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Goddess Good
Six thousand years ago, Inanna was the most powerful Goddess in ancient Mesopotamia. Now, she works night security in Portland, Oregon, keeping her true nature disguised. Bored out of her mind, Inanna jumps at the chance for something different when her best friend opens a bikini coffee cart.
For the past seventeen hundred years, Inanna and others like her have been hunted by a group of men dedicated to ensuring there is only One True God by eliminating all competition. Sean Chambers is one of those Godkillers. Recently assigned to Portland, Sean diligently seeks deities and other fey creatures, but searching for hidden enemies is thirsty work.
Can an immortal and a mortal on opposite sides of a secret war raging for centuries find happiness? It might require a miracle.
For the past seventeen hundred years, Inanna and others like her have been hunted by a group of men dedicated to ensuring there is only One True God by eliminating all competition. Sean Chambers is one of those Godkillers. Recently assigned to Portland, Sean diligently seeks deities and other fey creatures, but searching for hidden enemies is thirsty work.
Can an immortal and a mortal on opposite sides of a secret war raging for centuries find happiness? It might require a miracle.
274 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 27, 2024
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August 26, 2024
This book is different than anything I’ve ever read before, both because I don’t often read fantasy and also because it tells such a unique story overall. It was so enjoyable and fascinating to read about Ayanna, a 6,000 year old goddess, and how she experienced events that we’ve read about. The descriptions and imagery that the author uses really bring her and her experiences to life.
I love how the author makes the city of Portland almost its own character, and all of the side characters we meet along the way have such interesting stories. Bast, the Egyptian cat goddess, is Ayanna’s best friend and is so cool that I can’t decide if I want to be her or date her.
The author has a strong handle on dialogue, as well as on his characters’ emotional intelligence and willingness to have the tough conversations. Chris cares genuinely for his characters as humans, and that made my emotional investment real. There’s romance, friendship, action, social commentary that is powerful but not over the top and much more. Goddess Good is a fun book that also has a lot of depth, making for a compelling novel that I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend.
I love how the author makes the city of Portland almost its own character, and all of the side characters we meet along the way have such interesting stories. Bast, the Egyptian cat goddess, is Ayanna’s best friend and is so cool that I can’t decide if I want to be her or date her.
The author has a strong handle on dialogue, as well as on his characters’ emotional intelligence and willingness to have the tough conversations. Chris cares genuinely for his characters as humans, and that made my emotional investment real. There’s romance, friendship, action, social commentary that is powerful but not over the top and much more. Goddess Good is a fun book that also has a lot of depth, making for a compelling novel that I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend.
August 26, 2024
Goddess Good is incredible! One of the funnier novels I've read this year, while also having a deeper running theme that kept my brain ticking.
Ayanna is a literal goddess living in the modern age and I love her as the FMC so much. She's kind and funny, yet she takes no shit and still cares about her friends and the mortals around her while growing as her own person. Even goddess' can grow. 😉
Sean was quite the character! He has these deep religious background that he really never questioned before and always just took it as fact. Yet, throughout the story he is continually willing to learn outside of that and expand his own thoughts on not only religion, but the way he views people around him. I felt like he was a really refreshing take on a MMC.
I love how lighthearted and funny this novel is along with the more serious aspects of the plot. I highlighted SO many puns and made so many comments about funny mythology moments.
"Probably less. Thunder God. He comes and goes like lightning." 🤣
Goddess Good really had it all for me and I can happily say that I want MORE. Not only did we get quippy puns and heartfelt growth from these characters, we got real conversations on religion, deprogramming, and a fresh take on what even makes a deity powerful. I highly recommend picking up this novel!
All opinions are my own, and I am writing this review voluntarily. 💛
Ayanna is a literal goddess living in the modern age and I love her as the FMC so much. She's kind and funny, yet she takes no shit and still cares about her friends and the mortals around her while growing as her own person. Even goddess' can grow. 😉
Sean was quite the character! He has these deep religious background that he really never questioned before and always just took it as fact. Yet, throughout the story he is continually willing to learn outside of that and expand his own thoughts on not only religion, but the way he views people around him. I felt like he was a really refreshing take on a MMC.
I love how lighthearted and funny this novel is along with the more serious aspects of the plot. I highlighted SO many puns and made so many comments about funny mythology moments.
"Probably less. Thunder God. He comes and goes like lightning." 🤣
Goddess Good really had it all for me and I can happily say that I want MORE. Not only did we get quippy puns and heartfelt growth from these characters, we got real conversations on religion, deprogramming, and a fresh take on what even makes a deity powerful. I highly recommend picking up this novel!
All opinions are my own, and I am writing this review voluntarily. 💛
August 16, 2024
Goddess Good was such an original story concept, and I thoroughly enjoyed every moment.
I’m going to start by saying I am NOT a fluffy happily ever after romance type of person…but this book changed that. I was legitimately crying happy tears by the end.
At the surface level, the love story is sweet, sees both partners learn and grow with each other, and puts them through some pretty intense challenges before their love can fully thrive. And my gosh, I loved it all.
Ayanna is a strong, empowered, literal goddess. It was so refreshing to see a female character who was confident in who she is, AND builds up the other people in her life, too. There are so many positive relationship representations, and I really appreciated that this book truly celebrates all kinds of love.
Sean is naive, but quick to take accountability and eager to learn. His character was so endearing, and I loved seeing him grow over the course of the book. There were many times where I would have expected Sean as the MMC to get angry due to his own ignorance; but the way his character was written highlighted such healthy emotional intelligence. I love that his character showed that imperfect people are worth of love, and that anyone is capable of growth if given the nurturing and supportive environment to do so.
The side characters are equally as lovable, and so well developed. Even Sean’s cat, Huntress, has a unique and memorable personality. The cast is not only diverse, but actively celebrates multiple cultures and SO many different kinds of love. It was truly a breath of fresh air.
And the humor! I laughed out loud so many times, I will forever associate this book with happiness.
What I loved the most though was what was happening beneath the surface.
The use of religious figures and mythology blended so well with the contemporary story. The way Chris explores belief and faith was not only respectful, but approaches the questions from a uniquely anthropological perspective. He digs into the motivations behind why we believe in deities, what gives them power, and how their purpose changes over time. But he does so in a way that’s easy to digest, and doesn’t force one opinion over another on the reader. It’s enough to spark curiosity, while also opening up one’s mind. Honestly it was SO well done.
Anyway. I love this book so much. Do yourself a favor and bump it up to number one on your TBR.
I’m going to start by saying I am NOT a fluffy happily ever after romance type of person…but this book changed that. I was legitimately crying happy tears by the end.
At the surface level, the love story is sweet, sees both partners learn and grow with each other, and puts them through some pretty intense challenges before their love can fully thrive. And my gosh, I loved it all.
Ayanna is a strong, empowered, literal goddess. It was so refreshing to see a female character who was confident in who she is, AND builds up the other people in her life, too. There are so many positive relationship representations, and I really appreciated that this book truly celebrates all kinds of love.
Sean is naive, but quick to take accountability and eager to learn. His character was so endearing, and I loved seeing him grow over the course of the book. There were many times where I would have expected Sean as the MMC to get angry due to his own ignorance; but the way his character was written highlighted such healthy emotional intelligence. I love that his character showed that imperfect people are worth of love, and that anyone is capable of growth if given the nurturing and supportive environment to do so.
The side characters are equally as lovable, and so well developed. Even Sean’s cat, Huntress, has a unique and memorable personality. The cast is not only diverse, but actively celebrates multiple cultures and SO many different kinds of love. It was truly a breath of fresh air.
And the humor! I laughed out loud so many times, I will forever associate this book with happiness.
What I loved the most though was what was happening beneath the surface.
The use of religious figures and mythology blended so well with the contemporary story. The way Chris explores belief and faith was not only respectful, but approaches the questions from a uniquely anthropological perspective. He digs into the motivations behind why we believe in deities, what gives them power, and how their purpose changes over time. But he does so in a way that’s easy to digest, and doesn’t force one opinion over another on the reader. It’s enough to spark curiosity, while also opening up one’s mind. Honestly it was SO well done.
Anyway. I love this book so much. Do yourself a favor and bump it up to number one on your TBR.
September 10, 2024
This was such a cool modern twist on mythology and religious figures.
Anyanna, or Inyanna, is a goddess that is in hiding from the Godkillers. Being bored with her job as a security office, she leaves and starts working at her best friend’s bikini coffee cart. She soon meets Sean, an inexperienced nerd that just moved from Seattle for work. Who does Sean work for? Oh yeah, the one and only Godkillers organization. What happens when Anyanna and Sean get close? Will they be honest about who they are, or will Anyanna get caught?
This was such a cute book! I loved the fact that Sean was inexperienced with literally everything, but instead of trying to make it seem like he knows a lot, he owned up to his inexperience loud and proud! And Anyanna, she is this strong FMC that is patient and kind (unless you cross her -don’t do that it ends badly).
I absolutely loved the take on mythology and religious figures in this book. I actually got to learn something new while reading this book, and I just loved that. It was cool to learn about other figures that I had never heard of, such as Ishtar.
Overall I really enjoyed this book! I’m hoping there is going to be more based off of the ending! If you love slow burns, mythology, strong FMC and inexperienced MMCs, check out this book. It’s available now!
Anyanna, or Inyanna, is a goddess that is in hiding from the Godkillers. Being bored with her job as a security office, she leaves and starts working at her best friend’s bikini coffee cart. She soon meets Sean, an inexperienced nerd that just moved from Seattle for work. Who does Sean work for? Oh yeah, the one and only Godkillers organization. What happens when Anyanna and Sean get close? Will they be honest about who they are, or will Anyanna get caught?
This was such a cute book! I loved the fact that Sean was inexperienced with literally everything, but instead of trying to make it seem like he knows a lot, he owned up to his inexperience loud and proud! And Anyanna, she is this strong FMC that is patient and kind (unless you cross her -don’t do that it ends badly).
I absolutely loved the take on mythology and religious figures in this book. I actually got to learn something new while reading this book, and I just loved that. It was cool to learn about other figures that I had never heard of, such as Ishtar.
Overall I really enjoyed this book! I’m hoping there is going to be more based off of the ending! If you love slow burns, mythology, strong FMC and inexperienced MMCs, check out this book. It’s available now!
September 10, 2024
Wooooow, wow! I usually don’t read books like this, but I wanted to branch out to something out of my norm; I’m glad I did.
First off, I love Ayanna, being an actual goddess? Suite her. I eat up anything to do with Greek Gods and Goddess’s. She’s powerful, feisty and has the biggest heart. But she will also take you the hell out if you mess with her or other women! I want her around me all of the time!
Sean, oh Sean. He has such a religious background that has been driven into him from such a young age that most things in normal day to day life, are taboo for him. But that all changes when he meets Ayanna. Being sent to Portland to hunt down her kind has him conflicted.
This book had me all over the place, I was laughing, I was crying, I was hungry! I was craving Indian food and dumplings all night while reading this.
Don’t be scared off with the religious themes in this book. They are most definitely in passing and Sean is being deprogrammed the entire book by Ayanna introducing him to new things. It was honestly really incredible to read and see how someone so religious can turn around and be so incredibly open and always try new things!
First off, I love Ayanna, being an actual goddess? Suite her. I eat up anything to do with Greek Gods and Goddess’s. She’s powerful, feisty and has the biggest heart. But she will also take you the hell out if you mess with her or other women! I want her around me all of the time!
Sean, oh Sean. He has such a religious background that has been driven into him from such a young age that most things in normal day to day life, are taboo for him. But that all changes when he meets Ayanna. Being sent to Portland to hunt down her kind has him conflicted.
This book had me all over the place, I was laughing, I was crying, I was hungry! I was craving Indian food and dumplings all night while reading this.
Don’t be scared off with the religious themes in this book. They are most definitely in passing and Sean is being deprogrammed the entire book by Ayanna introducing him to new things. It was honestly really incredible to read and see how someone so religious can turn around and be so incredibly open and always try new things!
September 4, 2024
This was such a fun read with an original concept. A modern-day love story with a cast of not-so-modern characters brought together two worlds in an interesting and very humorous way.
Ayanna is a 6000-year old Mesopotamian goddess living with some quirky roommates who you may recognize. If you ever wondered what it would be like for two promiscuous and gorgeous goddesses to shack up with Jesus Christ and a vampire with a passion for DJing in modern-day Portland, look no further. I loved the antics and the dynamics between these characters and the way they blended together as a found family despite being from (seemingly) different belief systems.
I will echo others who have mentioned the emotional intelligence present throughout - the main characters both had some growing to do, and all of this was handled in a logical and open minded way. Sean is a sheltered and nerdy MMC with a religious background that leads him to work for the very people hunting down Ayanna and her friends. Their love story allows him to learn and grow in ways he didn't think previously possible. With a diverse and inclusive set of side characters, the love between friends, other relationships, and found family was also a big part of the story.
This was definitely a sweet romance novel, but by bringing together these characters, the author did much more than tell a love story between two people. While the first half felt more light and full of romantic banter between the MMC and FMC (which normally is not really my thing), the author showed there was much more beneath the surface going into the second half. Not only were there some badass action plot lines involved, but the author provided food for thought surrounding all types of human beliefs, whether in morality, organized religion, or everyday life. I really appreciated the themes of tolerance and understanding in questioning the status quo, particularly around the religious themes. Religion can sometimes be a touchy subject, but this was handled well while still challenging the characters (and the reader) to reflect on why they hold certain beliefs and approach the opinions and beliefs of others with curiosity and open mindedness.
Thank you to Chris for the ARC of this book - this was so much fun!
Ayanna is a 6000-year old Mesopotamian goddess living with some quirky roommates who you may recognize. If you ever wondered what it would be like for two promiscuous and gorgeous goddesses to shack up with Jesus Christ and a vampire with a passion for DJing in modern-day Portland, look no further. I loved the antics and the dynamics between these characters and the way they blended together as a found family despite being from (seemingly) different belief systems.
I will echo others who have mentioned the emotional intelligence present throughout - the main characters both had some growing to do, and all of this was handled in a logical and open minded way. Sean is a sheltered and nerdy MMC with a religious background that leads him to work for the very people hunting down Ayanna and her friends. Their love story allows him to learn and grow in ways he didn't think previously possible. With a diverse and inclusive set of side characters, the love between friends, other relationships, and found family was also a big part of the story.
This was definitely a sweet romance novel, but by bringing together these characters, the author did much more than tell a love story between two people. While the first half felt more light and full of romantic banter between the MMC and FMC (which normally is not really my thing), the author showed there was much more beneath the surface going into the second half. Not only were there some badass action plot lines involved, but the author provided food for thought surrounding all types of human beliefs, whether in morality, organized religion, or everyday life. I really appreciated the themes of tolerance and understanding in questioning the status quo, particularly around the religious themes. Religion can sometimes be a touchy subject, but this was handled well while still challenging the characters (and the reader) to reflect on why they hold certain beliefs and approach the opinions and beliefs of others with curiosity and open mindedness.
Thank you to Chris for the ARC of this book - this was so much fun!
August 21, 2024
Funny dialog, interesting characters, Jesus walking around and giving feedback to ancient supernatural beings... a fun read!
October 14, 2025
Goddess Good is an unexpected, hilarious, sweet, and steamy read! I loved Ayanna and Sean’s story! A godkiller and a goddess who fall in love? Sign me up! And Sean’s deconstruction journey really hit close to home. A must read for sure!
September 22, 2024
This book is like a satirical look on how religion plays a role in life and affects not only relationships, but affects women and gender stereotypes. How the portrayal of the body and sex is also brought up. Inanna is living as a security guard in the very beginning (playing to her war goddess side). Sean is a diviner for the Godkillers and sent to Portland to find if there is any activity there worth investigating so they can stamp out any deemed dangerous by the church. Sean is also a total prude when it comes to women when he meets Inanna when she starts her new job as a bikini wearing barista.
Truly, I loved it. The flow, the characters, the explanations on how the gods got to where they are today, the sass (tons of sass omg). The main takeaway was that Inanna and Sean had to learn about themselves and discover that what they knew their entire lives really wasn't all there was about relationships, the opposite sex, bodies and just general social interactions. They took things at face value for so long that they had to re-learn what it was like to be with each other and really see how it was like to just be there in the moment. The social norms that they lived with were hard to let go and that was the biggest hurdle for both of them. Understanding and realizing and acceptance brought everything together.
It took me ages to put things into words because there was so much that went on in this story. You have gods living among mortals. “Hounds” and “Hunters” looking for these gods to kill them. There’s fighting! Trying not to tell spoilers was hard for me and I prefer not to spoil anything. You gotta read this book. It’s feel good, it’s witty, it had cozy moments that put a smile to my face. This book is like a satirical look on how religion plays a role in life and affects not only relationships, but affects women and gender stereotypes. How the portrayal of the body and sex is also brought up. Inanna is living as a security guard in the very beginning (playing to her war goddess side). Sean is a diviner for the Godkillers and sent to Portland to find if there is any activity there worth investigating so they can stamp out any deemed dangerous by the church. Sean is also a total prude when it comes to women when he meets Inanna when she starts her new job as a bikini wearing barista.
Truly, I loved it. The flow, the characters, the explanations on how the gods got to where they are today, the sass (tons of sass omg). The main takeaway was that Inanna and Sean had to learn about themselves and discover that what they knew their entire lives really wasn't all there was about relationships, the opposite sex, bodies and just general social interactions. They took things at face value for so long that they had to re-learn what it was like to be with each other and really see how it was like to just be there in the moment. The social norms that they lived with were hard to let go and that was the biggest hurdle for both of them. Understanding and realizing and acceptance brought everything together.
It took me ages to put things into words because there was so much that went on in this story. You have gods living among mortals. “Hounds” and “Hunters” looking for these gods to kill them. There’s fighting! Trying not to tell spoilers was hard for me and I prefer not to spoil anything. You gotta read this book. It’s feel good, it’s witty, it had cozy moments that put a smile to my face.
Truly, I loved it. The flow, the characters, the explanations on how the gods got to where they are today, the sass (tons of sass omg). The main takeaway was that Inanna and Sean had to learn about themselves and discover that what they knew their entire lives really wasn't all there was about relationships, the opposite sex, bodies and just general social interactions. They took things at face value for so long that they had to re-learn what it was like to be with each other and really see how it was like to just be there in the moment. The social norms that they lived with were hard to let go and that was the biggest hurdle for both of them. Understanding and realizing and acceptance brought everything together.
It took me ages to put things into words because there was so much that went on in this story. You have gods living among mortals. “Hounds” and “Hunters” looking for these gods to kill them. There’s fighting! Trying not to tell spoilers was hard for me and I prefer not to spoil anything. You gotta read this book. It’s feel good, it’s witty, it had cozy moments that put a smile to my face. This book is like a satirical look on how religion plays a role in life and affects not only relationships, but affects women and gender stereotypes. How the portrayal of the body and sex is also brought up. Inanna is living as a security guard in the very beginning (playing to her war goddess side). Sean is a diviner for the Godkillers and sent to Portland to find if there is any activity there worth investigating so they can stamp out any deemed dangerous by the church. Sean is also a total prude when it comes to women when he meets Inanna when she starts her new job as a bikini wearing barista.
Truly, I loved it. The flow, the characters, the explanations on how the gods got to where they are today, the sass (tons of sass omg). The main takeaway was that Inanna and Sean had to learn about themselves and discover that what they knew their entire lives really wasn't all there was about relationships, the opposite sex, bodies and just general social interactions. They took things at face value for so long that they had to re-learn what it was like to be with each other and really see how it was like to just be there in the moment. The social norms that they lived with were hard to let go and that was the biggest hurdle for both of them. Understanding and realizing and acceptance brought everything together.
It took me ages to put things into words because there was so much that went on in this story. You have gods living among mortals. “Hounds” and “Hunters” looking for these gods to kill them. There’s fighting! Trying not to tell spoilers was hard for me and I prefer not to spoil anything. You gotta read this book. It’s feel good, it’s witty, it had cozy moments that put a smile to my face.
November 18, 2025
Much more than romance. Sure, the story is sexy. And there’s a lot of humor. But it also has mythology, social commentary, and some ideas about religion that got me thinking. Gods are projections of our own desires and fears; the power they have over us is the exact amount of power we give them. So just for fun, let’s personify some ancient gods – vastly reduced in their powers – who share an apartment in present-day Portland, Oregon, and work as baristas and grocery clerks. And let’s have one of those gods fall in love with a mortal, and see what happens. I was definitely VERY interesting in seeing how it came out at the end.
March 27, 2025
Interestingly Different
Looking for something different to read in the realm of fantasy, this book to a direction I didn't expect. In this I came across this one. And the author is/was a roller derby annoucer.
Looking for something different to read in the realm of fantasy, this book to a direction I didn't expect. In this I came across this one. And the author is/was a roller derby annoucer.
January 29, 2025
Spice: 1
Tropes:
Reverse age gap
enemies to lovers
Nerdy virgin MMC
Goddess FMC
all the banter
Goddess Good is a cute urban fantasy story that takes place in Portland, OR. Sean, the MMC, is a Catholic nerd, who works for the Godkillers, an organization that removes false gods from Earth. Our FMC is Ayanna, a 6000 yr old goddess who's currently working at her best friend's bikini coffee cart.
Meeting over tea, Ayanna and Sean find themselves drawn to one another, each changing, or rather opening the other's eyes and perspectives to how they viewed things previously. However, with the Godkillers breathing down Ayanna's and her friends backs, are they safe?
I found the characters very interesting in this book. You have Bast, the goddess of fertility, also now known as Brandi- and Ayanna's bestie/roommate. She's hilarious. She can shift between feline and human and wouldn't you know, she's always finding herself knocked up with a litter of kittens.
Then there's Jesus, another roommate. And yes, he is the one and only Jesus Christ. He's living up to his name, helping and healing those around him.
I also loved the other Bikini cart crew, Enrique and Annabelle. Back to our MCs, Sean is so very innocent and living a purity life. He tries so hard to be good. Ayanna, is a badass FMC but I also love how sweet and kind she is with Sean. Overall, I thought it was a cute read!
Tropes:
Reverse age gap
enemies to lovers
Nerdy virgin MMC
Goddess FMC
all the banter
Goddess Good is a cute urban fantasy story that takes place in Portland, OR. Sean, the MMC, is a Catholic nerd, who works for the Godkillers, an organization that removes false gods from Earth. Our FMC is Ayanna, a 6000 yr old goddess who's currently working at her best friend's bikini coffee cart.
Meeting over tea, Ayanna and Sean find themselves drawn to one another, each changing, or rather opening the other's eyes and perspectives to how they viewed things previously. However, with the Godkillers breathing down Ayanna's and her friends backs, are they safe?
I found the characters very interesting in this book. You have Bast, the goddess of fertility, also now known as Brandi- and Ayanna's bestie/roommate. She's hilarious. She can shift between feline and human and wouldn't you know, she's always finding herself knocked up with a litter of kittens.
Then there's Jesus, another roommate. And yes, he is the one and only Jesus Christ. He's living up to his name, helping and healing those around him.
I also loved the other Bikini cart crew, Enrique and Annabelle. Back to our MCs, Sean is so very innocent and living a purity life. He tries so hard to be good. Ayanna, is a badass FMC but I also love how sweet and kind she is with Sean. Overall, I thought it was a cute read!
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