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Echoes of the Gods
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Peace has endured in Yggdrasil since Loki, prophesied nemesis of the gods, was captured. And wardens, like Yngvi, are entrusted with the essential, but mundane, duty of ensuring he stays imprisoned. Seeking other avenues of excitement, fancy-free Yngvi sets his sights on a beautiful young stranger in Midgard. But when Loki breaks free, unleashing his ruin on Asgard, and Yngvi is framed for his release, the usually easygoing young soldier realises how fragile the peace really was.
Shara, the enigmatic stranger, appears to have a perturbing connection to Loki, and to the circumstances of Yngvi’s disgrace. Yngvi confronts Shara and learns that an insidious killer is behind the fall of Asgard, and that Shara alone may hold the key to redemption. Realising that they can help each other, the two men embark on a quest across the stars, onto strange new worlds and into perilous encounters with new gods, monsters…and their own conflicting feelings.
As they close in on their common enemy, Yngvi and Shara must face the frailty of their fledgling bond, and of life itself—because their choices have consequences greater than they ever imagined—as they unravel the shocking past that threatens the future of every world.
Peace has endured in Yggdrasil since Loki, prophesied nemesis of the gods, was captured. And wardens, like Yngvi, are entrusted with the essential, but mundane, duty of ensuring he stays imprisoned. Seeking other avenues of excitement, fancy-free Yngvi sets his sights on a beautiful young stranger in Midgard. But when Loki breaks free, unleashing his ruin on Asgard, and Yngvi is framed for his release, the usually easygoing young soldier realises how fragile the peace really was.
Shara, the enigmatic stranger, appears to have a perturbing connection to Loki, and to the circumstances of Yngvi’s disgrace. Yngvi confronts Shara and learns that an insidious killer is behind the fall of Asgard, and that Shara alone may hold the key to redemption. Realising that they can help each other, the two men embark on a quest across the stars, onto strange new worlds and into perilous encounters with new gods, monsters…and their own conflicting feelings.
As they close in on their common enemy, Yngvi and Shara must face the frailty of their fledgling bond, and of life itself—because their choices have consequences greater than they ever imagined—as they unravel the shocking past that threatens the future of every world.
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First published October 25, 2017
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Gaia Sol
1 book10 followersGaia Sol is an Indo-Canadian author whose adventures in creative writing began in 2013, as a much-needed diversion from her day job, with a 9K-word story.
Over the next three years, her stories grew longer and bolder with more complex plot lines that explored her love of the legends and myths of the past—Camelot, Robin Hood, the Holy Land and even the parallelism in ancient mythologies. That last one eventually became Echoes of the Gods which she published under the pen name “Gaia Sol” to combine the Greek and Norse mythological equivalents of her real name and surname.
She’s now researching her own cultural past and heritage to plot her next story. It also will be a fantasy but set in historical India, in a world of royal opulence, mystical hedonism, treachery, heroism and heartbreak, but with the inevitable happy ending.
Over the next three years, her stories grew longer and bolder with more complex plot lines that explored her love of the legends and myths of the past—Camelot, Robin Hood, the Holy Land and even the parallelism in ancient mythologies. That last one eventually became Echoes of the Gods which she published under the pen name “Gaia Sol” to combine the Greek and Norse mythological equivalents of her real name and surname.
She’s now researching her own cultural past and heritage to plot her next story. It also will be a fantasy but set in historical India, in a world of royal opulence, mystical hedonism, treachery, heroism and heartbreak, but with the inevitable happy ending.
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October 24, 2017A fantasy m/m romance set in overlapping mythologies (Egyptian, Greek, Norse, Babylonian). Yngvi is a Norse warrior who encounters a mysterious blue-skinned ultimate warrior, Shara, from the Babylonian world, and they head off through the different realms trying to find out who’s murdering gods, and also negotiate their relationship.
It’s a nifty idea, a sort of multi-heaven murder mystery, although it would have been nice to see some of the less Western/less familiar to Westerners gods—e.g. pantheons of India or other parts of Africa or China, to bring in more difference between the natures and aims of the various gods. I definitely found the Babylonian parts the most interesting because least familiar. There’s an unexpected twist or two in the Egyptian section, which I found the most successful.
This is written with admirable assurance for a first novel, with quite an elaborate style high on description, and a decent editing job. I had a few issues: the heroes are both pretty perfect (sexually irresistible, superb warriors, noble and self-sacrificing), which many people will love but isn’t for me; also they fall for each other straight off, and the romantic conflict then depends pretty much entirely on failure to communicate. As such I found the romantic plot rather static throughout the middle section of the book. This is very much a matter of taste: I am just more inclined to flawed MCs who screw up a lot and then everything goes wrong (what a cheery soul I am). Whereas if your catnip is noble caring warriors pining for one another, you’ll absolutely love this. And the cover is fantastic.
ARC received from the author
It’s a nifty idea, a sort of multi-heaven murder mystery, although it would have been nice to see some of the less Western/less familiar to Westerners gods—e.g. pantheons of India or other parts of Africa or China, to bring in more difference between the natures and aims of the various gods. I definitely found the Babylonian parts the most interesting because least familiar. There’s an unexpected twist or two in the Egyptian section, which I found the most successful.
This is written with admirable assurance for a first novel, with quite an elaborate style high on description, and a decent editing job. I had a few issues: the heroes are both pretty perfect (sexually irresistible, superb warriors, noble and self-sacrificing), which many people will love but isn’t for me; also they fall for each other straight off, and the romantic conflict then depends pretty much entirely on failure to communicate. As such I found the romantic plot rather static throughout the middle section of the book. This is very much a matter of taste: I am just more inclined to flawed MCs who screw up a lot and then everything goes wrong (what a cheery soul I am). Whereas if your catnip is noble caring warriors pining for one another, you’ll absolutely love this. And the cover is fantastic.
ARC received from the author
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December 29, 20232023 Update
The Buy links on GR aren't working properly. You can buy the 2nd edition here: https://books2read.com/u/47RwKN
I have released a completely rewritten second edition of Echoes of the Gods (A Punarjanman novel).
I've added the series name (even though I don't have a series yet!) because I have a couple of other book ideas that fall into that category. 'Punarjanman' is the Sanskrit word for 'rebirth', and growing up on Indian mythology, I love everything about the cyclical nature of birth and rebirth, karma, re/incarnation, avatars etc.
This second edition of Echoes is, IMHO, so much more dense, intricate and FUN than the first edition. As before, it features Shara and Yngvi, but with new character arcs, new secondary characters and new myths. It will have a new cover soon.
I hope readers who enjoyed (or even hated!) Echoes the first time around will pick up the second edition.
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From the author:
EotG is a gay romance at the heart of an interstellar action-adventure in which Norse, Egyptian, Greek and Babylonian mythologies intersect in passionate and perilous ways.
Shara and Yngvi are both skilled warriors, brave and loyal, who are drawn to each other by an undeniable attraction and violent circumstances that take them on a journey across the stars to stop a renegade god on a murderous rampage. But beneath the conflict—the battles, the betrayal and the sex—runs a secondary, unifying thread of self-discovery.
The Buy links on GR aren't working properly. You can buy the 2nd edition here: https://books2read.com/u/47RwKN
I have released a completely rewritten second edition of Echoes of the Gods (A Punarjanman novel).
I've added the series name (even though I don't have a series yet!) because I have a couple of other book ideas that fall into that category. 'Punarjanman' is the Sanskrit word for 'rebirth', and growing up on Indian mythology, I love everything about the cyclical nature of birth and rebirth, karma, re/incarnation, avatars etc.
This second edition of Echoes is, IMHO, so much more dense, intricate and FUN than the first edition. As before, it features Shara and Yngvi, but with new character arcs, new secondary characters and new myths. It will have a new cover soon.
I hope readers who enjoyed (or even hated!) Echoes the first time around will pick up the second edition.
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From the author:
EotG is a gay romance at the heart of an interstellar action-adventure in which Norse, Egyptian, Greek and Babylonian mythologies intersect in passionate and perilous ways.
Shara and Yngvi are both skilled warriors, brave and loyal, who are drawn to each other by an undeniable attraction and violent circumstances that take them on a journey across the stars to stop a renegade god on a murderous rampage. But beneath the conflict—the battles, the betrayal and the sex—runs a secondary, unifying thread of self-discovery.
November 7, 2017
Stories that take old legends, existing mythologies, or well-known characters and weave them into a new world with a unique tale are among my favorite kind. So when I first read the blurb for this novel - with its mention of Midgard, renegade gods, shocking secrets, and a quest for vengeance – I was intrigued. The trip across the stars that is mentioned is actually a journey to various realms, and while I had sort of expected science fiction (my mistake, I know), this novel turned out to firmly rooted in the land of fantasy and various pantheons of gods. The author took me on a trip from Midgard to Aegyptus and Graecia, Nibiru played a significant role, and the characters pulled me into their struggle within the first few pages. With excellent worldbuilding and an exciting world like this – what can go wrong?
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November 1, 2017
Fascinating Worlds
This title leaned heavily on Babylonian, Greek, and Norse mythology although the rest of the well-known pantheons are acknowledged if not explored. I enjoy mythology and especially enjoy it when it sneaks into a storyline like with Mia West's serial saga Storm's Edge (beginning with Thrust) and her related serial series Sons of Britain (beginning with Marked by Fire), which initially appear to be Roman-era historicals but ultimately and craftily begin to entwine with Arthurian legend. This one was a little more blatantly in-your-face with the mythological aspects, but I still enjoyed it.
I loved the cover, too. It tickled some sci-fi-ish art bone and reminds me, loosely, of the 'aliens' in the movie The Abyss in shape if not in color. Maybe that's why it appealed to me. That was a fantastic movie *wink*. I just dated myself. Ha! That said, the MCs in this one were great, too. They were a little too physically perfect to be believed, but given what I know of mythology and who the gods generally selected to be their closest mortal companions, it was at least an accurate approach even though inhuman perfection in humans generally isn't my thing. Real life is a lot more messy. Then again, this wasn't really representative of real life, so ...
The typical miscommunication or lack of communication theme is present here, definitely not my favorite, but the innocence of one of the MCs kept it from going over the line to infuriating. In a way, some of the relationship misadventures just served to reinforce and validate the true connection between the two, so while I spent a little time pissed off at the MCs, I got it.
The worlds-hopping adventure was fun. The plot was fun. I adored Shara and liked cluelessly earthbound Yngvi a great deal despite the idiocy he brought to the table sometimes. Yngvi reminded me a little bit of T.J. Klune's knight character, Ryan Foxheart, from his Tales from Verania series (beginning with The Lightning-Struck Heart), just without the buffoonery. I found Yngvi endearing, if infuriating at times.
The relationship development was believable given the mythological framework; things were theoretically different in that world when it came to love and relationships so I didn't find it hard to scrap modern conventions on those aspects in this title. I notice a lot of reviewers sometimes have a hard time ditching modern ideas of love and relationships when reading titles that don't fit a contemporary mold and it tends to color their opinions. I tried not to do that here. For example, insta-love/lust tends to grate on my nerves unless we're talking about shifters, but in this title, in this world, it was forgivable.
Despite Yngvi's constant state of denial and one MF scene—yuck—I thought the book was pretty damn hot when taken in sum total, regardless of the fact that not all the sex involved was between the MCs. I think the author did a good job of conveying the intimacy of their relationship which, quite frankly, saved this title from DNF after certain events I won't spoil any further here.
The pacing was great even though I would have liked to spend a little more time delving into the different worlds, the taste we got of the ones represented seemed authentic enough. I would have liked a better idea of what Yngvi and Shara will do going forward or if there are any more adventures in their future, but we didn't get that. I also would have liked to see what happened with Yngvi's particular pantheon when he returned home as in, if there was any reaction at all, if he was missed by his patron Thor, if there was any repercussions to Asgard from events that occurred in the beginning of the story or to the quest he and Shara completed, but we didn't get any of that either.
Maybe more is forthcoming, maybe not, but even as a standalone this title was entertaining, fascinating, and heartwarming in many ways. I enjoyed it and look forward to seeing what the author comes up with next.
Other reviews by NeRdyWYRM can be read here.
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Galley copy of Echoes of the Gods provided by the author in exchange of an honest review.
This title leaned heavily on Babylonian, Greek, and Norse mythology although the rest of the well-known pantheons are acknowledged if not explored. I enjoy mythology and especially enjoy it when it sneaks into a storyline like with Mia West's serial saga Storm's Edge (beginning with Thrust) and her related serial series Sons of Britain (beginning with Marked by Fire), which initially appear to be Roman-era historicals but ultimately and craftily begin to entwine with Arthurian legend. This one was a little more blatantly in-your-face with the mythological aspects, but I still enjoyed it.
I loved the cover, too. It tickled some sci-fi-ish art bone and reminds me, loosely, of the 'aliens' in the movie The Abyss in shape if not in color. Maybe that's why it appealed to me. That was a fantastic movie *wink*. I just dated myself. Ha! That said, the MCs in this one were great, too. They were a little too physically perfect to be believed, but given what I know of mythology and who the gods generally selected to be their closest mortal companions, it was at least an accurate approach even though inhuman perfection in humans generally isn't my thing. Real life is a lot more messy. Then again, this wasn't really representative of real life, so ...
The typical miscommunication or lack of communication theme is present here, definitely not my favorite, but the innocence of one of the MCs kept it from going over the line to infuriating. In a way, some of the relationship misadventures just served to reinforce and validate the true connection between the two, so while I spent a little time pissed off at the MCs, I got it.
The worlds-hopping adventure was fun. The plot was fun. I adored Shara and liked cluelessly earthbound Yngvi a great deal despite the idiocy he brought to the table sometimes. Yngvi reminded me a little bit of T.J. Klune's knight character, Ryan Foxheart, from his Tales from Verania series (beginning with The Lightning-Struck Heart), just without the buffoonery. I found Yngvi endearing, if infuriating at times.
The relationship development was believable given the mythological framework; things were theoretically different in that world when it came to love and relationships so I didn't find it hard to scrap modern conventions on those aspects in this title. I notice a lot of reviewers sometimes have a hard time ditching modern ideas of love and relationships when reading titles that don't fit a contemporary mold and it tends to color their opinions. I tried not to do that here. For example, insta-love/lust tends to grate on my nerves unless we're talking about shifters, but in this title, in this world, it was forgivable.
Despite Yngvi's constant state of denial and one MF scene—yuck—I thought the book was pretty damn hot when taken in sum total, regardless of the fact that not all the sex involved was between the MCs. I think the author did a good job of conveying the intimacy of their relationship which, quite frankly, saved this title from DNF after certain events I won't spoil any further here.
The pacing was great even though I would have liked to spend a little more time delving into the different worlds, the taste we got of the ones represented seemed authentic enough. I would have liked a better idea of what Yngvi and Shara will do going forward or if there are any more adventures in their future, but we didn't get that. I also would have liked to see what happened with Yngvi's particular pantheon when he returned home as in, if there was any reaction at all, if he was missed by his patron Thor, if there was any repercussions to Asgard from events that occurred in the beginning of the story or to the quest he and Shara completed, but we didn't get any of that either.
Maybe more is forthcoming, maybe not, but even as a standalone this title was entertaining, fascinating, and heartwarming in many ways. I enjoyed it and look forward to seeing what the author comes up with next.
Other reviews by NeRdyWYRM can be read here.
Images (if present) may be subject to copyright
Galley copy of Echoes of the Gods provided by the author in exchange of an honest review.
March 31, 2024
I got this as an ARC from the author.
I really liked this book. It is a mythology retelling but it is about the Gods from EVERY pantheon. Greek, Egyptian, Norse, and Nibiru. The author did a lot of research on these pantheons. I love mythology and have done my own research on a lot of them.
Synopsis
Peace has endured in Yggdrasil since Loki, prophesied nemesis of the gods, was captured. And wardens, like Yngvi, are entrusted with the essential, but mundane, duty of ensuring he stays imprisoned. Seeking other avenues of excitement, fancy-free Yngvi sets his sights on a beautiful young stranger in Midgard. But when Loki breaks free, unleashing his ruin on Asgard, and Yngvi is framed for his release, the usually easygoing young soldier realises how fragile the peace really was.
Shara, the enigmatic stranger, appears to have a perturbing connection to Loki, and to the circumstances of Yngvi’s disgrace. Yngvi confronts Shara and learns that an insidious killer is behind the fall of Asgard, and that Shara alone may hold the key to redemption. Realizing that they can help each other, the two men embark on a quest across the stars, onto strange new worlds and into perilous encounters with new gods, monsters…and their own conflicting feelings.
As they close in on their common enemy, Yngvi and Shara must face the frailty of their fledgling bond, and of life itself—because their choices have consequences greater than they ever imagined—as they unravel the shocking past that threatens the future of every world.
I really enjoyed the Gods and all their different personalities and their uncaring selfish ways. I especially loved the different Underword's and cultures for each pantheon.
This is a gay romance novel and I adored their relationship. Shara and Ygnvi trying to navigate new worlds, gods, and their love was done very well. The romance is there but is not a main part of the story.
The characterization is outstanding in this book. Shara and his otherworldliness is so human it's cute. Shara has alot of secrets that get them in a lot of trouble throughout the book. Ygnvi is strong and full of love and adventurous and tries to show Shara how to live.
The ending of the book was really good. It had me gripped wondering where their relationship would go. The added bonus of Nibiru as a pantheon was really cool it's not one many people know or talk about.
I recommend this book for mythology and retelling lovers.
I really liked this book. It is a mythology retelling but it is about the Gods from EVERY pantheon. Greek, Egyptian, Norse, and Nibiru. The author did a lot of research on these pantheons. I love mythology and have done my own research on a lot of them.
Synopsis
Peace has endured in Yggdrasil since Loki, prophesied nemesis of the gods, was captured. And wardens, like Yngvi, are entrusted with the essential, but mundane, duty of ensuring he stays imprisoned. Seeking other avenues of excitement, fancy-free Yngvi sets his sights on a beautiful young stranger in Midgard. But when Loki breaks free, unleashing his ruin on Asgard, and Yngvi is framed for his release, the usually easygoing young soldier realises how fragile the peace really was.
Shara, the enigmatic stranger, appears to have a perturbing connection to Loki, and to the circumstances of Yngvi’s disgrace. Yngvi confronts Shara and learns that an insidious killer is behind the fall of Asgard, and that Shara alone may hold the key to redemption. Realizing that they can help each other, the two men embark on a quest across the stars, onto strange new worlds and into perilous encounters with new gods, monsters…and their own conflicting feelings.
As they close in on their common enemy, Yngvi and Shara must face the frailty of their fledgling bond, and of life itself—because their choices have consequences greater than they ever imagined—as they unravel the shocking past that threatens the future of every world.
I really enjoyed the Gods and all their different personalities and their uncaring selfish ways. I especially loved the different Underword's and cultures for each pantheon.
This is a gay romance novel and I adored their relationship. Shara and Ygnvi trying to navigate new worlds, gods, and their love was done very well. The romance is there but is not a main part of the story.
The characterization is outstanding in this book. Shara and his otherworldliness is so human it's cute. Shara has alot of secrets that get them in a lot of trouble throughout the book. Ygnvi is strong and full of love and adventurous and tries to show Shara how to live.
The ending of the book was really good. It had me gripped wondering where their relationship would go. The added bonus of Nibiru as a pantheon was really cool it's not one many people know or talk about.
I recommend this book for mythology and retelling lovers.
November 6, 2017
A Joyfully Jay review.
4.75 stars
It’s easy to break down Echoes of the Gods by the mythological realms that are predominately featured: Nibiru, Midgard, Egypt, and Greece. Each of these are well detailed and rife with strongly researched mythology. Some of the classic information has been altered or somewhat re-imagined, but for anyone who has a working knowledge of myth, these places and Gods will feel familiar. Yngvi and Shara are both compelling characters and their slow romance is a strength of the book. It’s harder to like Yngvi at times because he has a wandering eye and despite his devotion to Shara, he doesn���t try to hard to resist the advances of others. He eventually manages to redeem himself, but there are times you want to shake him for squandering Shara’s affection. Shara is sweet and somewhat naive and he has something of a nihilistic view of his task. And for good reason. It’s an impossible challenge and Shara is no fool, but as a reader it was rewarding to see him taking advantage of joy where he could find it.
The action in Midgard and Nibiru is well written and suitably tense. The author does a good job of setting the time and place and making the stakes palpably high. But Shara and Yngvi’s journeys to Egypt and Greece are more chaotic, less focused, and frankly a bit boring. One involves chasing a riddle and the other a hedonistic orgy. Both Egypt and Greece still have enjoyable moments and they are critical to the wider story, they just aren’t as strong as Midgard and Nibiru.
Read Sue’s review in its entirety here.
4.75 stars
It’s easy to break down Echoes of the Gods by the mythological realms that are predominately featured: Nibiru, Midgard, Egypt, and Greece. Each of these are well detailed and rife with strongly researched mythology. Some of the classic information has been altered or somewhat re-imagined, but for anyone who has a working knowledge of myth, these places and Gods will feel familiar. Yngvi and Shara are both compelling characters and their slow romance is a strength of the book. It’s harder to like Yngvi at times because he has a wandering eye and despite his devotion to Shara, he doesn���t try to hard to resist the advances of others. He eventually manages to redeem himself, but there are times you want to shake him for squandering Shara’s affection. Shara is sweet and somewhat naive and he has something of a nihilistic view of his task. And for good reason. It’s an impossible challenge and Shara is no fool, but as a reader it was rewarding to see him taking advantage of joy where he could find it.
The action in Midgard and Nibiru is well written and suitably tense. The author does a good job of setting the time and place and making the stakes palpably high. But Shara and Yngvi’s journeys to Egypt and Greece are more chaotic, less focused, and frankly a bit boring. One involves chasing a riddle and the other a hedonistic orgy. Both Egypt and Greece still have enjoyable moments and they are critical to the wider story, they just aren’t as strong as Midgard and Nibiru.
Read Sue’s review in its entirety here.
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March 2, 2018Currently free on Amaon US
February 8, 2024
First of all thank you to the author for providing me with the promotional copy in return of a review. Echoes of the gods is about gods of different world yes you are right just like a Marvel movie where you traverse between 7 realms. Only thing is this book is not based on earth but it starts on midgard and ends on midgard. The story starts with Ragnarok in midgard and midgard is saved by a unknown entity shara who becomes a hero for stopping Ragnarok. Yngvi a young commander of mortal army helps shara. Shara who is out in a mission to save the world from a enemy and yngvi helps him in his adventure by traveling to different worlds. This is the first book where I have encountered bisexual. Overall this book is really a very very good Goodreads..,🙂
November 25, 2020
Promising and great elements, but dropped off from the halfway point in my opinion. For a first novel this was very, very ambitious, so props for that - but perhaps a tad too ambitious. There was a lot going on and sometimes it got too confusing. I also was super disappointed with how the romance went. Yngevi is just, like, kinda an ass?? And not like an anti-hero/flawed but you still root for ass, at least not to me. Sorry about it, but the longer the book progressed the more he got on my nerves and I almost want Shara to end up by himself. I kinda get why he had to do what he did in Aegyptia for instance, but at the end of the day he wasn't honest about it and you just don't do that there thing, okay? Especially not when the concept of romance is such a foreign concept to Shara. That first night Yngevi was so gentle and patient, and then it mostly went out the window when they left the Norse Realm. The mixed messages were everywhere right up to the last chapter, which, unfortunately was one my least favourite parts of the whole book.
I also spent the last bit of the book crossing every digit I could they we wouldn't get an The first half of the relationship was so perfectly written with just enough passion and playfulness and heat that I was so damn excited to see what happened next, and I've ended up feeling mostly unsatisfied. I will quote Steven Universe when I say "It could've been great!"
Things I liked: the atmosphere, Shara in general, the ambition/idea of this concept, the lore throughout (Gaia Sol said her passion is mythology in the endnotes and yep, I believe her, she absolutely knows her stuff). Again, those first chapters with the sparring/night together - Jesus that's good stuff. I can't emphasize this part enough: that they were gay and no one thought it was weird. I dreamed about fantasy novels where characters were casually gay as a kid. Yes, yes, yes, and thank you.
This isn't a bad book, not at all, and I gave my Mom a 40 minute lecture on the details of things I loved/hated in excruciating detail that I just don't have time to put here in this review. I simply feel like this could've been more, and because I got that taste of excellence early on I think I felt the fall that much harder. I genuinely do look forward to seeing more from Gaia Sol in the future, because one - Canadian author, hell yes, and two - I loved parts of this and I'm more than willing to wait for more like that.
I also spent the last bit of the book crossing every digit I could they we wouldn't get an The first half of the relationship was so perfectly written with just enough passion and playfulness and heat that I was so damn excited to see what happened next, and I've ended up feeling mostly unsatisfied. I will quote Steven Universe when I say "It could've been great!"
Things I liked: the atmosphere, Shara in general, the ambition/idea of this concept, the lore throughout (Gaia Sol said her passion is mythology in the endnotes and yep, I believe her, she absolutely knows her stuff). Again, those first chapters with the sparring/night together - Jesus that's good stuff. I can't emphasize this part enough: that they were gay and no one thought it was weird. I dreamed about fantasy novels where characters were casually gay as a kid. Yes, yes, yes, and thank you.
This isn't a bad book, not at all, and I gave my Mom a 40 minute lecture on the details of things I loved/hated in excruciating detail that I just don't have time to put here in this review. I simply feel like this could've been more, and because I got that taste of excellence early on I think I felt the fall that much harder. I genuinely do look forward to seeing more from Gaia Sol in the future, because one - Canadian author, hell yes, and two - I loved parts of this and I'm more than willing to wait for more like that.
October 27, 2017
Disclaimer - I was given an ERC in exchange for an honest review of this book.
That being said, this is a must-read for any lovers of mythology, adventure and/or a good romance. If I had to use one word to describe this novel it would be: epic. From the grandiose "save the universe" adventure to the deeply passionate relationship between the protagonists, there is so much about this book that kept me turning the pages. This book is more than a romance, more than steamy sex scenes and passionate kisses. It is more than a dump of mythology information, and more than a puzzle to be solved or an adventure to be had. This book has a great balance of all of this, never leaning so heavily towards one aspect that the other elements of the plot are forgotten.
Gaia Sol obviously has an extensive knowledge of mythology as it shows in the book. It was so easy to get pulled into this world despite not knowing very much about Norse, Greek, or Egyptian mythology myself. This shows a talent of the author in their use of vivid descriptions to bring the settings and characters to life in a way I've seen very few authors do. The grandiose language doesn't draw from the story at all, but rather added to my experience and made it nearly impossible to put the book down. The more I read, the more I wanted to read. The dialogue is witty, flows well, and really endears you to the characters who speak it.
My favourite aspect of this novel was the almost palpable intimacy of the story - both between the protagonists as well as between them and the reader. We get to see the quiet moments they share, and we learn their innermost thoughts and desires. I loved seeing their relationship blossom, to see firsthand their dedication to each other and their mission. I loved that they weren't afraid to show every part of themselves to the other. The characters have this vulnerability to them that keeps you rooting for them as you read.
After reading this book, I'm excited to see what else Gaia Sol creates. This is a novel you won't soon forget after reading, and one you will be forever glad you decided to read.
That being said, this is a must-read for any lovers of mythology, adventure and/or a good romance. If I had to use one word to describe this novel it would be: epic. From the grandiose "save the universe" adventure to the deeply passionate relationship between the protagonists, there is so much about this book that kept me turning the pages. This book is more than a romance, more than steamy sex scenes and passionate kisses. It is more than a dump of mythology information, and more than a puzzle to be solved or an adventure to be had. This book has a great balance of all of this, never leaning so heavily towards one aspect that the other elements of the plot are forgotten.
Gaia Sol obviously has an extensive knowledge of mythology as it shows in the book. It was so easy to get pulled into this world despite not knowing very much about Norse, Greek, or Egyptian mythology myself. This shows a talent of the author in their use of vivid descriptions to bring the settings and characters to life in a way I've seen very few authors do. The grandiose language doesn't draw from the story at all, but rather added to my experience and made it nearly impossible to put the book down. The more I read, the more I wanted to read. The dialogue is witty, flows well, and really endears you to the characters who speak it.
My favourite aspect of this novel was the almost palpable intimacy of the story - both between the protagonists as well as between them and the reader. We get to see the quiet moments they share, and we learn their innermost thoughts and desires. I loved seeing their relationship blossom, to see firsthand their dedication to each other and their mission. I loved that they weren't afraid to show every part of themselves to the other. The characters have this vulnerability to them that keeps you rooting for them as you read.
After reading this book, I'm excited to see what else Gaia Sol creates. This is a novel you won't soon forget after reading, and one you will be forever glad you decided to read.
November 26, 2017
4.5 Stars!!!
Echoes of the Gods is Gaia Sol's debut novel and let me tell you, if this is the start of her writing career, I can't wait to find out what she'll be able to write once she has a few more books under her belt.
The story blends Babylonian, Norse, Egyptian and Greek mythology with a complex plot, engaging characters and vivid imagery that were completely enthralling. The action scenes were well-thought out and delivered and there were a lot of twists and turns that kept me at the edge of my seat until the very last moment.
I love Shara, he was a delightful character, strong, loyal and a bit innocent in certain ways. I liked Yngvi, even if I did want to clobber some sense into him some times, but he certainly made up for it near the end. I could've done without the MF or the orgy scenes, but I guess at least the first one served a purpose. There was a lot of chemistry between Shara and Yngvi, but I would've liked to see the physical part of it developed further than the first sex scene before they started their journey, and not just the emotional part.
It was pretty neat to see how different and yet the same all the different realms and gods were represented.
Overall, this was a fabulous read! Brilliantly written and detailed without turning overbearing, action-packed, fast-paced and interesting with a great cast of characters I couldn't get enough of. Highly recommendable!
*** Copy provided to Bayou Book Junkie for my reading pleasure, a review wasn't a requirement. ***
Echoes of the Gods is Gaia Sol's debut novel and let me tell you, if this is the start of her writing career, I can't wait to find out what she'll be able to write once she has a few more books under her belt.
The story blends Babylonian, Norse, Egyptian and Greek mythology with a complex plot, engaging characters and vivid imagery that were completely enthralling. The action scenes were well-thought out and delivered and there were a lot of twists and turns that kept me at the edge of my seat until the very last moment.
I love Shara, he was a delightful character, strong, loyal and a bit innocent in certain ways. I liked Yngvi, even if I did want to clobber some sense into him some times, but he certainly made up for it near the end. I could've done without the MF or the orgy scenes, but I guess at least the first one served a purpose. There was a lot of chemistry between Shara and Yngvi, but I would've liked to see the physical part of it developed further than the first sex scene before they started their journey, and not just the emotional part.
It was pretty neat to see how different and yet the same all the different realms and gods were represented.
Overall, this was a fabulous read! Brilliantly written and detailed without turning overbearing, action-packed, fast-paced and interesting with a great cast of characters I couldn't get enough of. Highly recommendable!
*** Copy provided to Bayou Book Junkie for my reading pleasure, a review wasn't a requirement. ***
October 25, 2017
*Advanced Reader Copy received in exchange for a fair review*
Mythologies were some of the first stories I remember reading as a young child. Tales of the Greek, Roman, Norse, Indian, Egyptian, gods, goddesses and more. Even now as an adult I can't resist the opportunity to see a novel that takes these familiar and beloved characters from time and brings them to life in a new a format.
I have read other works like Rick Riordan and The Goddess Test series where they create new characters in worlds where the gods exist. What I enjoyed most about Echoes of the Gods and sets it apart was the character development Gaia Sol did with her original characters. They have a depth to them that allows you to see them and feel moved by them and their story.
In this genre many original characters tend to lack development and characters based on known people or gods are out of character and not true to their mythological roots. I can see and enjoy the research that the author put into the Gods and the worlds they came from to create a complete world.
I think there is more to explore between them and the layered world she created and hope to see more based in.
I definitely plan on rereading Echos of the Gods and any more books by Gaia Sol.
Mythologies were some of the first stories I remember reading as a young child. Tales of the Greek, Roman, Norse, Indian, Egyptian, gods, goddesses and more. Even now as an adult I can't resist the opportunity to see a novel that takes these familiar and beloved characters from time and brings them to life in a new a format.
I have read other works like Rick Riordan and The Goddess Test series where they create new characters in worlds where the gods exist. What I enjoyed most about Echoes of the Gods and sets it apart was the character development Gaia Sol did with her original characters. They have a depth to them that allows you to see them and feel moved by them and their story.
In this genre many original characters tend to lack development and characters based on known people or gods are out of character and not true to their mythological roots. I can see and enjoy the research that the author put into the Gods and the worlds they came from to create a complete world.
I think there is more to explore between them and the layered world she created and hope to see more based in.
I definitely plan on rereading Echos of the Gods and any more books by Gaia Sol.
March 17, 2022
*Advanced Reader Copy received in exchange for a fair review*
Mythologies were some of the first stories I remember reading as a young child. Tales of the Greek, Roman, Norse, Indian, Egyptian, gods, goddesses and more. Even now as an adult I can't resist the opportunity to see a novel that takes these familiar and beloved characters from time and brings them to life in a new a format.
I have read other works like Rick Riordan and The Goddess Test series where they create new characters in worlds where the gods exist. What I enjoyed most about Echoes of the Gods and sets it apart was the character development Gaia Sol did with her original characters. They have a depth to them that allows you to see them and feel moved by them and their story.
In this genre many original characters tend to lack development and characters based on known people or gods are out of character and not true to their mythological roots. I can see and enjoy the research that the author put into the Gods and the worlds they came from to create a complete world.
I think there is more to explore between them and the layered world she created and hope to see more based in.
I definitely plan on rereading Echos of the Gods and any more books by Gaia Sol.
Mythologies were some of the first stories I remember reading as a young child. Tales of the Greek, Roman, Norse, Indian, Egyptian, gods, goddesses and more. Even now as an adult I can't resist the opportunity to see a novel that takes these familiar and beloved characters from time and brings them to life in a new a format.
I have read other works like Rick Riordan and The Goddess Test series where they create new characters in worlds where the gods exist. What I enjoyed most about Echoes of the Gods and sets it apart was the character development Gaia Sol did with her original characters. They have a depth to them that allows you to see them and feel moved by them and their story.
In this genre many original characters tend to lack development and characters based on known people or gods are out of character and not true to their mythological roots. I can see and enjoy the research that the author put into the Gods and the worlds they came from to create a complete world.
I think there is more to explore between them and the layered world she created and hope to see more based in.
I definitely plan on rereading Echos of the Gods and any more books by Gaia Sol.
December 1, 2017
Echoes of the Gods is the debut novel by Gaia Sol and it was amazing. The imagery that author's words invoked were magical and the characters drew you in. I would give this book 4.5 stars and recommend that you one click today. If you like mythology, PNR, and MM, this is a must read.
Shara is on the search of a murderer and he cannot let himself be distracted, however, when he meets Yngvi, he is drawn to the soldier. Yngvi craves adventure, but what he did not expect was to find that along with something more. Will their bond be broken, or will they find what they aren't searching for in each other. You will have to read to find out, and trust me, you will love the chemistry between these two.
I'm never sure what to expect from a debut novel. I always go in with an open mind, trying not to compare the author to others. From the beginning this book hooked me and is unlike anything else I've ready by anyone. The story telling draws you in and you want to keep flipping the pages. It flows very well, but more than that,t he characters are able to play off of each other and keep the reader enthralled. Not always the easiest of tasks. 4.5 stars.
Shara is on the search of a murderer and he cannot let himself be distracted, however, when he meets Yngvi, he is drawn to the soldier. Yngvi craves adventure, but what he did not expect was to find that along with something more. Will their bond be broken, or will they find what they aren't searching for in each other. You will have to read to find out, and trust me, you will love the chemistry between these two.
I'm never sure what to expect from a debut novel. I always go in with an open mind, trying not to compare the author to others. From the beginning this book hooked me and is unlike anything else I've ready by anyone. The story telling draws you in and you want to keep flipping the pages. It flows very well, but more than that,t he characters are able to play off of each other and keep the reader enthralled. Not always the easiest of tasks. 4.5 stars.
November 17, 2017
A Scattered Thoughts and Rogue Words Review (A Free Dreamer Review)
Rating 5 stars out of 5
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From that review: " I absolutely loved "Echoes of the Gods". I have a thing for mythology and fairy tales and I especially love it when authors take on old myths and make them into something new. And Gaia Sol did a brilliant job here.
This is the first time I've heard anything about the Babylonian pantheon and I actually had to google some of the names before I realized that the author didn't just make the whole thing up. I love it when a book teaches me something new and makes me want to learn more. "Echoes of the Gods" was definitely educating for me, but it never felt like the author was lording her knowledge over the ignorant reader."
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Rating 5 stars out of 5
For the full review visit https://wp.me/p220KL-c8z
From that review: " I absolutely loved "Echoes of the Gods". I have a thing for mythology and fairy tales and I especially love it when authors take on old myths and make them into something new. And Gaia Sol did a brilliant job here.
This is the first time I've heard anything about the Babylonian pantheon and I actually had to google some of the names before I realized that the author didn't just make the whole thing up. I love it when a book teaches me something new and makes me want to learn more. "Echoes of the Gods" was definitely educating for me, but it never felt like the author was lording her knowledge over the ignorant reader."
For all our reviews, author interviews and such, visit us at http://scatteredhthoughtsandrogueword...
January 19, 2024
Full Disclosure: I was fortunate enough to beta read this book, along with the previous version of it.
While I enjoyed the first version of EotG, I can honestly say that the update is an AMAZING improvement. If you are looking for a fast-paced reimagining and mingling of multiple pantheons, with a dash of queer, epic love, well this is the book for you. I found myself wanting to jump right into the story, to shake, hug, and smack the characters (sometimes all three at the same time). The central mystery/mission is engaging, and the main characters are beautifully flawed individuals, you can't help root for.
I may be bias (as I said, the author blessed me with the chance to beta read for her), but if you give this book a shot, you will not be disappointed.
While I enjoyed the first version of EotG, I can honestly say that the update is an AMAZING improvement. If you are looking for a fast-paced reimagining and mingling of multiple pantheons, with a dash of queer, epic love, well this is the book for you. I found myself wanting to jump right into the story, to shake, hug, and smack the characters (sometimes all three at the same time). The central mystery/mission is engaging, and the main characters are beautifully flawed individuals, you can't help root for.
I may be bias (as I said, the author blessed me with the chance to beta read for her), but if you give this book a shot, you will not be disappointed.
October 14, 2017
A hidden gem! The blurb pulled me in and once I got started, there was no stopping as it continued to build and every chapter revealed just a little more of the plot until the climax at the end which brought the whole thing together with a big aha moment!
The prose is excellent and the imaginative storytelling wraps the book's mythological universe in mystery, action and adventure. The author has used the research very well which provides a very solid grounding for the story. It was very easy to connect with the characters, their emotions, misunderstandings. A very satisfying read.
** I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review **
The prose is excellent and the imaginative storytelling wraps the book's mythological universe in mystery, action and adventure. The author has used the research very well which provides a very solid grounding for the story. It was very easy to connect with the characters, their emotions, misunderstandings. A very satisfying read.
** I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review **
October 16, 2017
An amazing read, thrilling, suspenseful and sensual.
The writing is great, the characters appealing and lovely, and the setting stunning. I love how we are brought into a mythological story, with familiar personages made new and how evident is the research done for this story.
The plot is SO well done, with all the clues hinted since the prologue and brought together in a final reveal that will let you completely satisfied.
The relationship between the characters is sheer perfection: the banter, the misunderstandings, the sex... all real and believable and simply wonderful.
This is a book you won't regret reading.
The writing is great, the characters appealing and lovely, and the setting stunning. I love how we are brought into a mythological story, with familiar personages made new and how evident is the research done for this story.
The plot is SO well done, with all the clues hinted since the prologue and brought together in a final reveal that will let you completely satisfied.
The relationship between the characters is sheer perfection: the banter, the misunderstandings, the sex... all real and believable and simply wonderful.
This is a book you won't regret reading.
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December 26, 2023Can't rate 'cos I edited this book, but I can give a shout-out to Gaia for giving me one of my more enjoyable and highly entertaining reads from this year's pile of editing titles. I think this one was written for me in mind, and I'd never imagined that a mashup of some of my favourite cosmologies could be quite this fun, but here we go. Gaia gives us this amazing romp through Norse, Egyptian, Greek, and Near-Eastern pantheons – and does so plausibly. Deviously and delightfully queer and action-packed, all rolled together.
December 25, 2022
This story was good. I was a bit skeptical about Norse, Egyptian, Greek and Babylonian mythologies intersecting, also because I know only two out of four ;-), but it did work for me. In general I loved this book, even though sometimes the modern language didn't fit the ancient mythological setting, and maybe the love story was a bit too predictable.
The cover is absolutely gorgeous.
The cover is absolutely gorgeous.
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July 11, 2019Pausing at 35%. Might return one day.
September 9, 2021
4.5*. This was a lot of fun. Shara and Yngvi were hot warriors and their cross-pantheon adventures were great. It was a nice mix of action and mystery and romance. The pacing was tight and the writing was vivid. Rather good for a debut novel.
Shara felt like the stronger character because he had a more fully developed backstory. Yngvi was also a fun character but he kind of just fell into the adventures with Shara. There wasn't a compelling emotional reason for him to be in the story, but I'm glad he chased Shara at the beginning because, well, he's the love interest after all.
I would have liked a (much) stronger romance arc which relied less on miscommunication which, as other reviewers have noted, is not the best of tropes. But it's not a complaint because it didn't bother me that much.
Mainly, the mystery of Shara's past and the really imaginative take on the different mythologies and how they were all linked were very enjoyable.
Shara felt like the stronger character because he had a more fully developed backstory. Yngvi was also a fun character but he kind of just fell into the adventures with Shara. There wasn't a compelling emotional reason for him to be in the story, but I'm glad he chased Shara at the beginning because, well, he's the love interest after all.
I would have liked a (much) stronger romance arc which relied less on miscommunication which, as other reviewers have noted, is not the best of tropes. But it's not a complaint because it didn't bother me that much.
Mainly, the mystery of Shara's past and the really imaginative take on the different mythologies and how they were all linked were very enjoyable.
April 7, 2018
Someone is trying to kill the gods and Shara investigates by going to different realms and seeking help from the realms' gods. Yngvi tags along because Shara is hot. I could have been mad at the whole miscommunication subplot that was going on throughout the whole romance but I could understand Shara having a hard time working through relationships since he was sheltered his whole life. I wish there was more world building but Sol did her homework quite well, depicting the different deities.
December 2, 2017
I recieved a free ARC copy of this book from the author for an unbiased review.
It was my first book by this author so I didn´t know how I would like it. The story line was what got me to ask for the copy. I like stories about Thor and Odin. I also like stories about the aegyptian gods and the Pantheon. To be frank it took me some time and a bit of stop and go to feel some sort of connection with the book. The writing stile wasn´t one I was used to or usually enjoy so I really had to work my way throu the first chapters. About 20% in it changed. I found a way to relate to the book and the characters were more defined. I don´t know if the writing stile changed too or if I simply got used to it but from that point on the book had a hold on me and I read the rest in one go.
The story and the ideas are amazing and everybody who loves the old gods gets what he is looking for. I loved this book.
Merged review:
I recieved a free ARC copy of this book from the author for an unbiased review.
It was my first book by this author so I didn´t know how I would like it. The story line was what got me to ask for the copy. I like stories about Thor and Odin. I also like stories about the aegyptian gods and the Pantheon. To be frank it took me some time and a bit of stop and go to feel some sort of connection with the book. The writing stile wasn´t one I was used to or usually enjoy so I really had to work my way throu the first chapters. About 20% in it changed. I found a way to relate to the book and the characters were more defined. I don´t know if the writing stile changed too or if I simply got used to it but from that point on the book had a hold on me and I read the rest in one go.
The story and the ideas are amazing and everybody who loves the old gods gets what he is looking for. I loved this book.
It was my first book by this author so I didn´t know how I would like it. The story line was what got me to ask for the copy. I like stories about Thor and Odin. I also like stories about the aegyptian gods and the Pantheon. To be frank it took me some time and a bit of stop and go to feel some sort of connection with the book. The writing stile wasn´t one I was used to or usually enjoy so I really had to work my way throu the first chapters. About 20% in it changed. I found a way to relate to the book and the characters were more defined. I don´t know if the writing stile changed too or if I simply got used to it but from that point on the book had a hold on me and I read the rest in one go.
The story and the ideas are amazing and everybody who loves the old gods gets what he is looking for. I loved this book.
Merged review:
I recieved a free ARC copy of this book from the author for an unbiased review.
It was my first book by this author so I didn´t know how I would like it. The story line was what got me to ask for the copy. I like stories about Thor and Odin. I also like stories about the aegyptian gods and the Pantheon. To be frank it took me some time and a bit of stop and go to feel some sort of connection with the book. The writing stile wasn´t one I was used to or usually enjoy so I really had to work my way throu the first chapters. About 20% in it changed. I found a way to relate to the book and the characters were more defined. I don´t know if the writing stile changed too or if I simply got used to it but from that point on the book had a hold on me and I read the rest in one go.
The story and the ideas are amazing and everybody who loves the old gods gets what he is looking for. I loved this book.
May 25, 2018
Combining high adventure, steamy romance, religious philosophy, and a quest to save the world, this story exists at the nexus of fantasy, science fiction, classical mythology, and well-oiled muscles. Witty dialogue and dramatic action sequences trade off with lush descriptions and dreamy moments of introspection to create a finely tuned reading experience that satisfies on multiple levels.
The main plot takes the two charismatic protagonists on a journey across dimensions that are both familiar and foreign, delighting with fresh discoveries and unexpected twists. At the same time, there is a fascinating secondary thread that delves into the mystery of who exactly Shara is... which not even he knows at the outset. And then of course there is the delectable romance that blossoms between Shara and Yngvi, which they both struggle with for different reasons – none of which have to do with the fact that they are of the same gender, which makes this a rare treat amongst same-sex romances that usually end up focusing in one way or another on internal or external homophobia. Instead, the characters' emotional development is given the reins and allowed to take both them and the reader down new, unbeaten paths. Finally, the writing is smooth and tight, with well-considered words and lovely turns of phrase that are a pleasure to read in themselves, without getting in the way of the story.
TL;DR: An epic story of love and adventure, grand battles, personal discovery, steamy encounters, and the fate of the entire universe. Anyone who likes AU’s, classical mythology, science fiction/fantasy, or just a good sword-fight (pun intended) can’t go wrong here.
The main plot takes the two charismatic protagonists on a journey across dimensions that are both familiar and foreign, delighting with fresh discoveries and unexpected twists. At the same time, there is a fascinating secondary thread that delves into the mystery of who exactly Shara is... which not even he knows at the outset. And then of course there is the delectable romance that blossoms between Shara and Yngvi, which they both struggle with for different reasons – none of which have to do with the fact that they are of the same gender, which makes this a rare treat amongst same-sex romances that usually end up focusing in one way or another on internal or external homophobia. Instead, the characters' emotional development is given the reins and allowed to take both them and the reader down new, unbeaten paths. Finally, the writing is smooth and tight, with well-considered words and lovely turns of phrase that are a pleasure to read in themselves, without getting in the way of the story.
TL;DR: An epic story of love and adventure, grand battles, personal discovery, steamy encounters, and the fate of the entire universe. Anyone who likes AU’s, classical mythology, science fiction/fantasy, or just a good sword-fight (pun intended) can’t go wrong here.
October 10, 2017
** ARC received in exchange for an honest review **
4.5 stars
I first read this story several years ago on another website (I don't think the author will mind me saying that as it is mentioned in the Acknowledgements). I loved the story then and I love it even more now!
The characters are fresh, the adventures are all new and so exciting. The prologue sets up the rest of the story very well. Really, there are hints here that all come together later on! This is a rich and very imaginative intertwining of mythologies, making use of familiar characters from the legends but giving them creative new roles in this saga of love, loss and sacrifice. The banter is sparkling, and the sex scenes are sensuous and evocative too!
I loved how the adventures focus on different things. Courage, intellect, emotions.
I am very happy that the author has spread her wings into original fiction.
4.5 stars
I first read this story several years ago on another website (I don't think the author will mind me saying that as it is mentioned in the Acknowledgements). I loved the story then and I love it even more now!
The characters are fresh, the adventures are all new and so exciting. The prologue sets up the rest of the story very well. Really, there are hints here that all come together later on! This is a rich and very imaginative intertwining of mythologies, making use of familiar characters from the legends but giving them creative new roles in this saga of love, loss and sacrifice. The banter is sparkling, and the sex scenes are sensuous and evocative too!
I loved how the adventures focus on different things. Courage, intellect, emotions.
I am very happy that the author has spread her wings into original fiction.
April 12, 2018
You can find my review of “Echoes of the Gods” at my web site.
could-not-finish
July 14, 2018Don't know what was more confusing: the characters, their actions, the plot, or the writing.
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