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The Four Horsemen
ALL THE ROYALTIES RECEIVED BY THE AUTHOR WILL BE GIVEN TO SUPPORT THE UKRAINIAN PEOPLE
The Four Horsemen is the second book in the Gods Galore series about the Olympian Gods in the 21st Century AD.
The gods are still trying to control what we humans are up to. Unfortunately, they’re not being particularly successful. The world is experiencing both plague and famine which Zeus and the Gods’ Council never approved. What’s going on?
Athene’s determined to find out, but before she can get going the God of War initiates an attack on Poseidon’s realm. It’s now all out conflict and the gods are taking sides – one side, in particular.
Wherever there’s a fight, Hebe’s involved. She soon signs up to an army regiment which is full of soldiers even smaller than she is. But war these days involves brains and not just brawn and there’s plenty of both ready to be deployed in this fight!
The Four Horsemen is the second book in the Gods Galore series about the Olympian Gods in the 21st Century AD.
The gods are still trying to control what we humans are up to. Unfortunately, they’re not being particularly successful. The world is experiencing both plague and famine which Zeus and the Gods’ Council never approved. What’s going on?
Athene’s determined to find out, but before she can get going the God of War initiates an attack on Poseidon’s realm. It’s now all out conflict and the gods are taking sides – one side, in particular.
Wherever there’s a fight, Hebe’s involved. She soon signs up to an army regiment which is full of soldiers even smaller than she is. But war these days involves brains and not just brawn and there’s plenty of both ready to be deployed in this fight!
- GenresFantasy
339 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 17, 2023
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About the author
Rupert Stanbury
4 books22 followersRupert Stanbury is a Cambridge graduate. He was born in Manchester but has lived most of his adult life in Central London.
He has always been an avid reader and in recent years decided to take up writing himself. His first three books were a mixture of fantasy and comedy about the Greek Gods in the 21st Century. They had one overriding objective which is TO MAKE PEOPLE LAUGH!
His latest book, Greek Gods on TikTok, is different since it recounts various myths about the Greek Gods in the Classical World. The book reflects the words recited by Rupert in a series of TikTok videos he has produced on this subject.
His first book, Gods Galore, was published in November 2021 and this was followed by The Four Horsemen in April 2023 and Pimlico People in October 2024. His latest work, Greek Gods on TikTok was published in December 2025.
He has always been an avid reader and in recent years decided to take up writing himself. His first three books were a mixture of fantasy and comedy about the Greek Gods in the 21st Century. They had one overriding objective which is TO MAKE PEOPLE LAUGH!
His latest book, Greek Gods on TikTok, is different since it recounts various myths about the Greek Gods in the Classical World. The book reflects the words recited by Rupert in a series of TikTok videos he has produced on this subject.
His first book, Gods Galore, was published in November 2021 and this was followed by The Four Horsemen in April 2023 and Pimlico People in October 2024. His latest work, Greek Gods on TikTok was published in December 2025.
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September 23, 2025
ALL THE AUTHOR’S ROYALTIES WILL BE GIVEN TO SUPPORT THE UKRAINIAN PEOPLE
The Four Horsemen is the second book in the Gods Galore series. It is another delightful, hilarious and surreal look at the life of the Greek Gods and how they influence/meddle in modern daily life.
It is difficult to put the work of Rupert Stanbury into words. Suffice to say, I would love to take a walk around his mind!
Yet again, we have Zeus (Top God) trying to keep hold of the reins and keep it all together whilst looking good and avoiding the wrath of the Top Goddess! When pestilence, famine, and Mars go rouge, only death carries on regardless. I loved that death was thinking about the meaning of life and where he fit in with it all, whilst the other Horsemen were scheming and plotting... tbh I do enjoy a game of Monopoly!
This was thoroughly enjoyable and had me laughing at all the antics and absurdity.
Huge thanks to the author and Hygge Book Tours for providing a copy of the book to review.
The Four Horsemen is the second book in the Gods Galore series. It is another delightful, hilarious and surreal look at the life of the Greek Gods and how they influence/meddle in modern daily life.
It is difficult to put the work of Rupert Stanbury into words. Suffice to say, I would love to take a walk around his mind!
Yet again, we have Zeus (Top God) trying to keep hold of the reins and keep it all together whilst looking good and avoiding the wrath of the Top Goddess! When pestilence, famine, and Mars go rouge, only death carries on regardless. I loved that death was thinking about the meaning of life and where he fit in with it all, whilst the other Horsemen were scheming and plotting... tbh I do enjoy a game of Monopoly!
This was thoroughly enjoyable and had me laughing at all the antics and absurdity.
Huge thanks to the author and Hygge Book Tours for providing a copy of the book to review.
September 25, 2025
The Four Horseman by Rupert Stanbury.
The gods are still trying to control what we humans are up to. Unfortunately, they’re not being particularly successful. The world is experiencing both plague and famine which Zeus and the Gods’ Council never approved. What’s going on?
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I loved the cover. I liked death more than hades because of his ways. I do hope there is more to come. 5*.
The gods are still trying to control what we humans are up to. Unfortunately, they’re not being particularly successful. The world is experiencing both plague and famine which Zeus and the Gods’ Council never approved. What’s going on?
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I loved the cover. I liked death more than hades because of his ways. I do hope there is more to come. 5*.
July 1, 2024
As one of the uninitiated to the works of Rupert Stanbury, I confess to being deceived (it's a matter of self-deception, really) into thinking that because the author dedicated profits from this book to support Ukrainians in their efforts against Russia, there might be some connection between this story and that conflict. I spent about the first third of the book looking for a link between the two. I don't think I'm revealing too much when I suggest - DON'T DO WHAT I DID. This story is not about a modern-day European conflict.
OK, so what is the subject? My wife often accuses me of doing things for my own entertainment. If there's a Mrs. Rupert Stanbury, I'm certain that she offers similar suggestions to the clever author of this tale. How can one throw together three headed dog Cerberus, God of the sea Poseidon, Sisyphus, the person doomed to spend eternity rolling a rock up a hill, imaginary builder Mason Bonko, denizens of the Underworld, and a huge cast of others, and make a coherent story out of it? Mr. Stanbury has an answer. There's a major problem on Earth. Two of the Four Horsemen, Pestilence and Famine (the other two being War and Death) are killing millions, and Zeus, the muddleheaded Top God, can't quite figure it out. Athene, the clever goddess who keeps Zeus straight, convinces Zeus in her annoying fashion that he needs to conduct a meeting of top brass to address that issue, as well as the misbehavior of Hermes and Mars (or is that Ares? the god of war goes by either the Roman or Greek name). Meanwhile, Death can't get his act together, is interested in shopping for property in southern England, but is urged to "Keep Buggering on."
I confess I spent most of this book conjuring up an image of author Stanbury, adorned with a whimsical grin, sitting, typing, and amusing himself with thoughts of, "Ok, where can I take this next?"
OK, so what is the subject? My wife often accuses me of doing things for my own entertainment. If there's a Mrs. Rupert Stanbury, I'm certain that she offers similar suggestions to the clever author of this tale. How can one throw together three headed dog Cerberus, God of the sea Poseidon, Sisyphus, the person doomed to spend eternity rolling a rock up a hill, imaginary builder Mason Bonko, denizens of the Underworld, and a huge cast of others, and make a coherent story out of it? Mr. Stanbury has an answer. There's a major problem on Earth. Two of the Four Horsemen, Pestilence and Famine (the other two being War and Death) are killing millions, and Zeus, the muddleheaded Top God, can't quite figure it out. Athene, the clever goddess who keeps Zeus straight, convinces Zeus in her annoying fashion that he needs to conduct a meeting of top brass to address that issue, as well as the misbehavior of Hermes and Mars (or is that Ares? the god of war goes by either the Roman or Greek name). Meanwhile, Death can't get his act together, is interested in shopping for property in southern England, but is urged to "Keep Buggering on."
I confess I spent most of this book conjuring up an image of author Stanbury, adorned with a whimsical grin, sitting, typing, and amusing himself with thoughts of, "Ok, where can I take this next?"
June 7, 2023
*I received a free ARC of this book, with thanks to the author and Anne Cater of Random Things Blog Tours. The decision to review and my opinions are my own.*
The sequel to Gods Galore, The Four Horsemen returns us to a modern world in which the Olympian Gods are struggling to deal with the changing times – after all, if soaring domed ceilings and Renaissance frescoes were good enough for St Paul’s and the Sistine Chapel, they should be good enough for the boys dormitories in the Underworld, right?!
Luckily there’s still dead (or nearly dead… it’s a grey area) young women, Vesta and Totty, there to whip them into shape with the introduction of Abba, exercise and healthy eating along with the necessary workplace efficiency reviews. Actually, Totty and Vesta have a little less to do this time as their work with Hades and Poseidon in the last book has built up some momentum and the senior gods are starting to get with the program. Which leaves them free to focus on the God of War, Mars, who is plotting with the Tyrant of Tyrantland to start a war.
The structure of this story is more conventional than the last, which felt like a celestial soap opera, introducing the characters and their daily challenges. In this sequel, Mar’s attempted coup unites the other gods and their various assistants (mermaids, a tortoise and an eagle, whales, humans) as they attempt to stop the bombs, save Lilliput (yes, the one of Gulliver’s Travels fame!) and track down the errant horseman of the apocalypse before humanity is completely wiped out. It’s a lot, but Athene, Hebe, Totty et al are up to the challenge!
With loads of strong, organised, clever female characters (in contrast to the rather more emotional and chaotic men), and plenty of humour in the references to mythology and classic literature, and the antics of the hapless Hashimoto and hopeful Cerberus, this makes a really fun and entertaining read for those who like their classically-based fantasy on the lighter, light-hearted side.
Review by Steph Warren of Bookshine and Readbows blog
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The sequel to Gods Galore, The Four Horsemen returns us to a modern world in which the Olympian Gods are struggling to deal with the changing times – after all, if soaring domed ceilings and Renaissance frescoes were good enough for St Paul’s and the Sistine Chapel, they should be good enough for the boys dormitories in the Underworld, right?!
Luckily there’s still dead (or nearly dead… it’s a grey area) young women, Vesta and Totty, there to whip them into shape with the introduction of Abba, exercise and healthy eating along with the necessary workplace efficiency reviews. Actually, Totty and Vesta have a little less to do this time as their work with Hades and Poseidon in the last book has built up some momentum and the senior gods are starting to get with the program. Which leaves them free to focus on the God of War, Mars, who is plotting with the Tyrant of Tyrantland to start a war.
The structure of this story is more conventional than the last, which felt like a celestial soap opera, introducing the characters and their daily challenges. In this sequel, Mar’s attempted coup unites the other gods and their various assistants (mermaids, a tortoise and an eagle, whales, humans) as they attempt to stop the bombs, save Lilliput (yes, the one of Gulliver’s Travels fame!) and track down the errant horseman of the apocalypse before humanity is completely wiped out. It’s a lot, but Athene, Hebe, Totty et al are up to the challenge!
With loads of strong, organised, clever female characters (in contrast to the rather more emotional and chaotic men), and plenty of humour in the references to mythology and classic literature, and the antics of the hapless Hashimoto and hopeful Cerberus, this makes a really fun and entertaining read for those who like their classically-based fantasy on the lighter, light-hearted side.
Review by Steph Warren of Bookshine and Readbows blog
https://bookshineandreadbows.wordpres...
August 4, 2024
The Four Horseman by Rupert Stanbury.
I love a Greek gods story and this one really intrigued me as it adds a brilliant twist - what if the Greek gods still governed in the 21st century.
This is a second book in a series but can be read as a standalone. I did read the 1st book before going into this and I would recommend also doing so because a) I think it gives a lot more understanding of the characters and a bit of background of how they end up in the situations they have in this book and b) because it is a great book.
The writing style is really easy to read and it reminds me very much of Terry Pratchett’s discworld, and I love the fact that you are given a list of the characters and who they are at the beginning of the book as there are a lot of characters and it can get a tiny bit confusing but Rupert does a really good job of distinguishing them all with their own personalities.
Also you should buy this book as all royalties go to support the people of Ukraine which is just such an amazing gesture.
On the whole I would recommend this book and am very much looking forward to seeing what else Rupert Stanbury brings out. Thank you @rupertstanbury for giving me a copy of this book for review and @hyggebooktours for letting me be a part of this tour.
#bookreview #thefourhorseman #hyggebooktours #rupertstanbury #greekgods #greekmythology #bookreviewer #booktour
I love a Greek gods story and this one really intrigued me as it adds a brilliant twist - what if the Greek gods still governed in the 21st century.
This is a second book in a series but can be read as a standalone. I did read the 1st book before going into this and I would recommend also doing so because a) I think it gives a lot more understanding of the characters and a bit of background of how they end up in the situations they have in this book and b) because it is a great book.
The writing style is really easy to read and it reminds me very much of Terry Pratchett’s discworld, and I love the fact that you are given a list of the characters and who they are at the beginning of the book as there are a lot of characters and it can get a tiny bit confusing but Rupert does a really good job of distinguishing them all with their own personalities.
Also you should buy this book as all royalties go to support the people of Ukraine which is just such an amazing gesture.
On the whole I would recommend this book and am very much looking forward to seeing what else Rupert Stanbury brings out. Thank you @rupertstanbury for giving me a copy of this book for review and @hyggebooktours for letting me be a part of this tour.
#bookreview #thefourhorseman #hyggebooktours #rupertstanbury #greekgods #greekmythology #bookreviewer #booktour
September 22, 2025
Here is my review for The Four Horsemen by Rupert Stansbury
I absolutely loved this story which involved Mars, the God of War going rogue and causing problems for his father, Zeus. Mars is involved in a tidal wave which affects the sea cavern, the home Poseidon and a lot of fish are killed. Poseidon is beside himself with anger after healing those in the sea cavern. When he arrives at Mount Olympus, he marches into the throne room, sees Mars and goes straight over to him. As Mars turns round to speak to him, Poseidon smashes him right in the face, then leaves the room saying goodbye to his brother, Zeus. When the Gods want to question Mars the next day, they find he has already left during the early hours of the morning so the hunt is on to find him again. This is a brilliantly written story that has a great plot and is funny throughout. I liked how the author used the Gods, the people in their realms like Mount Olympus, the underworld and the sea cavern to make it such a great story.. Also, I really like the names of the people involved, some were very funny and I appreciated the list at the front of the book listing who was who. The author has thought up a brilliant world involving the gods and I think this is much better than the original book. The foreword by the author also states that this book has a plot. I like that the author is prepared to give all the royalties for this book to the people of Ukraine. I like the writing style of the author and found it easy to read. The author really gives life to his characters and it was such an easy book to get into, I found I couldn’t put the book down, I wanted to know what happened next. I hope the author writes more books in this series as I really love reading it and would love to read more involving these characters.
Blurb :
ALL TH=E ROYALTIES RECEIVED BY THE AUTHOR WILL BE GIVEN TO SUPPORT THE UKRAINIAN PEOPLE
A mixture of fantasy, comedy and adventure, The Four Horsemen is the second book in the Gods Galore series about the Olympian Gods in the 21st Century AD.
The gods are still trying to control what we humans are up to. Unfortunately, they’re not being particularly successful. The world is experiencing both plague and famine which Zeus and the Gods’ Council never approved. What’s going on?
Athene’s determined to find out, but before she can get going the God of War initiates an attack on Poseidon’s realm. It’s now all out conflict and the gods are taking sides – one side, in particular.
Wherever there’s a fight, Hebe’s involved. She soon signs up to an army regiment which is full of soldiers even smaller than she is. But war these days involves brains and not just brawn and there’s plenty of both ready to be deployed in this fight!
I absolutely loved this story which involved Mars, the God of War going rogue and causing problems for his father, Zeus. Mars is involved in a tidal wave which affects the sea cavern, the home Poseidon and a lot of fish are killed. Poseidon is beside himself with anger after healing those in the sea cavern. When he arrives at Mount Olympus, he marches into the throne room, sees Mars and goes straight over to him. As Mars turns round to speak to him, Poseidon smashes him right in the face, then leaves the room saying goodbye to his brother, Zeus. When the Gods want to question Mars the next day, they find he has already left during the early hours of the morning so the hunt is on to find him again. This is a brilliantly written story that has a great plot and is funny throughout. I liked how the author used the Gods, the people in their realms like Mount Olympus, the underworld and the sea cavern to make it such a great story.. Also, I really like the names of the people involved, some were very funny and I appreciated the list at the front of the book listing who was who. The author has thought up a brilliant world involving the gods and I think this is much better than the original book. The foreword by the author also states that this book has a plot. I like that the author is prepared to give all the royalties for this book to the people of Ukraine. I like the writing style of the author and found it easy to read. The author really gives life to his characters and it was such an easy book to get into, I found I couldn’t put the book down, I wanted to know what happened next. I hope the author writes more books in this series as I really love reading it and would love to read more involving these characters.
Blurb :
ALL TH=E ROYALTIES RECEIVED BY THE AUTHOR WILL BE GIVEN TO SUPPORT THE UKRAINIAN PEOPLE
A mixture of fantasy, comedy and adventure, The Four Horsemen is the second book in the Gods Galore series about the Olympian Gods in the 21st Century AD.
The gods are still trying to control what we humans are up to. Unfortunately, they’re not being particularly successful. The world is experiencing both plague and famine which Zeus and the Gods’ Council never approved. What’s going on?
Athene’s determined to find out, but before she can get going the God of War initiates an attack on Poseidon’s realm. It’s now all out conflict and the gods are taking sides – one side, in particular.
Wherever there’s a fight, Hebe’s involved. She soon signs up to an army regiment which is full of soldiers even smaller than she is. But war these days involves brains and not just brawn and there’s plenty of both ready to be deployed in this fight!
August 6, 2024
En esta historia el autor nos lleva a tratar con los antiguos dioses del olimpo en una época actual donde seres inmortales enfrentan la realidad de los cambios a través del tiempo y ahora se enfrentan ha que la humanidad sucumbe a la hambruna, las plagas y a las guerras y no encuentran la razón para todo lo que esta sucediendo entonces deberán investigar cual es la causa de esto.
En este libro el autor nos trae una interesante historia llena de personajes pintorescos que muchos pueden reconocer y aunque al principio es un poco abrumador el autor lo maneja de tal manera que se pueden distinguir y seguir sin problema ademas de que el ritmo de la historia es constante y te mantiene enganchado de principio a fin.
En general una historia muy interesante con un ritmo rápido y ligero de leer y aunque es el segundo libro de una saga se puede leer de manera independiente.
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In this story the author takes us to deal with the ancient gods of Olympus in a current era where immortal beings face the reality of changes over time and now face humanity succumbing to famine, plagues and wars. and they do not find the reason for everything that is happening, then they must investigate what is the cause of this.
In this book the author brings us an interesting story full of colorful characters that many can recognize and although at first it is a little overwhelming the author handles it in such a way that you can distinguish them and follow them without a problem, in addition to the fact that the rhythm of the story is constant and keeps you hooked from start to finish.
In general, a very interesting story with a fast and easy pace to read and although it is the second book in a saga, it can be read independently.
En este libro el autor nos trae una interesante historia llena de personajes pintorescos que muchos pueden reconocer y aunque al principio es un poco abrumador el autor lo maneja de tal manera que se pueden distinguir y seguir sin problema ademas de que el ritmo de la historia es constante y te mantiene enganchado de principio a fin.
En general una historia muy interesante con un ritmo rápido y ligero de leer y aunque es el segundo libro de una saga se puede leer de manera independiente.
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In this story the author takes us to deal with the ancient gods of Olympus in a current era where immortal beings face the reality of changes over time and now face humanity succumbing to famine, plagues and wars. and they do not find the reason for everything that is happening, then they must investigate what is the cause of this.
In this book the author brings us an interesting story full of colorful characters that many can recognize and although at first it is a little overwhelming the author handles it in such a way that you can distinguish them and follow them without a problem, in addition to the fact that the rhythm of the story is constant and keeps you hooked from start to finish.
In general, a very interesting story with a fast and easy pace to read and although it is the second book in a saga, it can be read independently.
September 30, 2024
*The Four Horsemen*
by Rupert Stanbury,
5 outof 5 🌟
The second installment in the *Gods Galore* series, masterfully brings mythological intrigue into the modern age, blending the grandeur of the Olympian gods with the complexities of the 21st century. The plot delves into a world plagued by disasters—famine and plague—which were not sanctioned by Zeus or the Gods’ Council. This mystery ignites Athene’s relentless pursuit to uncover the truth behind the chaos.
Stanbury's narrative thrives on its deep exploration of the gods' fallibility. The gods, once omnipotent, find themselves entangled in human affairs and struggling to maintain control. Their divine egos clash, and the result is war—not just between gods, but between entire realms, as the God of War, Ares, pits Poseidon’s kingdom against others. This shift from mere oversight to active conflict underscores the book's thematic depth—power, once wielded without opposition, now threatens to unravel the very order the gods seek to impose.
Hebe's arc is particularly compelling, as she joins a regiment of soldiers who rely on strategy over strength, a modern commentary on warfare that values intellect as much as physical prowess. Her character provides both humor and reflection, showing that war in the 21st century is more than brute force; it’s about adaptation.
Stanbury’s ability to entwine humor, mythology, and a critical examination of power structures makes *The Four Horsemen* a thought-provoking read. With proceeds going to support the Ukrainian people, this book’s heart extends beyond its pages, leaving a meaningful impact.
by Rupert Stanbury,
5 outof 5 🌟
The second installment in the *Gods Galore* series, masterfully brings mythological intrigue into the modern age, blending the grandeur of the Olympian gods with the complexities of the 21st century. The plot delves into a world plagued by disasters—famine and plague—which were not sanctioned by Zeus or the Gods’ Council. This mystery ignites Athene’s relentless pursuit to uncover the truth behind the chaos.
Stanbury's narrative thrives on its deep exploration of the gods' fallibility. The gods, once omnipotent, find themselves entangled in human affairs and struggling to maintain control. Their divine egos clash, and the result is war—not just between gods, but between entire realms, as the God of War, Ares, pits Poseidon’s kingdom against others. This shift from mere oversight to active conflict underscores the book's thematic depth—power, once wielded without opposition, now threatens to unravel the very order the gods seek to impose.
Hebe's arc is particularly compelling, as she joins a regiment of soldiers who rely on strategy over strength, a modern commentary on warfare that values intellect as much as physical prowess. Her character provides both humor and reflection, showing that war in the 21st century is more than brute force; it’s about adaptation.
Stanbury’s ability to entwine humor, mythology, and a critical examination of power structures makes *The Four Horsemen* a thought-provoking read. With proceeds going to support the Ukrainian people, this book’s heart extends beyond its pages, leaving a meaningful impact.
June 12, 2023
As is stated in the book blurb this is the second in a series (and hopefully not the last) featuring Roman and Greek Gods, Goddesses and all things in-between but living in the modern world. With all manner of plotting, scheming and general shenanigans it could have been a more tangled read but thankfully it all flowed well (and I laughed . . . . I laughed a lot🤣).
I've had a love of all things mythology from a very young age (one of the first books I remember buying for myself was 'Gods, Demigods and Demons' from the school book club when I was probably about 7, so nearly 50 years ago 😮) and feel I have a good idea of what to expect from the characters and, to be fair, Stanbury gets them all more or less nailed on. By which I mean nobody, in my opinion, has a drastic character change.
There is plague, famine and war on Earth and somehow the Gods and Goddesses and sundry others need to get to the bottom of why, who's behind it and how can they put things right. It's gonna be a big job but surely their immortal selves shouldn't have a problem . . . well, I'm not gonna tell you that now, am I? SPOILERS!!!😉
It's nice too that it's mainly the female characters that do most of the heavy lifting in this story.
So, plenty of humour and great storytelling this is a good book and highly recommended (although you should probably read book 1 'Gods Galore' first just to get the general gist).
And if you need another reason to consider this book the author has chosen to donate all profits from the sale of 'The Four Horsemen' to help the people of Ukraine.
I've had a love of all things mythology from a very young age (one of the first books I remember buying for myself was 'Gods, Demigods and Demons' from the school book club when I was probably about 7, so nearly 50 years ago 😮) and feel I have a good idea of what to expect from the characters and, to be fair, Stanbury gets them all more or less nailed on. By which I mean nobody, in my opinion, has a drastic character change.
There is plague, famine and war on Earth and somehow the Gods and Goddesses and sundry others need to get to the bottom of why, who's behind it and how can they put things right. It's gonna be a big job but surely their immortal selves shouldn't have a problem . . . well, I'm not gonna tell you that now, am I? SPOILERS!!!😉
It's nice too that it's mainly the female characters that do most of the heavy lifting in this story.
So, plenty of humour and great storytelling this is a good book and highly recommended (although you should probably read book 1 'Gods Galore' first just to get the general gist).
And if you need another reason to consider this book the author has chosen to donate all profits from the sale of 'The Four Horsemen' to help the people of Ukraine.
August 12, 2024
I was lucky enough to be gifted a copy of this book by @rupertstanbury in exchange for a review on behalf of @hyggebooktours
The four horsemen is the second book I. the Gods Galore series but it is also possible to read this book as a standalone book which I did.
When I read the blurb about this book it immediately appealed to me. I have always loved Greek Mythology so this was right up my street. Then I opened the book and read the authors note and found out that all profit from the book is being donated to help the people of Ukraine and this made me like it even more. 🥰
This story isn’t your normal Greek mythology book but a book with a twist where the original characters such as Zeus, Poseidon, Hebe and Athene are dealing with humans from the 21st century.
I loved the fact there was a character list at the start because with so many characters it can get very confusing. I did have to keep going back to the list at the start but then got into it and it was easy to follow.
The author has managed to combine the story with well known and recognisable people from history and I kept trying to figure out which historical figure the author was describing in certain scenes knowing it was all very cleverly linked and connected.
I also found myself enjoying the fact that it is the females that are the stronger hardened characters and the males the more emotional souls for once. It definitely appealed to my feminist side.
Thank you @rupertstanbury for allowing me to read and review your book and take part in this book tour.
The four horsemen is the second book I. the Gods Galore series but it is also possible to read this book as a standalone book which I did.
When I read the blurb about this book it immediately appealed to me. I have always loved Greek Mythology so this was right up my street. Then I opened the book and read the authors note and found out that all profit from the book is being donated to help the people of Ukraine and this made me like it even more. 🥰
This story isn’t your normal Greek mythology book but a book with a twist where the original characters such as Zeus, Poseidon, Hebe and Athene are dealing with humans from the 21st century.
I loved the fact there was a character list at the start because with so many characters it can get very confusing. I did have to keep going back to the list at the start but then got into it and it was easy to follow.
The author has managed to combine the story with well known and recognisable people from history and I kept trying to figure out which historical figure the author was describing in certain scenes knowing it was all very cleverly linked and connected.
I also found myself enjoying the fact that it is the females that are the stronger hardened characters and the males the more emotional souls for once. It definitely appealed to my feminist side.
Thank you @rupertstanbury for allowing me to read and review your book and take part in this book tour.
June 13, 2023
I have to say I loved it! I wasn't sure I would because if I'm honest I wasn't keen on the cover ( and yes I prejudged on the cover and I know I shouldn't) But once I started it I devoured it. I've really enjoyed the writing style, it's so easy to just sit and read and the humour in it really reminds me of Terry Pratchetts Discworld books.
I've enjoyed having moments of "OMG that's who that is" because the author has cleverly woven in historical figures and other literary works into it that which just meant I spent the book smiling at the references and laughing out loud( Zeus and modern technology is a constant giggle)
Now I don't normally add spoilers but I just want to highlight some of my favourite little bits in the book. I so enjoyed having Vlad in Impaler as head of torturing in the underworld, and the Renaissance painters as the painting team in the construction department, as I said it's so very cleverly written.
We start off with the brilliant notion of Death (one of the four horsemen and hard worker of the underworld) telling Hades that he'd quite like to someday have a Mrs Death and maybe retire to Bournemouth and pass the family business onto Mister Death, and it was just so absurd that it was brilliant and I can't wait for more of this series.
I've enjoyed having moments of "OMG that's who that is" because the author has cleverly woven in historical figures and other literary works into it that which just meant I spent the book smiling at the references and laughing out loud( Zeus and modern technology is a constant giggle)
Now I don't normally add spoilers but I just want to highlight some of my favourite little bits in the book. I so enjoyed having Vlad in Impaler as head of torturing in the underworld, and the Renaissance painters as the painting team in the construction department, as I said it's so very cleverly written.
We start off with the brilliant notion of Death (one of the four horsemen and hard worker of the underworld) telling Hades that he'd quite like to someday have a Mrs Death and maybe retire to Bournemouth and pass the family business onto Mister Death, and it was just so absurd that it was brilliant and I can't wait for more of this series.
August 23, 2024
The Four Horsemen by Rupert Stanbury continues to explore the world of Olympian gods in a modern setting. The narrative follows the gods' attempts to manage unexpected global crises—plague and famine—that they did not authorize. Athene takes the lead in uncovering the source of these disasters, while a new conflict emerges as the God of War attacks Poseidon's realm, heightening tensions among the gods.
Stanbury's story blends classical mythology with contemporary elements, featuring a diverse cast from Cerberus to Poseidon, alongside imaginative figures like Mason Bonko. The author's playful approach and humor bring a light-hearted tone to the narrative, focusing on the gods' challenges in a modern context. Strong female characters and witty references to mythology and literature enhance the story’s appeal.
However, the book may not meet expectations if readers anticipate a direct connection to current global conflicts. The story primarily serves as an entertaining and imaginative exploration of mythological themes rather than a commentary on real-world issues.
Overall, The Four Horsemen offers an engaging and whimsical take on mythology, making it a fun read for those who enjoy a light-hearted approach to fantasy.
Stanbury's story blends classical mythology with contemporary elements, featuring a diverse cast from Cerberus to Poseidon, alongside imaginative figures like Mason Bonko. The author's playful approach and humor bring a light-hearted tone to the narrative, focusing on the gods' challenges in a modern context. Strong female characters and witty references to mythology and literature enhance the story’s appeal.
However, the book may not meet expectations if readers anticipate a direct connection to current global conflicts. The story primarily serves as an entertaining and imaginative exploration of mythological themes rather than a commentary on real-world issues.
Overall, The Four Horsemen offers an engaging and whimsical take on mythology, making it a fun read for those who enjoy a light-hearted approach to fantasy.
September 26, 2025
The gods are still trying to control what we humans are up to. Unfortunately, they’re not being particularly successful.
The world is experiencing both plague and famine which Zeus and the Gods’ Council never approved. What’s going on?
Thanks to the author Rupert Stanbury and hygge book tours for my tour spot and edition of this book. All thoughts are my own.
This is book two in a fun series that has the Greek God's in a modern-day world trying to work out how to stop Mars, Pestilence, and Famine who have gone rouge.
This book is hilarious 🤣 So many great characters in this.
Cerberus the three-headed dog, Hades and Death (who wants a family), bumbling Zeus who wants everyone to think he is still in control, and an angry Poseidan. Hebe who may be small but is still mighty. And Athene who probably keeps them all in order!
I enjoyed this story, it was so unhinged but in a funny way. Lots of characters in this, but all have very distinct personalities and really add to the story. This book is heroine heavy, and most of the real brains and brawn in this book are the female characters. Which is great!
I highly recommend taking a look at this author. Proceeds from this series go to support different charities, this one supports Ukraine.
The world is experiencing both plague and famine which Zeus and the Gods’ Council never approved. What’s going on?
Thanks to the author Rupert Stanbury and hygge book tours for my tour spot and edition of this book. All thoughts are my own.
This is book two in a fun series that has the Greek God's in a modern-day world trying to work out how to stop Mars, Pestilence, and Famine who have gone rouge.
This book is hilarious 🤣 So many great characters in this.
Cerberus the three-headed dog, Hades and Death (who wants a family), bumbling Zeus who wants everyone to think he is still in control, and an angry Poseidan. Hebe who may be small but is still mighty. And Athene who probably keeps them all in order!
I enjoyed this story, it was so unhinged but in a funny way. Lots of characters in this, but all have very distinct personalities and really add to the story. This book is heroine heavy, and most of the real brains and brawn in this book are the female characters. Which is great!
I highly recommend taking a look at this author. Proceeds from this series go to support different charities, this one supports Ukraine.
June 12, 2023
Rupert is kindly donating all the royalties from his book to support the people of Ukraine.
4.5 stars rounded up to 5 stars for Goodreads.
I've very much been looking forward to diving into the sequel and it didn't disappoint. It's as humorous as ever and had a great story.
I felt this was more focused than the last book and had an amusing main plot whilst still having side bits going on - such as death having a "mid-death crisis". The Intro made me chuckle and was very in keeping with the theme. I also love the little nods to our world mixed in with the fantasy.
My half star was because I'm not sure the title is quite right for the book given how little two of The Horsemen are actually involved. Additionally, I would have preferred Mars on the cover as it's more about him than Zeus - though I'm hoping there's another book coming that will sort him and his attitude right out!
Overall, it was great revisiting the characters and I enjoyed myself immensely reading this. I would recommend and I'm hoping there's still more to come.
*I received a complimentary copy of the book from RandomThingsTours and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
4.5 stars rounded up to 5 stars for Goodreads.
I've very much been looking forward to diving into the sequel and it didn't disappoint. It's as humorous as ever and had a great story.
I felt this was more focused than the last book and had an amusing main plot whilst still having side bits going on - such as death having a "mid-death crisis". The Intro made me chuckle and was very in keeping with the theme. I also love the little nods to our world mixed in with the fantasy.
My half star was because I'm not sure the title is quite right for the book given how little two of The Horsemen are actually involved. Additionally, I would have preferred Mars on the cover as it's more about him than Zeus - though I'm hoping there's another book coming that will sort him and his attitude right out!
Overall, it was great revisiting the characters and I enjoyed myself immensely reading this. I would recommend and I'm hoping there's still more to come.
*I received a complimentary copy of the book from RandomThingsTours and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
June 18, 2023
For those of you who have read the first book in the Gods Galore series, you will know what to expect from Rupert's writing. his sense of humour is wicked and there are so many laugh out loud moments within the book that it is best read somewhere secluded on your own so that you don't invite funny looks from other less fortunate individuals who have not had the opportunity to read the book.
The way Rupert brings the Gods into the 21st century is sheer brilliance and this, along with the humour, is what makes it different to anything about the Gods you may have read previously.
No matter how many Gods I came across within the story, my favourite character has to be Cerberus with his "Woof, woof" and " I'm the Head of Internal Security" in Hades. His clumsy, way over the top fashion had tears of laughter running down my face so many times throughout the book.
I'm also now looking out for a miniature red Vespa that floats six feet above the ground to travel around on.
This is an absolute 5 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 read that has your laughter muscles aching.
The way Rupert brings the Gods into the 21st century is sheer brilliance and this, along with the humour, is what makes it different to anything about the Gods you may have read previously.
No matter how many Gods I came across within the story, my favourite character has to be Cerberus with his "Woof, woof" and " I'm the Head of Internal Security" in Hades. His clumsy, way over the top fashion had tears of laughter running down my face so many times throughout the book.
I'm also now looking out for a miniature red Vespa that floats six feet above the ground to travel around on.
This is an absolute 5 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 read that has your laughter muscles aching.
August 5, 2024
This is Book Two in the 'Gods Galore' series about the Olympian Gods in the 21st Century AD. I had the pleasure of reading and review Rupert's first book and this one hasn't disappointed me. This book can be read as a standalone, but I would recommend reading book one first. This book is filled to the brim with humour and laughter, which we all need. Rupert has brought the Gods and Goddesses into the 21st Century in a way that only he could do. We have Mars, in talks with Tyrant of Tyrantland to start a war. I do like Death the most, especially when he's thinking about a Mrs Death and retiring to Bournemouth, as well as having to hand down all he knows to Mister Death. It's definitely Death having a mid-death crisis. I'm not going to give anything away, this is a book that you have to read for yourself, and make sure your not around a lot of people because once you start to laugh you won't stop
I've never been one for the Greek Gods, not even at school, but Rupert puts a different light on them, one that you can't help but love them.
I've never been one for the Greek Gods, not even at school, but Rupert puts a different light on them, one that you can't help but love them.
August 1, 2024
I received an advanced review copy of this book, to review as part of a tour with Hygge Book Tours.
This is the second book in the Gods Galore series. I haven't read the previous book, but I still enjoyed this one. I really liked this lighthearted, humorous interpretation of some recognisable figures from Greek mythology - Zeus, Hades, Persephone, and various others.
I found the dialogue, and the characters themselves, to be quite humorous, and found myself chuckling as I was reading. In particular, I enjoyed how these characters were brought to life in the author's own unique way; I felt it was really original. I found this very lighthearted, easy reading, and it lifted my mood. The story was entertaining too.
This book was a lot of fun, so if you have some interest in Greek mythology, and you're looking for a humorous read, consider giving this a try.
Thank you to Hygge Book Tours, and to the author and publisher, for the opportunity to read and review this.
This is the second book in the Gods Galore series. I haven't read the previous book, but I still enjoyed this one. I really liked this lighthearted, humorous interpretation of some recognisable figures from Greek mythology - Zeus, Hades, Persephone, and various others.
I found the dialogue, and the characters themselves, to be quite humorous, and found myself chuckling as I was reading. In particular, I enjoyed how these characters were brought to life in the author's own unique way; I felt it was really original. I found this very lighthearted, easy reading, and it lifted my mood. The story was entertaining too.
This book was a lot of fun, so if you have some interest in Greek mythology, and you're looking for a humorous read, consider giving this a try.
Thank you to Hygge Book Tours, and to the author and publisher, for the opportunity to read and review this.
August 3, 2024
I’m always drawn to books that feature the Olympic gods so I was drawn straight to this book. It’s the second book in the God Galore series. The book has a twist, however, in that it is set in the 21st century! The gods are struggling to cope with a modern world with all of its changes. There are some very strong female characters such as Vesta and Totty, who are trying to whip everyone into shape with healthy eating, exercise and ABBA! The gang must try to save Lilliput, stop Mars bombs and track down the runway four Horsemen of the apocalypse before the world and humanity is wiped out! Will they be up to the task? Of course they will! I enjoyed how the male and female characters broke with tradition with the men being the emotional ones and the women the strong ones. The story is fun, lighthearted and thoroughly enjoyable. I will definitely be going back to read the first book to get the beginning of the whole series.
August 3, 2024
The Four Horsemen is the second book in the Gods Galore series, but having not read the first, I read this as a standalone.
So here we have a story of Gods and Goddesses, trying to control humans on Earth, but not doing particularly well, as Earth is racked with famine and plague.
But before that can be dealt with, the Gods and Goddesses come to a catastrophic disagreement, which sees them taking sides and declaring War on each other.
So first of all, the cover. I liked the imagery used. It's exactly what you imagine when you think about Greek Gods. The colours used are muted, pastel-ish but are perfectly suited.
So all in all, I enjoyed The Four Horsemen. The characters were well fleshed out with decent depth.
The storyline flowed well and it was great to see lots of strong female characters.
There's lots of great humour throughout and I found it to be a throughly entertaining read
4 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 's from me.
So here we have a story of Gods and Goddesses, trying to control humans on Earth, but not doing particularly well, as Earth is racked with famine and plague.
But before that can be dealt with, the Gods and Goddesses come to a catastrophic disagreement, which sees them taking sides and declaring War on each other.
So first of all, the cover. I liked the imagery used. It's exactly what you imagine when you think about Greek Gods. The colours used are muted, pastel-ish but are perfectly suited.
So all in all, I enjoyed The Four Horsemen. The characters were well fleshed out with decent depth.
The storyline flowed well and it was great to see lots of strong female characters.
There's lots of great humour throughout and I found it to be a throughly entertaining read
4 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 's from me.
October 1, 2024
The Four Horsemen by Rupert Stanbury is an action-packed sequel in the Gods Galore series, where ancient Greek gods find themselves tangled in modern-day crises. Imagine Zeus and his crew trying to manage global chaos—pandemics, famines—none of which they approved! 😲 Sounds like a divine mix-up, right?
Athene takes charge, ready to uncover the mystery, but before she can, all hell breaks loose as the God of War picks a fight with Poseidon. Cue an epic showdown between the gods, each choosing sides in a divine battle. 🛡️⚔️
Hebe, the Goddess of Youth, adds a fun twist by joining a regiment of pint-sized soldiers (who says war isn’t for the little guys too?). Brains meet brawn in this clever blend of mythology and modern warfare. 💥
What makes this book even better? All royalties go towards supporting Ukraine, adding a layer of heart to the thrilling read. Whether you’re a fan of mythology or just looking for a good adventure, The Four Horsemen will keep you hooked! 👑
Athene takes charge, ready to uncover the mystery, but before she can, all hell breaks loose as the God of War picks a fight with Poseidon. Cue an epic showdown between the gods, each choosing sides in a divine battle. 🛡️⚔️
Hebe, the Goddess of Youth, adds a fun twist by joining a regiment of pint-sized soldiers (who says war isn’t for the little guys too?). Brains meet brawn in this clever blend of mythology and modern warfare. 💥
What makes this book even better? All royalties go towards supporting Ukraine, adding a layer of heart to the thrilling read. Whether you’re a fan of mythology or just looking for a good adventure, The Four Horsemen will keep you hooked! 👑
June 17, 2025
The Four Horsemen by Rupert Stanbury
Greek and Roman Gods dealing with some issues and on top of this a war breaks out amongst two gods, the God of war and Poseidon. We have read about Gods in Indian Mythology, and their tales and here the Greek Gods and their tales are highlighted. Just as we have the Creator, Preserver & Destroyer in Brahma, Vishnu & Mahesh, the Greeks have Zeus, Poseidon and Hades respectively. The God of Death wanting a stable life, with a wife and children, marks some of the lighter moments in the book.
The Four Horsemen as the title suggests are fears Mars, Death Pestilence & Famine out of which Pestilence & Famine go on a rampage and create issues for other Gods to deal with.
For mythology lovers, this book is a really interesting read Each character is relevant to the story, and the language Simple and easy to grasp. The 3 realms of the Gods have been depicted in the book, as well as land of miniatures too.
A must read for mythology lovers.
September 23, 2025
The Four Horsemen is the 2nd book in the Gods Galore series and is about Olympian Gods living in the 21st century. It can be read as a standalone, but having read the 1st book I found that beneficial as it gives you background on each character and their predicaments and also because it's a fab read!
The style of writing reminds me of Terry Pratchett's Discworld, in that it's a tongue in cheek bit of fun with a hint of sarcasm, which you will find in Rupert's previous books too. I loved that at the start of the book, you are given a list of characters, which I found to be very useful as there are a lot of them in the series. The personality of each character is fantastic and Rupert has a way of bringing them to life.
Overall, Rupert has a way of entwining mythology, humour and the modern world and turning it into a fun but thought provoking read. I've really enjoyed all of Rupert's books and look forward to reading more in the future.
The style of writing reminds me of Terry Pratchett's Discworld, in that it's a tongue in cheek bit of fun with a hint of sarcasm, which you will find in Rupert's previous books too. I loved that at the start of the book, you are given a list of characters, which I found to be very useful as there are a lot of them in the series. The personality of each character is fantastic and Rupert has a way of bringing them to life.
Overall, Rupert has a way of entwining mythology, humour and the modern world and turning it into a fun but thought provoking read. I've really enjoyed all of Rupert's books and look forward to reading more in the future.
June 8, 2023
I'm obsessed with greek mythology so will read everything I can get my hands on. So when I saw that Stanbury had written another book in the God's Galore series I signed up to the tour immediately.
The Four Horsemen is another highly entertaining inclusion to the God's Galore series, with the author incorporating greek and roman gods along with their assistants, and humans.
Whilst I agree with others that there is definitely more structure to this book, I found that sometimes I felt like I was reading a collection of short stories rather than a novel.
This did not distract from the book being highly entertaining, humorous and a refreshing take on our favourite myths.
I can't wait to see where the author takes us in the next installment.
A huge round of applause to the author too for donating all royalties from the book to the people of Ukraine 🇺🇦
The Four Horsemen is another highly entertaining inclusion to the God's Galore series, with the author incorporating greek and roman gods along with their assistants, and humans.
Whilst I agree with others that there is definitely more structure to this book, I found that sometimes I felt like I was reading a collection of short stories rather than a novel.
This did not distract from the book being highly entertaining, humorous and a refreshing take on our favourite myths.
I can't wait to see where the author takes us in the next installment.
A huge round of applause to the author too for donating all royalties from the book to the people of Ukraine 🇺🇦
January 27, 2025
I read "The Four Horsemen" written by Rupert Stanbury during the first weeks of
January, while I was in London. It really is a good read!
Stanbury's writing is characterized by its wit and imaginative scenarios, breathing
new life into ancient mythological figures by placing them in modern predicaments.
I enjoyed the humour and the storytelling very much.
While the book offers a standalone story, familiarity with the first installment
enhances the experience, as it provides context for character relationships and
ongoing plotlines.
For those who appreciate a blend of mythology and contemporary settings,
"The Four Horsemen" delivers an entertaining and thought-provoking read.
Without any doubt, I give a 5 star rating for this wonderful book! I hope to
read more of this author.
January, while I was in London. It really is a good read!
Stanbury's writing is characterized by its wit and imaginative scenarios, breathing
new life into ancient mythological figures by placing them in modern predicaments.
I enjoyed the humour and the storytelling very much.
While the book offers a standalone story, familiarity with the first installment
enhances the experience, as it provides context for character relationships and
ongoing plotlines.
For those who appreciate a blend of mythology and contemporary settings,
"The Four Horsemen" delivers an entertaining and thought-provoking read.
Without any doubt, I give a 5 star rating for this wonderful book! I hope to
read more of this author.
September 22, 2025
Review:
It's been absolutely incredible to be here again reading one of @rupertstanbury books!
The Four Horsemen takes the Olympian gods and throws them into modern life chaos, and the result Rupert gives us is both clever and funny. Athene is one of my favourites in this one, he's sharp, full of resourcefulness, and better grounded. There's also Mars another one of my favourites drumming up heaps of trouble kept the story moving and the reader wanting to read further on.
The story has a lot of humour is incredibly witty, drop in the mix of myth and modern life it brings us the fresh and open feeling.
It doesn’t go in too dark too, But if you’re like me and totally up for an extemely playful read with plenty of mischief, it’s up your street.
This is the 3rd book I've read in this series and I've equally loved all of them!
It's been absolutely incredible to be here again reading one of @rupertstanbury books!
The Four Horsemen takes the Olympian gods and throws them into modern life chaos, and the result Rupert gives us is both clever and funny. Athene is one of my favourites in this one, he's sharp, full of resourcefulness, and better grounded. There's also Mars another one of my favourites drumming up heaps of trouble kept the story moving and the reader wanting to read further on.
The story has a lot of humour is incredibly witty, drop in the mix of myth and modern life it brings us the fresh and open feeling.
It doesn’t go in too dark too, But if you’re like me and totally up for an extemely playful read with plenty of mischief, it’s up your street.
This is the 3rd book I've read in this series and I've equally loved all of them!
September 25, 2025
The second book in the absolutely marvellous Gods Galore series. I have read all the books released up to now and adore Rupert Stanbury's writing.
If you haven't been introduced to this series yet and you have any interest in Greek Gods and the mythology, you too may enjoy this book and series. It is a tongue in the cheek story of the Olympian Gods in the modern world! A clever blend of adventure, fantasy, and even humour.
I was so happy to be back in the madcap world that Rupert Stanbury has created. Every character is so entertaining! I spend more time laughing when I read this series than anything else.
In my opinion, the author is such a skilful storyteller. The combination of fantastic characters with a plot that enthralled me from the start ticked all my boxes for an addictive read! I am so glad I discovered Rupert Stanbury's stories!
If you haven't been introduced to this series yet and you have any interest in Greek Gods and the mythology, you too may enjoy this book and series. It is a tongue in the cheek story of the Olympian Gods in the modern world! A clever blend of adventure, fantasy, and even humour.
I was so happy to be back in the madcap world that Rupert Stanbury has created. Every character is so entertaining! I spend more time laughing when I read this series than anything else.
In my opinion, the author is such a skilful storyteller. The combination of fantastic characters with a plot that enthralled me from the start ticked all my boxes for an addictive read! I am so glad I discovered Rupert Stanbury's stories!
January 30, 2024
This is a follow up story to Gods Galore. I did like this one better than the first as it had much more of a plot line with a climax and conclusion. I like how the author meshed a bunch of old stories together. The story continues with the same characters as the previous book with the addition of some new ones. Mars has decided he is going to start a revolution and overthrow the other gods. He enlists Famine and Pestilence along with a crazy dictator called The Tyrant. Can the other gods work together to stop Mars? How does Death (the forth horseman) fit in Mar's plan? I particularly like how it is the goddesses who keep a clear head and lead the way.
Overall this was a fun story to read.
Overall this was a fun story to read.
June 8, 2023
This author has a great ability to make me laugh with his books. He writes greet comedic fantasy books that are based on mythology.
I love the fact that he uses the gods of the Greek and well roman as well. I enjoy Death even more as he seems like such a person even if he is something special and unique.
I giggled at Death he is such a funny guy as he talks about items that are not what anyone would think would be in his nature.
The communication between Death and Hades is one that I really like as it shows so many interesting qualities.
I am very happy that the author has kept for the most part with what mythology hasbjind of dictated what the Goda were like. I like that fact since it keeps the book grounded for me and allows me to feel more connected.
To me I loved seeing Persephone and how she is not what I expected. She is such a great character who just seems to have so much potential.
The Four Horsemen have always been something I loved hearing about as they seemed to be a plague to mankind and pushing through was something humanity needed.
When reading this book the amount of characters makes it less than easy to keep everything straight. While not easy at times the story was very good. This second book doesn't feel like a sequel but a brand new story that isn't linked that closely.
I must say that my favourite character is Cerberus. I love the personality that he shows and that he doesn't have just a monster way which makes things a lot more interesting. I do like the fact that he seems to be one of the Gods and not what I would have expected based on what I have learned on Greek Mythology.
What I love is the story for this worked well and I do enjoy the four horsemen aspect since it pushes what I always thought and made a new take on an old style clasic
This is very comedic at times especially with names that they have and it just makes me giggle. Names of places can be just as bad and it keeps me smiling the entire way through the book.
I found this book intriguing and that the comedic aspect was what I preferred as it shows almost a Terry Pratchett book as the story has strong characters as well as subtle humour.
Great story and can't wait for more from this author.
I love the fact that he uses the gods of the Greek and well roman as well. I enjoy Death even more as he seems like such a person even if he is something special and unique.
I giggled at Death he is such a funny guy as he talks about items that are not what anyone would think would be in his nature.
The communication between Death and Hades is one that I really like as it shows so many interesting qualities.
I am very happy that the author has kept for the most part with what mythology hasbjind of dictated what the Goda were like. I like that fact since it keeps the book grounded for me and allows me to feel more connected.
To me I loved seeing Persephone and how she is not what I expected. She is such a great character who just seems to have so much potential.
The Four Horsemen have always been something I loved hearing about as they seemed to be a plague to mankind and pushing through was something humanity needed.
When reading this book the amount of characters makes it less than easy to keep everything straight. While not easy at times the story was very good. This second book doesn't feel like a sequel but a brand new story that isn't linked that closely.
I must say that my favourite character is Cerberus. I love the personality that he shows and that he doesn't have just a monster way which makes things a lot more interesting. I do like the fact that he seems to be one of the Gods and not what I would have expected based on what I have learned on Greek Mythology.
What I love is the story for this worked well and I do enjoy the four horsemen aspect since it pushes what I always thought and made a new take on an old style clasic
This is very comedic at times especially with names that they have and it just makes me giggle. Names of places can be just as bad and it keeps me smiling the entire way through the book.
I found this book intriguing and that the comedic aspect was what I preferred as it shows almost a Terry Pratchett book as the story has strong characters as well as subtle humour.
Great story and can't wait for more from this author.
July 29, 2024
Although this is a sequel to Gods Galore, The Four Horsemen can be read as a standalone. There is a lot of wit and fun banter among the characters. The addition of Lilliput was a witty addition as well. Although the book has a lot of tongue and cheek, it also leads to some thought-provoking questions. It makes sense that the proceeds of this novel will be sent to assist a war-torn country. I applaud the author's convictions and look forward to reading more in this series which I hope he continues.
September 24, 2025
I loved this book so much starting with the touching dedication and the generosity shown by the author towards the people of Ukraine. I really enjoyed the seamless way Olympic Gods are worked into the modern world offering a refreshing perspective on a classic tale, it made them more relatable than ever.
The battles were chaotic in the best way and surprisingly funny, the strategies were extremely clever and I was so enthralled I had finished the book far quicker than I realised. This version of the Gods was brilliant and the blend of humour, adventure and myths kept me engaged
The battles were chaotic in the best way and surprisingly funny, the strategies were extremely clever and I was so enthralled I had finished the book far quicker than I realised. This version of the Gods was brilliant and the blend of humour, adventure and myths kept me engaged
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