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The Olympus Trinity
Zeus, the King of the Gods, fears no man, being, or anything of nature in the universe except one thing . . . the loss of family. Opposed to the cruel ways of his vicious father, Kronos, Zeus has strived endlessly in instilling the traditions his mother Rhea taught to him—Family is Everything. In spite of all his protection over his children, destiny ignores no one.
When a mysterious figure comes to his home, Zeus discreetly turns to his reticent brother Hades, God of the Underworld, for answers. Unfortunately, the rebellious and uncontrollable Ocean God, Poseidon, seeks for the answers his way that collides the troubled lives of the forefathers.
Needing to cast aside their differences, the Olympus Trinity must work together if they are to unravel the threads of a perilous mystery of their past.
When a mysterious figure comes to his home, Zeus discreetly turns to his reticent brother Hades, God of the Underworld, for answers. Unfortunately, the rebellious and uncontrollable Ocean God, Poseidon, seeks for the answers his way that collides the troubled lives of the forefathers.
Needing to cast aside their differences, the Olympus Trinity must work together if they are to unravel the threads of a perilous mystery of their past.
247 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 11, 2022
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Brian Coggins Jr.
1 book6 followersBrian Coggins Jr. is not only a science fiction and epic fantasy nerd but loves reinventing stories about Greek mythology and history. Writing has always been a pathway to another world for his inspiration for character development and intricate mystery plots which flourished from his time in film school in Orlando, Florida. He is trying to create an exclusive fulfilling reading experience that indulges your imagination and dives you into a complex, action-adventure universe full of diverse characters.
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March 10, 2022
I enjoy reading books that have Greek mythology and elements of it, which fascinates me. The storyline is smooth and fast, filled with plenty of twist-turns, suspense, and the thrill of new stories of myth and legends.
Zeus, Hades, and Poseidon fight together against their cruel father, Kronos, to save the one person who is the reason for their survival, and they conquer. However, when victory comes at a heavy price in terms of sacrifice and loss, grief deepens their anger and destroys the trinity's faith in one another. Many octillion years later, someone is after the Olympian gods to destroy them and their kingdom. Their attacker is not only after them but also after their family. To save each other and their families from the unknown threat, the Olympus Trinity must put aside their differences and enmity for one another; only by fighting together can they find the one who is playing this dangerous game.
Brian Coggins Jr. masterfully wrote the book and retaining the core of ancient Greek stories by renewing and rebuilding his version of a story, which is really intriguing and engaging. The descriptions of places, war, and just about everything else are so clear that I can readily envision them. In a short period of time, the author extensively recounts and mentions numerous incidents and dynamics from Greek mythology, such as Hera's hatred, Zeus's pride, their children's relationships, conquests, and infidelity. I liked reading about the three brothers' interactions, especially Poseidon's haughty and hilarious demeanor.
Wherever I read about these gods, their arrogance and egoism are prominent. And the author twists it in this book, and reading them as emotional and vulnerable is a wholly different but enjoyable experience. The best aspect, of course, is the mother-son bond, which I adore reading. The value and love of family is the central topic of this novel. And remind me whether you are ready or not to see eye-to-eye and stand side by side, but when someone else strikes the other person, you are willing to take the hit before it hurts them. It is the beauty of family. The author put every bit to make us feel that family connection.
I adore reading hefty and ancient words that expand my vocabulary and create memories that will last when I read mythical and epic high fantasy. I didn’t have any issue searching and finding their meaning. That is why I like fantasy fiction to acquire new terms and extend my vocabulary, yet it is absent in this book. I understand the author did this to simplify and ease reading for everyone.
The Olympus Trinity is a quick, short, and thoroughly delightful book with a compelling plot. This book has a solid framework for the series and much more to come in the second book.
Read full review on OJ Reads
Zeus, Hades, and Poseidon fight together against their cruel father, Kronos, to save the one person who is the reason for their survival, and they conquer. However, when victory comes at a heavy price in terms of sacrifice and loss, grief deepens their anger and destroys the trinity's faith in one another. Many octillion years later, someone is after the Olympian gods to destroy them and their kingdom. Their attacker is not only after them but also after their family. To save each other and their families from the unknown threat, the Olympus Trinity must put aside their differences and enmity for one another; only by fighting together can they find the one who is playing this dangerous game.
Brian Coggins Jr. masterfully wrote the book and retaining the core of ancient Greek stories by renewing and rebuilding his version of a story, which is really intriguing and engaging. The descriptions of places, war, and just about everything else are so clear that I can readily envision them. In a short period of time, the author extensively recounts and mentions numerous incidents and dynamics from Greek mythology, such as Hera's hatred, Zeus's pride, their children's relationships, conquests, and infidelity. I liked reading about the three brothers' interactions, especially Poseidon's haughty and hilarious demeanor.
Wherever I read about these gods, their arrogance and egoism are prominent. And the author twists it in this book, and reading them as emotional and vulnerable is a wholly different but enjoyable experience. The best aspect, of course, is the mother-son bond, which I adore reading. The value and love of family is the central topic of this novel. And remind me whether you are ready or not to see eye-to-eye and stand side by side, but when someone else strikes the other person, you are willing to take the hit before it hurts them. It is the beauty of family. The author put every bit to make us feel that family connection.
I adore reading hefty and ancient words that expand my vocabulary and create memories that will last when I read mythical and epic high fantasy. I didn’t have any issue searching and finding their meaning. That is why I like fantasy fiction to acquire new terms and extend my vocabulary, yet it is absent in this book. I understand the author did this to simplify and ease reading for everyone.
The Olympus Trinity is a quick, short, and thoroughly delightful book with a compelling plot. This book has a solid framework for the series and much more to come in the second book.
Read full review on OJ Reads
March 21, 2022
I received an advance reader copy of The Olympus Trinity for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I am a huge fan of Greek mythology, so it is an absolute pleasure to be able to provide an advance review of this book. The Olympus Trinity tells the story of a trinity of Greek gods - Zeus, Poseidon and Hades - contending with the machinations of their father, the Titan, Kronos. While this story captures the mythological feel of its characters, it is a unique take, adding in science fiction elements, as well as some Egyptian mythology for good measure.
The first act is paced quickly, getting the reader up to speed on everything they need to know, while keeping the story moving forward. The pace drops in the second act, a little further than I would have liked, but once it has set everything up for the finale, the pace picks up once more, building to a great finale.
While the plot here is strong, the highlight for me is the characters and their interactions. This is about family - the brothers Zeus, Poseidon and Hades, their parents, their children, as their extended family throughout the Pantheon.
The characterisation works well, with the characters all feeling appropriately 'godly,' without feeling aloof. They all feel human, and I felt myself feeling for most of the characters as it moved forward.
The prose, while at times feels a little dry, largely works well. Where in these instances, it felt like the writing lacked character, this was in the minority of instances, and it largely worked well. The book is brilliantly edited, though, with every sentence being clean and clear, creating a very smooth read.
It is also worth noting that The Olympus Trinity is not a standalone story, and the To Be Continued at the end makes it abundantly clear there is more to come. But this book stands on its own, and instead of feeling incomplete, the messaging at the book's end is a promise of more to come.
With its unique spin on Greek mythology and its characters, I recommend The Olympus Trinity. If you're a Greek mythology fan, you'll appreciate the deep dive this takes, but if not, this is still a thoroughly enjoyable adventure.
I am a huge fan of Greek mythology, so it is an absolute pleasure to be able to provide an advance review of this book. The Olympus Trinity tells the story of a trinity of Greek gods - Zeus, Poseidon and Hades - contending with the machinations of their father, the Titan, Kronos. While this story captures the mythological feel of its characters, it is a unique take, adding in science fiction elements, as well as some Egyptian mythology for good measure.
The first act is paced quickly, getting the reader up to speed on everything they need to know, while keeping the story moving forward. The pace drops in the second act, a little further than I would have liked, but once it has set everything up for the finale, the pace picks up once more, building to a great finale.
While the plot here is strong, the highlight for me is the characters and their interactions. This is about family - the brothers Zeus, Poseidon and Hades, their parents, their children, as their extended family throughout the Pantheon.
The characterisation works well, with the characters all feeling appropriately 'godly,' without feeling aloof. They all feel human, and I felt myself feeling for most of the characters as it moved forward.
The prose, while at times feels a little dry, largely works well. Where in these instances, it felt like the writing lacked character, this was in the minority of instances, and it largely worked well. The book is brilliantly edited, though, with every sentence being clean and clear, creating a very smooth read.
It is also worth noting that The Olympus Trinity is not a standalone story, and the To Be Continued at the end makes it abundantly clear there is more to come. But this book stands on its own, and instead of feeling incomplete, the messaging at the book's end is a promise of more to come.
With its unique spin on Greek mythology and its characters, I recommend The Olympus Trinity. If you're a Greek mythology fan, you'll appreciate the deep dive this takes, but if not, this is still a thoroughly enjoyable adventure.
April 15, 2022
One Sentence Summary: Long after the time of Ancient Greece, the Greek gods rule over more than just Earth, but Zeus, Poseidon, and Hades haven’t been in the same room since their mother Rhea died after they managed to lock away Kronos, and someone is conspiring to destroy them.
Overall
The Olympus Trinity offers a fresh, new spin on Greek mythology. It takes the stories of old and throws them up into the stars for a sci-fi setting. But it keeps all the family dysfunction, and even seems to amplify it. Zeus, Poseidon, and Hades are at the heart of this novel, putting their sibling differences on full display. There’s also a bit of mystery as they each receive odd trinkets that remind them of something far in the past, but even that has a family-oriented angle. While I found the writing to be unpolished and incapable of evoking emotion and feeling in me, I did enjoy the story that was told. This is a fast-paced, action-filled novel that updates Greek mythology in an interesting way that’s both a bit new and a good nod to the myths.
Extended Thoughts
In ancient times, Zeus, Poseidon, and Hades teamed up to save their beloved mother Rhea from her abusive husband Kronos. Unfortunately, while they managed to lock away the Titan, Rhea was fatally poisoned. After her death, no matter how much she tried to drill into her sons that family is everything, the brothers fractured and retreated to their realms of Olympus, the sea, and the Underworld.
Eons later, the gods oversee countless worlds, but seem to be generally uninvolved unless it pertains to matters of diplomacy. Until the brothers are left with peculiar trinkets, bringing them back together to face each other and all the errors they made over the years.
I adore books inspired by Greek mythology, so of course I leapt at the opportunity to review The Olympus Trinity. It has a ton of action and pulls on all the myths in order to bring in all the gods and their children and grandchildren.They’re literally running all over the place, which unexpectedly delighted me as I happily ran into name after name that I know, but hardly ever find in these sorts of books. The Olympus Trinity takes a new, modern spin on the myths, taking them far into the future with a sci-fi setting and a focus on family dynamics and dysfunction. At the same time, I found the writing to lack feeling and emotion, holding me at a distance.
The Olympus Trinity is focused on Zeus, Poseidon, and Hades. After an action-packed prolonged fight scene between them and Kronos, the story then jumps them eons into the future. It was interesting to see how they retained some of their traits from their younger god days as well as how they changed. I appreciated that their powers remained unchanged from the Greek myths and were utilized rather well in ways I wholeheartedly enjoyed, but the gods themselves all felt like they lacked maturity, except for Hera. Zeus felt more like a grandfather than the King of the Gods, though, when he did have to display his powerful might, it was kind of amazing. Poseidon, no matter what point in the story, felt more like a teen bully. He was also more explosive, so his displays of power ended up being more destructive, and I think I’d like to stay out of his way. Hades was hard to figure out as he didn’t get as expanded a section of the book as his brothers did. Initially, he seemed standoffish as the reader isn’t afforded much time to get to know him, but, by the end of the book, he mostly felt like a love-sick coward, constantly letting his brothers take the lead, but I have no clue why since I thought his powers might be kind of fun and wanted to see more of it. The fun part, though, was that they seemed to share the same odd sense of humor, which was nice as it highlighted their family ties.
Family is a huge piece to this book. Even with all the Greek mythology, it felt more like a story of family using the gods from mythology as opposed to any other human family. It was kind of nice to see that even gods can experience family dysfunction. The Olympus Trinity really focused on the fractured family and how it’s similar and different from normal mortal families. I mean, the powers of a god must make for interesting family squabbles. This is absolutely the case in this book. On another note, it also focuses a lot on spousal and child abuse, which was not easy to swallow and sometimes felt a little overboard, but the main piece was how the loss of their mother affected everyone else. I enjoyed the relationship between the brothers and their mother, but it seemed to come at the price of all of Rhea’s other children being forgotten, which was just disappointing to me since there are so many Greek gods I adore. Still this book offered an interesting take on Greek mythology from a lens that isn’t often paired with it, but I don’t know why since family dysfunction is kind of a defining element of Greek mythology.
What I most enjoyed about The Olympus Trinity, though, was the overall setting. The reader is introduced to the individual homes of the three brothers, but it’s so much more than that. As much as I love stories that take the traditional setting of Ancient Greece, I have to admit I loved the sci-fi setting. After all, this book is set so far in the future that why couldn’t the gods preside over more than just Earth? Even though few of the planets were really explored, I loved that different peoples and cultures were introduced and the different ways they perceived the gods and worshiped or didn’t worship them. It felt very much like the settings from all the myths were lifted and sent flying into the stars to spin a new tale, but also following the myths closely.
The Olympus Trinity tells a fascinating story of family and how even gods have to be beholden to their actions. I loved the mystery of who or what was leaving them trinkets that recalled the past, but it did feel a little drawn out and repetitive as each brother received his own section in the book. Each take on it, though, did help fill in more of the puzzle. What I liked best, though, was the reveal was a complete surprise. It was unexpected, but, in the context of the story being told, made complete sense. For much of the book, I couldn’t figure out why the opening sequence had to be so long, but it absolutely made sense. Additionally, I really loved the story of family. Just like in Light Years From Home by Mike Chen, this is a story with a focus on family with a larger, far reaching backdrop. There’s so much at stake, but the family is the focus, from how they fractured to how they might heal. The focus was always on them and their problems with each other and, while I did feel some of the repairs were a little forced, it was nice to see it all unfold.
Unfortunately, there were also a few things that bothered me. For one, the writing is kind of bare bones and immature with all action and little to no feeling and emotion. Even when the characters were crying, I struggled to identify with and feel their grief. Even when they were being beaten up, I struggled with feeling their pain. It held me at a distance, preventing me from really connecting with the characters and understanding them. There isn’t much depth despite the story holding so many good things like the focus on family and the effects of grief. Most of the characters also suffered from the same immaturity. Instead of acting like grown gods who have lived for eons, they very often felt more like teenagers. Of course, the myths do portray many of the gods as being explosive, thoughtless, self-centered, etc., but, since this book takes them so far into the future, I expected some growth, especially as they now reign over more than just Ancient Greece. Lastly, I’m always pained by the fact that few people seem to call Hercules by his Greek name, Heracles. I will note that Hercules is the more recognizable form, but I’m a huge purist when it comes to names and Hercules is Roman while Heracles is Greek. Considering this novel uses Greek mythology, it was vastly disappointing to me that Heracles was called by his Roman name. But that’s just me complaining since it has literally no bearing on the story being told.
The Olympus Trinity is a fast-paced, action-filled take on Greek mythology with a sci-fi setting. It modernizes the myths to a degree and adds a new spin to the old stories. Despite that, everything is recognizable even if the author did take a few liberties. At it’s heart, it’s a story of family and deals heavily with abuse and loss. Despite how unpolished the writing felt and the lack of emotion in the actual writing (the characters did display enough, but the writing held me back from connecting with it), I still must appreciate the story being told. It kind of felt like an action-packed sci-fi movie with Greek gods displaying their might and dealing with their personal issues. Which was actually a lot of fun.
Thank you to Brian Coggins Jr. for a review copy. All opinions expressed are my own.
Overall
The Olympus Trinity offers a fresh, new spin on Greek mythology. It takes the stories of old and throws them up into the stars for a sci-fi setting. But it keeps all the family dysfunction, and even seems to amplify it. Zeus, Poseidon, and Hades are at the heart of this novel, putting their sibling differences on full display. There’s also a bit of mystery as they each receive odd trinkets that remind them of something far in the past, but even that has a family-oriented angle. While I found the writing to be unpolished and incapable of evoking emotion and feeling in me, I did enjoy the story that was told. This is a fast-paced, action-filled novel that updates Greek mythology in an interesting way that’s both a bit new and a good nod to the myths.
Extended Thoughts
In ancient times, Zeus, Poseidon, and Hades teamed up to save their beloved mother Rhea from her abusive husband Kronos. Unfortunately, while they managed to lock away the Titan, Rhea was fatally poisoned. After her death, no matter how much she tried to drill into her sons that family is everything, the brothers fractured and retreated to their realms of Olympus, the sea, and the Underworld.
Eons later, the gods oversee countless worlds, but seem to be generally uninvolved unless it pertains to matters of diplomacy. Until the brothers are left with peculiar trinkets, bringing them back together to face each other and all the errors they made over the years.
I adore books inspired by Greek mythology, so of course I leapt at the opportunity to review The Olympus Trinity. It has a ton of action and pulls on all the myths in order to bring in all the gods and their children and grandchildren.They’re literally running all over the place, which unexpectedly delighted me as I happily ran into name after name that I know, but hardly ever find in these sorts of books. The Olympus Trinity takes a new, modern spin on the myths, taking them far into the future with a sci-fi setting and a focus on family dynamics and dysfunction. At the same time, I found the writing to lack feeling and emotion, holding me at a distance.
The Olympus Trinity is focused on Zeus, Poseidon, and Hades. After an action-packed prolonged fight scene between them and Kronos, the story then jumps them eons into the future. It was interesting to see how they retained some of their traits from their younger god days as well as how they changed. I appreciated that their powers remained unchanged from the Greek myths and were utilized rather well in ways I wholeheartedly enjoyed, but the gods themselves all felt like they lacked maturity, except for Hera. Zeus felt more like a grandfather than the King of the Gods, though, when he did have to display his powerful might, it was kind of amazing. Poseidon, no matter what point in the story, felt more like a teen bully. He was also more explosive, so his displays of power ended up being more destructive, and I think I’d like to stay out of his way. Hades was hard to figure out as he didn’t get as expanded a section of the book as his brothers did. Initially, he seemed standoffish as the reader isn’t afforded much time to get to know him, but, by the end of the book, he mostly felt like a love-sick coward, constantly letting his brothers take the lead, but I have no clue why since I thought his powers might be kind of fun and wanted to see more of it. The fun part, though, was that they seemed to share the same odd sense of humor, which was nice as it highlighted their family ties.
Family is a huge piece to this book. Even with all the Greek mythology, it felt more like a story of family using the gods from mythology as opposed to any other human family. It was kind of nice to see that even gods can experience family dysfunction. The Olympus Trinity really focused on the fractured family and how it’s similar and different from normal mortal families. I mean, the powers of a god must make for interesting family squabbles. This is absolutely the case in this book. On another note, it also focuses a lot on spousal and child abuse, which was not easy to swallow and sometimes felt a little overboard, but the main piece was how the loss of their mother affected everyone else. I enjoyed the relationship between the brothers and their mother, but it seemed to come at the price of all of Rhea’s other children being forgotten, which was just disappointing to me since there are so many Greek gods I adore. Still this book offered an interesting take on Greek mythology from a lens that isn’t often paired with it, but I don’t know why since family dysfunction is kind of a defining element of Greek mythology.
What I most enjoyed about The Olympus Trinity, though, was the overall setting. The reader is introduced to the individual homes of the three brothers, but it’s so much more than that. As much as I love stories that take the traditional setting of Ancient Greece, I have to admit I loved the sci-fi setting. After all, this book is set so far in the future that why couldn’t the gods preside over more than just Earth? Even though few of the planets were really explored, I loved that different peoples and cultures were introduced and the different ways they perceived the gods and worshiped or didn’t worship them. It felt very much like the settings from all the myths were lifted and sent flying into the stars to spin a new tale, but also following the myths closely.
The Olympus Trinity tells a fascinating story of family and how even gods have to be beholden to their actions. I loved the mystery of who or what was leaving them trinkets that recalled the past, but it did feel a little drawn out and repetitive as each brother received his own section in the book. Each take on it, though, did help fill in more of the puzzle. What I liked best, though, was the reveal was a complete surprise. It was unexpected, but, in the context of the story being told, made complete sense. For much of the book, I couldn’t figure out why the opening sequence had to be so long, but it absolutely made sense. Additionally, I really loved the story of family. Just like in Light Years From Home by Mike Chen, this is a story with a focus on family with a larger, far reaching backdrop. There’s so much at stake, but the family is the focus, from how they fractured to how they might heal. The focus was always on them and their problems with each other and, while I did feel some of the repairs were a little forced, it was nice to see it all unfold.
Unfortunately, there were also a few things that bothered me. For one, the writing is kind of bare bones and immature with all action and little to no feeling and emotion. Even when the characters were crying, I struggled to identify with and feel their grief. Even when they were being beaten up, I struggled with feeling their pain. It held me at a distance, preventing me from really connecting with the characters and understanding them. There isn’t much depth despite the story holding so many good things like the focus on family and the effects of grief. Most of the characters also suffered from the same immaturity. Instead of acting like grown gods who have lived for eons, they very often felt more like teenagers. Of course, the myths do portray many of the gods as being explosive, thoughtless, self-centered, etc., but, since this book takes them so far into the future, I expected some growth, especially as they now reign over more than just Ancient Greece. Lastly, I’m always pained by the fact that few people seem to call Hercules by his Greek name, Heracles. I will note that Hercules is the more recognizable form, but I’m a huge purist when it comes to names and Hercules is Roman while Heracles is Greek. Considering this novel uses Greek mythology, it was vastly disappointing to me that Heracles was called by his Roman name. But that’s just me complaining since it has literally no bearing on the story being told.
The Olympus Trinity is a fast-paced, action-filled take on Greek mythology with a sci-fi setting. It modernizes the myths to a degree and adds a new spin to the old stories. Despite that, everything is recognizable even if the author did take a few liberties. At it’s heart, it’s a story of family and deals heavily with abuse and loss. Despite how unpolished the writing felt and the lack of emotion in the actual writing (the characters did display enough, but the writing held me back from connecting with it), I still must appreciate the story being told. It kind of felt like an action-packed sci-fi movie with Greek gods displaying their might and dealing with their personal issues. Which was actually a lot of fun.
Thank you to Brian Coggins Jr. for a review copy. All opinions expressed are my own.
March 8, 2022
I am an avid fan of Greek mythology, to the point where, alongside Greek mythology, I studied ancient Greek and Roman history, Greek and Latin languages, and ancient religion during my time at university. I had the privilege of speaking with the author after he reached out to me about getting a review for this novel. In discovering our shared love of escape through myth and legend, I happily accepted a digital copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
In The Olympus Trinity, Greek mythology meets science fiction in this earth-defying reimagining of the events throughout the ancient Greek world. Many parallels are offered with the foundation story of the Olympians and how they came to be, but set in an other-worldly setting that spans galaxies. Earth exists, yes, but each world and planet holds nuggets of myth and stories within.
The biggest comparison (and selling point) for me was the incorporation of the epic tales set in an alternate history, of sorts. Many Greek myths were presented throughout the course of this novel, stemming from the Prophecy of Kronos and the loves and lives of the original Olympians, their children, their conquests and their infidelities. Also included were nods to Egyptian mythology and history, which closely relate to the stories and interactions of the gods.
The book is written from the male perspective, as the points-of-view shifts between the three gods. Some appearances are made by the women of the myths, but they are usually in the background (sisters and children of the Trinity), or used as a tool to spur the plot forward. Personally, I would have liked to see more female representation throughout the book, as the goddesses of Greek myth and legend were formidable characters. In this setting, I felt that they were often overshadowed by the roles and abilities of the Trinity and other gods.
The writing itself in this book was enjoyable. The author did well to describe the various locations (planets, cities, buildings and landscape) in a way that immerses the reader in the experience. This detail is extended to the description of clothing and armor, as well as the thorough presentation of battle sequences. At times, I did find myself backtracking slightly to review a detail I thought I missed, but overall it was good logic and organization.
The dialogue between characters varied for me. There were times where it was formal and eloquent, similar to what I would expect from epic fantasy. Within the next few exchanges it would retract to a more casual - almost modern - interaction between speakers. This wasn't necessarily a bad thing, but it definitely took some getting used to.
The biggest theme of the novel is the love of family - which is such an important and poignant message that translates well in books. For many, family is the cement of life. As a person who has had a hard time navigating the relationships of the world, it was a humble reminder of the connections I have cultivated in my own family. Yes, family is a wonderful thing, but it is multi-faceted and emotional. There are ups and downs. There are times when you can't stand to be in the presence of one another, but losing those integral members would halt the world and freeze time.
Overall, I found this a quick and enjoyable read. It was a very well-thought out plot with multitudes of twists, turns, intertwining of detail and an ultimate homage to the myths of old. There were some things that needed a bit of polish, but it's a great establishment of an epic tale that has more to come.
***Read my full review over on my blog HERE***
In The Olympus Trinity, Greek mythology meets science fiction in this earth-defying reimagining of the events throughout the ancient Greek world. Many parallels are offered with the foundation story of the Olympians and how they came to be, but set in an other-worldly setting that spans galaxies. Earth exists, yes, but each world and planet holds nuggets of myth and stories within.
The biggest comparison (and selling point) for me was the incorporation of the epic tales set in an alternate history, of sorts. Many Greek myths were presented throughout the course of this novel, stemming from the Prophecy of Kronos and the loves and lives of the original Olympians, their children, their conquests and their infidelities. Also included were nods to Egyptian mythology and history, which closely relate to the stories and interactions of the gods.
The book is written from the male perspective, as the points-of-view shifts between the three gods. Some appearances are made by the women of the myths, but they are usually in the background (sisters and children of the Trinity), or used as a tool to spur the plot forward. Personally, I would have liked to see more female representation throughout the book, as the goddesses of Greek myth and legend were formidable characters. In this setting, I felt that they were often overshadowed by the roles and abilities of the Trinity and other gods.
The writing itself in this book was enjoyable. The author did well to describe the various locations (planets, cities, buildings and landscape) in a way that immerses the reader in the experience. This detail is extended to the description of clothing and armor, as well as the thorough presentation of battle sequences. At times, I did find myself backtracking slightly to review a detail I thought I missed, but overall it was good logic and organization.
The dialogue between characters varied for me. There were times where it was formal and eloquent, similar to what I would expect from epic fantasy. Within the next few exchanges it would retract to a more casual - almost modern - interaction between speakers. This wasn't necessarily a bad thing, but it definitely took some getting used to.
The biggest theme of the novel is the love of family - which is such an important and poignant message that translates well in books. For many, family is the cement of life. As a person who has had a hard time navigating the relationships of the world, it was a humble reminder of the connections I have cultivated in my own family. Yes, family is a wonderful thing, but it is multi-faceted and emotional. There are ups and downs. There are times when you can't stand to be in the presence of one another, but losing those integral members would halt the world and freeze time.
Overall, I found this a quick and enjoyable read. It was a very well-thought out plot with multitudes of twists, turns, intertwining of detail and an ultimate homage to the myths of old. There were some things that needed a bit of polish, but it's a great establishment of an epic tale that has more to come.
***Read my full review over on my blog HERE***
April 6, 2022
Note: I’m going to try and keep it as spoiler-free as possible because this is a new release. Also, I was given an ARC copy of this book and am leaving my honest review.
I love mythology and grew up deep in some of the Greek Myths, so when I was asked to review the book I was really excited to do so.
The setting of the universe for this novel was interesting and incredibly unique, with there being different planets that the gods travel to. The descriptions, for the most part, do well is helping me be immersed in the area we were in at various times. As well, the plot of the book was incredibly interesting in the way they weaved various myths through the novel as a whole.
The personalities for the gods were an interesting choice and like the dialogue seemed to shift occasionally between formal and having a more royal sense to it and occasionally sliding into being a little more casual and what you'd expect to hear today. However, the tension between the brothers was well done and kept you hooked on watching their interactions unfold.
The writing in the book kept the story moving forward and kept you well immersed in the novel, though at times I had to reread sections because occasionally it got a little clunky. But overall, the plot and the big theme of family kept me going to the end. Some of it, in my opinion, could be a little more smoothed out, but as a whole, the story is a good read and it's a great start to what will clearly have more to come.
I love mythology and grew up deep in some of the Greek Myths, so when I was asked to review the book I was really excited to do so.
The setting of the universe for this novel was interesting and incredibly unique, with there being different planets that the gods travel to. The descriptions, for the most part, do well is helping me be immersed in the area we were in at various times. As well, the plot of the book was incredibly interesting in the way they weaved various myths through the novel as a whole.
The personalities for the gods were an interesting choice and like the dialogue seemed to shift occasionally between formal and having a more royal sense to it and occasionally sliding into being a little more casual and what you'd expect to hear today. However, the tension between the brothers was well done and kept you hooked on watching their interactions unfold.
The writing in the book kept the story moving forward and kept you well immersed in the novel, though at times I had to reread sections because occasionally it got a little clunky. But overall, the plot and the big theme of family kept me going to the end. Some of it, in my opinion, could be a little more smoothed out, but as a whole, the story is a good read and it's a great start to what will clearly have more to come.
December 29, 2025
This review first appeared on www.ginaraemitchell.com/Olympus-trinity.
What stood out most for me was just how emotionally grounded this story is. Yes, the scale is epic. Yes, the stakes are cosmic. But the true heart of the novel lives in the fractured relationships between brothers who love each other deeply—and often badly. Their history, resentments, and unspoken fears shape every choice they make, lending the story a weight that goes far beyond divine power or immortal conflict.
Zeus is not simply a king on a throne; he is a protector wrestling with fear, legacy, and the terrifying possibility of loss. Hades is not cold or distant without reason—his silence is deliberate, heavy with truths he carries alone. And Poseidon’s impulsiveness never feels chaotic for chaos’ sake; it is rooted in emotion, pride, and a desperate need for answers.
The pacing remains steady and engaging, the mythology is accessible even for casual readers, and the narrative never assumes you need an advanced degree in Greek lore to follow along. Instead, the story honors the myths while allowing them space to breathe, evolve, and feel startlingly human.
Even better, The Olympus Trinity stands confidently on its own. Though it exists within The Worlds of Complexity universe, readers can dive in without worrying about confusion or dreaded cliffhangers—making this a deeply satisfying experience from beginning to end.
What stood out most for me was just how emotionally grounded this story is. Yes, the scale is epic. Yes, the stakes are cosmic. But the true heart of the novel lives in the fractured relationships between brothers who love each other deeply—and often badly. Their history, resentments, and unspoken fears shape every choice they make, lending the story a weight that goes far beyond divine power or immortal conflict.
Zeus is not simply a king on a throne; he is a protector wrestling with fear, legacy, and the terrifying possibility of loss. Hades is not cold or distant without reason—his silence is deliberate, heavy with truths he carries alone. And Poseidon’s impulsiveness never feels chaotic for chaos’ sake; it is rooted in emotion, pride, and a desperate need for answers.
The pacing remains steady and engaging, the mythology is accessible even for casual readers, and the narrative never assumes you need an advanced degree in Greek lore to follow along. Instead, the story honors the myths while allowing them space to breathe, evolve, and feel startlingly human.
Even better, The Olympus Trinity stands confidently on its own. Though it exists within The Worlds of Complexity universe, readers can dive in without worrying about confusion or dreaded cliffhangers—making this a deeply satisfying experience from beginning to end.
December 27, 2022
I get the idea that there is going to be a sequel for this book. Out of the three brothers, Hades and Poseidon seemed the most volatile with their moods, and at times, not the most responsible. I got a copy in exchange for an honest review.
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