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Goddess Girls #19
Echo the Copycat
In this nineteenth Goddess Girls adventure a new forest-mountain nymph shows up at Mount Olympus Academy and tries to fit in.Echo is a forest-mountain nymph and the new girl at Mount Olympus Academy. She is a little nervous, so she tries to mimic all of the gestures, expressions, and slang of the cool MOA students. While imitation is supposed to be the best form of flattery, Echo’s chattiness doesn’t exactly endear her to her fellow classmates—in fact, it has the opposite effect! Will she be able to find a way to be herself and become friends with the students around her?
273 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 26, 2016
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Joan Holub
351 books1,235 followersNY Times bestselling children's book author:
GODDESS GIRLS series + HEROES IN TRAINING series (w Suzanne Williams); THIS LITTLE TRAILBLAZER a Girl Power Primer; ZERO THE HERO; I AM THE SHARK. Lucky to be doing what I love!
GODDESS GIRLS series + HEROES IN TRAINING series (w Suzanne Williams); THIS LITTLE TRAILBLAZER a Girl Power Primer; ZERO THE HERO; I AM THE SHARK. Lucky to be doing what I love!
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February 8, 2017
I used to love this series.
Now? It's become a hit or miss for me.
There are just far too many new characters, that the awesome old characters, you know, the whole reason I got into the series in the first place, don't have new stories.
Meeting the newer cast was fun at first, but now it's overkill.
And the worst part... the stories themselves have slowly tanked! This book is a perfect example. A book based on a nymph searching for way to fix her tree should have been fantastic right?
Wrong apparently.
Echo the nymph is very gullible throughout the whole book, to the point where she was straight up pathetic at times.
If someone tells you to steal a dress from a shop, and then tells you not say anything because it's a 'surprise', shouldn't the warning bells be ringing in your head?
Echo doesn't have warning bells at all apparently.
And on top of that, that same person took credit for she did earlier in the book, and she just accepted it and acted like everything was fine!
Echo doesn't use her instincts apparently, and figures out far too late that she was duped by Narcissis.
Narcissis himself was a real piece of work, but I'm not surprised, he was meant to be a self absorbed character, as he was in the original Greek god mythologies.
This is Goddess Girls, and for old times sake I can't rate this lower than a 3, but it's not worth more stars than that, and I highly doubt I'll re-read this.
I did like the ending though. It was nice seeing Echo grow as a character.
Now? It's become a hit or miss for me.
There are just far too many new characters, that the awesome old characters, you know, the whole reason I got into the series in the first place, don't have new stories.
Meeting the newer cast was fun at first, but now it's overkill.
And the worst part... the stories themselves have slowly tanked! This book is a perfect example. A book based on a nymph searching for way to fix her tree should have been fantastic right?
Wrong apparently.
Echo the nymph is very gullible throughout the whole book, to the point where she was straight up pathetic at times.
If someone tells you to steal a dress from a shop, and then tells you not say anything because it's a 'surprise', shouldn't the warning bells be ringing in your head?
Echo doesn't have warning bells at all apparently.
And on top of that, that same person took credit for she did earlier in the book, and she just accepted it and acted like everything was fine!
Echo doesn't use her instincts apparently, and figures out far too late that she was duped by Narcissis.
Narcissis himself was a real piece of work, but I'm not surprised, he was meant to be a self absorbed character, as he was in the original Greek god mythologies.
This is Goddess Girls, and for old times sake I can't rate this lower than a 3, but it's not worth more stars than that, and I highly doubt I'll re-read this.
I did like the ending though. It was nice seeing Echo grow as a character.
April 7, 2024
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well, this is where it ends for me. the great streak of these books, i mean. this one was still good, but not as good as the previous few. partly because we aren’t at MOA for most of this one because our mc echo is a nymph who lives in the forest.
not that i don’t love the diversity, if you will, that we’re getting from these newer characters. to put it simply, nature isn’t my thing. so, this book is probably fine if you like that kind of setting.
anyway, the miscommunication trope ran heavy in this one and that was very annoying and stressful. i liked narcissus, my arrogant baby, and the fact that echo doesn’t end up with a guy by the end like every. other. girl. in this series. but that was about it.
also, can we just take a minute to appreciate that zeus, 7 foot tall ruler of the heavens, king of the gods, principal of mount olympus academy is also zeus, sugar enthusiast, husband and dad of the year, and the biggest kid you’ll ever meet. gotta love him 👌
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well, this is where it ends for me. the great streak of these books, i mean. this one was still good, but not as good as the previous few. partly because we aren’t at MOA for most of this one because our mc echo is a nymph who lives in the forest.
not that i don’t love the diversity, if you will, that we’re getting from these newer characters. to put it simply, nature isn’t my thing. so, this book is probably fine if you like that kind of setting.
anyway, the miscommunication trope ran heavy in this one and that was very annoying and stressful. i liked narcissus, my arrogant baby, and the fact that echo doesn’t end up with a guy by the end like every. other. girl. in this series. but that was about it.
also, can we just take a minute to appreciate that zeus, 7 foot tall ruler of the heavens, king of the gods, principal of mount olympus academy is also zeus, sugar enthusiast, husband and dad of the year, and the biggest kid you’ll ever meet. gotta love him 👌
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April 19, 2017
It was very good. Fun for girls into mystery and action. ;)
November 29, 2018
Really good
January 21, 2017
Another rather cute book in the series; this one focuses on the Dryad, Echo. Echo tends to copy everything: especially the latest fashions she sees. When her tree is in peril she hopes to get Zeus to fix it. He says he can't but offers to allow Echo to choose a different nymph realm. There are two main plot lines for the story. Echo meets Narcissus, and together with newly made friends of the main Goddess Girls, Echo gets into shenanigans at the Immortal Market. She also explores a few other nymph realms with her new friends to see if any would be a home for her. Like all the books in the series there is a bit of Boy Liking going on and some friendship drama as well as a good lesson about lying and stealing and even a mystery . Overall another cute and fun addition to the Goddess Girls. Though I do wish
April 29, 2016
I thought it was a very interesting book that locked me into the storyline from the start! :)
June 17, 2016
3.5
Like the rest of the series, this was adorable. I loved the ending and the way that everything was resolved; this series tends to tie up all the ends in a sweet manner and lessons are learned.
Like the rest of the series, this was adorable. I loved the ending and the way that everything was resolved; this series tends to tie up all the ends in a sweet manner and lessons are learned.
June 4, 2020
very slow start and i was not vibing until like halfway through when the goddess girls finally showed up. narcissus pissed me off so much, but echo was a queen in the end and that's all that matters.
July 8, 2021
Ah yes…using the tale of Narcissus to teach us that most men are useless. An absolute classic! I also love the inclusion of Echo’s friends, Daphne and Pan. And Zeus being raised by two moms??? Love the (possible) LGBTQ reference!
January 8, 2018
Another fun look at the Greek mythology world.
June 13, 2017
this is a cute series of books that simplify the Greek gods. I actually really enjoyed it and look forward to the other novels.
September 28, 2017
Liked the switched up ending
June 30, 2018
Really needs a 3.5 rating.
July 14, 2018
I didn't like this as much. The character was a foolish girl, that was hard to support and connect with.
December 22, 2019
Echo is pretty
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January 14, 2020I love this series
Want to read
October 13, 2020i havent read it yet but i think it will be a good book
October 29, 2021
Thankfully the author seems to be back on track
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October 16, 2023Eldest read
March 13, 2024
I got this book and it was great!
May 15, 2024
So cute.
September 13, 2016
Goddess Girls ‘Echo The CopyCat’ by Joan Holub & Suzanne Williams
I have read The Goddess Girls ‘Echo the CopyCat,’ Its an adventurous story about a forest-mountain nymph who was trying to find her way and wasn’t sure who she really was. Echo struggles to find her own identity, but along the way she copycats words, clothing, and styles in fashion magazines to feel special. Unfortunately her classmates feel differently about her copy cat attitude. For Echo it brings more heartache and confusion in the process and in her struggles she forgets to do the one important thing of all, to chant a protection spell for her beloved tree Firheart. Now Echo is on a quest to Mount Olympus Academy to get help to bring Firnheart back.
I think this book is great to read, Joan & Suzanne have brought mythical characters to young readers and made it fun to learn the names of each character and gave each fun role. It also teaches about vanity, and the negative that can come when forget who we are underneath. I mean sure we all like to look at ourselves in the mirror each morning or every now and then, but when a person is obsessed about oneself then it becomes a bit too much. I’m sure almost everyone knows or use to know someone of that nature, I know I did. As like the character Narcissis, the authors used a self absorbed youth in mythology to show where too much of ones desire gets you. He’s a character one loves to hate, just like Echo who was absorb in impressing her classmates she forgot about her first duty, to protect her beloved tree. In her quest as she got sidetrack a few times all I could think about was poor Firnheart.
But in the end she was able to do both, she was able to do what her heart desired and stay at home in the forest-mountain and study her designs and protect the new sapling that grew out of Firnheart stump.
The authors had made this book simple to read but also passionate with their characters and will have you on edge as you turn the pages. I highly recommend this book for young readers and they will enjoy.
I have read The Goddess Girls ‘Echo the CopyCat,’ Its an adventurous story about a forest-mountain nymph who was trying to find her way and wasn’t sure who she really was. Echo struggles to find her own identity, but along the way she copycats words, clothing, and styles in fashion magazines to feel special. Unfortunately her classmates feel differently about her copy cat attitude. For Echo it brings more heartache and confusion in the process and in her struggles she forgets to do the one important thing of all, to chant a protection spell for her beloved tree Firheart. Now Echo is on a quest to Mount Olympus Academy to get help to bring Firnheart back.
I think this book is great to read, Joan & Suzanne have brought mythical characters to young readers and made it fun to learn the names of each character and gave each fun role. It also teaches about vanity, and the negative that can come when forget who we are underneath. I mean sure we all like to look at ourselves in the mirror each morning or every now and then, but when a person is obsessed about oneself then it becomes a bit too much. I’m sure almost everyone knows or use to know someone of that nature, I know I did. As like the character Narcissis, the authors used a self absorbed youth in mythology to show where too much of ones desire gets you. He’s a character one loves to hate, just like Echo who was absorb in impressing her classmates she forgot about her first duty, to protect her beloved tree. In her quest as she got sidetrack a few times all I could think about was poor Firnheart.
But in the end she was able to do both, she was able to do what her heart desired and stay at home in the forest-mountain and study her designs and protect the new sapling that grew out of Firnheart stump.
The authors had made this book simple to read but also passionate with their characters and will have you on edge as you turn the pages. I highly recommend this book for young readers and they will enjoy.
August 7, 2016
Echo is a forest nymph who is a not as confident as she seems. She likes to borrow ideas and even sayings from her forest friends at the Nature School. Echo sees nothing wrong with this and even believes it is an ok thing to do. She is the guardian of Fir Heart a tree in the forest which she guards with her own unique spell. When her tree is destroyed by a stray lightening bolt after she borrows a spell from another student she is heartbroken. Echo is determined to travel to Mount Olympus and convince Zeus to give her another realm to guard. Along the way she meets new friends and even learns to be her own person after a spell from a cupcake makes her repeat or 'echo' everything anyone says! Echos's copycat ways are almost her undoing and causes mayhem at the Immortal Marketplace parade! How she redeems her self and saves the day makes for a delightful read with thought provoking ideas for young readers!
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August 23, 2016
Echo the Copycat is part of the Goddess Girls series by Joan Houlb. This book is about a young girl named Echo who is a Dryad nymph. Echo lives in the forest among other nymphs like her who protect trees they are given shortly after birth. When a lightning bolt strikes her tree, she establishes a suspect and will do anything to avenge her beloved FirHeart (her tree). In the process she meets new friends, people who prove not to be her friends, and begins to realize her true passion ... fashion! Echo is very determined when it comes to things she cares about , which is what I like about the book.
September 7, 2016
This was an interesting addition to the series. Focused on a minor nymph, it has a little bit more connection to the actual myth than many of the stories. But it does change and expand on the idea behind the myth. It presents a couple of morals, though one is much more subtle. I enjoyed the book, a good light read with a nice twist.
April 19, 2019
This series is a great way to introduce kids to Greek mythology. The authors do a nice job of describing the characters and their actions to match each mythological person's name. Next logical step for readers of fractured fairy tales, especially the Whatever After series.
June 26, 2016
The story of Echo from Greek mythology is tragic. This version of Echo is more uplifting and has a happier ending .
August 28, 2016
The story introduced us to the dryads and naiads, Pan and Narcissus. Luckily our Echo did not met the not so nice fate of the original one.
August 16, 2016
Well, Echo shouldn't obey what Narcissus says. He is just a bad guy!
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