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Oh My Gods!
Karen is just an average thirteen-year-old from New Jersey who loves to play video games with her friends and watch movies with her mom. But when she moves to Greece to live with her eccentric, mysterious father, Zed, suddenly everything she thought about herself—about life—is up in the air.
Starting a new school can be difficult, but starting school at Mt. Olympus Junior High, where students are gods and goddesses, just might take the cake. Especially when fellow classmates start getting turned to stone. Greek mythology . . . a little less myth, a little more eek! And if Karen’s classmates are immortal beings, who does that make her?
Starting a new school can be difficult, but starting school at Mt. Olympus Junior High, where students are gods and goddesses, just might take the cake. Especially when fellow classmates start getting turned to stone. Greek mythology . . . a little less myth, a little more eek! And if Karen’s classmates are immortal beings, who does that make her?
208 pages, Hardcover
First published January 5, 2021
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About the author
Stephanie Cooke
28 books181 followersStephanie is a writer based out of Toronto, Canada. Some of her graphic novels include ParaNorthern, Oh My Gods, and The Racc Pack. She's additionally worked on titles such as My Little Pony, Cat Ninja, Archie Comics, and more. She’s an avid reader, gamer, movie watcher, and pun connoisseur. She can often be found curled up with her snuggly cat…that she happens to be very allergic to.
Her debut young adult graphic novel, Pillow Talk, is out now. Find out more about her at stephaniecooke.ca.
Her debut young adult graphic novel, Pillow Talk, is out now. Find out more about her at stephaniecooke.ca.
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January 28, 2021
An oblivious girl switches from living with her mother in New Jersey to living with her father in Greece. It takes her one third of the book to notice that her new school, Mount Olympus Junior High, is populated with Greek gods and mythological creatures.
Stiff and awkward in concept, writing and art. This is one of those books pitched at middle schoolers that writes down at them and assumes they've never even seen a Rick Riordan novel. I mean, gee, who or what could be turning people around the community into stone? Derrrrrr.
Stiff and awkward in concept, writing and art. This is one of those books pitched at middle schoolers that writes down at them and assumes they've never even seen a Rick Riordan novel. I mean, gee, who or what could be turning people around the community into stone? Derrrrrr.
January 24, 2021
The artwork is lovely, but, even with the mystery element, I didn’t care for the characters. Artemis has the most personality here even if she is grumpy most of the time. Karen is just overly clueless, and the dialogue feels slightly off, at times. The ending is very cheerful, but nothing wrong with something light-hearted. Not too bad overall.
1.5
1.5
April 21, 2023
OH MY GODS! by Stephanie Cooke and Insha Fitzpatrick and illustrated by Juliana Moon is an enjoyable graphic novel that mixes Greek mythology with modern teenage life. The story follows Karen, a regular teenager who suddenly finds herself attending school with gods and goddesses at Mt. Olympus Junior High. The plot is a bit predictable but was entertaining. The illustrations by Juliana Moon are well done and so colourful. The authors do an excellent job of blending Greek mythology with a contemporary setting. This is a fun read that will appeal to younger fans of graphic novels and Greek mythology.
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September 19, 2024
This graphic novel was SO CUTE!
When Karen moves to Mt. Olympus to stay with her dad for a while, she didn't think she'd be transferring to a school for gods, goddesses, and other mythical beings. She also definitely didn't think she would find out that she's a demi-goddess! While Karen is just trying to fit in at her new school, people start being mysteriously turned to stone. It's up to Karen and her new friends to figure out who's doing this and stop them before anyone else gets hurt.
I love Greek mythology and this was a super fun twist on traditional myths. The gods and goddesses are all reborn as teenagers. I love the way that the story is told visually, there's a lot of fun little details from the myths throughout the backgrounds. Highly recommend!
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When Karen moves to Mt. Olympus to stay with her dad for a while, she didn't think she'd be transferring to a school for gods, goddesses, and other mythical beings. She also definitely didn't think she would find out that she's a demi-goddess! While Karen is just trying to fit in at her new school, people start being mysteriously turned to stone. It's up to Karen and her new friends to figure out who's doing this and stop them before anyone else gets hurt.
I love Greek mythology and this was a super fun twist on traditional myths. The gods and goddesses are all reborn as teenagers. I love the way that the story is told visually, there's a lot of fun little details from the myths throughout the backgrounds. Highly recommend!
*Review copy provided by NetGalley*
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July 10, 2021I am so extremely not the target audience for this that I'm not even going to rate it. An extremely quick read. In my opinion (which, again, is the opinion of a grown up classics major, so: grain of salt) it didn't do anything super entertaining or creative, but it didn't butcher anything too badly either. My biggest disappointment was that , so it obviously wasn't too bad.
June 26, 2021
Casting Zeus as a supportive dad is...a choice.
August 2, 2021
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This was an okay graphic novel— to be honest, the artwork was what really carried the story. Nothing too memorable plot-wise but it was still worth finishing.
However, if you like Greek Mythology maybe you should check this one out!
2. 5 stars.
This was an okay graphic novel— to be honest, the artwork was what really carried the story. Nothing too memorable plot-wise but it was still worth finishing.
However, if you like Greek Mythology maybe you should check this one out!
2. 5 stars.
August 27, 2021
The gods must be crazy really stupid!
This was essentially a lame Scooby Doo mystery (the smart girl was even a chunky, bespectacled Velma) with Greek gods instead of meddling kids.
This was essentially a lame Scooby Doo mystery (the smart girl was even a chunky, bespectacled Velma) with Greek gods instead of meddling kids.
July 8, 2021
I love Greek mythology, so this was a blast! I loved the ways it stuck to the traditional stories and also deviated from them in interesting ways.
January 3, 2022
This was a fun spin on Greek mythology. Friendship, mystery, adventure…it’s got it all! I’ll definitely be on the lookout for the sequel later this year.
January 29, 2025
It was cute—some plot holes but still decently enjoyable.
September 18, 2020
Graphic Novel
I received an electronic ARC from Etch/HMH Books for Young Readers through Edelweiss+.
Interesting premise to see the Greek gods and goddesses return as high school students. Karen has to live with her dad while her mom takes a different job. She's okay with this but knows little about him - like the fact that he is Zeus. She heads to her new school and meets new friends. At first, she thinks they are playing an elaborate role playing game but discovers they all are truly Greek deities. They experience the usual high school situations with a few exceptions like discovering someone is turning people into stone statues. Karen and her friends figure out what happened and come up with a solution that allows a young Medusa to be part of the gang too.
The illustration pull readers in to be part of the group. The story is easy to follow and relatable for young teens. I look forward to more adventures.
I received an electronic ARC from Etch/HMH Books for Young Readers through Edelweiss+.
Interesting premise to see the Greek gods and goddesses return as high school students. Karen has to live with her dad while her mom takes a different job. She's okay with this but knows little about him - like the fact that he is Zeus. She heads to her new school and meets new friends. At first, she thinks they are playing an elaborate role playing game but discovers they all are truly Greek deities. They experience the usual high school situations with a few exceptions like discovering someone is turning people into stone statues. Karen and her friends figure out what happened and come up with a solution that allows a young Medusa to be part of the gang too.
The illustration pull readers in to be part of the group. The story is easy to follow and relatable for young teens. I look forward to more adventures.
July 18, 2021
One ordinary girl! A high school with the descendants of Greek Gods! A set of students start turning into stone!
A sort of Valley Girl/Babysitter's Club tie for Greek Myth fans!
Cute illustrations!
Didn't feel much depth to it, but its a cute intro.
A sort of Valley Girl/Babysitter's Club tie for Greek Myth fans!
Cute illustrations!
Didn't feel much depth to it, but its a cute intro.
July 17, 2023
3.25/5
This was fun! I think that some of the timing stuff for me was a little confusing as well as the age of the Gods and stuff, so that felt a little off for me. The plot was also not super compelling. It felt kind of slow and tired. It was a fun short read though!
This was fun! I think that some of the timing stuff for me was a little confusing as well as the age of the Gods and stuff, so that felt a little off for me. The plot was also not super compelling. It felt kind of slow and tired. It was a fun short read though!
July 20, 2023
Scooby Doo meets Greek gods but make it a cutesy middle school vibe
April 2, 2022
I LOVE THIS!!!! I THINK POL AND KAREN SHOULD END UP TOGETHER LOL!
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August 11, 2021
3.5/5
Found this cute and funny. Fans of Percy Jackson/Greek Mythology will enjoy this. Excited for future installments.
Found this cute and funny. Fans of Percy Jackson/Greek Mythology will enjoy this. Excited for future installments.
January 29, 2021
This story about an USAmerican middle schooler who moves in with her dad on Mount Olympus while her mom pursues a once-in-a-lifetime career opportunity is fun and cute. It's also pretty standard.
As a fast-paced middle grade graphic novel that riffs on Greek mythology, it works well. As a well-planned story with a logical progression and a tight mystery element, it does not.
I think this would be more appealing to fans of Jean Holub's Goddess Girls series, Princeless, Vol. 1: Save Yourself, Lumberjanes, Vol. 1: Beware the Kitten Holy or Raina Telgemeier and Faith Erin Hicks than for readers who love Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson books, Kate O'Hearn's Greek mythology series, or even Lucy Coats' Beasts of Olympus books.
2 stars for the story, an additional star for the art.
As a fast-paced middle grade graphic novel that riffs on Greek mythology, it works well. As a well-planned story with a logical progression and a tight mystery element, it does not.
I think this would be more appealing to fans of Jean Holub's Goddess Girls series, Princeless, Vol. 1: Save Yourself, Lumberjanes, Vol. 1: Beware the Kitten Holy or Raina Telgemeier and Faith Erin Hicks than for readers who love Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson books, Kate O'Hearn's Greek mythology series, or even Lucy Coats' Beasts of Olympus books.
2 stars for the story, an additional star for the art.
May 3, 2021
[2.5 stars] One of my favorite things about the world of comics is that kids' books are labelled as "all ages" because plenty of books that are written for children can still have excellent stories and beautiful artwork. Alas, this book was not quite one of those. Everything about the premise of this book should have made me an instant fan. Instead there was a lot of "ohhh, this is middle grade, not young adult" and "why did they make the protagonist so dumb?" and "how is it the world of Greek mythology but nobody's heard of Medusa?" There was even a bit of "I can't tell which of these new friends she's supposed to be having a crush on right now." Overall, just desperately in need of a more engaging plot, a compelling main character, and more nuanced world building. This book might do for a newly Greek mythology obsessed tween, but that's about it.
November 24, 2020
Karen is sent to live with her father on Mount Olympus, where she learns that the Greek gods are real...and some of them go to her junior high!
Cute concept but meh execution. I felt like there were too many panels per scene, and a lot of the panels were just filler information. Same with a lot of the dialogue, and with the sheer number of gods that get cameos. I wish the author had gone more in depth with a couple deities and given Karen time to really get to know them. Too many details are handwaved away, too - like, really, had no one thought of that solution to the Gorgon problem??
This story and art would be fine as an amateur web comic, but it falls flat as a published graphic novel.
Cute concept but meh execution. I felt like there were too many panels per scene, and a lot of the panels were just filler information. Same with a lot of the dialogue, and with the sheer number of gods that get cameos. I wish the author had gone more in depth with a couple deities and given Karen time to really get to know them. Too many details are handwaved away, too - like, really, had no one thought of that solution to the Gorgon problem??
This story and art would be fine as an amateur web comic, but it falls flat as a published graphic novel.
October 30, 2020
I love that this book offers reluctant readers a path to enjoy Greek mythology through a fun but relatable story about a girl who is forced to go live with her father after her mother receives a too-good-to-pass-up job offer, only to discover that her father is Zeus and her classmates other figures from mythology. The mystery element will keep readers turning the pages while introducing them to the traits associated with each mythological character. A must-have for classrooms and libraries!
October 23, 2021
I tried to like this one, I really did. I loved the premise, and the whole ordeal. It had a good plot. But it was just dull. It felt like every other greek mythology run-off story out there, and I just couldn't get into it.
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January 22, 2022Cute idea, kind of mediocre execution. It was really strange to me to have a 13 year old named Karen (and not for the reasons it's called out in the book). I'm pretty flexible with varying depictions of Greek gods, but this was the least Zeus-like Zeus I've seen.
February 3, 2021
The title will itself will nab young readers, but they’ll surely be hooked once they meet their mythological favorites roaming the halls of Mt. Olympus Junior High. The first in a new graphic novel series, OH MY GODS! written by Stephanie Cooke and Insha Fitzpatrick is a delightful modernization of Greek mythology (I can name a handful of students who absolutely love gods, goddesses, and monsters) combined with the challenge of navigating lots of changes after a big move across the globe. With cool, older-ish, less-cartoony, vibrant art (think Archie comics) by Juliana Moon, readers will enjoy following Karen, 13, as she tries to make sense of her new, quirky surroundings not only at school, but at her father’s house as well. Just when things settle and she thinks she’s made some friends, a peculiar event at the library brings an accusation and mystery to solve. I loved the detailed, emotive illustrations of each character and it was entertaining exploring their personalities and strengths as they conversed. Everyone had an important role to play and I appreciated that they showcased the power of working together. Appealing and fun, I can’t wait for the next book installment of OH MY GODS!
April 28, 2021
A hilarious and fun book about a girl going to live on Olympus with her very sparkly dad and finding out that gods and goddesses are real, and oh yes, her dad is like the boss. I had tons of fun reading this one, especially when Medusa made her way in. But the other parts were fun as well, see Karen get used to the whole new situation, learn about gods/goddesses (I would have been very sus from the start given EVERYONE has a name like in mythology ), learn new things at school and get used to the school itself (it is such a maze), and more. I loved Zed, he was just so sparkly and funny. Though I wish he had talked to Karen before she found out the truth via her friends. Come on dude.
Loved seeing Medusa's backstory and I love seeing Karen help her out.
Great art!
I definitely want more! Especially with THAT ending.
Loved seeing Medusa's backstory and I love seeing Karen help her out.
Great art!
I definitely want more! Especially with THAT ending.
May 20, 2022
I...expected to like this more. Greek Mythology, Mt. Olympus High School, teenage hijinks, a perfect recipe for a stellar graphic novel, right?! Wrong.
The artwork is stunning, though oddly fuzzy on some pages. I think a middle-grade audience would like this, but Oh My Gods! really does pale in comparison to other Greek Mythology retellings like Percy Jackson and Lore Olympus. Liberties with the pantheon are expected with how incestuous Greek mythology can be, but this whole book just wasn't as good as it could have been. I didn't care much for any of the character except for Artemis, and I still don't get why Karen's friends couldn't be fictional children of the gods a la Percy Jackson instead of .
I don't think I'll continue with this series. The writing is kind of lame and the story just isn't intriguing. Younger audiences might like this, but it wasn't for me.
The artwork is stunning, though oddly fuzzy on some pages. I think a middle-grade audience would like this, but Oh My Gods! really does pale in comparison to other Greek Mythology retellings like Percy Jackson and Lore Olympus. Liberties with the pantheon are expected with how incestuous Greek mythology can be, but this whole book just wasn't as good as it could have been. I didn't care much for any of the character except for Artemis, and I still don't get why Karen's friends couldn't be fictional children of the gods a la Percy Jackson instead of .
I don't think I'll continue with this series. The writing is kind of lame and the story just isn't intriguing. Younger audiences might like this, but it wasn't for me.
January 2, 2021
This was a super cute graphic novel that was about Greek mythology with a twist. A thirteen-year-old girl moves to live with her dad at Mt. Olympus. Then she finds out all the gods and goddesses have been reborn as teenagers, and she is a demigoddess. It was fun to see the gods and goddesses portrayed as more modern characters.
I was able to read this book in a day. It was a quick read and the illustrations were great. I will definitely keep an eye out for the 2nd book that comes out next year.
I received a digital ARC of this book thanks to the publisher and NetGalley.
I was able to read this book in a day. It was a quick read and the illustrations were great. I will definitely keep an eye out for the 2nd book that comes out next year.
I received a digital ARC of this book thanks to the publisher and NetGalley.
December 13, 2020
Olympic Friendship
There are lots of middle grade books out there that are based on some sort of Olympian angle. This one is mostly a school daze friendship tale that takes a light and lively approach.
Our heroine, Karen, has to stay with her Dad because of her Mom's new job. Dad lives in Greece and is named Zed, (the "Z" of course is giveaway number one). Karen ends up at Mount Olympus Junior High. The actual plot turns on the fact that someone or something is turning students to stone, and Karen is suspect number one because it started happening just after she arrived.
Now this could have gone a lot of different ways. Surprisingly, it's an upbeat and cheerful take on being the new girl in town. Karen is accepted immediately by the other students and develops a circle of friends. They all get together to help prove her innocence. The stone-maker is a sympathetic character. The whole thing is gee-whiz, can-do, cheerful, and friendly. (Heck, even Karen's Mom and Dad are mellow and cool.)
So, this qualifies as an entry in the Greek Gods fiction pantheon, but it isn't angsty or weird. It's basically a school daze tale with a Greek God frame. That worked because Karen is a good kid, her classmates are all nice, if odd and interesting, people, and the drama is pretty light.
As a consequence, this struck me as a pleasant, early reader, intro to myth based action adventure. The tale is easy to follow, easy to swallow, and bright and lively. That is all complemented by the art, which is basic, colorful, and undemanding, but which is perfectly well designed to carry and enhance the story.
(Please note that I received a free advance will-self-destruct-in-x-days Adobe Digital copy of this book without a review requirement, or any influence regarding review content should I choose to post a review. Apart from that I have no connection at all to either the author or the publisher of this book.)
There are lots of middle grade books out there that are based on some sort of Olympian angle. This one is mostly a school daze friendship tale that takes a light and lively approach.
Our heroine, Karen, has to stay with her Dad because of her Mom's new job. Dad lives in Greece and is named Zed, (the "Z" of course is giveaway number one). Karen ends up at Mount Olympus Junior High. The actual plot turns on the fact that someone or something is turning students to stone, and Karen is suspect number one because it started happening just after she arrived.
Now this could have gone a lot of different ways. Surprisingly, it's an upbeat and cheerful take on being the new girl in town. Karen is accepted immediately by the other students and develops a circle of friends. They all get together to help prove her innocence. The stone-maker is a sympathetic character. The whole thing is gee-whiz, can-do, cheerful, and friendly. (Heck, even Karen's Mom and Dad are mellow and cool.)
So, this qualifies as an entry in the Greek Gods fiction pantheon, but it isn't angsty or weird. It's basically a school daze tale with a Greek God frame. That worked because Karen is a good kid, her classmates are all nice, if odd and interesting, people, and the drama is pretty light.
As a consequence, this struck me as a pleasant, early reader, intro to myth based action adventure. The tale is easy to follow, easy to swallow, and bright and lively. That is all complemented by the art, which is basic, colorful, and undemanding, but which is perfectly well designed to carry and enhance the story.
(Please note that I received a free advance will-self-destruct-in-x-days Adobe Digital copy of this book without a review requirement, or any influence regarding review content should I choose to post a review. Apart from that I have no connection at all to either the author or the publisher of this book.)
December 31, 2020
A fun graphic novel set in the Mt. Olympos, where the Greek gods are reimagined as high school teens and school administrators! Karen is sent to live with her dad, Zed, and attend a new school while her mom pursues a dream art project. Her weird new environment becomes even stranger when people start turning to stone as soon as she arrives! Will people start to suspect her as the culprit? With her new friends, Dita, Tina, Poll, and Artemis, Karen sets out to solve the mystery and clear her name. Clean lines plus a colorful palette keep the mood light and the book is packed with easy, gentle humor. A delightful read full of charming characters and an intriguing, though predictable, mystery.
December 30, 2020
I loved everything about Oh My Gods! It’s the perfect story for mythology lovers and those new to the genre. The art was amazingly detailed, and this is definitely a book you want to go through again just to spend time focusing on the art as it was so easy to miss some of the details while reading.
The personalities of the characters are so big, and I fell in love with them all and their dynamic. My faves were Zed (so adorable), Apollo (swoony), and Dita (her being so lovey to everyone was so cute).
The plot itself was super interesting, and I thought the mystery unraveled nicely.
I’m glad there’s a second book already announced because I need more. I need like at least 10 of these books. Even more please! A gigantic series!
Highly recommend this graphic novel for an enjoyable, sweet read that leaves you craving more.
*Thank you to Books Forward PR and the publisher for a free copy. All opinions are my own*
The personalities of the characters are so big, and I fell in love with them all and their dynamic. My faves were Zed (so adorable), Apollo (swoony), and Dita (her being so lovey to everyone was so cute).
The plot itself was super interesting, and I thought the mystery unraveled nicely.
I’m glad there’s a second book already announced because I need more. I need like at least 10 of these books. Even more please! A gigantic series!
Highly recommend this graphic novel for an enjoyable, sweet read that leaves you craving more.
*Thank you to Books Forward PR and the publisher for a free copy. All opinions are my own*
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