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Goddess Summoning #6
Warrior Rising
From 'a stellar talent'( New York Times bestselling author Karen Marie Moning) comes another 'scorchingly sensual, utterly delicious'( New York Times bestselling author Gena Showalter) novel?
The Goddesses have had it with the Trojan War. So much devastation?all because of some silly male egos. The worst of the bunch is that cocky, handsome brute Achilles. But the only way to stop a man like Achilles is to distract him with something far more pleasurable than combat?
Enter Kat, a modern girl from Tulsa, Oklahoma. The Goddesses transform her into a Trojan princess, having no doubt that she'll capture Achilles's attention. But can her independent spirit match the unquenchable fire of his epic rage? Goddess only knows?
The Goddesses have had it with the Trojan War. So much devastation?all because of some silly male egos. The worst of the bunch is that cocky, handsome brute Achilles. But the only way to stop a man like Achilles is to distract him with something far more pleasurable than combat?
Enter Kat, a modern girl from Tulsa, Oklahoma. The Goddesses transform her into a Trojan princess, having no doubt that she'll capture Achilles's attention. But can her independent spirit match the unquenchable fire of his epic rage? Goddess only knows?
340 pages, Paperback
First published May 6, 2008
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P.C. Cast
163 books28.2k followersPC was born in the Midwest, and grew up being shuttled back-and-forth between Illinois and Oklahoma, which is where she fell in love with Quarter Horses and mythology (at about the same time). After high school, she joined the United States Air Force and began public speaking and writing. After her tour in the USAF, she taught high school for 15 years before retiring to write full time. PC is a #1 New York Times and #1 USA Today Best-Selling author and a member of the Oklahoma Writers Hall of Fame. Her novels have been awarded the prestigious: Oklahoma Book Award, YALSA Quick Pick for Reluctant Readers, Romantic Times Reviewers’ Choice Award, the Prism, Holt Medallion, Daphne du Maurier, Booksellers’ Best, and the Laurel Wreath. PC is an experienced teacher and talented speaker. Ms. Cast lives in Oregon near her fabulous daughter, her adorable pack of dogs, her crazy Maine Coon, and a bunch of horses. House of Night Other World, book 4, FOUND, releases July 7th, 2020. More info to come soon about the HoN TV series!
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April 14, 2023
Thetis of the Silver Feet rose from the depths of the hidden cove. “Zeus’s oracle presented two choices for you, Achilles.” She closed her eyes and recited: “One path to the future will lead to a long, prosperous life. The Myrmidons will flourish under your rule. You will have a fruitful wife who will bear you many sons and daughters. You will know peace and tranquility and love. Your long life will be full and rich and you will die quietly in your bed when your beard is white, surrounded by those who love you. You will be deeply mourned, but eventually your name will be forgotten as just a speck in the countless sands of history.” Thetis drew another deep breath and continued, still not opening her eyes.
“Another path to the future will lead to acclaim that will outshine all other kings and warriors. You will lead the Myrmidons in battle with a red ferocity that will burn everything before you. Your fire will rage hot and high so that your name will be remembered for thousands of years in lands past the edge of the world. But like a fire that burns too hot too quickly, you will be consumed, and never see the close of thirty summers. Rage will destroy your life. You will only glimpse peace and love and tranquility—you will never know them.”
I have a confession to make. Troy is one of my favorite movies. Go ahead and make fun of me; I deserve it. Troy is a guilty pleasure of mine, despite its historical inaccuracies. Goddess of Troy, alternatively titled Warrior Rising, is like the movie: altered and flawed but entertaining nonetheless.
I've been obsessed with ancient Troy since I was a teenager. There are a lot of romance-themed Troy novels to choose from, none of which were to my liking. Modern adaptations of the Trojan war have been mediocre at best – except for Goddess of Troy.
In this installment of the Goddess Summoning series, the author takes us to the lost city of Troy. The war has raged on for years. The three goddesses - Hera, Athena, and Aphrodite, concoct a plan that will end the conflict once and for all. There is only one way to stop the mighty Achilles - and it involves an unsuspecting modern woman.
When Kat and her best friend perish in a car crash in modern-day Tulsa, the three goddesses transfer their souls into the bodies of a Trojan princess and her handmaiden. Drama and hilarity ensue.
Achilles was not at all what I expected. Kat had a strong will and a sharp mind. The romance was sweet and believable. This book has a lot of compelling side characters - Kat's friend Jacqueline, Hera, Athena, Aphrodite, Patroclus, and Odysseus were well fleshed out and interesting. Athena, the virgin goddess of wisdom and war, stole the show. I loved her matter-of-factness and aloofness. The dynamic between Athena and Aphrodite is comedy at its finest.
There are three romances throughout the story. Well, sort of. The romance between is talked about but not explicitly shown, and the relationship between is only hinted at.
I fantasized about what it would be like to travel to ancient Troy.
Cons:
-Sexism
-Women had to obey men, and I was never very good at following rules
-No vaccines and modern medicine
-No pizza
Pros:
-Seeing Troy in all its untouched glory
-Less stress and pollution
-Befriending Cassandra (that girl has been done dirty by everyone)
-Men in tunics
I say it's totally worth it.
May 20, 2008
I actually started to read the book at 3am last night and i couldn't put it down. I thought it would be boring and put me to sleep instead it was totally diffrent. Witty, funny, downright sinful. I loved it, and I could not get enough of it. Cant wait for the nex book....... She is continuing to stay at the top of my favorite author's list. LOVED the book
March 30, 2017
Absolutely fantastic to read about Athena, Venus and Hera getting together to stop the big bad "silly" men from fighting in the Trojan War any longer. P.C. Cast NEVER fails to write a book I will love forever.
October 22, 2012
P.C. Cast steals my breath away. I have not started her YA series, but her adult writings... *shivers*. One of my favorite book of hers is Warrior Rising. It's based on the famous Greek Trojan War. It's the 6th book to the Goddess Summoning series -- which you don't have to read in order, they're all separate stories -- and in my opinion of the hottest. You follow 31 year old Kat who gets sucked into an 18 year old body. She's supposed to stop Achilles from advancing the war. This is where my personal preference comes in: Hard, moody, sexy, troubled man who's actually sweet and innocent. You see a different side to him, and he's someone you'll grow feelings for too. I seriously want to lick him from head to toe. (Is that a little much? Maybe).
Kat is independent, fierce, smart, and extremely caring. She's the type of person you want to have as a friend. Both of them together are a perfect match. He's the big testosterone warrior, and she softens him. The plot has a good pace, it's not slow or boring. It's definitely a book for someone who wants a step above YA, so please don't read if you're not ready for romance to go in depth.
Kat is independent, fierce, smart, and extremely caring. She's the type of person you want to have as a friend. Both of them together are a perfect match. He's the big testosterone warrior, and she softens him. The plot has a good pace, it's not slow or boring. It's definitely a book for someone who wants a step above YA, so please don't read if you're not ready for romance to go in depth.
December 9, 2012
*sighs*
I don’t know where to begin.
This book left me speechless.
*looks up*
I need inspiration because i cannot describe this book.
I freaking loved this book. It has to be the best in this series.
Someone give P.C Cast a medal because she deserves one.
This was pure genius.
Honestly speaking i hated the Trojan War because of how it turned out but this book made me love it.
I never put down this book from the minute i got it and actually got in trouble with my bio and chem teacher for not paying attention in class. (Yes it was that good).
But it was worth it and when i finished i read it again.
This book has everything.
Romance to die for
Rib cracking comedy
Drama you name it
You know when you see a review and someone says the book was a page turner and kept them glued to their seats. Well this book certainly did.
I hate the fact that this is the last one in the series and i really wish P.C Cast would write more but beggars can’t be choosers but i loved it and i will read this book whatever chance i get :p
I don’t know where to begin.
This book left me speechless.
*looks up*
I need inspiration because i cannot describe this book.
I freaking loved this book. It has to be the best in this series.
Someone give P.C Cast a medal because she deserves one.
This was pure genius.
Honestly speaking i hated the Trojan War because of how it turned out but this book made me love it.
I never put down this book from the minute i got it and actually got in trouble with my bio and chem teacher for not paying attention in class. (Yes it was that good).
But it was worth it and when i finished i read it again.
This book has everything.
Romance to die for
Rib cracking comedy
Drama you name it
You know when you see a review and someone says the book was a page turner and kept them glued to their seats. Well this book certainly did.
I hate the fact that this is the last one in the series and i really wish P.C Cast would write more but beggars can’t be choosers but i loved it and i will read this book whatever chance i get :p
October 15, 2014
Loved it! I love Greek mythology and this one was a winner :)
January 23, 2014
Also known as Warrior Rising. This is an amazing story with a little twist. I loved the modern and the ancient coming together to bring you a story that is sure to have your attention. I recommend all the Goddess Summoning series I wish she where to write more!
September 9, 2011
this was an incredible story based on the Great battle of Troy... i fell in love with Achilles.. PC Cast is just so good at capturing the heart and soul with these books..
April 23, 2013
Yine çok güzel bir Tanrıça kitabıydı. Bu kitabı da çok sevdim ama sadece Tanrıça serisinin bir parçası olduğu için değil. İlk okuduğum mitolojik kitap Truva'dan Dönüştü. Truva savaşı sonrasını anlatıyordu. Bir serinin ikinci kitabı olmasına ve ilk kitabı okumamama rağmen (ki hala okumadım bi ara başlıyayım bari) çok etkilenmiş ve sevmiştim. Mitoloji bilgimin çoğu o kitaptan gelir. Tabii daha vahşi ve kanlıydı. Hey gidi günler neyse sadece çevirmenin Aşil'i Akhilleus olarak yazmasına takıldım lan diyorum bu adam kim hiç duymadım diye. Meğer bizim Aşil'miş ya :D
February 3, 2021
Oh my god, I was so angry while writing this and it shows! I promise I am a fair and level-headed person, but I can confidently say that Warrior Rising is absolutely the worst book I have ever read in my entire life, so I had to go off. Maybe one day I’ll come across something that beats this out as #1, but until that day comes...ta-da, this is it!
Warrior Rising is a glaring neon sign advertising exactly why it’s vital to thoroughly understand the primary material supporting your re-telling, so you can grasp all the implications you’re making and don’t instead create a wildly offensive circus of a novel.
This book reads like a watt pad fic written by someone who just watched Troy (2004) for the first time, and decided to take a go at writing: The dialogue is clunky, the word-choices are awkward, the setting and atmosphere are near non-existent, next to no research has gone in, and events are obviously gratuitous to the author’s fantasies, at the expense of common sense. Even the sex scenes feel disjointed and they’re the whole point (not to mention, in some instances, come across as rape. Kat (the protagonist) has sex with a hypnotized man who has no control over his body and if that isn’t the very definition of non-consensual, then I don’t know what is.
I’m just going to ignore all of the blatant mistakes regarding Classical myth because if I start going down that road I would never come back up, and not every re-telling needs to be by the book. I get that, and that’s not my problem with Warrior Rising.
In this book, P.Cast has decided to brave the wilds of antiquity and provide the masses with a fresh adaptation of The Iliad from a feminist perspective. The only problem is, P.C Cast has no understanding of what feminism is.
Cast’s basic message, is that if the Trojan women had only been a bit louder, less prudish and more down to hang out with the boys, then maybe slavery would have been okay! (Let’s just gloss over the fact that these men destroyed their homes and murdered their families...honestly, why are these women being such killjoys?)
Her version of feminism is depicting every woman, except for Kat and Jacky( the modern-day patron saints of female autonomy who like sex) as one-dimensional shadows lacking both the brains and guts of our valiant heroes. Rather than exploring the inner-workings of the Trojan women’s lives, their thoughts and feelings, etcetera, Cast simply declares that ancient women didn’t have what it takes to be strong. Barf. Let’s just dismiss an entire culture and history, why don’t we? And while we’re at it, let’s imply that the Trojan Women were asking for it; if they didn’t want to be enslaved, then they should have said something!
Here is just a tiny sample of the ignorance interwoven in almost every element of this story:
"modern mortal women are different from ancient women [...] they're independent and smart and not used to bowing down and taking orders [...] maidens from the ancient world are not equipped to handle such a man, but I know that modern mortal women are different ---stronger, smarter, more independent>"
Moreover, Cast does not realize how damaging and utterly tone-deaf this argument is regarding the atrocities currently being committed against women not only domestically, but in war-zones across the world, and to a larger extent, the devastating history of violence against women (and men & children) wrought by war in the name of glory and power. The Trojan war happened, and wars emulating it continue to occur; this book does not exist in a bubble, and to imply that the victims of such blood-sports deserved what happened to them because they did not think the same way as 21st century American women is beyond ignorant.
And the crazy racism is just.....so blatant it’s weird. For one thing, check out this beauty of a line that’s supposed to explain why Jacky, who is black (and a caricature stuffed with stereotypes), is turned into a white girl who will be acting as the slave of her white best-friend:
“Jacqueline’s lovely dark skin would be too hard to explain among the golden Greeks.”
I guess we’re just glossing over the fact that one of the strongest and most respected Trojan kings is Ethiopian? That these armies came from all over the ancient Near East? That they had trade routes stretching from Egypt to the Euphrates and possibly even China? You would think that an author who is trying so hard to show the Iliad from a more well-rounded perspective would at least attempt to quickly google whether or not POC were involved. It’s obvious Cast never read the poem, but how hard is it to skim Sparknotes or glance at a map notice that Troy is not in, I don’t know, ancient Britain or something?
Jacky is straight up called Kat’s “property”. I want to know who is the editor that looked P.C Cast in the eyes and said, “yes. This is perfect. This doesn’t have any larger social issues connected to it at all and you should totally feel like this was the smartest move you could have ever pulled.”
It would be better to not have a black character at all, than to pull something as crazily offensive as put a black girl in a white body and make her the slave of her white best-friend. What the fuck. Add in the fact that it was a completely unnecessary move disregarding historical fact, and it is utterly racist.
Cast makes a fit at the beginning of the novel about how chauvinistic the Iliad is, but what is hilarious in the way that it is too ironic, is that this take of Cast’s is so anti-feminist, it’s worse than any reading of the Iliad could ever be. In her feminist retelling, she’s having Aphrodite drag and drop Kat into Achilles lap, so that she can replace Briseis and do the dirty work of making him a better person through sex. Does Kat get a choice? Only if she ever wants to return home. I don’t think P.C Cast has any idea what she is implying by packaging a woman up in a pretty bow so she can take on the job of making a man a better person through sex, but good God was it hard to read and realize - oh, she really thinks that feminism can solely be shaved down to women being really loud and liking sex. At one point, one of the girls is even excited by the idea of being a slave because oh, wow! Great sex? Sign me up. This isn’t even the worst she manages to do. Here’s a list so I don’t end up writing a full-blown essay:
1) argues that the reason Kat and Jacky are brought in, is because the enslaved women weren’t equipped to deal with Achilles, as they weren’t as strong, smart, or independent as modern women! This definitely does not perpetuate the same values exhorted by colonizers throughout the centuries who infantilized the indigenous peoples in order to excuse their claims to superiority...P.C Cast, you have to be kidding me. Do you have any idea what you’re saying?
2) Instead of developing the women in the camp as well-rounded characters, the story becomes Achilles-centric. Achilles is illustrated as the sympathetic figure who just wants to be loved, but nobody understands him. Cast blames the women for not being able to handle Achilles’ “berserker mode”(she really does call it that, and it really does sound that stupid every single time). Apparently the poor man has been celibate for 10 years! Oh dear! Maybe true love will teach him to be more understanding, and less likely to murder people. Very sage, groundbreaking advice... or maybe these women aren’t excited by the idea of sleeping with him, considering he and his men slaughtered their fathers, brothers, husbands, sons, uncles, nephews (you get my drift), and razed their villages? Huh. That could be a worthy thought to explore.
There are innumerable ways to illustrate the atrocities of war while depicting both the men and women involved as multi-faceted, sympathetic characters; it’s true there are no winners. But what Cast has done here, by demonizing antiquity’s women in order to exhort an extremely shallow, modern perception of female autonomy, is the antithesis of a feminist adaptation. Feminism means equality, and this ain’t it.
Further, you can write a fun, sexy adaptation of The Iliad while still acknowledging the implications of war. Just look at Shakespeare’s Troilus and Cressida !
I don’t think P.C Cast a terrible person, only someone who has no idea about what they’re talking about. If anything, Warrior Rising is an excellent example of why education and critical thinking are vital skills, so you never end up writing something like this.
Warrior Rising is a glaring neon sign advertising exactly why it’s vital to thoroughly understand the primary material supporting your re-telling, so you can grasp all the implications you’re making and don’t instead create a wildly offensive circus of a novel.
This book reads like a watt pad fic written by someone who just watched Troy (2004) for the first time, and decided to take a go at writing: The dialogue is clunky, the word-choices are awkward, the setting and atmosphere are near non-existent, next to no research has gone in, and events are obviously gratuitous to the author’s fantasies, at the expense of common sense. Even the sex scenes feel disjointed and they’re the whole point (not to mention, in some instances, come across as rape. Kat (the protagonist) has sex with a hypnotized man who has no control over his body and if that isn’t the very definition of non-consensual, then I don’t know what is.
I’m just going to ignore all of the blatant mistakes regarding Classical myth because if I start going down that road I would never come back up, and not every re-telling needs to be by the book. I get that, and that’s not my problem with Warrior Rising.
In this book, P.Cast has decided to brave the wilds of antiquity and provide the masses with a fresh adaptation of The Iliad from a feminist perspective. The only problem is, P.C Cast has no understanding of what feminism is.
Cast’s basic message, is that if the Trojan women had only been a bit louder, less prudish and more down to hang out with the boys, then maybe slavery would have been okay! (Let’s just gloss over the fact that these men destroyed their homes and murdered their families...honestly, why are these women being such killjoys?)
Her version of feminism is depicting every woman, except for Kat and Jacky( the modern-day patron saints of female autonomy who like sex) as one-dimensional shadows lacking both the brains and guts of our valiant heroes. Rather than exploring the inner-workings of the Trojan women’s lives, their thoughts and feelings, etcetera, Cast simply declares that ancient women didn’t have what it takes to be strong. Barf. Let’s just dismiss an entire culture and history, why don’t we? And while we’re at it, let’s imply that the Trojan Women were asking for it; if they didn’t want to be enslaved, then they should have said something!
Here is just a tiny sample of the ignorance interwoven in almost every element of this story:
"modern mortal women are different from ancient women [...] they're independent and smart and not used to bowing down and taking orders [...] maidens from the ancient world are not equipped to handle such a man, but I know that modern mortal women are different ---stronger, smarter, more independent>"
Moreover, Cast does not realize how damaging and utterly tone-deaf this argument is regarding the atrocities currently being committed against women not only domestically, but in war-zones across the world, and to a larger extent, the devastating history of violence against women (and men & children) wrought by war in the name of glory and power. The Trojan war happened, and wars emulating it continue to occur; this book does not exist in a bubble, and to imply that the victims of such blood-sports deserved what happened to them because they did not think the same way as 21st century American women is beyond ignorant.
And the crazy racism is just.....so blatant it’s weird. For one thing, check out this beauty of a line that’s supposed to explain why Jacky, who is black (and a caricature stuffed with stereotypes), is turned into a white girl who will be acting as the slave of her white best-friend:
“Jacqueline’s lovely dark skin would be too hard to explain among the golden Greeks.”
I guess we’re just glossing over the fact that one of the strongest and most respected Trojan kings is Ethiopian? That these armies came from all over the ancient Near East? That they had trade routes stretching from Egypt to the Euphrates and possibly even China? You would think that an author who is trying so hard to show the Iliad from a more well-rounded perspective would at least attempt to quickly google whether or not POC were involved. It’s obvious Cast never read the poem, but how hard is it to skim Sparknotes or glance at a map notice that Troy is not in, I don’t know, ancient Britain or something?
Jacky is straight up called Kat’s “property”. I want to know who is the editor that looked P.C Cast in the eyes and said, “yes. This is perfect. This doesn’t have any larger social issues connected to it at all and you should totally feel like this was the smartest move you could have ever pulled.”
It would be better to not have a black character at all, than to pull something as crazily offensive as put a black girl in a white body and make her the slave of her white best-friend. What the fuck. Add in the fact that it was a completely unnecessary move disregarding historical fact, and it is utterly racist.
Cast makes a fit at the beginning of the novel about how chauvinistic the Iliad is, but what is hilarious in the way that it is too ironic, is that this take of Cast’s is so anti-feminist, it’s worse than any reading of the Iliad could ever be. In her feminist retelling, she’s having Aphrodite drag and drop Kat into Achilles lap, so that she can replace Briseis and do the dirty work of making him a better person through sex. Does Kat get a choice? Only if she ever wants to return home. I don’t think P.C Cast has any idea what she is implying by packaging a woman up in a pretty bow so she can take on the job of making a man a better person through sex, but good God was it hard to read and realize - oh, she really thinks that feminism can solely be shaved down to women being really loud and liking sex. At one point, one of the girls is even excited by the idea of being a slave because oh, wow! Great sex? Sign me up. This isn’t even the worst she manages to do. Here’s a list so I don’t end up writing a full-blown essay:
1) argues that the reason Kat and Jacky are brought in, is because the enslaved women weren’t equipped to deal with Achilles, as they weren’t as strong, smart, or independent as modern women! This definitely does not perpetuate the same values exhorted by colonizers throughout the centuries who infantilized the indigenous peoples in order to excuse their claims to superiority...P.C Cast, you have to be kidding me. Do you have any idea what you’re saying?
2) Instead of developing the women in the camp as well-rounded characters, the story becomes Achilles-centric. Achilles is illustrated as the sympathetic figure who just wants to be loved, but nobody understands him. Cast blames the women for not being able to handle Achilles’ “berserker mode”(she really does call it that, and it really does sound that stupid every single time). Apparently the poor man has been celibate for 10 years! Oh dear! Maybe true love will teach him to be more understanding, and less likely to murder people. Very sage, groundbreaking advice... or maybe these women aren’t excited by the idea of sleeping with him, considering he and his men slaughtered their fathers, brothers, husbands, sons, uncles, nephews (you get my drift), and razed their villages? Huh. That could be a worthy thought to explore.
There are innumerable ways to illustrate the atrocities of war while depicting both the men and women involved as multi-faceted, sympathetic characters; it’s true there are no winners. But what Cast has done here, by demonizing antiquity’s women in order to exhort an extremely shallow, modern perception of female autonomy, is the antithesis of a feminist adaptation. Feminism means equality, and this ain’t it.
Further, you can write a fun, sexy adaptation of The Iliad while still acknowledging the implications of war. Just look at Shakespeare’s Troilus and Cressida !
I don’t think P.C Cast a terrible person, only someone who has no idea about what they’re talking about. If anything, Warrior Rising is an excellent example of why education and critical thinking are vital skills, so you never end up writing something like this.
May 8, 2014
I can say as an Ancient Greek junkie and because of my total infatuation for the Trojan War and Brad Pitt Achilles I absolutely had to read this book and I am so incredibly glad I did because I loved it.
Briseis really annoyed me in Troy the movie so I was pretty glad to read so much Briseis-bashing in this book.
The characters were real and likable and it was so different from the regular YA book where they both are teenagers at High school in some small town in America with a Mary Sue female protagonist and Hot, Mysterious and painfully boring guy as a love interest.
I found myself cheering Kat on which I can say, really surprised me because I usually don't like the main girl in novels.
Briseis really annoyed me in Troy the movie so I was pretty glad to read so much Briseis-bashing in this book.
I give it four and a half stars and not five only because the ending did not really do it for me, it was abrupt and the chapter before the epilogue seemed way more fulfilling. I wished for a bit more fluff at the end of the war.
July 22, 2015
Another fun and charming volume of the Goddess Summoning series, this is the story of what happens when three of the major goddesses (Hera, Athena and Venus) decide that the Trojan War has gone on long enough and hatch a plot to have a modern woman (Kat) distract the Greek warrior Achilles so that the war can finally end. It’s positively addicting. I started right before bed, only to put it down out of sheer exhaustion and wake up extra early to finish it.
Everyone knows how the Trojan War ends, but following along with Cast on her own interpretation of events was fun and full of some great romantic moments. She has a knack for giving great personalities to the ancient Greek gods and creating fully-fleshed characters that are easy to relate to.
This is probably one of the best volumes in the entire series; I would totally recommend it even if you’ve never read any of the other ones.
Everyone knows how the Trojan War ends, but following along with Cast on her own interpretation of events was fun and full of some great romantic moments. She has a knack for giving great personalities to the ancient Greek gods and creating fully-fleshed characters that are easy to relate to.
This is probably one of the best volumes in the entire series; I would totally recommend it even if you’ve never read any of the other ones.
December 13, 2013
It's been so long since I last read book by P.C. Cast and now I remember why I loved her stories.
I loved the contrast between the characters and I absolutely loved the bickering between Kat and Jacky.
I want one wounded and scarred Achilles for myself, despite being a warrior that is feared by all he is also just a guy that wants to be accepted and there are times we get a glimpse of his shy side. Utterly adorable!
One thing I didn't like is how Kat willingly handed the Trojans on a silver platter to the Greeks. I mean I understand that she isn't exactly Trojan and therefore she doesn't have any ties with them. However, seeing how much Polyxena's family loved Polyxena, doesn't she feel guilty or have any sense of remorse? I felt like she betrayed her own kind....which of course technically she didn't....but I still felt that way.
I loved the contrast between the characters and I absolutely loved the bickering between Kat and Jacky.
I want one wounded and scarred Achilles for myself, despite being a warrior that is feared by all he is also just a guy that wants to be accepted and there are times we get a glimpse of his shy side. Utterly adorable!
One thing I didn't like is how Kat willingly handed the Trojans on a silver platter to the Greeks. I mean I understand that she isn't exactly Trojan and therefore she doesn't have any ties with them. However, seeing how much Polyxena's family loved Polyxena, doesn't she feel guilty or have any sense of remorse? I felt like she betrayed her own kind....which of course technically she didn't....but I still felt that way.
July 12, 2013
Warrior Rising becamed one of my favorite book of Goddess Summoning series. This book which is based on the famous Trojan War is hottttt. Who wouldn't like to get sucked into an 18 year old beautiful body when you are 31 years old?!
İn this book independent, fierce, smart Kate, who are 31 years gets sucked into a 18 year old body by 3 different godesses: Hera, Venus, Athena... She must stop Achilles from advancing the war. Achilles hard, sexyyy, sweet, innocent, wonderful man... ( İ think İ'm in love :D )
İn this book independent, fierce, smart Kate, who are 31 years gets sucked into a 18 year old body by 3 different godesses: Hera, Venus, Athena... She must stop Achilles from advancing the war. Achilles hard, sexyyy, sweet, innocent, wonderful man... ( İ think İ'm in love :D )
July 12, 2017
This review was originally posted on Addicted To Romance
Warrior Rising is the first book I have ever picked up by this author, but when I saw it available at my local library, I decided it was time to finally pick this author up. I have had this author on my watchlist for quite some time. I am such a fan of mythology themed romances, and even though this book was a bit unconventional at times, it definitely sucked me instantly into the story.
The story begins with three goddesses of Olympus-Athena, Hera and Venus have hatched a plan to save one of their own from his own destruction : Achilles. They see women from the future, modern women, who would have the ability to handle their delicate situation. Achilles made a pact when he was young, to either live a content life of love and old age. Or to have glory and power but will die at a young age in war. Achilles agreed not realizing that with his agreement he would be cursed by Zeus, a curse that keeps him dangerous. When he is in battle raged or lusting after a woman, a inner beast comes alive and destroys everything in sight. He hasn't know a woman's touch in many years, all women he knows fears him way too much. When Kat and Jacqueline are killed in a car accident, they are offered a deal. That if they help Achilles, they will be offered any boon of their choice with a new body.
First off this story was quite a blast of fun and adventure, and the humor in this book was beyond comical. I loved the way that this story was written. Now I do need to warn readers that this doesn't follow strictly the myths and legends of Greek Mythology. I loved the way that this story was written. Now I do need to warn readers that this doesn't follow strictly the myths and legends of greek mythology,
“Seminaked men!” Jacky trilled.
“With swords,” Kat purred. “It is a romance novel!”
I loved the way that this story was written. Now I do need to warn readers that this doesn't follow strictly the myths and legends of Greek Mythology. I loved the way that this story was written. Now I do need to warn readers that this doesn't follow strictly the myths and legends of greek mythology, its very unconventional and the author takes her own spin on facts here, and as long as you don't take it too seriously than you will definitely learn to admire this story. We have two stories, although Achilles and Kat are our main couple. But we do have a side story involving Kat's friend and Achilles friend. What I liked was seeing how our wonderful hero has been emotional tortured through the years. He has some stains on his soul, thanks to his "curse" and blames himself, even though its not his fault at all. He hasn't known a human touch in a very long time. Then comes along Kat, who offers him human touch and healing. She doesn't fear him like every other woman does. She accepts him and loves him unconditionally. She is the type of heroine that you will just adore. She is strong, independent, intelligent but caring and compassionate as well.
I'm a different kind of woman than what you know here, and I have the power of generations of independent thinkers and educated mothers and sisters, daughters and girlfriends, all within me. I believe in myself, and what the power of one woman can bring about. That gives me a different kind of strength, a strength that Venus and Hera and Athena knew would be needed here. I can change what's happening. All I have to do is trust myself and believe that Achilles will trust me too.
The romance that builds between these two is so sweet and poignant. Their relationship builds little by little, and yes their chemistry is powerful here, but what impressed me was seeing the way that this author implemented the emotional intimacy that matches up perfectly with their physical connection.
The three goddesses were pretty entertaining as well and seeing the way they like to bring couples together, and I can hardly wait until I can see what else this entertaining author writes in other stories. RIDICULOUSLY FUN AND SEXY!
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Warrior Rising is the first book I have ever picked up by this author, but when I saw it available at my local library, I decided it was time to finally pick this author up. I have had this author on my watchlist for quite some time. I am such a fan of mythology themed romances, and even though this book was a bit unconventional at times, it definitely sucked me instantly into the story.
The story begins with three goddesses of Olympus-Athena, Hera and Venus have hatched a plan to save one of their own from his own destruction : Achilles. They see women from the future, modern women, who would have the ability to handle their delicate situation. Achilles made a pact when he was young, to either live a content life of love and old age. Or to have glory and power but will die at a young age in war. Achilles agreed not realizing that with his agreement he would be cursed by Zeus, a curse that keeps him dangerous. When he is in battle raged or lusting after a woman, a inner beast comes alive and destroys everything in sight. He hasn't know a woman's touch in many years, all women he knows fears him way too much. When Kat and Jacqueline are killed in a car accident, they are offered a deal. That if they help Achilles, they will be offered any boon of their choice with a new body.
First off this story was quite a blast of fun and adventure, and the humor in this book was beyond comical. I loved the way that this story was written. Now I do need to warn readers that this doesn't follow strictly the myths and legends of Greek Mythology. I loved the way that this story was written. Now I do need to warn readers that this doesn't follow strictly the myths and legends of greek mythology,
“Seminaked men!” Jacky trilled.
“With swords,” Kat purred. “It is a romance novel!”
I loved the way that this story was written. Now I do need to warn readers that this doesn't follow strictly the myths and legends of Greek Mythology. I loved the way that this story was written. Now I do need to warn readers that this doesn't follow strictly the myths and legends of greek mythology, its very unconventional and the author takes her own spin on facts here, and as long as you don't take it too seriously than you will definitely learn to admire this story. We have two stories, although Achilles and Kat are our main couple. But we do have a side story involving Kat's friend and Achilles friend. What I liked was seeing how our wonderful hero has been emotional tortured through the years. He has some stains on his soul, thanks to his "curse" and blames himself, even though its not his fault at all. He hasn't known a human touch in a very long time. Then comes along Kat, who offers him human touch and healing. She doesn't fear him like every other woman does. She accepts him and loves him unconditionally. She is the type of heroine that you will just adore. She is strong, independent, intelligent but caring and compassionate as well.
I'm a different kind of woman than what you know here, and I have the power of generations of independent thinkers and educated mothers and sisters, daughters and girlfriends, all within me. I believe in myself, and what the power of one woman can bring about. That gives me a different kind of strength, a strength that Venus and Hera and Athena knew would be needed here. I can change what's happening. All I have to do is trust myself and believe that Achilles will trust me too.
The romance that builds between these two is so sweet and poignant. Their relationship builds little by little, and yes their chemistry is powerful here, but what impressed me was seeing the way that this author implemented the emotional intimacy that matches up perfectly with their physical connection.
The three goddesses were pretty entertaining as well and seeing the way they like to bring couples together, and I can hardly wait until I can see what else this entertaining author writes in other stories. RIDICULOUSLY FUN AND SEXY!
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April 4, 2017
A very enjoyable humorous romantic fantasy set in Greek Mythology and involving time travel. The heroine and her friends banter was so funny. I like how the hero was portrayed as more reasonable than chauvinistic and who wouldn't want to sooth Achilles. Goddesses bring modern woman Kat into Trojan war times to try to moderate Achilles rage.
April 11, 2012
A funny and totally "girls best friend" kind of book. I laughed out loud at many of Kat and Jacky's comments to each other. Both ladies were very much "modern mortals" in their opinions and attitudes and I think the ancient world will never be the same with them in it! And even though some of the plot was a bit far-fetched (the ending for one), it was still a tale that caught me and wouldn't let me go until the last page.
My favorite line of the story: "Gentle reader, please understand that by 'historical notes' I mean history as translated through my eyes. More specifically, I decided how I wanted the story to end for each character and then I made it up."
Note: do not be put off by the explicitness of these books. Accept the passion for what it is--the pleasure that two individuals can find in the arms of one another. Pleasure that is enhanced by the love they are exhibiting in opening their hearts and bodies to another person.
My favorite line of the story: "Gentle reader, please understand that by 'historical notes' I mean history as translated through my eyes. More specifically, I decided how I wanted the story to end for each character and then I made it up."
Note: do not be put off by the explicitness of these books. Accept the passion for what it is--the pleasure that two individuals can find in the arms of one another. Pleasure that is enhanced by the love they are exhibiting in opening their hearts and bodies to another person.
March 1, 2013
my favourite in the series
it was also the first one that I had read and made me decide on reading all the others
I absolutely love jackie, her quirky and feisty nature was a breathe of fresh air, her reaction when they woke up in troy is the sole reason why I read the book from start to finish all over again
I like that PC uses strong female characters and that she doesnt make them young and inexperienced or anything like that, this is quite refreshing
Also, I like that she totally changes the war and makes it soles about Achilles and that even though Helen was supposed to have caused the war, we get about a two minute (if not less) glimpse of her, thereby effectively making her a minor character
I really like this book
it was also the first one that I had read and made me decide on reading all the others
I absolutely love jackie, her quirky and feisty nature was a breathe of fresh air, her reaction when they woke up in troy is the sole reason why I read the book from start to finish all over again
I like that PC uses strong female characters and that she doesnt make them young and inexperienced or anything like that, this is quite refreshing
Also, I like that she totally changes the war and makes it soles about Achilles and that even though Helen was supposed to have caused the war, we get about a two minute (if not less) glimpse of her, thereby effectively making her a minor character
I really like this book
March 15, 2016
Actual rating: 2.5
This book started a conflict between my heart and my brain. There is a part of me that really enjoyed it – mainly because it’s set during the Trojan War, a.k.a my favorite time in ancient Greek history, and because it’s basically a love story about Achilles a.k.a bae –, but there is also another – more rational – part that can definitely see how flawed it truly was. To be honest I think this is the perfect book to pick up if you’re into a quick, entertaining read with a fiery romance and ridiculously hot guys, but no matter how entertaining it is… in the end it’s still not good enough. Let’s take things from the start now, shall we?
The premise of the book is really simple; two modern women, Kat and Jackie have their souls hijacked and swept into the bodies of Polyxena, Princess of Troy and Melia, her servant. Tasked by Goddesses Hera, Athena and Venus to end the War, these two friends face tremendous obstacles – including an arrogant king, accusations of witchcraft and horrible monsters – to alter the fate of Achilles and give an end to this War that’s raging on for 10 years. What I don’t understand though is how something like that is possible. Kat and Jackie are modern women, living in the modern world… our world; the Trojan War has ended thousands of years ago and they both know everything about Achilles and the Trojan horse and blah blah blah. Why on earth do the Goddesses want to end something that has already ended? I mean, I don’t get it… the timelines are not clear. In the book the Goddesses appear completely irritated about the war lasting so long – which means they live in the past – and at the same time they decide to use two modern women to end it – but that’s a different period of time in which the war has already ended. – It doesn’t make sense. Do you get where I’m going? Of course this is the 6th book in the series… maybe P.C Cast explained all about timelines in her previous novels that I haven’t read. If that’s the case please enlighten me.
Another thing that I really disliked was the cursing! The two main girls cursed so much that it became annoying and utterly disturbing. Words like “fuck”, “stank”, “shit” and “shtup” were used all the freaking time! Come on! I know it was supposed to be funny and hilarious, but in reality it was just annoying and unbelievable. Plus these girls had been transpired to the ancient Greek world and they didn’t even try to adjust! They kept talking as if they were still in the modern world with zero efforts to blend it. What was even more ridiculous, though, was the fact that both the Greek and Trojan characters went along with Kat and Jackie’s way of talking without being confused. Please… SO UNREALISTIC. The characters were ok I guess. Entertaining, but without depth. Jackie got on my nerves some times to be honest. I think my poor baby Patroclus deserved someone better. She was just too loud – in a bad way – and the way she got appalled by the fact she turned white made me dislike her even more. I mean, I get it, she was shocked and all, but being white is not the end of the world!
Lastly, I have a slight problem with the ending. It was way too quick and happy of a wrap up. It just didn’t do it for me. It felt really abrupt and the chapter before the epilogue seemed way more fulfilling. I wished to know more about what happened at the end of the War. Maybe get a glimpse of Kat and Achilles’ new life in their beautiful island or something like that. And don’t even get me started on the whole I-want-to-change-my-name thing. WHY? Why did Achilles have to change his name? It was unnecessary in my eyes. And the name Kat gave him? Kirk? Seriously? HELL NO.
Anyway, it wasn’t a horrible book. It’s one of those books that you enjoy, but they’re not good enough to recommend them to anyone. But if you’re into a quick read revolving around the Trojan War then you could pick it up, I guess. If I were to rate this only listening to my heart I’d give it 3 stars, but I don’t think it truly deserves them to be honest.
This book started a conflict between my heart and my brain. There is a part of me that really enjoyed it – mainly because it’s set during the Trojan War, a.k.a my favorite time in ancient Greek history, and because it’s basically a love story about Achilles a.k.a bae –, but there is also another – more rational – part that can definitely see how flawed it truly was. To be honest I think this is the perfect book to pick up if you’re into a quick, entertaining read with a fiery romance and ridiculously hot guys, but no matter how entertaining it is… in the end it’s still not good enough. Let’s take things from the start now, shall we?
The premise of the book is really simple; two modern women, Kat and Jackie have their souls hijacked and swept into the bodies of Polyxena, Princess of Troy and Melia, her servant. Tasked by Goddesses Hera, Athena and Venus to end the War, these two friends face tremendous obstacles – including an arrogant king, accusations of witchcraft and horrible monsters – to alter the fate of Achilles and give an end to this War that’s raging on for 10 years. What I don’t understand though is how something like that is possible. Kat and Jackie are modern women, living in the modern world… our world; the Trojan War has ended thousands of years ago and they both know everything about Achilles and the Trojan horse and blah blah blah. Why on earth do the Goddesses want to end something that has already ended? I mean, I don’t get it… the timelines are not clear. In the book the Goddesses appear completely irritated about the war lasting so long – which means they live in the past – and at the same time they decide to use two modern women to end it – but that’s a different period of time in which the war has already ended. – It doesn’t make sense. Do you get where I’m going? Of course this is the 6th book in the series… maybe P.C Cast explained all about timelines in her previous novels that I haven’t read. If that’s the case please enlighten me.
Another thing that I really disliked was the cursing! The two main girls cursed so much that it became annoying and utterly disturbing. Words like “fuck”, “stank”, “shit” and “shtup” were used all the freaking time! Come on! I know it was supposed to be funny and hilarious, but in reality it was just annoying and unbelievable. Plus these girls had been transpired to the ancient Greek world and they didn’t even try to adjust! They kept talking as if they were still in the modern world with zero efforts to blend it. What was even more ridiculous, though, was the fact that both the Greek and Trojan characters went along with Kat and Jackie’s way of talking without being confused. Please… SO UNREALISTIC. The characters were ok I guess. Entertaining, but without depth. Jackie got on my nerves some times to be honest. I think my poor baby Patroclus deserved someone better. She was just too loud – in a bad way – and the way she got appalled by the fact she turned white made me dislike her even more. I mean, I get it, she was shocked and all, but being white is not the end of the world!
Lastly, I have a slight problem with the ending. It was way too quick and happy of a wrap up. It just didn’t do it for me. It felt really abrupt and the chapter before the epilogue seemed way more fulfilling. I wished to know more about what happened at the end of the War. Maybe get a glimpse of Kat and Achilles’ new life in their beautiful island or something like that. And don’t even get me started on the whole I-want-to-change-my-name thing. WHY? Why did Achilles have to change his name? It was unnecessary in my eyes. And the name Kat gave him? Kirk? Seriously? HELL NO.
Anyway, it wasn’t a horrible book. It’s one of those books that you enjoy, but they’re not good enough to recommend them to anyone. But if you’re into a quick read revolving around the Trojan War then you could pick it up, I guess. If I were to rate this only listening to my heart I’d give it 3 stars, but I don’t think it truly deserves them to be honest.
May 4, 2018
I really enjoyed this retelling of the Trojan War. I liked how modern mythology was twisted and mainly rumors. It was quite interesting to see that Achilles was possessed by a Beserker rage rather than being invulnerable from the River Styx.
The plan the three goddesses came up with was kind of crazy, but I admire their ingenuity. I also absolutely loved Kat and Jackie. I love seeing strong, independent, modern woman going back into ancient times and kicking some ass. One of my favorite aspects of this book was Jackie and Kat's friendship. I love how they support each other, care for each and are completely hilarious together. These two ladies made me laugh my butt off.
The romance in this was pretty great as usual too 😂😂😂
The plan the three goddesses came up with was kind of crazy, but I admire their ingenuity. I also absolutely loved Kat and Jackie. I love seeing strong, independent, modern woman going back into ancient times and kicking some ass. One of my favorite aspects of this book was Jackie and Kat's friendship. I love how they support each other, care for each and are completely hilarious together. These two ladies made me laugh my butt off.
The romance in this was pretty great as usual too 😂😂😂
August 7, 2012
This book is light and funny. A fun read. I enjoyed it enormously and intend to read more from this author.
I don't usually read romances. If you've read a few, you've read them all. There are exceptions and I'm happy to say this is one of them.
It's well crafted. Original and imaginative. P.C. Cast knows mythology because only a knowledgeable person could so thoroughly turn a well known legend on its' ear so completely without losing the equally educated reader.
Highly recommended!
I don't usually read romances. If you've read a few, you've read them all. There are exceptions and I'm happy to say this is one of them.
It's well crafted. Original and imaginative. P.C. Cast knows mythology because only a knowledgeable person could so thoroughly turn a well known legend on its' ear so completely without losing the equally educated reader.
Highly recommended!
June 2, 2016
I am a big fan of P.C. Cast's Goddess Summoning series. This book really stands out as one of the best in the series so far. It was really creative to have the Trojan War as the background to a time-travel romance. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it!
April 13, 2015
Tanrıça Serisinin altıncı kitabı Truva Tanrıçası, iki gecede bitti. Serinin her kitabı olduğu gibi bu da akıcıydı. Yazarın betimlemeleri o kadar güzel ki .. Karakterler arasındaki diyaloglar öyle komikti ki kahkaha attığım yerler fazlaydı. Kitabı okurken hiç bitsin istemedim, kendimi Akhilleus ile birlikte Truva Savaşında hissettim. Helen ve Parisi de gördüğümüz iyi oldu burada. Mitoloji seven herkesin okuması gereken bir seri olduğunu düşünüyorum.
Kitabın konusu:
Tanrıça Hera, Athena ve Venüs, Truva Savaşının uzayıp gitmesinden sıkılmışlardır. Bütün bu yıkımın, aptalca erkek egolarından kaynaklandığına inanmaktadırlar. Bunların arasında en kötüsü de Yunanlı savaşçı Akhilleustur; Zeusun ona bahşettiği güç sayesinde neredeyse yenilmezdir. Tanrıçalar, onu durdurarak savaşı sonlandırabileceklerini düşünürler. Ancak Akhilleus gibi bir adamı durdurmanın tek yolu, dikkatini savaştan daha keyifli bir şeye çekmektir.
Yirminci yüzyıl Oklahomasında bir araba kazası geçirip ölen güzeller güzeli Kat ve en yakın arkadaşı Jacky, tanrıçalara aradıkları fırsatı sunarlar. Tanrıçalar Katin Akhilleusun dikkatini çekeceğinden emin olarak, iki arkadaşın ruhlarını, Truvalı bir prensesin ve onun başhizmetçisinin bedenlerine sokarlar. Katin özgür ve ateşli ruhu, Akhilleusun efsanevi öfkesinin üstesinden gelebilecek midir?
Cevabı sadece tanrıçalar bilebilir
Serinin son kitabı Efsane Tanrıçası da elimde mevcut ama ne zaman okurum bilemiyorum çünkü Tanrıçalardan ayrılmak bana “koyacak” gibi gözüküyor. Bu kitabı okuduktan sonra Homeros’un İlyada ve Odesa destanlarını da hemen okuma kararı aldım bunu da söylemeden geçmek istemiyorum.
Kitap Yetişkin Okurlar içindir. Okuyacak arkadaşlara Keyifli Okumalar dilerim.
Hamza Gükkaya.
Kitabın konusu:
Tanrıça Hera, Athena ve Venüs, Truva Savaşının uzayıp gitmesinden sıkılmışlardır. Bütün bu yıkımın, aptalca erkek egolarından kaynaklandığına inanmaktadırlar. Bunların arasında en kötüsü de Yunanlı savaşçı Akhilleustur; Zeusun ona bahşettiği güç sayesinde neredeyse yenilmezdir. Tanrıçalar, onu durdurarak savaşı sonlandırabileceklerini düşünürler. Ancak Akhilleus gibi bir adamı durdurmanın tek yolu, dikkatini savaştan daha keyifli bir şeye çekmektir.
Yirminci yüzyıl Oklahomasında bir araba kazası geçirip ölen güzeller güzeli Kat ve en yakın arkadaşı Jacky, tanrıçalara aradıkları fırsatı sunarlar. Tanrıçalar Katin Akhilleusun dikkatini çekeceğinden emin olarak, iki arkadaşın ruhlarını, Truvalı bir prensesin ve onun başhizmetçisinin bedenlerine sokarlar. Katin özgür ve ateşli ruhu, Akhilleusun efsanevi öfkesinin üstesinden gelebilecek midir?
Cevabı sadece tanrıçalar bilebilir
Serinin son kitabı Efsane Tanrıçası da elimde mevcut ama ne zaman okurum bilemiyorum çünkü Tanrıçalardan ayrılmak bana “koyacak” gibi gözüküyor. Bu kitabı okuduktan sonra Homeros’un İlyada ve Odesa destanlarını da hemen okuma kararı aldım bunu da söylemeden geçmek istemiyorum.
Kitap Yetişkin Okurlar içindir. Okuyacak arkadaşlara Keyifli Okumalar dilerim.
Hamza Gükkaya.
July 12, 2008
A comical romance involving the spirits of two cheeky women from the modern world being transferred into the bodies of a princess and her maid in the mythological world - thanks to three Goddesses - Athena, Venus, and Hera - who want to end the Trojan war. Venus decides that Kat can help overcome the beserker in Achilles and make him able to have a longer life than prophesized. It's very funny, full of cheeky woman dialogue, some interesting sexual encounters and a good amount of violence. Overall, an interesting read.
July 17, 2011
absolutely loved this book P.C Cast could do no wrong in my eyes.
the two heroines were sassy and insane, i loved Jacky i love the way that P.C can capture the humor of the black women in her books without it being stereotypical of even borderline racist, because i'm a black woman and i know that if i woke up tomorrow and my palm and the back of my hand were the same shade i would react in the same way.
i really loved how she puts her own spin on myths.
i am a fan
the two heroines were sassy and insane, i loved Jacky i love the way that P.C can capture the humor of the black women in her books without it being stereotypical of even borderline racist, because i'm a black woman and i know that if i woke up tomorrow and my palm and the back of my hand were the same shade i would react in the same way.
i really loved how she puts her own spin on myths.
i am a fan
August 26, 2015
This book is the 6th in the Goddess Summoning series by P.C. Cast and also my favorite. The trojan war is one of my all time favorite myths. I loved reading the Iliad and the Odyssey and who can forget the movie Troy with Brad Pitt? I love how P.C. Cast breathes new life and love into this tale. This is my second time through this series but I can still say that this book is my favorite.
The third time through and I still love it!
The third time through and I still love it!
January 9, 2014
Wow, I really enjoyed the authors spin on this story, in the beginning I wasn't to sure because I've seen the film of troy and have read different versions of it but never liked the endings, well, the author has definitely given me another view to this story and loved it, thanks.
October 13, 2011
i have no idea why i keep reading cast's novels. this is my third, and while it's my favorite of the three, it's still not good.this time, she applies her overwrought themes of Girl Power to the Iliad. i'm all for female empowerment, but please do not mess with my ancient epics.
to air a personal grievance, i can't stand when audiences apply modern ideals to ancient texts, theories, etc. it's unreasonable.
also, the goddesses within are represented as flighty and all too easily impressed by "modern mortal women," who, by the way, i think would still tremble in the face of a goddess. the ancient greek pantheon may not be in fashion today, but if i came face to face with one of the gods, i sure wouldn't be spouting my mouth off and making demands. absurd.
and don't even get me started on the characterization of the black best friend. of course she's sassy, saucy, and outspoken. she drops her g's in regular conversation and is appalled when she switches bodies and becomes a white girl. Uh oh!
words that are used way too often in this book: "stank," "fresh (var.)," and "shtup." come on.
to air a personal grievance, i can't stand when audiences apply modern ideals to ancient texts, theories, etc. it's unreasonable.
also, the goddesses within are represented as flighty and all too easily impressed by "modern mortal women," who, by the way, i think would still tremble in the face of a goddess. the ancient greek pantheon may not be in fashion today, but if i came face to face with one of the gods, i sure wouldn't be spouting my mouth off and making demands. absurd.
and don't even get me started on the characterization of the black best friend. of course she's sassy, saucy, and outspoken. she drops her g's in regular conversation and is appalled when she switches bodies and becomes a white girl. Uh oh!
words that are used way too often in this book: "stank," "fresh (var.)," and "shtup." come on.
May 13, 2017
Lang lang ist es her, dass ich die anderen Bücher der Reihe gelesen habe und mindestens genauso lange lag das Buch auch auf meinem Sub. Die Bücher der Reihe lassen sich jedoch komplett unabhängig voneinander lesen.
Ich fand das Buch zwar unterhaltsam, aber ich habe auch gemerkt, dass sich mein Lesegeschmack sehr gewandelt hat.
Die Geschichte selbst ist sehr dünn und einfach gehalten, aber der Humor hat einiges wieder aufgewogen und es gab wirklich ein paar klasse Sprüche. Auch der Schreibstil war locker und leicht zu lesen.
Insgesamt war dieses Buch jedoch nur eine durchschnittliche Unterhaltung, die nicht lange in meiner Erinnerung bleiben wird.
Ich fand das Buch zwar unterhaltsam, aber ich habe auch gemerkt, dass sich mein Lesegeschmack sehr gewandelt hat.
Die Geschichte selbst ist sehr dünn und einfach gehalten, aber der Humor hat einiges wieder aufgewogen und es gab wirklich ein paar klasse Sprüche. Auch der Schreibstil war locker und leicht zu lesen.
Insgesamt war dieses Buch jedoch nur eine durchschnittliche Unterhaltung, die nicht lange in meiner Erinnerung bleiben wird.
September 10, 2018
I've been making my way through Cast's Goddess Summoning series. Even though a lot of the “mythology” in these books puts my teeth on edge, and dear lord, these characters are STUPID. I have been making my way through them.
And for the most part, I've been enjoying them. Yes, as mentioned, the writing is bad, the characters are awful, and the mythology makes me want to beat Cast with my own mythology teacher. But the actual stories are honestly kind of cute. I can get into them... and I wish that Cast had spent more than five minutes studying these stories before she sat down to write.
But Warrior Rising... It's just awful. Most of the story was bogged down with this completely and utterly idiotic dialogue between our MC du jour and her token BFF who got dragged into her misadventure. The entire thing reminded me a bit too much of Erin and Shawnee from Cast's House of Night series. And not in a good way. (Never in a good way.)
Whenever Jacky and Kat would start having a conversation, my mind would just sort of go into that fuzzy TV static mode, and I would just kind of skim over the entire thing until somebody else would show up and mercifully end the scene or something would happen. Literally anything would happen. Because whenever just the two of them would start yapping, literally nothing of consequence would happen. The plot came to a complete and utter halt whenever they were in scenes alone together.
Which isn't exactly to say much for the actual plot. Most of the “problems” were resolved seemingly within a few chapters.
I once read that you should ask yourself “What's keeping my characters from being together RIGHT NOW” and if your answer is “nothing”, then you should probably rewrite the entire story.
And... I thought about this a lot while reading Warrior Rising. Because at one point, there was literally nothing stopping Achilles from just... taking Kat and leaving with her.
But still, the story chugged on until another problem manifested itself. Which in itself just made me want to toss my tablet against the wall in frustration. (But I didn't because shit's expensive.)
And on top of that, we got one of the worst characters to come from PC Cast since Kramisha. A black lady who was put into the body of a white girl. A white girl who is the servant of the black character's white best friend.
I hope that I really don't have to explain to people how problematic that this entire thing was.
Not to mention the fact that Cast wasted no time in reminding us at least once a page (or so it felt like) that at one point, Jacky was black. Except now she's white.
YOU TRIED.
Overall, Warrior Rising was a hot mess and I have literally no idea why 1) Cast thought that any of this would be a good idea 2) her publisher thought that this would be a good idea 3) her editor let any of this get to this point, let alone to actually PUBLISH it.
Not Cast's finer moments, that's for sure.
And for the most part, I've been enjoying them. Yes, as mentioned, the writing is bad, the characters are awful, and the mythology makes me want to beat Cast with my own mythology teacher. But the actual stories are honestly kind of cute. I can get into them... and I wish that Cast had spent more than five minutes studying these stories before she sat down to write.
But Warrior Rising... It's just awful. Most of the story was bogged down with this completely and utterly idiotic dialogue between our MC du jour and her token BFF who got dragged into her misadventure. The entire thing reminded me a bit too much of Erin and Shawnee from Cast's House of Night series. And not in a good way. (Never in a good way.)
Whenever Jacky and Kat would start having a conversation, my mind would just sort of go into that fuzzy TV static mode, and I would just kind of skim over the entire thing until somebody else would show up and mercifully end the scene or something would happen. Literally anything would happen. Because whenever just the two of them would start yapping, literally nothing of consequence would happen. The plot came to a complete and utter halt whenever they were in scenes alone together.
Which isn't exactly to say much for the actual plot. Most of the “problems” were resolved seemingly within a few chapters.
I once read that you should ask yourself “What's keeping my characters from being together RIGHT NOW” and if your answer is “nothing”, then you should probably rewrite the entire story.
And... I thought about this a lot while reading Warrior Rising. Because at one point, there was literally nothing stopping Achilles from just... taking Kat and leaving with her.
But still, the story chugged on until another problem manifested itself. Which in itself just made me want to toss my tablet against the wall in frustration. (But I didn't because shit's expensive.)
And on top of that, we got one of the worst characters to come from PC Cast since Kramisha. A black lady who was put into the body of a white girl. A white girl who is the servant of the black character's white best friend.
I hope that I really don't have to explain to people how problematic that this entire thing was.
Not to mention the fact that Cast wasted no time in reminding us at least once a page (or so it felt like) that at one point, Jacky was black. Except now she's white.
YOU TRIED.
Overall, Warrior Rising was a hot mess and I have literally no idea why 1) Cast thought that any of this would be a good idea 2) her publisher thought that this would be a good idea 3) her editor let any of this get to this point, let alone to actually PUBLISH it.
Not Cast's finer moments, that's for sure.
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