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I Accidently Summoned a God: The Book Of Eros/Cupid - A Valentines Day Romance
Nia
I hadn’t meant to summon a Greek god, let alone one cursed to be a love slave. Eros, the god of desire himself, appeared to me naked, and I couldn’t even look at him without my cheeks burning. Me, the shy girl who avoided eye contact with strangers, now stuck with the literal god of seduction? It sounded like a nightmare waiting to happen.
But the more I learned about his curse and how he was bound to a life of hollow desire, unable to love freely, the harder it became to keep my distance. I wanted to help him, even if I was way out of my depth. He was funny, bright, and relentless in challenging me to see myself in a way I never had before.
Eros
After centuries of being cursed to serve mortal's need and desires, I stopped believing in happy endings. But then I met Nia, this quiet, sweet mortal with a heart bigger than her fears. She made me question everything I thought I knew about myself and the world I had been condemned to.
Her kindness was dangerous. It unraveled walls I’d built to protect myself, making me hope for something I didn’t deserve. She was like a shy little doe, but there was a quiet strength in her I couldn’t ignore.
We were opposites in every way, but together, we became something neither of us had expected. Maybe, just maybe, she was the key to breaking the curse.
I hadn’t meant to summon a Greek god, let alone one cursed to be a love slave. Eros, the god of desire himself, appeared to me naked, and I couldn’t even look at him without my cheeks burning. Me, the shy girl who avoided eye contact with strangers, now stuck with the literal god of seduction? It sounded like a nightmare waiting to happen.
But the more I learned about his curse and how he was bound to a life of hollow desire, unable to love freely, the harder it became to keep my distance. I wanted to help him, even if I was way out of my depth. He was funny, bright, and relentless in challenging me to see myself in a way I never had before.
Eros
After centuries of being cursed to serve mortal's need and desires, I stopped believing in happy endings. But then I met Nia, this quiet, sweet mortal with a heart bigger than her fears. She made me question everything I thought I knew about myself and the world I had been condemned to.
Her kindness was dangerous. It unraveled walls I’d built to protect myself, making me hope for something I didn’t deserve. She was like a shy little doe, but there was a quiet strength in her I couldn’t ignore.
We were opposites in every way, but together, we became something neither of us had expected. Maybe, just maybe, she was the key to breaking the curse.
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228 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 1, 2025
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March 5, 2025
A Promising Start That Crashed and Burned
I wanted to love this book. In fact, for the first 60%, I did! (Incoming angry rant)
The writing was immersive, (that carnival scene seriously gave me chills. Chills!) the mythology was ok. I read Greek mythology and while I enjoy a retelling, there’s usually only so much you can do with them. I liked the characters, especially Nia. That’s because she felt real, vulnerable, and layered. The way I would expect an introvert to be represented on pages. I was invested in her journey, her struggles, and the way the author would have her build up her confidence. But then… the third act happened, and everything unraveled into a chaotic, poorly edited mess.
Let’s talk about that ridiculous new plot arc introduction in the final act. Who does that? Why would you introduce a completely new twist so late in the game when the story should be building toward a satisfying conclusion???? It turned Nia from a nuanced, believable character into an annoying caricature, reacting in ways that felt contrived and nonsensical. The emotional depth that made her compelling was suddenly replaced with frustrating, out-of-character decisions that made me question if the author even remembered how they wrote her in the beginning.
Then there’s the issue of dropped plot points! Specifically the much-anticipated date with Danny and Dionysus. The setup was there, the intrigue was there, but then… nothing. They got the wine, and that was it. No payoff, no further development, just another forgotten thread in a story that was rapidly losing its structure. What was the purpose? *Cardi B voice* WHAT WAS THE REASONNNNNNN??? To drive readers insane? If you introduce a plot point, follow through!
And don’t even get me started on the resolution with Aphrodite and Hera. If all Aphrodite had to do was threaten to expose Hera’s affairs to Zeus to get her to back down, why was her son trapped in a book for centuries? CENTURIES! So you’re telling me all that suffering could have been avoided if Aphrodite had just opened her mouth sooner? The lack of logic here is maddening. It made the entire conflict feel cheap and easily resolved, which only added to my (ever bloody growing) frustration.
Now, onto the grammatical, syntax, and plot inconsistencies—because oh boy, there were many. At one point, Nia had locs. Then, *poof* they disappeared. No mention of cutting them, no scene explaining the change. The author clearly forgot they gave her locs to begin with. Then there’s the moment where Eros is speaking to Danny while Nia is supposedly asleep, yet suddenly, she’s an active participant of the conversation, asking questions. And then, right after that, Danny runs into the room to… wake Nia up? EXCUSE ME? HOW? HOW WAS SHE BOTH AWAKE AND ASLEEP AT THE SAME TIME?
Editing. Is. Important.
Oh, and let’s not forget the two paragraphs that were repeated immediately after one another. Copy and paste error? Probably. But it should have been caught in editing. It’s just one of many issues that made the latter half of this book feel rushed, sloppy, and completely at odds with that promising beginning.
Nothing irks me more than a book that starts strong and then nose dives into utter rubbish. It’s like watching a chef prepare a gourmet meal, only to dump a bucket of salt onto the dish at the last minute. Disappointing doesn’t even begin to cover it. The only reason I gave this three stars is because, for the first half, I was enjoying this book. I just wish the rest of it had lived up to that potential. Please do better.
I wanted to love this book. In fact, for the first 60%, I did! (Incoming angry rant)
The writing was immersive, (that carnival scene seriously gave me chills. Chills!) the mythology was ok. I read Greek mythology and while I enjoy a retelling, there’s usually only so much you can do with them. I liked the characters, especially Nia. That’s because she felt real, vulnerable, and layered. The way I would expect an introvert to be represented on pages. I was invested in her journey, her struggles, and the way the author would have her build up her confidence. But then… the third act happened, and everything unraveled into a chaotic, poorly edited mess.
Let’s talk about that ridiculous new plot arc introduction in the final act. Who does that? Why would you introduce a completely new twist so late in the game when the story should be building toward a satisfying conclusion???? It turned Nia from a nuanced, believable character into an annoying caricature, reacting in ways that felt contrived and nonsensical. The emotional depth that made her compelling was suddenly replaced with frustrating, out-of-character decisions that made me question if the author even remembered how they wrote her in the beginning.
Then there’s the issue of dropped plot points! Specifically the much-anticipated date with Danny and Dionysus. The setup was there, the intrigue was there, but then… nothing. They got the wine, and that was it. No payoff, no further development, just another forgotten thread in a story that was rapidly losing its structure. What was the purpose? *Cardi B voice* WHAT WAS THE REASONNNNNNN??? To drive readers insane? If you introduce a plot point, follow through!
And don’t even get me started on the resolution with Aphrodite and Hera. If all Aphrodite had to do was threaten to expose Hera’s affairs to Zeus to get her to back down, why was her son trapped in a book for centuries? CENTURIES! So you’re telling me all that suffering could have been avoided if Aphrodite had just opened her mouth sooner? The lack of logic here is maddening. It made the entire conflict feel cheap and easily resolved, which only added to my (ever bloody growing) frustration.
Now, onto the grammatical, syntax, and plot inconsistencies—because oh boy, there were many. At one point, Nia had locs. Then, *poof* they disappeared. No mention of cutting them, no scene explaining the change. The author clearly forgot they gave her locs to begin with. Then there’s the moment where Eros is speaking to Danny while Nia is supposedly asleep, yet suddenly, she’s an active participant of the conversation, asking questions. And then, right after that, Danny runs into the room to… wake Nia up? EXCUSE ME? HOW? HOW WAS SHE BOTH AWAKE AND ASLEEP AT THE SAME TIME?
Editing. Is. Important.
Oh, and let’s not forget the two paragraphs that were repeated immediately after one another. Copy and paste error? Probably. But it should have been caught in editing. It’s just one of many issues that made the latter half of this book feel rushed, sloppy, and completely at odds with that promising beginning.
Nothing irks me more than a book that starts strong and then nose dives into utter rubbish. It’s like watching a chef prepare a gourmet meal, only to dump a bucket of salt onto the dish at the last minute. Disappointing doesn’t even begin to cover it. The only reason I gave this three stars is because, for the first half, I was enjoying this book. I just wish the rest of it had lived up to that potential. Please do better.
February 20, 2025
3.6. Mehhh. I have a lot of thoughts for a somewhat "light" read that this is, partially because it started to get more disappointing near the 80% mark. The events within were not all too interesting throughout if that makes sense. Very interest concept, but needed a more skillful hand to take the ideas to a higher plane. There's some well-crafted lines I highlighted, and the writing itself is not poorly written; it's just the plot and the details itself were a bit mundane.
Here are some of the memorable lines:
She was delicate and careful, as though the world around her could shatter if she moved too quickly.
"Oh my God, Eros!" "Easy, Nia," he murmured with a teasing [word missing from book.] "Say my name like a prayer, and I'll make sure you never stop worshiping."
--
On that note; around the 80% mark the author got lazy in the writing. It's even missing words and paragraphs. Hell, the first page has a spelling error. Like, come on, tighten up.
Eros, the hero, CUPID himself, is flat. He's too dull in personality and doesn't have enough passion for Nia that is being outwardly shown, at least. Too much tell vs. show perhaps. And sex isn't love, passion. Where are the overly protective, loving touches? The gazes? Activate all of the love languages! Lay it on thick! And besides some parlor tricks and more magic at the very end, we needed to see way more god-ness from him. And then in the end when an inciting "incident" happens between the two of them, he has no fight in him. He thinks her so fragile he won't even try. A bit sexist in that regard too imo. Small, fragile woman and he knows what's best for her.
And this is supposed to be cupid? I know he's broken but by the end of the book we should have seen some growth and more of his true sell spilling out beyond slick smiles hiding pain and despair. So while Nia is well written and vivid, he's kind of flat. He speaks of her so mechanically in places, especially after the "Attack" he feels detached. This is not a man in love! Speaking of, having him have met a kind woman in the past would have been good instead of all previous summoners being jerks. That way, it would be more evident he isn't just falling in love with her to get free.
And then the very end we have a very tropey ending that you can all just GUESS happens.
So yeah, great and very interesting concept. Even some interesting characters (like Danny, who grew on me) but the book needs work and improvement. I won't be continuing the series or anything from the author if it's all written this dispassionately.
Here are some of the memorable lines:
She was delicate and careful, as though the world around her could shatter if she moved too quickly.
"Oh my God, Eros!" "Easy, Nia," he murmured with a teasing [word missing from book.] "Say my name like a prayer, and I'll make sure you never stop worshiping."
--
On that note; around the 80% mark the author got lazy in the writing. It's even missing words and paragraphs. Hell, the first page has a spelling error. Like, come on, tighten up.
Eros, the hero, CUPID himself, is flat. He's too dull in personality and doesn't have enough passion for Nia that is being outwardly shown, at least. Too much tell vs. show perhaps. And sex isn't love, passion. Where are the overly protective, loving touches? The gazes? Activate all of the love languages! Lay it on thick! And besides some parlor tricks and more magic at the very end, we needed to see way more god-ness from him. And then in the end when an inciting "incident" happens between the two of them, he has no fight in him. He thinks her so fragile he won't even try. A bit sexist in that regard too imo. Small, fragile woman and he knows what's best for her.
And this is supposed to be cupid? I know he's broken but by the end of the book we should have seen some growth and more of his true sell spilling out beyond slick smiles hiding pain and despair. So while Nia is well written and vivid, he's kind of flat. He speaks of her so mechanically in places, especially after the "Attack" he feels detached. This is not a man in love! Speaking of, having him have met a kind woman in the past would have been good instead of all previous summoners being jerks. That way, it would be more evident he isn't just falling in love with her to get free.
And then the very end we have a very tropey ending that you can all just GUESS happens.
So yeah, great and very interesting concept. Even some interesting characters (like Danny, who grew on me) but the book needs work and improvement. I won't be continuing the series or anything from the author if it's all written this dispassionately.
May 12, 2025
I wanted to read something different that was totally out of my normal books and I Accidentally Summoned a God definitely did not disappoint. This book is fabulous and I love the premise and the way the story is told. The spice in this book is also off the charts and starts pretty quickly. The FMC Nia is shy and reserved, but also has this little pocket of fierceness that comes out and she was a very refreshing character. Eros the MMC it’s funny, charming, sexy, and sweet. He is written fabulously and there’s so many layers in this character and you can’t help but to love him and feel for him. Danny is the other female character in this book and she is near sister and she is so hilarious and I hope she gets her own book soon. I highly recommend this book. It’s something different. It’s funny it’s sweet and it’s very sexy.
March 24, 2025
Tons of Promise...
I really wanted to fall in love with this book, but the little issues just kind of built up until I was just kind of sad and finishing it out of curiosity. This book needed an editor pretty strongly. A lot of sentences were improperly structured or unfinished thoughts, and grammar needed a thorough go over to make things cohesive. Some words were missing letters. The plot jumped around a lot and needed just a little more padding between points to flow smoother. I wish we'd had any payoff with Danny and Dionysus. With more time spent on it, an editor, and about 60 more pages, this book would have been a real 10/10 homerun.
I really wanted to fall in love with this book, but the little issues just kind of built up until I was just kind of sad and finishing it out of curiosity. This book needed an editor pretty strongly. A lot of sentences were improperly structured or unfinished thoughts, and grammar needed a thorough go over to make things cohesive. Some words were missing letters. The plot jumped around a lot and needed just a little more padding between points to flow smoother. I wish we'd had any payoff with Danny and Dionysus. With more time spent on it, an editor, and about 60 more pages, this book would have been a real 10/10 homerun.
March 31, 2025
Perfect blend of eras
I love mythology and this book was the perfect blend of that and modern times. Nia and Eros were the perfect sweet and hot couple. Though I don’t usually love super shy heroines I did really love Nia. Her determination to make sure Eros was happy was endearing and made me love her more. And I loved all the gods appearances in the book. Can’t wait for Danny’s story!!!
I love mythology and this book was the perfect blend of that and modern times. Nia and Eros were the perfect sweet and hot couple. Though I don’t usually love super shy heroines I did really love Nia. Her determination to make sure Eros was happy was endearing and made me love her more. And I loved all the gods appearances in the book. Can’t wait for Danny’s story!!!
March 19, 2025
very intriguing premise
Outside of the kinda rushed ending, this was great! I had so much fun reading it. I would totally be open to series with different deities.
The book also made me think a lot about the beauty of the moments you share with people you love. Like… regardless of how long/short of a time it is, that time is precious and you should savor it.
Outside of the kinda rushed ending, this was great! I had so much fun reading it. I would totally be open to series with different deities.
The book also made me think a lot about the beauty of the moments you share with people you love. Like… regardless of how long/short of a time it is, that time is precious and you should savor it.
March 22, 2025
Really Sweet!
Loved this story Eros and Nia are soooo sweet. This is a relatively cozy, no violence, romance with a neat little quick to resolve twist. My only thing is, I’m curious about Danny and the cool Greek god of wine and partying but maybe we’ll hear about them in the another story! Would recommend
Loved this story Eros and Nia are soooo sweet. This is a relatively cozy, no violence, romance with a neat little quick to resolve twist. My only thing is, I’m curious about Danny and the cool Greek god of wine and partying but maybe we’ll hear about them in the another story! Would recommend
September 8, 2025
great time!!
This was truly a great and a rollercoaster of spice, emotions, personalities, and twists. Loved the development of all the characters and it was wild how emotional I got over characters that are supposed to be gods/goddesses. Overall great writing and timing! Can’t wait for Danny’s messy story!
This was truly a great and a rollercoaster of spice, emotions, personalities, and twists. Loved the development of all the characters and it was wild how emotional I got over characters that are supposed to be gods/goddesses. Overall great writing and timing! Can’t wait for Danny’s messy story!
February 3, 2025
short and sweet
Loved this book because it gave me all the good feels plus a bit of angst ❤️ I would definitely recommend.
Loved this book because it gave me all the good feels plus a bit of angst ❤️ I would definitely recommend.
February 7, 2025
This was the perfect book for Valentine's Day. Loved it~
March 22, 2025
4.25⭐️ only which the ending wasn’t so short
June 2, 2025
Fun take on Cupid
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