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Shadows of the Immortals #4
Hidden Goddess
Talk about out of the frying pan and into the fire. Jake, the man of Lexi’s dreams, is trapped in the underworld. Only Hades can free him, but Hades is missing, presumably a captive of the shadow shapers. Lexi wants nothing more than to free both of them, but the shadow shapers have hidden their tracks well. She has no idea where to start looking for the missing Lord of the Underworld until a visit to Death himself reveals vital information.
Finally Lexi has a target, but this will be no ordinary rescue mission. In a faraway city, she must face the shadow shapers on their home turf. She is the only hope for Jake and Hades, but there are too many gaping holes in her memory, too many things she doesn’t know. And some of them are about to come back to bite her big time.
Finally Lexi has a target, but this will be no ordinary rescue mission. In a faraway city, she must face the shadow shapers on their home turf. She is the only hope for Jake and Hades, but there are too many gaping holes in her memory, too many things she doesn’t know. And some of them are about to come back to bite her big time.
290 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 18, 2017
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31 books252 followersMarina Finlayson is a reformed wedding organist who now writes fantasy. She is married and shares her Sydney home with three kids, a large collection of dragon statues and one very stupid dog with a death wish.
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October 15, 2022
Apollo and Syl are free from their collars, but Jake has been taken by Styx, and Hades is still missing. The severing of his link to Cerberus can mean one of two things; he's dead, in which case it's already too late, or he's been caught and collared by the shadow shapers. So Lexi, Syl and Lucas (who is a great addition) set out to hunt some shadow shapers, and to hopefully bring back Hades. Apollo is afraid of getting captured again, even though he won't admit it, so instead tries to work out how to help Zeus after the visit with Hestia. Some old enemies, and a few surprising friends, are found along the way.
This is another great book, revving things up for the finale of the series. I remember reading this for the first time, finishing it, and thinking "I need the next one, now" as it was not out yet. It's not really a cliffhanger ending, but oh my the tension, the unanswered questions, the "what's going to happen now???" Also, damn that plot twist, I really didn't see it coming the first time around. Obviously I knew it this time, being a re-read. Although, the title and all that kind of gave it away from the get go....
I just love the way Marina builds tension and the sense of urgency. The action is earlier in this book than it has been in the others, but it's still done well. More and more of the truth is slowly being unearthed, and not just about Lexi herself.
Admittedly, I missed a certain fireshaper in this book, it just didn't feel quite the same without him. But it was still a good tale of tracking down Hades and (failing) at breaking and entering to try and rescue him.
Besides, Jake is rescued at the end, in time for that lovely conclusion.
This is another great book, revving things up for the finale of the series. I remember reading this for the first time, finishing it, and thinking "I need the next one, now" as it was not out yet. It's not really a cliffhanger ending, but oh my the tension, the unanswered questions, the "what's going to happen now???" Also, damn that plot twist, I really didn't see it coming the first time around. Obviously I knew it this time, being a re-read. Although, the title and all that kind of gave it away from the get go....
I just love the way Marina builds tension and the sense of urgency. The action is earlier in this book than it has been in the others, but it's still done well. More and more of the truth is slowly being unearthed, and not just about Lexi herself.
Admittedly, I missed a certain fireshaper in this book, it just didn't feel quite the same without him. But it was still a good tale of tracking down Hades and (failing) at breaking and entering to try and rescue him.
Besides, Jake is rescued at the end, in time for that lovely conclusion.
October 28, 2017
Truth revealed
What a revelation! Finding the truth about Lexi was better than what I had imagined. Obviously she wasn't quite human, but wow! Hopefully Jake can accept her and love her. This opens so many possibilities. Very cool.
What a revelation! Finding the truth about Lexi was better than what I had imagined. Obviously she wasn't quite human, but wow! Hopefully Jake can accept her and love her. This opens so many possibilities. Very cool.
August 29, 2025
immortals tale
I enjoyed the book the first three books were more interesting. It was nice to get some. Answers to the mystery
I enjoyed the book the first three books were more interesting. It was nice to get some. Answers to the mystery
October 29, 2017
Book 4. Spoilers continue.
It opens at a leisurely pace, with Winston, the fireshaper/priest from the last book coming by looking to buy a place, and questions about why someone left. But Hades has not shown up again, which can only mean bad things.
It involves asking Thanatos questions, Cerebus's passionate desire to help, the secret behind Lexi's tattoo, a stranger who helps out of nowhere*, Hestia's secret, a very truncated text message to Lexi, Apollo's searching for something to help Zeus, memories of the dead, the question of rescuing Jake, and more.
*sage souls will recognize from info in the first book.
It opens at a leisurely pace, with Winston, the fireshaper/priest from the last book coming by looking to buy a place, and questions about why someone left. But Hades has not shown up again, which can only mean bad things.
It involves asking Thanatos questions, Cerebus's passionate desire to help, the secret behind Lexi's tattoo, a stranger who helps out of nowhere*, Hestia's secret, a very truncated text message to Lexi, Apollo's searching for something to help Zeus, memories of the dead, the question of rescuing Jake, and more.
*sage souls will recognize from info in the first book.
August 24, 2017
What a Twist! If I could give 10 stars I would!
I wish I could give 10 stars! What an awesome continuation of this series! I so didn't see the twist coming but now it is starting makes sense! All I can say is I loved it from start to finish and can't wait for the next book to come out! Keeping my fingers crossed that certain things, say a fire shaper, will work them selves out! I'm talking to you Jake!
I wish I could give 10 stars! What an awesome continuation of this series! I so didn't see the twist coming but now it is starting makes sense! All I can say is I loved it from start to finish and can't wait for the next book to come out! Keeping my fingers crossed that certain things, say a fire shaper, will work them selves out! I'm talking to you Jake!
August 29, 2017
The books in the Shadow of the Immortals series fells like watching an episode of a TV series. They seemingly blend into each other, but are really short. This isn't much of a problem for me, since I like TV series, but others might find this off-putting. But in this vain...
Previously on Shadows of the Immortals: the dastardly Stix used a well-phrased deal to trap Jake for all eternity. Only Hades, Lord of the Underworld, can help to free him. But before Lexi could ask for his help, Cerberus rushes away sensing that his master is in trouble.
It has been approx. 2 weeks since Jake was trapped. Hades has indeed disappeared and Lexi and Syl are trying to find him aided by Lukas, Joe's werewolf brother, and a somewhat reluctant Apollo (who is afraid of being trapped again). Will they be able to reach Hades in time and free Jake from the sex-crazed underworld water nymph. While doing so the secret around Lexi's missing memories will finally be revealed.
As before this book was an entertaining read. My one criticism is that some of the mysteries are very obvious and this is made more annoying by the fact that when someone practically tells Lexi something outright, she still has difficulties figuring it out. Hades' avatar was very obvious, but when one of the villains taunts Lexi with the knowledge that she basically served it on a silver platter, she goes in denial thinking that it must have been something else.
The same is true for Lexi's secret. I suspected that from the first book and all this book did was finally confirm my suspicions. I mean come on, she talks to animals and has an archer tattooed on her shoulder. Duh! The only way to make it more obvious would have been to name her something like Moonchild or maybe Virginia.
Personally I think that the guy who saved them from drowning "Call me Mac" is Poseidon, who probably has the third part of Zeus' lightning. The next installment will be about saving Zeus and finding the traitor amongst the gods, because let's face it someone must have told the shadow shapers about Hades' avatar.
On a final note: this book is nothing for dog lovers. Besides Cerberus getting seriously injured, I doubt anyone can read the final scenes without one very specific thought passing through their head. "What about Snowy" (that is the little white dog Lexi used for reconnaissance). Poor little tyke.
Previously on Shadows of the Immortals: the dastardly Stix used a well-phrased deal to trap Jake for all eternity. Only Hades, Lord of the Underworld, can help to free him. But before Lexi could ask for his help, Cerberus rushes away sensing that his master is in trouble.
It has been approx. 2 weeks since Jake was trapped. Hades has indeed disappeared and Lexi and Syl are trying to find him aided by Lukas, Joe's werewolf brother, and a somewhat reluctant Apollo (who is afraid of being trapped again). Will they be able to reach Hades in time and free Jake from the sex-crazed underworld water nymph. While doing so the secret around Lexi's missing memories will finally be revealed.
As before this book was an entertaining read. My one criticism is that some of the mysteries are very obvious and this is made more annoying by the fact that when someone practically tells Lexi something outright, she still has difficulties figuring it out. Hades' avatar was very obvious, but when one of the villains taunts Lexi with the knowledge that she basically served it on a silver platter, she goes in denial thinking that it must have been something else.
The same is true for Lexi's secret. I suspected that from the first book and all this book did was finally confirm my suspicions. I mean come on, she talks to animals and has an archer tattooed on her shoulder. Duh! The only way to make it more obvious would have been to name her something like Moonchild or maybe Virginia.
Personally I think that the guy who saved them from drowning "Call me Mac" is Poseidon, who probably has the third part of Zeus' lightning. The next installment will be about saving Zeus and finding the traitor amongst the gods, because let's face it someone must have told the shadow shapers about Hades' avatar.
On a final note: this book is nothing for dog lovers. Besides Cerberus getting seriously injured, I doubt anyone can read the final scenes without one very specific thought passing through their head. "What about Snowy" (that is the little white dog Lexi used for reconnaissance). Poor little tyke.
December 7, 2021
Nossa muito boa essa série mano!
Assim, eu estava mais q certa, mas eu deixava estar errada 🤦🏻♀️
O maior mistério da série e a autora estragou tudo kkk
Primeiro que ela fez a lexi descobrir de uma maneira muito anti-climática - o Lucas contou pra ela quando ele estava preso com o Hades, que contou pra ele para ele contar para ela para ela tentar salvar todo mundo.
E depois que ela descobriu ela virou uma chatinha reclamona - eu não tinha pensando no quanto ela ser uma deusa iria estragar a história kakakakak ainda mais com ela apaixonada lá pelo Jake, que agora eu vejo que nada a ver né!
Ahhhh meu Deus, já sei onde a autora queria levar esse trem - tem só mais um livro na série, o que me faz pensar que ela abandonou, mas aposto que ela ia fazer o Jake virar o novo Deus dos smiths kkkk faz todo sentido!!!
Mas enfim, é isso, tô meio desanimada pq não gostei com a forma como tudo foi revelado - so much wasted potential… e ainda, as memórias dela não voltaram, então ela é uma Lexy com poderes divinos de caça, o que eu não tô curtindo muito não kkk
Assim, eu estava mais q certa, mas eu deixava estar errada 🤦🏻♀️
O maior mistério da série e a autora estragou tudo kkk
Primeiro que ela fez a lexi descobrir de uma maneira muito anti-climática - o Lucas contou pra ela quando ele estava preso com o Hades, que contou pra ele para ele contar para ela para ela tentar salvar todo mundo.
E depois que ela descobriu ela virou uma chatinha reclamona - eu não tinha pensando no quanto ela ser uma deusa iria estragar a história kakakakak ainda mais com ela apaixonada lá pelo Jake, que agora eu vejo que nada a ver né!
Ahhhh meu Deus, já sei onde a autora queria levar esse trem - tem só mais um livro na série, o que me faz pensar que ela abandonou, mas aposto que ela ia fazer o Jake virar o novo Deus dos smiths kkkk faz todo sentido!!!
Mas enfim, é isso, tô meio desanimada pq não gostei com a forma como tudo foi revelado - so much wasted potential… e ainda, as memórias dela não voltaram, então ela é uma Lexy com poderes divinos de caça, o que eu não tô curtindo muito não kkk
April 25, 2018
The fourth and penultimate part of this fine urban fantasy series, and finally we’re getting some answers. I didn’t enjoy the third book, Rivers of Hell, quite as much as the previous two, partly because it dropped a lot of interesting plot threads and went haring off down a very big rabbit hole - to Hell, in fact - and partly because, in the underworld, heroine Lexi’s most interesting attribute, that of control over all sorts of animals and birds, just doesn’t work in a place where everything is dead. Not to mention that one of the most interesting side characters, Lexi’s cat-shifter friend Syl, was miserably stuck in human form, and love interest Jake was captured by the evil Styx. But now Lexi’s out of Hell, Syl’s free again and has an interesting new boyfriend and we’re finally getting close to working out how to defeat those pesky shadow shapers who’ve been killing gods left, right and centre.
Anyone who’s read one of Marina Finlayson’s books before knows the drill, now. There’ll be relentless action, great characters who feel absolutely real (yes, even the werewolves and gods), lots of humour, some great twists and did I mention the relentless action? There’s a LOT going on in these books, but it’s all wonderfully believable. I love the idea of gods not merely alive and well, but actually living amongst humans and displaying very human-like foibles along with the awesome powers.
And at long last, some answers to the questions that arose in the first couple of books, and I finally found out why everything was so out of kilter when Lexi went back to her home town and nothing she remembered was quite right. Lots of readers seem to have guessed the answer but I didn’t and it was (to put it mildly) a bit of a shock, although completely logical. Best moment of the book? When Jake is rescued and reveals how he foiled the wicked plans of Styx. Attaboy! But these books are not just action. There’s real depth to them, too, in Lexi’s struggles to face up to who she really is, and dealing with her newly-rediscovered family. And who could be unmoved by the trials of a certain very cute hell-hound?
Everything’s building now to the final confrontation, so a quick five stars and straight on to the final book.
Anyone who’s read one of Marina Finlayson’s books before knows the drill, now. There’ll be relentless action, great characters who feel absolutely real (yes, even the werewolves and gods), lots of humour, some great twists and did I mention the relentless action? There’s a LOT going on in these books, but it’s all wonderfully believable. I love the idea of gods not merely alive and well, but actually living amongst humans and displaying very human-like foibles along with the awesome powers.
And at long last, some answers to the questions that arose in the first couple of books, and I finally found out why everything was so out of kilter when Lexi went back to her home town and nothing she remembered was quite right. Lots of readers seem to have guessed the answer but I didn’t and it was (to put it mildly) a bit of a shock, although completely logical. Best moment of the book? When Jake is rescued and reveals how he foiled the wicked plans of Styx. Attaboy! But these books are not just action. There’s real depth to them, too, in Lexi’s struggles to face up to who she really is, and dealing with her newly-rediscovered family. And who could be unmoved by the trials of a certain very cute hell-hound?
Everything’s building now to the final confrontation, so a quick five stars and straight on to the final book.
May 27, 2019
Called it!!!!
I said it back in book 2....totally called out Lexi’s true identity. Score one for me.
This book was pretty much filler, we didn’t really learn anything new aside from the Lexi reveal toward the end and maybe possibly that we ran into Poseidon.
There was a little action, but overall this book wasn’t as gripping and nailbiting as the others in the series.
My new prediction... Hera is Mrs. Emery. Has to be, if you look at Greek mythology lore, she was always unhappy about just about everything. We’ve already met Hestia, so it can’t be her. Aphrodite is too vain to walk around looking like an older woman and co-signing the hate speech.
I’m looking forward to the next and last book, but this one certainly didn’t live up to the fun of the previous three.
I said it back in book 2....totally called out Lexi’s true identity. Score one for me.
This book was pretty much filler, we didn’t really learn anything new aside from the Lexi reveal toward the end and maybe possibly that we ran into Poseidon.
There was a little action, but overall this book wasn’t as gripping and nailbiting as the others in the series.
My new prediction... Hera is Mrs. Emery. Has to be, if you look at Greek mythology lore, she was always unhappy about just about everything. We’ve already met Hestia, so it can’t be her. Aphrodite is too vain to walk around looking like an older woman and co-signing the hate speech.
I’m looking forward to the next and last book, but this one certainly didn’t live up to the fun of the previous three.
November 25, 2017
Great series
I do love this series, even if it wasn’t too hard to figure out who Lexi really is, I really enjoy the adventure this series brings. It isn’t my favorite book so far but it is a solid continuation.
I can’t wait for the next book. I hope it comes soon because I’m so impatient to see her an Apollo together, how her relationship with Jake works out (crossing my fingers he is really a certain lover of a certain someone) and how they all team up to find sues!
I do love this series, even if it wasn’t too hard to figure out who Lexi really is, I really enjoy the adventure this series brings. It isn’t my favorite book so far but it is a solid continuation.
I can’t wait for the next book. I hope it comes soon because I’m so impatient to see her an Apollo together, how her relationship with Jake works out (crossing my fingers he is really a certain lover of a certain someone) and how they all team up to find sues!
January 30, 2022
The best book in the series so far!
This series MUST be read order, starting with Stolen Magic. I rarely -- if ever -- give books 5 stars, but I am giving 5 stars to this book. I love this series, the storyline, and the characters, particularly Lexie. I have thoroughly enjoyed all the books up to now, but the way the story evolves in this book is excellent. I am so glad there is another book to read!
This series MUST be read order, starting with Stolen Magic. I rarely -- if ever -- give books 5 stars, but I am giving 5 stars to this book. I love this series, the storyline, and the characters, particularly Lexie. I have thoroughly enjoyed all the books up to now, but the way the story evolves in this book is excellent. I am so glad there is another book to read!
October 2, 2017
Quick fun read. I'd already long ago guessed the big reveal, and you aren't that surprised by the things that happen. It's a bit short, and things happen rather quickly. The characters are pretty fun, and it actually would be better served if it was a bit longer, if you got to have more interactions, etc. Wraps up rather fast. But overall, like I said, enjoyable.
June 26, 2018
It was great to get back into Lexi's world and also a bit frustrating as things are not good. This book is where the tide turns and things start to be understood. Lexi with the help of her friends starts to win the battle. But it isn't over.
I had the first 3 books on audio. This is the first I read. It went quickly. It's a quirky world. Some things are too hard and some are too easy.
I had the first 3 books on audio. This is the first I read. It went quickly. It's a quirky world. Some things are too hard and some are too easy.
August 26, 2021
Curiouser and curiouser!
Lexi and company go to Brenvale to seek out the shadow shapers that are possibly holding Hades captive prior to killing him and taking his powers as they have done to some of the other gods. The bottom literally falls out for Lexi and the shadow shapers as the story progresses.
Lexi and company go to Brenvale to seek out the shadow shapers that are possibly holding Hades captive prior to killing him and taking his powers as they have done to some of the other gods. The bottom literally falls out for Lexi and the shadow shapers as the story progresses.
September 3, 2017
As good as always
I'm a big fan of this series and I've loved every word from the start. The characters are well written, with real problems and are people you can relate to. The ending had me wanting to shake a certain person but I can't wait for the finale!
I'm a big fan of this series and I've loved every word from the start. The characters are well written, with real problems and are people you can relate to. The ending had me wanting to shake a certain person but I can't wait for the finale!
September 10, 2017
Fantastic
Lovely book about a badass woman who can conquer anything. From no one to God with spies and twists, this novel was exactly the thing to scratch a mystery fantasy romance itch.
Lovely book about a badass woman who can conquer anything. From no one to God with spies and twists, this novel was exactly the thing to scratch a mystery fantasy romance itch.
February 3, 2018
Amazing!!!
This book amazingly tied up some loose ends from the first three books, while still leaving more to be completed in the book(s) to come. It brought me on an emotional roller coaster which makes me love it even more!
This book amazingly tied up some loose ends from the first three books, while still leaving more to be completed in the book(s) to come. It brought me on an emotional roller coaster which makes me love it even more!
September 21, 2019
Hidden Goddess (Shadows of the Immortals Book 4)
Absolutely Amazing and Adventuresome Series!!! Can’t Wait for the next Book!!! A Surprise Twist And So Much Excitement!!! Totally a Page Turner!!!!
Absolutely Amazing and Adventuresome Series!!! Can’t Wait for the next Book!!! A Surprise Twist And So Much Excitement!!! Totally a Page Turner!!!!
September 26, 2017
Great books!!
Every book is outstanding
I am dying for the next book which is the last in the series.. and I am so very sad about that.
Great series.
Every book is outstanding
I am dying for the next book which is the last in the series.. and I am so very sad about that.
Great series.
October 12, 2017
I knew it! Yes! But the ending? So sad 😭.
This book is great, and it sets up the next book to be even better!
This book is great, and it sets up the next book to be even better!
October 25, 2017
Hidden in plain sight....
Did not see that coming. Can't for the next one and daddy will make it right. His baby girl needs her Jake a god after all. Love it
Karen
Did not see that coming. Can't for the next one and daddy will make it right. His baby girl needs her Jake a god after all. Love it
Karen
March 5, 2018
Great
I am really loving this series and can not wait for the next book. Thank you for the great entertainment.
I am really loving this series and can not wait for the next book. Thank you for the great entertainment.
August 25, 2018
Next to last.
Is it even possible to get a happy ending? I can't wait to read the next one to find out. Non stop action.
Is it even possible to get a happy ending? I can't wait to read the next one to find out. Non stop action.
May 7, 2019
I enjoyed this book; however, I wasn't surprised at all by the revelations within. I did like what happened but I just wasn't surprised. This was a quick, easy, and enjoyable read.
August 12, 2019
Yesss!
Oh as much as I love this Series this ending was sad. I can’t believe what happened to Lexi and now this! Need the last book.
Oh as much as I love this Series this ending was sad. I can’t believe what happened to Lexi and now this! Need the last book.
July 18, 2020
Book 4 of 5
Secrets finally revealed. I waited four books for answers and now that I’ve found them the real adventure can begin. I can’t wait to see what’s in store for us next.
Secrets finally revealed. I waited four books for answers and now that I’ve found them the real adventure can begin. I can’t wait to see what’s in store for us next.
January 12, 2021
Still really enjoying this ride!
August 21, 2021
The hits just keep on coming!
Lexi and company are once again in rescue mode. Jake and Hades need saving. Just when things can't get any worse, Lexi learns her secret identity.
Lexi and company are once again in rescue mode. Jake and Hades need saving. Just when things can't get any worse, Lexi learns her secret identity.
January 9, 2022
3.5 stars
July 6, 2025
Finally
Ok, finally this book answers a few questions. I had no idea who she is but did wonder about the tattoo. Language and closed door.
Ok, finally this book answers a few questions. I had no idea who she is but did wonder about the tattoo. Language and closed door.
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