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Girl: Repurposed
Tranquila Obiit is smart enough to save a stranger’s life. But when Tran’s salty, daytime-television-addicted grandmother tricks her into selling her soul to Hades, dodging near-death experiences becomes a daily ritual.
Now, as an employee of the Underworld, Tranquila seeks out her purpose in life while pet-sitting a three-headed dog that is hell-bent on destroying her.
She’s not alone. None of the Gods are any better off: Hades is battling negative Hollywood stereotypes. Persephone is trying to overcome her jealousy issues. Most importantly, Hera is trying to gain control of a domain that isn’t hers.
Girl: Repurposed is a refreshing satire on the American Dream that’ll keep readers laughing all the way to the Underworld.
Now, as an employee of the Underworld, Tranquila seeks out her purpose in life while pet-sitting a three-headed dog that is hell-bent on destroying her.
She’s not alone. None of the Gods are any better off: Hades is battling negative Hollywood stereotypes. Persephone is trying to overcome her jealousy issues. Most importantly, Hera is trying to gain control of a domain that isn’t hers.
Girl: Repurposed is a refreshing satire on the American Dream that’ll keep readers laughing all the way to the Underworld.
- GenresComedy
233 pages, Paperback
Published September 28, 2017
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Meaghan Curley
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September 26, 2017
No good deed goes unpunished and Tranquila Obiit learned that the hard way when she was tethered under house arrest and bored out of her mind. With her cranky and acidic grandmother for company, it’s no wonder Tranquila wonders about life and where hers is or rather isn’t going. Who knew her less than warm and fuzzy grandmother would actually send her to Hell and trick her into selling her soul to Hades, himself or that she would find that elusive purpose in life she has been searching for? Oh yes, and a job, too, dog sitting. Hang on tight, we are headed for one hell of a ride in Meaghan Curley ‘s GIRL:REPURPOSED, proving that yes, even humans can be repurposed, not just last year’s scarf.
From that first ride down the River Styx to the last page, I laughed, I shook my head at some of the absurdity and I grew to appreciate that as messed up as humans can be, the gods are even crazier. All is not fun and mythological games though, because Tranquila is an amazing character who just may find that elusive purpose she has been looking for to channel her future into something with meaning!
Meet Hades and discover his likes and dislikes, his weaknesses and even a side that is kind of squishy soft! Dump in some cameo roles by historical figures and squeeze out some un-god like drama from the gods and trust me, this is NOT that dry Mythology class we all sat through. From the randy Zeus to the unpleasant Hera, to the shocking history of Tranquila’s grandmother, Meaghan Curley’s rapier wit, rapid-fire action and keen sense of comedic timing makes one want to add a BRIEF trip to the Underworld to that bucket list of places to visit. Not sure about that? Then I highly recommend GIRL: REPURPOSED as a fabulously humorous and much safer alternative! Satire at its best, as we experience the funhouse mirror version of life in a fabulously well-written tale.
I received this copy from Meaghan Curley!
Publisher: Cosmic Teapot Publishing (September 28, 2017)
Publication Date: September 28, 2017
Genre: Humor | Satire
Print Length: 266 pages
Available from: Amazon | Barnes & Noble
For Reviews & More: http://tometender.blogspot.com
From that first ride down the River Styx to the last page, I laughed, I shook my head at some of the absurdity and I grew to appreciate that as messed up as humans can be, the gods are even crazier. All is not fun and mythological games though, because Tranquila is an amazing character who just may find that elusive purpose she has been looking for to channel her future into something with meaning!
Meet Hades and discover his likes and dislikes, his weaknesses and even a side that is kind of squishy soft! Dump in some cameo roles by historical figures and squeeze out some un-god like drama from the gods and trust me, this is NOT that dry Mythology class we all sat through. From the randy Zeus to the unpleasant Hera, to the shocking history of Tranquila’s grandmother, Meaghan Curley’s rapier wit, rapid-fire action and keen sense of comedic timing makes one want to add a BRIEF trip to the Underworld to that bucket list of places to visit. Not sure about that? Then I highly recommend GIRL: REPURPOSED as a fabulously humorous and much safer alternative! Satire at its best, as we experience the funhouse mirror version of life in a fabulously well-written tale.
I received this copy from Meaghan Curley!
Publisher: Cosmic Teapot Publishing (September 28, 2017)
Publication Date: September 28, 2017
Genre: Humor | Satire
Print Length: 266 pages
Available from: Amazon | Barnes & Noble
For Reviews & More: http://tometender.blogspot.com
September 10, 2017
Girl-Repurposed By Meaghan Curley is a comedy, verging on satire. A nuanced narrative depicting many layers of social hypocrisy, and stupidity hidden within the gyres of hilarity and wit. Like a syntactic anastrophe from the Greek expression, "to turn back", a complete inversion in the pantheon behaviour has occurred. Mediated through entertaining bathos if you like, holds nothing but the truth of absurdity. This book will catch the readers imagination, and fill it up with comic relief for days on end. Greek mythology, particularly Hades, the god of death, has never been invoked, the way it has been invoked through Meaghan's muses. The god, in element whose antics are described within the pages of such well crafted words.
January 25, 2021
Updated because of typo.
This was an absolutely hilarious read, and an interesting, satirical take on the Greek myths--particularly regarding Hades.
Tranquila was an entertaining MC to follow, equal parts pitiful, funny and relatable in her ignorance of Greek mythology, her frustration with her verbally-abusive grandmother, and her struggles in taking on her new job in the Underworld. From her blunt dialogue to her ingenious managing of Cerberus--the toughest three-headed dog to ever exist--Tranquila's adventure was entertaining to the last.
I loved Hades and especially loved how he wasn't vilified (as is so often the case in...well, pretty much every form of media inspired by Greek mythology), considering he is probably one of the least repugnant gods in the pantheon. I loved how, even through the lens of satire, Miss Curley tackled difficult subjects like racism, sexism, abuse/substance abuse, and a ton of other obstacles humanity faces as a species.
There's so much more to this story than even what I've listed here; so much more depth that I can't fully articulate in a review.
So I will leave you with this: If you like witty rapport, social commentary on the modern world and a subversive look at Greek mythology, I heartily encourage you to read this book.
This was an absolutely hilarious read, and an interesting, satirical take on the Greek myths--particularly regarding Hades.
Tranquila was an entertaining MC to follow, equal parts pitiful, funny and relatable in her ignorance of Greek mythology, her frustration with her verbally-abusive grandmother, and her struggles in taking on her new job in the Underworld. From her blunt dialogue to her ingenious managing of Cerberus--the toughest three-headed dog to ever exist--Tranquila's adventure was entertaining to the last.
I loved Hades and especially loved how he wasn't vilified (as is so often the case in...well, pretty much every form of media inspired by Greek mythology), considering he is probably one of the least repugnant gods in the pantheon. I loved how, even through the lens of satire, Miss Curley tackled difficult subjects like racism, sexism, abuse/substance abuse, and a ton of other obstacles humanity faces as a species.
There's so much more to this story than even what I've listed here; so much more depth that I can't fully articulate in a review.
So I will leave you with this: If you like witty rapport, social commentary on the modern world and a subversive look at Greek mythology, I heartily encourage you to read this book.
September 2, 2017
Conflicted girl, Tranquila Obiit, seeks meaning in an otherwise un-meaningful life. She's under house arrest, her grandmother drives her nuts, and she's incredibly bored. Tranquila's grandmother offers to take her to Hades, to sort this out with the God of the Underworld. Then the fun begins.
While in Hades, Tran finds Greek mythology unfolding in front of her. And that's what makes this novel so fascinating. As a reader, we are transported to Curley's clever world of the ancients through the eyes of a 21st Century girl seeking meaning. If Greek mythology was no longer relevant in our lives, Curley has done an incredible job at making it meaningful again. Moreover, it is far more interesting than any of the myths that I had to read in school.
As well, Curley's brilliant sense of humor is on display for all to gawk at. Hades' distaste for Disney's caricature of himself -- and of James Woods in particular -- is reason enough to pick up the novel. The brief scenes with Martin Luther King Jr. and Grigori Rasputin are to die for. But the jokes hardly stop there.
To back up her humor, Curley has developed strong characters that we care about. We want Tranquila to succeed. We want Hades to sort out his personal problems. We want to slap Hera. We want to castrate Zeus.
"Girl: Repurposed" is a highly recommended read.
While in Hades, Tran finds Greek mythology unfolding in front of her. And that's what makes this novel so fascinating. As a reader, we are transported to Curley's clever world of the ancients through the eyes of a 21st Century girl seeking meaning. If Greek mythology was no longer relevant in our lives, Curley has done an incredible job at making it meaningful again. Moreover, it is far more interesting than any of the myths that I had to read in school.
As well, Curley's brilliant sense of humor is on display for all to gawk at. Hades' distaste for Disney's caricature of himself -- and of James Woods in particular -- is reason enough to pick up the novel. The brief scenes with Martin Luther King Jr. and Grigori Rasputin are to die for. But the jokes hardly stop there.
To back up her humor, Curley has developed strong characters that we care about. We want Tranquila to succeed. We want Hades to sort out his personal problems. We want to slap Hera. We want to castrate Zeus.
"Girl: Repurposed" is a highly recommended read.
April 17, 2019
This book is an edgy, modern take on Greek mythology and I thoroughly enjoyed it! Unlike my typical reads, I actually got this in audiobook format, which was different for me, but I'm glad I did! The author was great, and did an amazing job at bringing the characters to life. Especially the main character Tranquila! You would've thought that the narrator was Tranquila herself lol!
Now I'm not too knowledgeable when it comes to Greek mythology, so I can't go too deep into comparisons, but as someone who isn't too familiar with these Gods and Goddesses outside of knowing their names, I still feel that this story did a great job of giving me insight into what they were all about. If you're someone like me, then Girl: Repurposed is a good read for you.
Now on to the story, this book tells the story of Tranquila, a troubled girl who gets a job in the underworld, looking after a 3-headed dog. She develops a relationship with Hades, who becomes somewhat of a father figure/mentor for her. My favorite thing about this story is the humor! Meagan had me laughing through most of this book, and her NY girl attitude shines brightly through her work! I also loved her imagining of what being in Hell is like. All the different ways the dead are tortured, and how the employees deal with their eternal jobs of working for Hades. It was like 'The Office' meets 'Little Nicky'.
The ending was satisfying, and was the perfect wrap up for Tranquila. A young girl, repurposed.
Now I'm not too knowledgeable when it comes to Greek mythology, so I can't go too deep into comparisons, but as someone who isn't too familiar with these Gods and Goddesses outside of knowing their names, I still feel that this story did a great job of giving me insight into what they were all about. If you're someone like me, then Girl: Repurposed is a good read for you.
Now on to the story, this book tells the story of Tranquila, a troubled girl who gets a job in the underworld, looking after a 3-headed dog. She develops a relationship with Hades, who becomes somewhat of a father figure/mentor for her. My favorite thing about this story is the humor! Meagan had me laughing through most of this book, and her NY girl attitude shines brightly through her work! I also loved her imagining of what being in Hell is like. All the different ways the dead are tortured, and how the employees deal with their eternal jobs of working for Hades. It was like 'The Office' meets 'Little Nicky'.
The ending was satisfying, and was the perfect wrap up for Tranquila. A young girl, repurposed.
May 17, 2019
This was a lovely tale which I found quite compelling. The story was an interesting take on death and the afterlife with a healthy dose of Greek mythology added in to keep it fun.
Not quite five stars as I found some of the references, specifically political, going over my head and the recurring mentions of the Disney film I felt were unnecessary after the first one. However, all in all a good story.
Not quite five stars as I found some of the references, specifically political, going over my head and the recurring mentions of the Disney film I felt were unnecessary after the first one. However, all in all a good story.
May 6, 2019
A mythical comedy
It takes a vivid imagination to make Hades -both the god and the place - funny. This wildly entertaining story turns Hades, Zeus and the other gods and creatures into dysfunctional family, friends and enemies, turning what you thought about the mythical world on it’s ear!
It takes a vivid imagination to make Hades -both the god and the place - funny. This wildly entertaining story turns Hades, Zeus and the other gods and creatures into dysfunctional family, friends and enemies, turning what you thought about the mythical world on it’s ear!
July 5, 2019
I won this book in a giveaway.
Tranquila is so bored her grand-mother send her to the Underworld. She asks for a job that gives her purpose to Hades.
I would say it is a weird and surprising book. I absolutely couldn't predict anything. It is also a fast read.
Tranquila is so bored her grand-mother send her to the Underworld. She asks for a job that gives her purpose to Hades.
I would say it is a weird and surprising book. I absolutely couldn't predict anything. It is also a fast read.
July 31, 2018
Witty, interesting, laugh out loud funny. A+
August 17, 2020
A fun, clever journey into the Underworld
I haven’t enjoyed reading a book this much in a long time! The writing is on point and polished. Clever, but never trying too hard. It feels naturally funny. The premise is unique and interesting, subverting tropes and flipping expectations on every page. One of my biggest gripes with books is the apparent inability of modern authors to write a sentence that, on its own, holds my attention and each sentence of Girl: Repurposed does just that. Finally, a book written with intention! If I had one wish, it would be that the book was longer, I didn’t want it to end!
I haven’t enjoyed reading a book this much in a long time! The writing is on point and polished. Clever, but never trying too hard. It feels naturally funny. The premise is unique and interesting, subverting tropes and flipping expectations on every page. One of my biggest gripes with books is the apparent inability of modern authors to write a sentence that, on its own, holds my attention and each sentence of Girl: Repurposed does just that. Finally, a book written with intention! If I had one wish, it would be that the book was longer, I didn’t want it to end!
October 9, 2021
At first I had no idea where this book was taking me, after the premise was met I figured I was just along for the ride. A fun ride though. I enjoyed the twists and turns taken on the old myths and how they react to how modern culture treats them. There's one religious point that I could have done without, but the rest of the book was great and I'm glad it was recommended to me.
August 14, 2019
It’s everything I didn’t know I needed in a book, wrapped up in a surprisingly easy read. I related a lot to the main character’s struggle to find purpose in this world and I think that’s what I liked most about it. That and Grandma Sobriquet’s sharp tongue and the skeleton fight scene.
May 18, 2021
Meaghan Curley created a work of art with her mixture of real life and underworld fantasy that brought laughs and light to some modern day issues. I grew fond of the characters and loved the witt in her literature. Its always nice to find a book you don’t want to put down!!
May 6, 2022
Wonderful!
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