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A Girl's Guide to Landing a Greek God
When Angie's big fat Greek wedding goes bust, her grandmother sends her on a trip to Greece with the instruction to set sail on a mysterious fishing boat that will take her to an uncharted island. Waiting for her at the dock is Milos, who's charming and handsome and confesses he's been crushing on her for years, even though he's never met her. He also tells her he's a descendant of the original Gods of Olympus, who are plotting their return to power.
Before she can say "Oh my God," Angie is flying a winged horse alongside Milos and finding love in his arms. But there's one little hitch: Milos's elders are forcing him to marry a malevolent goddess named Electra to fulfill their plan. If Angie is to have any hope of hanging onto Milos, she'll have to battle monsters, both reptilian and lipsticked; uncover secrets about her past; and go toe-to-toe with Zeus himself, whose recipe for world domination doesn't call for a sassy girl from the outer boroughs.
Before she can say "Oh my God," Angie is flying a winged horse alongside Milos and finding love in his arms. But there's one little hitch: Milos's elders are forcing him to marry a malevolent goddess named Electra to fulfill their plan. If Angie is to have any hope of hanging onto Milos, she'll have to battle monsters, both reptilian and lipsticked; uncover secrets about her past; and go toe-to-toe with Zeus himself, whose recipe for world domination doesn't call for a sassy girl from the outer boroughs.
432 pages, Paperback
First published April 8, 2016
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Bill Fuller
5 books4 followersBill Fuller (Redondo Beach, CA) is a novelist as well as a television writer and producer. As a producer, his credits include Hope & Faith, For Your Love, and Living Single. Before becoming a producer, he was the executive story editor on the long-running series Night Court and story editor for Newhart, as well as a writer for numerous other television series for Lifetime, Paramount, USA, NBC Universal, HBO, Disney, and others.
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March 24, 2016
So I'm of two minds here guys.
On the one hand I enjoyed this - it was fluffy, light and sweet, with the occasional foray into deeper things. Its kind of like when I get a mocha caramel macchiato (with extra whipped cream) at Starbucks. Mostly its sweeter than sugar, but occasionally I'll get a strong sip of the espresso underlying and its nice.
On the other hand I guess it was just...okay. I'm tempted to say not a lot happens, but that's not really true--a lot happens to Angie over the course of her trip and beyond. It just never ascended to a higher level of adrenaline for me. Usually in romances, of which this is much closer to a romance than a chicklit (though I'm not entirely sure how this is considered), something grabs me. The banter between the H/h, the obstacles in their path, the antagonist...something. GIRL'S GUIDE that doesn't happen so much.
This reminded me strongly of listening to a girlfriend talk about her amazing vacation, but in such a pedantic way it takes out all the fun. "First I met this cool Delta* flight attendant, than we became besties, than I shared all my intimate secrets with him, than I arrived in Athens..."
Milos was a fun guy. I have no real problems with him, though I sort of judged him with some of his actions at times (no more than any other Greek God I'd judge though...they can't all be Hades or Hermes okay?). As the first book in what is listed as a trilogy this guy's adventures (divine or otherwise) are far from over.
That said, and I'll hide this bit because its a large enough spoiler to ruin a bit of the last third,
As for a guy writing a "Girl's Guide", the title is kind of a misnomer; its less a guide than a "this adventure happened to me!" novel. And while sometimes Angie responded in a way somewhat alien to me, it was hardly a thing since she grew up in vastly different circumstances. Her pragmatism was often at war with her romanticism which was then at war with her positivity which all got chucked to the side when her pessimism came to play. She hardly knew what she was feeling when she was feeling it half the time.
I'm interested to see how this plays out, so I'll be checking out the next book for sure, but I'm not sure how to recommend this.
(*) there's a fair amount of brand dropping here--more than I'm used to actually, but I swear in the chapter she's aboard the airplance she says Delta a dozen times. Praises Delta. God Blessed Delta. No offense but I've flown Delta? And while I've had at least one decent flight attendant, by in large its not an experience I look forward to. I only fly Delta if Southwest or Virgin isn't avail.
On the one hand I enjoyed this - it was fluffy, light and sweet, with the occasional foray into deeper things. Its kind of like when I get a mocha caramel macchiato (with extra whipped cream) at Starbucks. Mostly its sweeter than sugar, but occasionally I'll get a strong sip of the espresso underlying and its nice.
On the other hand I guess it was just...okay. I'm tempted to say not a lot happens, but that's not really true--a lot happens to Angie over the course of her trip and beyond. It just never ascended to a higher level of adrenaline for me. Usually in romances, of which this is much closer to a romance than a chicklit (though I'm not entirely sure how this is considered), something grabs me. The banter between the H/h, the obstacles in their path, the antagonist...something. GIRL'S GUIDE that doesn't happen so much.
This reminded me strongly of listening to a girlfriend talk about her amazing vacation, but in such a pedantic way it takes out all the fun. "First I met this cool Delta* flight attendant, than we became besties, than I shared all my intimate secrets with him, than I arrived in Athens..."
Milos was a fun guy. I have no real problems with him, though I sort of judged him with some of his actions at times (no more than any other Greek God I'd judge though...they can't all be Hades or Hermes okay?). As the first book in what is listed as a trilogy this guy's adventures (divine or otherwise) are far from over.
That said, and I'll hide this bit because its a large enough spoiler to ruin a bit of the last third,
As for a guy writing a "Girl's Guide", the title is kind of a misnomer; its less a guide than a "this adventure happened to me!" novel. And while sometimes Angie responded in a way somewhat alien to me, it was hardly a thing since she grew up in vastly different circumstances. Her pragmatism was often at war with her romanticism which was then at war with her positivity which all got chucked to the side when her pessimism came to play. She hardly knew what she was feeling when she was feeling it half the time.
I'm interested to see how this plays out, so I'll be checking out the next book for sure, but I'm not sure how to recommend this.
(*) there's a fair amount of brand dropping here--more than I'm used to actually, but I swear in the chapter she's aboard the airplance she says Delta a dozen times. Praises Delta. God Blessed Delta. No offense but I've flown Delta? And while I've had at least one decent flight attendant, by in large its not an experience I look forward to. I only fly Delta if Southwest or Virgin isn't avail.
March 19, 2016
Can a sweet, simple. naive girl from Astoria, Queens, New York find exotic, erotic romance, adventure and happiness by traveling to a mysterious island located somewhere in the waters near Greece?
Probably not. But, Angie Costianes is far from sweet, naive or simple - she's a feisty, no-nonsense young woman who apparently has little trouble determining precisely what she deserves, what she wants, and just how to get it. This girl's got a heart that's pure, and a flair for some quick-thinking, inventive, spur-of-the-moment, self-defense weapons, like turning a basic can of hairspray and a candle into a monster-meting blowtorch.
From beginning to end, it's a fun ride to watch her set her sights on landing a genuine Greek God by plowing her way through a series of challenges, non-stop fantastical encounters and Herculean tasks, flavored with descriptive locales from New York City to the Aegean Sea.
I have long been a fan of Bill Fuller's skillful, clever and colorful writing style, whether I am watching his stories and characters unfold on T.V., or in this case, finding them within the pages of his books. And, I'm happy to say, 'A Girl's Guide to Landing a Greek God,' is right up there with some of his most entertaining work.
Karen Miller
Probably not. But, Angie Costianes is far from sweet, naive or simple - she's a feisty, no-nonsense young woman who apparently has little trouble determining precisely what she deserves, what she wants, and just how to get it. This girl's got a heart that's pure, and a flair for some quick-thinking, inventive, spur-of-the-moment, self-defense weapons, like turning a basic can of hairspray and a candle into a monster-meting blowtorch.
From beginning to end, it's a fun ride to watch her set her sights on landing a genuine Greek God by plowing her way through a series of challenges, non-stop fantastical encounters and Herculean tasks, flavored with descriptive locales from New York City to the Aegean Sea.
I have long been a fan of Bill Fuller's skillful, clever and colorful writing style, whether I am watching his stories and characters unfold on T.V., or in this case, finding them within the pages of his books. And, I'm happy to say, 'A Girl's Guide to Landing a Greek God,' is right up there with some of his most entertaining work.
Karen Miller
July 21, 2017
Thank you Mr. Fuller. I’m definitely holding out for a Greek god on my end. If Angie can do it, so can I.
Angie, a ‘fiercely real’ woman from Queens, NY is about to marry her boyfriend of 14 years when she suddenly bolts down the aisle, into the street and gets hit by a truck. And yes, you have to laugh because Angie is amazing.
Turns out, Milos, a full-fledged Greek god has had his eyes and heart set on Angie since her teen years and is determined to meet her in person. Turns out Greek gods are everything you’ve imaged thanks to the author’s full imagery, amazing characters – including mythological, vengeful creatures/gods.
Fingers crossed that there is a second book due out SOON.
Angie, a ‘fiercely real’ woman from Queens, NY is about to marry her boyfriend of 14 years when she suddenly bolts down the aisle, into the street and gets hit by a truck. And yes, you have to laugh because Angie is amazing.
Turns out, Milos, a full-fledged Greek god has had his eyes and heart set on Angie since her teen years and is determined to meet her in person. Turns out Greek gods are everything you’ve imaged thanks to the author’s full imagery, amazing characters – including mythological, vengeful creatures/gods.
Fingers crossed that there is a second book due out SOON.
May 24, 2018
The more I think about it, the less I like it. It's insta-love, ridiculous, vacuous, transparent, silly and I'm downgrading it to one star.
January 22, 2016
I downloaded a review copy of this book on Netgalley and am extremely grateful to Midnight Ink for approving my request. This in no way affected my review/opinions of the book.
I don't think I've ever marked a book as DNF so early on in the story. I barely made it to 50 pages before I decided that A Girl's Guide to Landing a Greek God wasn't for me.
I was initially attracted to this book because the cover was awesome and I'm very interested in Greek myth; I love books about it and even took a course about it last semester. I'm all for modernizing these myths and making them more fun and accessible to people.
However . . . this book had a lot of problems for me. Maybe it stems from the fact that this is a man writing a "girl's guide". I'm all for authors writing from the viewpoint of someone completely different from who they are, but it has to be believable. You have to capture what it's like to be a woman--and not only that, but a specific kind of woman, because Angie, like any character, is supposed to be unique. Instead she's kind of all over the place. Here's a line that I really had trouble with:
As Angie wound her way through the crowd, she found herself skipping.
Well, that was only one of the lines that took me out of the story. How old is Angie? Old enough to worry about marriage, kids, and ending up alone. Besides, in the context of this line, she isn't even skipping toward anything fun. She's just going to ask someone a question. Something else in the story that really knocked me out of the narrative was when Angie mentioned overhearing her grandmother having sex and just smiled about it. And wished that she had as many opportunities as her grandmother. No matter what your age, gender, or sex--who would really react like that?
In these 50 pages, the Greek God was only mysteriously alluded to a few times--and in all of them, he's anxiously pining for the human he's been obsessing over from afar. I didn't stick with the book long enough to see why he started to watch her/want her so badly, out of these billions of humans, but . . I'm hoping it was a good reason.
I won't be recommending this book, but maybe there's a chance romance readers would be able to push through these pages to get to the bulk of the story. For me, and the reading goals I have for 2016, it just wasn't worth continuing.
I don't think I've ever marked a book as DNF so early on in the story. I barely made it to 50 pages before I decided that A Girl's Guide to Landing a Greek God wasn't for me.
I was initially attracted to this book because the cover was awesome and I'm very interested in Greek myth; I love books about it and even took a course about it last semester. I'm all for modernizing these myths and making them more fun and accessible to people.
However . . . this book had a lot of problems for me. Maybe it stems from the fact that this is a man writing a "girl's guide". I'm all for authors writing from the viewpoint of someone completely different from who they are, but it has to be believable. You have to capture what it's like to be a woman--and not only that, but a specific kind of woman, because Angie, like any character, is supposed to be unique. Instead she's kind of all over the place. Here's a line that I really had trouble with:
As Angie wound her way through the crowd, she found herself skipping.
Well, that was only one of the lines that took me out of the story. How old is Angie? Old enough to worry about marriage, kids, and ending up alone. Besides, in the context of this line, she isn't even skipping toward anything fun. She's just going to ask someone a question. Something else in the story that really knocked me out of the narrative was when Angie mentioned overhearing her grandmother having sex and just smiled about it. And wished that she had as many opportunities as her grandmother. No matter what your age, gender, or sex--who would really react like that?
In these 50 pages, the Greek God was only mysteriously alluded to a few times--and in all of them, he's anxiously pining for the human he's been obsessing over from afar. I didn't stick with the book long enough to see why he started to watch her/want her so badly, out of these billions of humans, but . . I'm hoping it was a good reason.
I won't be recommending this book, but maybe there's a chance romance readers would be able to push through these pages to get to the bulk of the story. For me, and the reading goals I have for 2016, it just wasn't worth continuing.
December 19, 2015
The first thing to jump out at me about this book was that it was genuinely funny.
Not ‘trying to be funny’ or ‘laugh a minute’, but genuinely and sincerely hilarious. The main character Angie is lovable and tough, she has the same insecurities as most larger ladies and the resilient attitude to deal with them all which makes her instantly a girl I know that I’d get on with in the real world if I met her.
I did worry, once it had been mentioned a couple of time that she was from Queens, that she was going to be a bit of a charicature of sassiness, but she was perfection itself: whatever she did in this book, you just wanted her to win.
Angie was able to hold her own against everything the Greek pantheon was able to throw at her with fabulously good humour but without being unrealistically calm about recently discovering that the gods really did exist, had intimate ties to her family and were in fact considering world domination. Knowing that this book is the first in a trilogy makes me very excited to read what comes next as I feel that now the base of characters have been introduced, shit is going to go DOWN.
Milos, our chiseled and neurotic love interest was a little.... erm.... limp for my tastes. I infinitely preferred his delightfully camp and compassionate brother, who has a great depth of character waiting to be described in the next novel. That's not to say that Milos wasn't a perfect role for this story, it's just that I wouldn't ride a winged horse into a soiree of angry deities for him myself.
The story itself is captivating, with a nice blend of mystery, mythology and unconvenientional romance - once I started, I couldn't put this book down! The ending was perfect, I'm eternally grateful that it leaves you wanting more without the cruel torment of a cliffhanger.
This story didn't stick too closely with the mythology, giving all of the characters of a godly persuasion a lot of leeway as to personality however that did help keep the storyline fresh and unpredictable to those among us who are up to date on our Greek mythology.
If you're looking for wit, romance, fun and a no-nonsense heroine then this is definitely the book for you!
Not ‘trying to be funny’ or ‘laugh a minute’, but genuinely and sincerely hilarious. The main character Angie is lovable and tough, she has the same insecurities as most larger ladies and the resilient attitude to deal with them all which makes her instantly a girl I know that I’d get on with in the real world if I met her.
I did worry, once it had been mentioned a couple of time that she was from Queens, that she was going to be a bit of a charicature of sassiness, but she was perfection itself: whatever she did in this book, you just wanted her to win.
Angie was able to hold her own against everything the Greek pantheon was able to throw at her with fabulously good humour but without being unrealistically calm about recently discovering that the gods really did exist, had intimate ties to her family and were in fact considering world domination. Knowing that this book is the first in a trilogy makes me very excited to read what comes next as I feel that now the base of characters have been introduced, shit is going to go DOWN.
Milos, our chiseled and neurotic love interest was a little.... erm.... limp for my tastes. I infinitely preferred his delightfully camp and compassionate brother, who has a great depth of character waiting to be described in the next novel. That's not to say that Milos wasn't a perfect role for this story, it's just that I wouldn't ride a winged horse into a soiree of angry deities for him myself.
The story itself is captivating, with a nice blend of mystery, mythology and unconvenientional romance - once I started, I couldn't put this book down! The ending was perfect, I'm eternally grateful that it leaves you wanting more without the cruel torment of a cliffhanger.
This story didn't stick too closely with the mythology, giving all of the characters of a godly persuasion a lot of leeway as to personality however that did help keep the storyline fresh and unpredictable to those among us who are up to date on our Greek mythology.
If you're looking for wit, romance, fun and a no-nonsense heroine then this is definitely the book for you!
April 14, 2016
Title: A Girl's Guide to Landing a Greek God - Mythmakers Trilogy 1
Author: Bill Fuller
Published: 4-8-16
Publisher: Midnight Ink
Pages: Complete Trilogy 434
Genre: Mystery, Thrillers & Suspense
Sub Genre: Mythology
ISBN: 9780738747774
ASIN: B01A5OGTLY
Reviewer: DelAnne
Reviewed For: NetGalley
My Rating: 5 Stars
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What are you willing to do to find true love? What are you willing to do to keep it? when Angie's wedding plans fall through her grandmother tells her she is to take a trip to an uncharted island off of Greece by way of a mysterious fishing boat. Upon arrival she meets Milos who tells her he has loved her for years, but she has never met him. When he tells her he is a descendant of one of the original Greek gods, she is thinks he is nuts. When he tells her they are planning to return to their former power and position in the world, she knows it. Then she meets them.
Written with humor and wit Bill Fuller has used his talent to bring his characters to life. With a unique plot to capture the reader's interest and holds it from the first paragraph to the last. With a mixture of Romance, Mythology and suspense A Girl's Guide to Landing a Greek God is a fast paced read to be enjoyed by many ages and genre types. My rating is 5 out of 5 stars.
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Author: Bill Fuller
Published: 4-8-16
Publisher: Midnight Ink
Pages: Complete Trilogy 434
Genre: Mystery, Thrillers & Suspense
Sub Genre: Mythology
ISBN: 9780738747774
ASIN: B01A5OGTLY
Reviewer: DelAnne
Reviewed For: NetGalley
My Rating: 5 Stars
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What are you willing to do to find true love? What are you willing to do to keep it? when Angie's wedding plans fall through her grandmother tells her she is to take a trip to an uncharted island off of Greece by way of a mysterious fishing boat. Upon arrival she meets Milos who tells her he has loved her for years, but she has never met him. When he tells her he is a descendant of one of the original Greek gods, she is thinks he is nuts. When he tells her they are planning to return to their former power and position in the world, she knows it. Then she meets them.
Written with humor and wit Bill Fuller has used his talent to bring his characters to life. With a unique plot to capture the reader's interest and holds it from the first paragraph to the last. With a mixture of Romance, Mythology and suspense A Girl's Guide to Landing a Greek God is a fast paced read to be enjoyed by many ages and genre types. My rating is 5 out of 5 stars.
Amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01...
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April 9, 2019
I have to admit I was a little skeptical about the idea of a man writing a girl’s guide. But I got past my bias pretty quickly once I started reading the book. Not only does Bill Fuller capture the voice of a plus-sized woman who’s spent her life compromising and finally realizes it’s now or never, but he tells a compelling story that has as many twists and turns as a Harry Potter novel and conjures up just as magical a universe.
Angie is a thirty-year-old Greek/American woman who’s on the verge of marrying a man she doesn’t love when she hears a voice in her head that she thinks is her conscience telling she’s crazy to settle. She dashes down the aisle in the middle of her vows and runs out to the street, where she’s hit by a beer truck. From there, it’s one exciting adventure after another as Angie travels to Greek to lick her wounds and meets Milos, a hundred-year-old descendant of the original gods of Mount Olympus who tells her he’s loved her all her life.
What I liked most about this book is that it rises above the genre of traditional romance and becomes something along the lines of a romantic action-adventure, with Angie as a female Indiana Jones on a quest to find romance as well as the answers to mysteries about her life that have always evaded her. And there are so many colorful characters along the way, including Angie’s young-at-heart Ya-Ya, Milos’s impish brother, Jace, Angie’s romantic rival, Electra, and the queen of the gods, Hera.
In every way, this book was a winner, a rousing female empowerment story had me hooked from beginning to end. I can’t wait for the next book in the series.
Angie is a thirty-year-old Greek/American woman who’s on the verge of marrying a man she doesn’t love when she hears a voice in her head that she thinks is her conscience telling she’s crazy to settle. She dashes down the aisle in the middle of her vows and runs out to the street, where she’s hit by a beer truck. From there, it’s one exciting adventure after another as Angie travels to Greek to lick her wounds and meets Milos, a hundred-year-old descendant of the original gods of Mount Olympus who tells her he’s loved her all her life.
What I liked most about this book is that it rises above the genre of traditional romance and becomes something along the lines of a romantic action-adventure, with Angie as a female Indiana Jones on a quest to find romance as well as the answers to mysteries about her life that have always evaded her. And there are so many colorful characters along the way, including Angie’s young-at-heart Ya-Ya, Milos’s impish brother, Jace, Angie’s romantic rival, Electra, and the queen of the gods, Hera.
In every way, this book was a winner, a rousing female empowerment story had me hooked from beginning to end. I can’t wait for the next book in the series.
January 31, 2016
In A Girl’s Guide to Landing a Greek God, Angie reminds us that we must put our whole heart into finding true love, that we must be willing to risk it all and that we must believe that our Greek god is not only out there, but that we have a lot to offer such a being. Angie doesn’t let time, space or murderous Greek-god family members deter her from her quest. She ultimately discovers that raising her expectations allows her to explore new worlds and ancient truths while having a rapturous good time.
Angie is no mere mortal out of her depth with her love Milos and his Greek-god compatriots. She’s tough and funny and voluptuous in mind, body and spirit. Bill Fuller knows how to write about women and he captures Angie’s vulnerability and her boldness, her solid grounding in the real world and her mysterious connection to the land of Greek gods and goddesses -- the lavish island of Elysium dominated by the most powerful figures of ancient mythology. She certainly never quite fits into either world but she makes her own place and enriches the experience of life in both.
Fuller keeps us wanting more with his strong, finely detailed characters, his descriptions of joyous moments tempered by a sense of foreboding and his cinematic scene painting. Images of Milos and Angie aboard flying horses soaring over color-changing landscapes linger beyond the last page to remind us of love’s wonder and magic.
Angie is no mere mortal out of her depth with her love Milos and his Greek-god compatriots. She’s tough and funny and voluptuous in mind, body and spirit. Bill Fuller knows how to write about women and he captures Angie’s vulnerability and her boldness, her solid grounding in the real world and her mysterious connection to the land of Greek gods and goddesses -- the lavish island of Elysium dominated by the most powerful figures of ancient mythology. She certainly never quite fits into either world but she makes her own place and enriches the experience of life in both.
Fuller keeps us wanting more with his strong, finely detailed characters, his descriptions of joyous moments tempered by a sense of foreboding and his cinematic scene painting. Images of Milos and Angie aboard flying horses soaring over color-changing landscapes linger beyond the last page to remind us of love’s wonder and magic.
May 31, 2017
I received a complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review.
I usually don’t read novels like this, but as someone who loves mythology, particularly Greek, I was hungry for a good mythology read. Unfortunately, I didn’t enjoy this as a modern interpretation. Honestly, if the mythology wasn’t involved, I probably would have enjoyed it more. I think I am just a mythology snob…
Overall, I thought the story was humorous and engaging. That being said, it was obvious that the author was a male instead of a female. I can’t explain it, but males just have a certain voice when it comes to trying to write chick lit/romance. While I liked his characters, sometimes I felt that his female lead was a bit of a caricature. I have to remember, however, that people like that actually do exist. With that in mind, she can be a strong yet quirky woman able to hold her own in the world even if she doesn’t always make the best decisions.
As a whole, the story is pretty entertaining. As a woman, I feel a bit put out that a man wrote a novel titled “A Girl’s Guide…” I don’t think I will read the rest of the series but that is more for the fact that it wasn’t my tastes, not because it isn’t an good book.
I usually don’t read novels like this, but as someone who loves mythology, particularly Greek, I was hungry for a good mythology read. Unfortunately, I didn’t enjoy this as a modern interpretation. Honestly, if the mythology wasn’t involved, I probably would have enjoyed it more. I think I am just a mythology snob…
Overall, I thought the story was humorous and engaging. That being said, it was obvious that the author was a male instead of a female. I can’t explain it, but males just have a certain voice when it comes to trying to write chick lit/romance. While I liked his characters, sometimes I felt that his female lead was a bit of a caricature. I have to remember, however, that people like that actually do exist. With that in mind, she can be a strong yet quirky woman able to hold her own in the world even if she doesn’t always make the best decisions.
As a whole, the story is pretty entertaining. As a woman, I feel a bit put out that a man wrote a novel titled “A Girl’s Guide…” I don’t think I will read the rest of the series but that is more for the fact that it wasn’t my tastes, not because it isn’t an good book.
May 15, 2016
Bill Fuller's witty, quirky and humorous narrative in A Girl's Guide to Landing a Greek God is an uncompromising ode to chick-lit with its less than perfect, feisty and lovable heroine, Angie. There are golden moments, loads of fabulous historical research intertwined into the plot, as well as remarkable characters such as Angie's grandmother, lovingly referred to as Ya-Ya. But Milos, the Greek god, our heroine's true love, is at times less than godly. I didn't always find him interesting, and he was often overshadowed by his older brother, who sometimes was a bit cliched but still fun. What irritated me the most was that I was able to predict the ending, and I didn't like that one darned bit. There a slight cliffhanger to prep up for the next installment (it's a trilogy series) and I can't gather the energy or interest to want to know what happens next. There's a twinge of curiosity, sure, Fuller's a fun writer and is liberal with familial anecdotes. By then, I think I will have forgotten about this book and moved on to something else unless I stumble across the sequel. Otherwise, this isn't a bad way to spend your time, though I really wish he'd done some things totally out of the ordinary or expected.
February 28, 2016
Of course, I thought of Rick Riordan... The idea is the same, but most of the crazy adventures have been replaced by romance, with still some amazing ideas.
Angie is going to marry Nick, when she suddenly realizes she does not want to and runs away from the church, the groom, the guests. That will get her to be half crushed by a truck and spend weeks at the hospital. To make her feel better, her grandmother sends her to Greece, where she meets and falls in love with Milos. Milos is no ordinary boy, he is a Greek god, already engaged to Elektra. Zeus does not agree with the changes this new love will bring.
But maybe Milos and Angie have a few other gods on their side?
The story sounds very attractive and you will find enough twists and turns, but something is missing. I don't know what, some chick lit enthusiasm? Maybe guys should not write about girls' guides, because they don't feel the same way as women do?
Angie is going to marry Nick, when she suddenly realizes she does not want to and runs away from the church, the groom, the guests. That will get her to be half crushed by a truck and spend weeks at the hospital. To make her feel better, her grandmother sends her to Greece, where she meets and falls in love with Milos. Milos is no ordinary boy, he is a Greek god, already engaged to Elektra. Zeus does not agree with the changes this new love will bring.
But maybe Milos and Angie have a few other gods on their side?
The story sounds very attractive and you will find enough twists and turns, but something is missing. I don't know what, some chick lit enthusiasm? Maybe guys should not write about girls' guides, because they don't feel the same way as women do?
March 10, 2016
Rarely does a book come along that makes you ask yourself, “What the Hades?” The opening begins somewhat like a standard romance, yet every page thereafter boggles the mind. More wondrously, it mystifies, fascinates, transfixes and always demands another page be turned.
Angie, the youthful female protagonist, is at turns self-compromising and gloriously triumphant – the kind of guest who would enchant at any dinner party. And delight in the meal, as well. You can’t help but root for her as this bat-swinging bundle of energy travels from Yankee Stadium to exotic lands and adventures that no girl from Queens has every journeyed to before.
I heartily recommend this masterful, mythical work of passion to any reader with a heart eager to probe the depths of the human spirit, its willfulness and, mightiest of all, the ever-conquering magic of true love.
And, oh yeah, it’s fun.
Angie, the youthful female protagonist, is at turns self-compromising and gloriously triumphant – the kind of guest who would enchant at any dinner party. And delight in the meal, as well. You can’t help but root for her as this bat-swinging bundle of energy travels from Yankee Stadium to exotic lands and adventures that no girl from Queens has every journeyed to before.
I heartily recommend this masterful, mythical work of passion to any reader with a heart eager to probe the depths of the human spirit, its willfulness and, mightiest of all, the ever-conquering magic of true love.
And, oh yeah, it’s fun.
April 18, 2016
A Girl’s Guide to Landing a Greek God by Bill Fuller (Mythmaker’s Trilogy #1) – 4
After running out on her own wedding, Angie takes a trip to Greece with a request from her grandmother to go to one particular island. What she doesn’t know is that on the island is Milos, a man who has been in love with Angie for years. Oh, and he also happens to be a Greek god. What will happen when she arrives?
Fantasy and romance – not my normal genres at all, and this book was heavy on the romance early on, which meant I was a little bored. Once the fantasy began to play a bigger factor in the book in the second half, I got much more interested in the book. So interested, in fact, that I’m looking forward to finding out what happens next to these characters.
NOTE: I received an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.
Read my full review at Carstairs Considers.
After running out on her own wedding, Angie takes a trip to Greece with a request from her grandmother to go to one particular island. What she doesn’t know is that on the island is Milos, a man who has been in love with Angie for years. Oh, and he also happens to be a Greek god. What will happen when she arrives?
Fantasy and romance – not my normal genres at all, and this book was heavy on the romance early on, which meant I was a little bored. Once the fantasy began to play a bigger factor in the book in the second half, I got much more interested in the book. So interested, in fact, that I’m looking forward to finding out what happens next to these characters.
NOTE: I received an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.
Read my full review at Carstairs Considers.
January 28, 2016
Hands down, this has to be one of the best books I've read in a long time. To really enjoy a story, I have to not only find the characters believable, but also likeable, and in this respect, Bill Fuller has hit it out of the ballpark! Angie and Milos are both compelling and the supporting characters are so well fleshed out, I found myself wishing I could follow each of them through various adventures. Hopefully, that will be the case as this is the first book in a trilogy...thank goodness because, while the resolution of this book was completely satisfying, it was hard to say good-bye to the sassy girl and her Greek god. I love it when a book is so good that I find myself struggling with the dilemma of whether to read it in one sitting or spread it out to allow me more time to savor every delightful word. Romantic, funny, exciting, and very, very good!
July 3, 2016
I read this for NetGalley.
Mr. Fuller's first entry in his new Mythmaker trilogy, "A Girl's Guide to Landing a Greek God," is a delightful and charming romance/fantasy novel. The story centers around a girl from Queens, Angie, and her romance, adventures and eventually marriage with Milos, a descendant of the ancient Greek Gods.
I found this to be an entertaining diversion with likeable characters, and fast moving plot and enough hooks to continue with the rest of the trilogy. This is a great beach/pool read, since it's well-written, entertaining and refreshingly non-philosophical. And that is a positive for a good summer book.
I enjoyed reading the novel. A worthwhile entertainment read!
Mr. Fuller's first entry in his new Mythmaker trilogy, "A Girl's Guide to Landing a Greek God," is a delightful and charming romance/fantasy novel. The story centers around a girl from Queens, Angie, and her romance, adventures and eventually marriage with Milos, a descendant of the ancient Greek Gods.
I found this to be an entertaining diversion with likeable characters, and fast moving plot and enough hooks to continue with the rest of the trilogy. This is a great beach/pool read, since it's well-written, entertaining and refreshingly non-philosophical. And that is a positive for a good summer book.
I enjoyed reading the novel. A worthwhile entertainment read!
October 6, 2016
When Angie's wedding doesn't come off as planned, her YaYa sends her on a trip to Greece. YaYa's one condition is that Angie find and board a specific boat which will take her to an uncharted island, where she will meet someone that could change her life.
While I liked most of the characters in this book, the story itself was a bit far-fetched. The writing was ok, but the use of the main characters' thoughts being printed in italics got old very quickly. Although the book ended on a cliff-hanger, I don't think I'll bother looking for the apparent next book in the series.
I received a free ARC of this book from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
While I liked most of the characters in this book, the story itself was a bit far-fetched. The writing was ok, but the use of the main characters' thoughts being printed in italics got old very quickly. Although the book ended on a cliff-hanger, I don't think I'll bother looking for the apparent next book in the series.
I received a free ARC of this book from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
May 23, 2016
A decent summer beach read. I liked parts of the book, especially the epilogue. It set up future books well and made me want to read them despite the reservations I had with the overall quality of the first book. My main problem was with some of the characterizations. They came off a little thin and unbelievable in places. I never really quite got on board with Angie's acceptance of what was going on. It felt forced. The secondary characters were much more fleshed out than Angie and Milos.
March 13, 2016
Fabulous! I couldn't put this book down. It was the perfect mix of comedy, romance, mystery and Greek mythological references. Angie's strong feminine character portrays a compelling heroine in this wonderful novel. The love story between Angie and Milos is completely endearing as it unfolds throughout the pages. The ongoing struggles of Milos with his family further catapult the intrigue of this book. I can not wait for book two!!
April 8, 2016
It's a fun, mythologically-infused, romantic, adventure tale about a girl named Angie who goes off to connect to her Greek roots, and find herself, but finds a WHOLE lot more than she bargained for in the process. Myth peeps will find it fun. The real world meets the mythic world, and collision! But it's fun to see how Angie navigates it all!
May 24, 2016
A quick, light read. I was thinking I wasn't liking the book too much, but I wouldn't put it down. Finally realized it was the writing style putting me off -- it seemed simplistic and kind of juvenile at times, enough that I would find myself rolling my eyes. Then as I finished I saw this guy was a tv writer and then the style made more sense.
September 2, 2016
Teenage me would've proclaimed this her new fave series. Adult me thinks it was ok, and could be a good start to a possibly great series. things happened really fast and I hope the sequels are better.
August 22, 2016
Has a good plot. A little long winded but a great read that keeps you interested with enough twists to keep it good!
February 20, 2016
Started well but got tedious toward the end.
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