out of 5]

This had my class hooked from the start. It was perfect for our daily Guided Reading sessions. The children have insisted that we read 'Who Let The Gods Out?' as a class reader next term.

I love the fusion of modern-day with mythology, which perfectly complemented our topic about the Maya. I also liked how the characters, especially our MC Vesper, are flawed and imperfect. It's comforting and inspiring for children to read.

Maz Evans is something special!