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Goddess Girls #4
Artemis the Brave
Well-researched and true to the original myths, each volume in the Goddess Girls series addresses contemporary issues, like friendships and relationships, from a classically accurate—and entertaining—perspective.
In Artemis the Brave, Artemis, goddess of the hunt, is always perceived as the bravest goddessgirl at Mount Olympus Academy. What her classmates and best friends don’t realize is that sometimes she isn’t as courageous as she looks. And when Orion—a foreign exchange student from Earth—enters the picture, she is even more nervous than usual! Can Artemis prove to her friends, and herself, that she can live up to her goddess name?
240 pages, Paperback
First published December 7, 2010
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Joan Holub
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GODDESS GIRLS series + HEROES IN TRAINING series (w Suzanne Williams); THIS LITTLE TRAILBLAZER a Girl Power Primer; ZERO THE HERO; I AM THE SHARK. Lucky to be doing what I love!
GODDESS GIRLS series + HEROES IN TRAINING series (w Suzanne Williams); THIS LITTLE TRAILBLAZER a Girl Power Primer; ZERO THE HERO; I AM THE SHARK. Lucky to be doing what I love!
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March 23, 2020
This series is really sweet.
I'm glad that it has gotten back to a fun and inspiring storyline after the last book.
I'm glad that it has gotten back to a fun and inspiring storyline after the last book.
March 27, 2024
My strong opinion about literature: Middle grade books are some of the most exciting and imaginative books.
I absolutely adore Goddess Girls! This series is sweet and packed full of incredible greek mythology references. I would have LOVED these books as a middle grader and probably would have needed every single book to be read at least five times over, in order. I was that kind of kid. What can I say?
Artemis the Brave sees our mighty hero Artemis take the lead! Her and her fellow Goddess Girls are just surviving through school, and trying to survive Beastology 101. They have to save themselves from monsters! Tough class! When they get back from school, Artemis runs into the new boy as school - Orion. Rumours have it, he's not a god... he's mortal! And Artemis is having her first crush on the Drama King! She even babysits his dog, Sirius (my favourite reference, by the way). Will Artemis get over her crush? Will her crush like her back? Will Artemis and Apollo be able to win their archery competition? There's so much drama when you are a teenaged goddess.
I had so much fun with this book! I binged it and was smiling the whole time. There's just something great about a fun and stress free middle grade read. I can easily seeing young middle graders having a great time reading the books. There's not high stakes, it's a light read, and there's tons of jokes and fun in it. I remember when I was that age and I was obsessed with Greek mythology...
Overall, fantastic book! I'm trying to find all of these books out in the wild. Wish me luck!
Four out of five stars.
I absolutely adore Goddess Girls! This series is sweet and packed full of incredible greek mythology references. I would have LOVED these books as a middle grader and probably would have needed every single book to be read at least five times over, in order. I was that kind of kid. What can I say?
Artemis the Brave sees our mighty hero Artemis take the lead! Her and her fellow Goddess Girls are just surviving through school, and trying to survive Beastology 101. They have to save themselves from monsters! Tough class! When they get back from school, Artemis runs into the new boy as school - Orion. Rumours have it, he's not a god... he's mortal! And Artemis is having her first crush on the Drama King! She even babysits his dog, Sirius (my favourite reference, by the way). Will Artemis get over her crush? Will her crush like her back? Will Artemis and Apollo be able to win their archery competition? There's so much drama when you are a teenaged goddess.
I had so much fun with this book! I binged it and was smiling the whole time. There's just something great about a fun and stress free middle grade read. I can easily seeing young middle graders having a great time reading the books. There's not high stakes, it's a light read, and there's tons of jokes and fun in it. I remember when I was that age and I was obsessed with Greek mythology...
Overall, fantastic book! I'm trying to find all of these books out in the wild. Wish me luck!
Four out of five stars.
March 29, 2022
Rating: 3.1 / 5
In contrast to the first three books in this series, the fourth book that focuses on the fourth main goddess girl, Artemis, was a bit more irritating to get through.
Namely, because Artemis...did not feel authentic to her mythology.
At least for Athena, Persephone, and Aphrodite, they all felt like real characters based in mythology--likeable characters, actually.
But then, for Artemis...independent, boy-hating, archery-expert Artemis...she just fell flat.
It all starts with the coming of Orion to MOA--a mortal who's...well, pretty much an mega-egomaniac. It's obvious from the get-go that he's just using Artemis to his own ends, but she goes all doe-eyed for him and pretty much lets herself get walked over on.
Like...no, that's not Artemis. The Artemis from Greek mythology just isn't like that, even though her love for Orion was true and real.
Instead of keeping true to that strong and brave character, the authors made it seem like Artemis is just acting braver than she really is, and her crush for Orion makes her a bumbling, annoying preteen. Even when Persephone fell for Hades, this type of transformation didn't take place with her character--she kept her cool and she was true to herself. Artemis, who is considered to be a super maiden goddess, strong in every way an d what have you...should be even MORE so like that, true to herself.
Alas, the authors decided not to do that, just like I'm deciding to rate this 3 stars and no higher.
In contrast to the first three books in this series, the fourth book that focuses on the fourth main goddess girl, Artemis, was a bit more irritating to get through.
Namely, because Artemis...did not feel authentic to her mythology.
At least for Athena, Persephone, and Aphrodite, they all felt like real characters based in mythology--likeable characters, actually.
But then, for Artemis...independent, boy-hating, archery-expert Artemis...she just fell flat.
It all starts with the coming of Orion to MOA--a mortal who's...well, pretty much an mega-egomaniac. It's obvious from the get-go that he's just using Artemis to his own ends, but she goes all doe-eyed for him and pretty much lets herself get walked over on.
Like...no, that's not Artemis. The Artemis from Greek mythology just isn't like that, even though her love for Orion was true and real.
Instead of keeping true to that strong and brave character, the authors made it seem like Artemis is just acting braver than she really is, and her crush for Orion makes her a bumbling, annoying preteen. Even when Persephone fell for Hades, this type of transformation didn't take place with her character--she kept her cool and she was true to herself. Artemis, who is considered to be a super maiden goddess, strong in every way an d what have you...should be even MORE so like that, true to herself.
Alas, the authors decided not to do that, just like I'm deciding to rate this 3 stars and no higher.
August 14, 2017
Originally posted at Small Review
Like all the books in the Goddess Girls series, Artemis the Brave can be read as a standalone and it is not necessary to have read the previous books.
I liked this one! So far I think this book and Athena's book are my favorites. Artemis was a very sweet character who made mistakes and learned from them. I loved her self-reflection and how she tested out new experiences but ultimately settled comfortably in her own skin. Her lessons were very sweet and, again, experiences that I think many MG girls will find easy to relate to. Greek myth is creatively and seamlessly woven into the story. What's so nice about the presentation of Greek mythology in these books is that it isn't necessary to know anything about the myths in order to enjoy the stories, but young readers are still getting a great foundation that will probably help them when they venture into reading the original myths.
Originally posted at Small Review
Like all the books in the Goddess Girls series, Artemis the Brave can be read as a standalone and it is not necessary to have read the previous books.
I liked this one! So far I think this book and Athena's book are my favorites. Artemis was a very sweet character who made mistakes and learned from them. I loved her self-reflection and how she tested out new experiences but ultimately settled comfortably in her own skin. Her lessons were very sweet and, again, experiences that I think many MG girls will find easy to relate to. Greek myth is creatively and seamlessly woven into the story. What's so nice about the presentation of Greek mythology in these books is that it isn't necessary to know anything about the myths in order to enjoy the stories, but young readers are still getting a great foundation that will probably help them when they venture into reading the original myths.
Originally posted at Small Review
March 24, 2019
I'm in love with the collection and I'll do everything to read all of them and if you're into mythology you can't miss it.
October 24, 2024
Another reread for me! I read the first eight books in this series as a kid and since I've also been in the worst reading slump ever, I decided to try to pick up some middle grade to see if that helps. I enjoyed this one a ton, but it's definitely my least favorite in the series so far! I found it fun and very dramatic, but every book I've been reading right now is mid at best, so boo.
January 20, 2011
Source: Received from author courtesy of Teen Book Scene. Many thanks goes to Joan Holub, Suzanne Williams, and Teen Book Scene for sending me this book for review. I received this book free of charge in exchange for an honest review.
Artemis has always been seen as the most courageous of her friends. They don't know though that she doesn't feel all that brave, and that she is downright scared at times, especially when she has to face some of the creatures in her Beast-ology class. When a new boy relocates to her school, she realizes she has feelings for him. Will she be able to face her fears, ace her class, and let this boy know that she likes him?
Though this is the fourth book in the Goddess Girls series, you do not need to start at the beginning of the series. I think that each book can be read as a stand-alone. I have to say that I really admired Artemis and I enjoyed how Holub and Williams depicted her. I love the mythical re-imagining that the authors have done in regards to the gods and goddesses of Mount Olympus. With this novel we get to see Artemis and her twin Apollo, as well as their goddessgirl and godboy friends. The new boy in school, Orion, adds a twist to the story, as he does some things that he shouldn't particularly be doing. Though the book centers around Artemis and her fears, as well as her crush on Orion; there are some underlying messages that are brought forth, and I agreed wholeheartedly with their sentiments.
All in all, a cute and fun read. I would definitely recommend this series to anyone looking for an inspiring read. I think many middle grade readers would love this series, and I think they would be able to easily grasp the meaning of the story and apply it to their own situations. I can't wait to read the next one in the series!
Artemis has always been seen as the most courageous of her friends. They don't know though that she doesn't feel all that brave, and that she is downright scared at times, especially when she has to face some of the creatures in her Beast-ology class. When a new boy relocates to her school, she realizes she has feelings for him. Will she be able to face her fears, ace her class, and let this boy know that she likes him?
Though this is the fourth book in the Goddess Girls series, you do not need to start at the beginning of the series. I think that each book can be read as a stand-alone. I have to say that I really admired Artemis and I enjoyed how Holub and Williams depicted her. I love the mythical re-imagining that the authors have done in regards to the gods and goddesses of Mount Olympus. With this novel we get to see Artemis and her twin Apollo, as well as their goddessgirl and godboy friends. The new boy in school, Orion, adds a twist to the story, as he does some things that he shouldn't particularly be doing. Though the book centers around Artemis and her fears, as well as her crush on Orion; there are some underlying messages that are brought forth, and I agreed wholeheartedly with their sentiments.
All in all, a cute and fun read. I would definitely recommend this series to anyone looking for an inspiring read. I think many middle grade readers would love this series, and I think they would be able to easily grasp the meaning of the story and apply it to their own situations. I can't wait to read the next one in the series!
December 7, 2010
Set at the prestigious Mount Olympus Academy, Artemis along with her best friends Athena, Persephone, and Aphrodile, and her twin brother Apollo are there to learn to master their skills. When Orion, a new student to the academy enrolls, Artemis, who's usually the brave one is learning to deal with feelings she has when she's around Orion. Orion is a little too sure of himself and a little to selfish to really care about others around him. Artemis learns to over come the feelings of what it's like when your first crush doesn't like you the way you like them and the importance of being a true friend.
Joan and Suzanne have done a brilliant job with their unique spin on Greek mythology with their Goddess Girls series. They've made a series for young readers, that is relatable and enjoyable to read. I think this is a fantastic series for kids ages 8-12. The characters are great, and even though they are immortal and have godly powers, they are still easy for girls to relate to, as they deal with much of the same things they are dealing with.
I liked that the story has a little bit of everything. I got to see the girls together in action, as they learn to master their skills with some of the mythological beasts. I liked seeing Artemis and her brother Apollo at their archery competition, and while also seeing the girls dealing with normal girl stuff like crushes and friendship.
I recommend picking up this series today, and picking up your copy of Artemis The Brave, the 4th book the Goddess Girls series which releases TODAY!
Joan and Suzanne have done a brilliant job with their unique spin on Greek mythology with their Goddess Girls series. They've made a series for young readers, that is relatable and enjoyable to read. I think this is a fantastic series for kids ages 8-12. The characters are great, and even though they are immortal and have godly powers, they are still easy for girls to relate to, as they deal with much of the same things they are dealing with.
I liked that the story has a little bit of everything. I got to see the girls together in action, as they learn to master their skills with some of the mythological beasts. I liked seeing Artemis and her brother Apollo at their archery competition, and while also seeing the girls dealing with normal girl stuff like crushes and friendship.
I recommend picking up this series today, and picking up your copy of Artemis The Brave, the 4th book the Goddess Girls series which releases TODAY!
June 25, 2015
Artemis wasn't one of my favorite Goddesses growing up. She sounded so fierce and scary, plus I'm not really big on hunting. Like the other Goddess Girl books Holub and Williams give this a twist so that the problems Artemis faces--a first crush, living up to everyone's expectations and family matters--still remain true to the original myth, but have modern relatabilities.
The other Goddess Girls are around, helping Artemis and continuing their own stories. While its not necessary to have read the previous three books, it doesn't hurt either. Even though this is Artemis' book, the other girls all have roles to play (just as she did in their books) and a larger understanding of the world is always helpful.
I did find it pretty hilarious that everyone believed Orion to be 'star material' for the very first school play. Orion, in mythology, was later turned into a constellation by Zeus, so that was an amusing way to include that facet of the myth. The little toss in about Actaeon, also a nice touch!
The Goddess Girls series continues to be a delightful series. The positive portrayal of friendship, handling social pressure and class troubles make this a highly recommended series for middle grade girls as well as for teens looking for a light and fun read.
The other Goddess Girls are around, helping Artemis and continuing their own stories. While its not necessary to have read the previous three books, it doesn't hurt either. Even though this is Artemis' book, the other girls all have roles to play (just as she did in their books) and a larger understanding of the world is always helpful.
I did find it pretty hilarious that everyone believed Orion to be 'star material' for the very first school play. Orion, in mythology, was later turned into a constellation by Zeus, so that was an amusing way to include that facet of the myth. The little toss in about Actaeon, also a nice touch!
The Goddess Girls series continues to be a delightful series. The positive portrayal of friendship, handling social pressure and class troubles make this a highly recommended series for middle grade girls as well as for teens looking for a light and fun read.
January 26, 2011
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Another great Goddess Girls Book.
I love this series. It's perfect for girls ages 8+. A great introduction to Greek mythology in a way that is entertaining and fun.
Artemis is Goddess of the Hunt and thinks she shouldn't have any fears while hunting, but she does. She's afraid to let anyone know she's not as brave as everyone thinks. Enter, stuck on himself, exchange student Orion, when Artemis finds herself crushing on him suddenly she has a new round of fears to face.
I like that these books teach great lessons with strong heroines. I highly recommend this series to middle grade readers and those looknig to enjoy a quick, fun book.
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Rating: 4.5 Stars
Source: From author for review as part of The Teen {Book} Scene Blog Tour
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Another great Goddess Girls Book.
I love this series. It's perfect for girls ages 8+. A great introduction to Greek mythology in a way that is entertaining and fun.
Artemis is Goddess of the Hunt and thinks she shouldn't have any fears while hunting, but she does. She's afraid to let anyone know she's not as brave as everyone thinks. Enter, stuck on himself, exchange student Orion, when Artemis finds herself crushing on him suddenly she has a new round of fears to face.
I like that these books teach great lessons with strong heroines. I highly recommend this series to middle grade readers and those looknig to enjoy a quick, fun book.
Content: Clean
Rating: 4.5 Stars
Source: From author for review as part of The Teen {Book} Scene Blog Tour
December 29, 2023
It was one thing to go to the forest as part of a class exercise with experienced archers by your side. But it would be quite another to go with only a novice for company — and a mortal at that.
this rating still feels overly generous but its definitely different compared to the other three. Asexual icon Artemis falls in LOVE but then y'know its not gonna last with Orion's head blown up to the size of Olympus. i liked that Artemis' character arc ties in being brave with overcoming her desire to have her crush reciprocated by him. Orion is annoying but also a hoot. Not only did he rip off the stage name of a Beatle, he also says THIS gem when asking Artemis to take care of his dog:
"Hey, would you mind keeping those midnight blues pinned on my dog for a while?"
"Huh? Midnight blues?"
"Your eyes — they're the color of midnight. Not quite black, not quite blue."
HAHHHHHHHHHHHHH!
this rating still feels overly generous but its definitely different compared to the other three. Asexual icon Artemis falls in LOVE but then y'know its not gonna last with Orion's head blown up to the size of Olympus. i liked that Artemis' character arc ties in being brave with overcoming her desire to have her crush reciprocated by him. Orion is annoying but also a hoot. Not only did he rip off the stage name of a Beatle, he also says THIS gem when asking Artemis to take care of his dog:
"Hey, would you mind keeping those midnight blues pinned on my dog for a while?"
"Huh? Midnight blues?"
"Your eyes — they're the color of midnight. Not quite black, not quite blue."
HAHHHHHHHHHHHHH!
April 8, 2024
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this book was cute! i enjoyed artemis and the other characters (even orion). i enjoyed seeing the character development with artemis as she realized what bravery is and learned from the orion situation.
i know this is the second time i’ve read these books (third time for the first two) so it may just be nostalgia that’s making me love these books but i do think they’re very sweet, simple, fun books for young readers (that older readers can enjoy too)!!
they have also prompted me to look up the greek mythology and compare the differences from it to the books and i’m impressed with what these authors have done with it. overall a great read!
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this book was cute! i enjoyed artemis and the other characters (even orion). i enjoyed seeing the character development with artemis as she realized what bravery is and learned from the orion situation.
i know this is the second time i’ve read these books (third time for the first two) so it may just be nostalgia that’s making me love these books but i do think they’re very sweet, simple, fun books for young readers (that older readers can enjoy too)!!
they have also prompted me to look up the greek mythology and compare the differences from it to the books and i’m impressed with what these authors have done with it. overall a great read!
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December 27, 2010
I won this book through goodreads first reads. I work at an elementary school, and I think that a lot of my upper elementary girls would really enjoy this book. It has a perfect balance of adventure, romance, friendship, and humor to keep kids interested. And, of course, there's a lot of mythology throw in which is really fun. Overall, a really great book for young girls because of the strong heroine. I think a lot of girls could relate to the difficulties Artemis faces, and they can admire her strength in dealing with them.
September 26, 2011
Another wonderful book from authors Joan Holub and Suzanne Williams. What makes these books fun to read is that they cover every day issues that children may face in a lighthearted modern way. In this book Artemis is not feeling as brave as everyone thinks she is. She also finds a new boy in school who could just be her first crush, if he isn't to stuck on himself. A delightful uplifting book with some underlying messages about friendship and first crushes that don't come off preachy.
April 8, 2011
Goddess Girls series, ages 8-12, Aladdin paperbacks
#1 Athena the Brain
#2 Persephone the Phony
#3 Aphrodite the Beauty
#4 Artemis the Brave
#5 Athena the Wise (April 2011)
#6 Aphrodite the Diva (August 2011)
7 & 8 to come in 2012
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#1 Athena the Brain
#2 Persephone the Phony
#3 Aphrodite the Beauty
#4 Artemis the Brave
#5 Athena the Wise (April 2011)
#6 Aphrodite the Diva (August 2011)
7 & 8 to come in 2012
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March 7, 2013
I think it was great! I loved how Atremis grew from brave to shy to brave. I havent reviewed yet beacause i had so many things to do finaly found the time!! great job Joan!
March 20, 2016
I actually liked this book .The previous one got me disappointed but this was not bad. I REALLY HATE ORION THAT JERK!!! And yes that's all I want to say
February 22, 2021
Let's not make our 4th grade girls read about falling in love with boys please.
April 24, 2025
Artemis the Brave (Updated)
Artemis zooms through the forest of the beasts (favorite bow at the ready). Athena, Aphrodite, and Persephone are behind her. They came there to duel with some of the slimiest, smelliest beasts to ever roam the earth. They have only ten minutes to find the third beast they’re tracking. Their grades are dependent on it. The first Friday of every month, all the goddess girls and godboys in Beast-ology class leave Mount Olympus Academy and come down to Earth. In the forest for an hour, they play games of skill that Professor Ladon created to test them.
Defeating three beasts is an A. Two is a B. One is a C and not getting any means having to repeat the test until they get it right. Artemis always got an A. And today is her birthday and another A would be the perfect gift. She signals that they probably found a one headed, two armed, three bodied, four-winged, six-legged creature called a Geryon. She calls it right and it hops out at them. It beckons for them to follow it into a labyrinth. Artemis instructs them to lure it closer. Persephone blows dandelion seeds at it and it makes it sneeze and come closer. Artemis takes out one of her bows. It charges toward Aphrodite attracted by her voice.
Before Artemis can shot at it, she bumps into Aphrodite and falls. The Geryon comes closer and closer. Then it leaps. Artemis releases her bow string, shots, and the monster disappears. She gets it right in the forehead. He snatches it out and tells them they’ve achieved the eight Level of the Arrow. Their progress will be reported to their Professor. It’s not Aphrodite’s favorite class but Persephone and Artemis like the class even though they know the mythical beasts aren’t real, they look, smell, and act so real sometimes they forget their just magic. Artemis wants to admit to her friends she was scared but she knows they look up to her for her bravery.
She wonders if she’d be up to the challenge of fighting a *real* beast. The nymphs show announcing the arrival of the godboys. The boys -especially her twin Apollo- say they nailed it. Apollo wants to know if Daphne is there and Artemis voices everyone seems to be falling in love and blames Aphrodite. Aphrodite says one day she’ll find a boy she’s crazy about but Artemis just dismisses this like yeah right. NOT GONNA HAPPEN!
When she gets back to MOA tho, she’s late for class and can’t find her Beauty-ology text scroll. While she’s looking through her locker, stuff starts falling out and dog treats fall all over the floor. This causing a boy with blond hair and shimmery skin to slip and trip. Artemis tries to apologize but he’s rude about it and says he’s not ok. So, she keeps looking for her text scroll. A white dog comes up to her and the boy tells her his name is Sirius and his name is Orion.
Because his skin shimmers, Artemis thinks he must be a godboy. She tries to joke about her mess of a locker, but he doesn’t seem to have much of a sense of humor and looks to be something of a neat freak. Artemis finds out that he has a reputation back home for being a great actor and orator. His full name is Orion Starr and he’s there as a foreign exchange student invited by Zeus. To prove his skills he recites a little from “The Republic” and Athena thinks he sounds pretty impressive.
She offers to walk him to drama class even though her class is in the opposite direction. She tries to tell him about her dogs (Suez, Amy, and Nector, but he doesn’t appear interested (and for some reason she wants him to think she’s interesting). But he’s a little more interested in talking about the three-star shaped awards on his belt that she points out. He stares at her for a second and she wonders if he thinks she’s cute. She notices a poster for the upcoming play “The Arrow” and asks if he’s going to try out for it and he says of course. Before he leaves, he asks can she keep her “midnight blues” on his dog. He’ll be busy all day and won’t have time for him.
In Beauty-ology Artemis she looks a mess after the hunt and that’s probably why Orion was staring. Because she’s distracted she has to write a paper on the beauty of being organized for Mrs. Three Grace. After an arrow shooting practice, Artemis and Apollo are instructed by a buzzing arrow to follow it. They’re led to a surprise party thrown by all their friends. There’s a large, round, cake decorated like a target. In the center are 13 arrows (candles). They’re each given a set of arrows.
Artemis’s are silver. Apollo’s are gold. The arrows names are “Opsis” (aim) “Loxos” (trajectory) and “Hekaergoe” (distancing). When Artemis’s is shot it leaves behind a floral scent. When Apollo’s is shot it plays the songs his band performs. It’s Friday. Athena asks what the twins will do to celebrate this weekend. Apollo wants to go to the Olympic footraces. Artemis says she might want to check out the school play auditions. Artemis finds out that Orion isn’t a godboy. He’s a mortal and he sprays his skin with a “Play Spray” called Godbod. Persephone says he didn’t speak to her in the hall and she thought he was shy. Apollo snorts at this and says NOT! He talked about himself for 10 minutes in Olympics-ology.
Dionysus says he’s interested in going out for the lead. The play is about Eros and Psyche. Aphrodite says maybe she’ll go out for Psyche. Persephone says they can help with the sets. Athena says she’ll be leading the Greek Choir with her flute. Artemis even says maybe she’ll audition (although Apollo says they can’t act their way out of a paper bag). That night tho, Artemis is ready to tell Orion off because he doesn’t come to get Sirus.
Artemis wears her best red chiton the next day. Even tho it’s wrinkled and has a spot. Surprisingly her brother is there with some of the other godboys. She tells him she thought he wasn’t going to try out for the archery scenes and he says he thought the same of her. She says she’s just there to support Aphrodite. He says he’s just there to support Dionysus. Five goddess girls are trying out for the lead. Five are trying out also for Eros.
Pandora and Dionysus are up first. They’re good but Pandora turns every line into a question. Aphrodite and Orion read next. Artemis can’t help thinking that if Aprodite got the part she’d be spending a lot of time with Orion. Then she looks at her and knows she can’t compete with her beauty and glamor. Apollo gets bored and tries to get to leave and get in some archery practice but she tells him later. Zeus is about to give Orion the script but he says he’s already memorized all the lines. Artemis notices Pandora and some of the other Goddess Girls oohing and aahing over him.
He and Aphrodite’s voice mix beautifully. Zeus lets them read longer than the others and Artemis forgets this is the audition and not the real play. Now she understands why people love plays so much. Zeus is impressed and asks if he’s a new student. Orion says uh yeah you invited me. Zeus looks confused and says he invited a boy named Orio Snar. He corrects him and says he prefers to go by Orion Starr-his stage name-. Then he gives him his resume and starts going on and on about all his theatre preformances-boring everyone else-. Artemis tells herself she’ll find a way to tell him later he doesn’t have to try so hard to prove himself.
Zeus asks him if he can shot an arrow and he says yes but he doesn’t have his bow with him. Apollo says he can borrow his and Artemis knows he just offered his to try to show him up, but Orion quickly says he’s not comfortable using someone elses. Zues says that’s ok he can demonstrate later in his office. Artemis comes over to him and says she’s there to return his dog. He looks at her like he doesn’t know what she’s talking about (or even who she is). Then he sees her bows and somehow talks her into teaching how to shot (with Apollo). Even tho he said he knew how. He claims he’s not practiced in a while.
Artemis and Apollo practice for an hour but when Artemis tells her brother she’s waiting for Orion he flat out says he doesn’t like him because he’s in love with himself. He gets out of there saying if she wants to help him take Dionysus’s part go ahead but do it without him. Leaving he briefly runs into Orion who asks to borrow his bow but he just brushes him off. O (which is what he says he’s thinking of shortening his name too) gets Artemis tho to let him see hers. But she won’t let him see her arrows tho. They haven’t been trained.
He says her bow is different from the one he’s used to. She asks what his looks like and he says it’s hard to explain. He asks that she just show him how hers is used. He wants to learn how things are done on Mount Olympus so he’ll do a convincing job playing Eros. She shows him and then explains to him how the arrows are magic and they dip them in the Pool of Magic to make them safe. It’s on Earth in the Forest of the Beasts.
He convinces her to take him there so he can see it. They practice in the target area for an area and while he shows improvement, he’s not good enough Artemis realizes to beat Dionysus. It’s gets late but before they can leave they come across a Scorpion-Professor sometimes tested new beasts on the weekend-. Artemis stabs her bow into it’s tail but that only surprises it for a moment. She then sprays Godbod at it and it flickers. They take off running and get out of there and back to MOA.
He thanks her and says she was as brave as Hercules but suggests they keep it all quiet. He puts his hand on her shoulder like one of the boys and thanks her and tells her he thinks he can get through the audition now. Before he leaves he calls her Artie. She wonders why he only sees her as a pal and not a girl. Artemis asks her friends how she can get a boy to like her and they tell her to just be herself. O gives her the good news that he got the part and gives her a bear hug. He asks her to help him practice his lines. At practice he tries to take all Aphrodite’s lines, but Zeus shuts him down and shuts him by telling him “he’ll think about it.” The other Goddess Girls invite Artemis to hang out at the mall, but she says she has to run lines. Aphrodite tells her rule 1 when you have a crush you don’t forget your friends. Apollo isn’t happy with her either because she’s missed target practice.
The next morning, Artemis can’t find her silver arrows. She’s supposed to meet Apollo for the competition. Aphrodite helps her find them but they don’t respond to her. Artemis is surprised to see Orion there competing. She wonders why he’s there because he’s such a terrible archer. When Artemis goes to shot she sees one of her arrows is gold and not silver. When she tries to shot the arrow wobbles and falls. When Orion’s is shot it hits the bulls eye and shots Apollo’s down the middle. Then she realizes it’s the same color as Orion’s shimmer spray and they’re wood. When Orion passes her she picks up the floral scent of her arrows. Now she knows how he got the part.
She starts to cry. Her friend’s and brother were right. She makes the arrows hit Orion in the rear-since they’re hears they do her bidding-. Before she leaves, she takes back her arrows and hands him back his. He acts like he doesn’t know how they got switched. Apollo wants to know how the arrows got switched and she admits she took Orion to the forest. She apologizes to him, but he’s still mad that they lost the competition. She feels alone and doesn’t know how to make things right, but she knows that fighting over Orion is stupid.
The next day, O tells Artemis (as if nothing ever happened) on Earth, the star of a new play in the Dionysia Amphitheatre has fallen ill and he’s been asked to take his place. This play starts right away. He’s cleaning out his locker and Hermes is waiting outside to take him to Earth. Besides MOA is too dangerous. One of those arrows could have hit him in the face. The play he’s been offered isn’t just a school play either. It’s big time! He then asks her to come with him to help him learn his lines. She tells he’s got to be joking. He’s letting everyone down and he doesn’t care. He says he’s sorry she feels that way and asks her to tell everyone for him.
Artemis has to be brave and give the news to Zeus. She tells him things are under control. Dionysus can take his place. Apollo offers to take Dionysus’s part. This appeases Zeus. Apollo then apologizes to his sister and says he’s been grumpy because Daphne just wanted to be his friend. Then she apologizes to him and tells him he was right. Orion was a jerk.
In Beast-ology class, Persephone, Artemis, Athena and Aphrodite return to the forest. Only there’s something off about the creatures. When arrows are shot at them, they either grab the arrows or they go through them. They’re also keep morphing with one creature turning into another and then another. One of them injures Athena’s ankle. The creatures also shimmer gold. Artemis realizes that she must have damaged the protective shield of the mechanism that causes the beast when she sprayed at one of them when she was there with Orion. So, he heads into the labyrinth to find the switch that turns the creatures on and off.
She encounters a minotaur in the maze that turns into a snake, but she shovers her bow down it’s throat and it drops her. She finds the fountain -that looks like a three-headed creature- and tries to find the switch but slips from it’s toungue. The tongue tho was the switch and it turns off the creatures. When their about to leave, they run into Orion who asks if he can get a ride back with them because he has something to tell Zeus. Only it turns out he tries to get the lead role back. (His play has crashed and the audience booed it).
Zeus (who is AWESOME in this book) says HELL NO O! I DON’T KNOW WHO YOU THINK YOU ARE BUT YOU CANT JUST WALTZ YO *** BACK UP IN HERE LIKE YOU OWN SOMETHING! I ALREADY PICKED DIONYSUS! But then when he’s about to leave he tells him you know what. I think I do have a part for you. The play goes great! Orion is made to be the constellations and is hung up over the stage. The best part is after the play they “claim” there’s a “malfunction” and he’s kind of just left up there. Lol They all pretend like they’ll get him down and they’re working on it. Well... in the book it makes it look like this is true but that’s just not how I see it.
There’s a boy who speaks to Artemis after the play (Acteon) and says they should hang out but she kinda just blows him off, but she decides maybe she’ll take him up on practing archery together.
My Thoughts:
*I liked the little touches thrown in to make the characters authentic. Such as Athena's dogs, the deer, (which if you wiki you see she held sacred and were the first animals she captured), and her bow and arrows (only switching them to silver arrows when Wikipedia says they were gold).
*It strays a bit on Orion. It says he was her hunting competition. But in this, he wasn't much of huntsmen. Only through trickery (by stealing Artemis's arrows) was he anything special in that department. It did say she loved Orion in the myth. But she doesn't end up killing or injuring him in any way. Tho I get the sense Apollo might have wanted him dead (ok well gone).
*I liked how at the end he was used to represent the constellation's in the play. Clever!
*Not sure how he fits into having anything to do with theatre. Or maybe it's a reference Greek literature which was translated into plays throughout time.
*The plot (minus the Orion parts) had a semi- Hunger Games feel to it.
*I did like that Artemis discovered that being brave wasn't necessarily how she felt when faced with a challenge, but acting on her fear despite the challenge.
*I also liked that Artemis learned that what glitters isn't always gold. And that her heart was worth saving for the right guy. Everything about Orion down to the glow of his skin was fake. But I think we've ALL been there. Even when the signs are dead in our faces. So we can all relate to that.
*What I didn't like was like in so many books that attempt to come to the end and let us (the girl) wake up and see the real guy and that she doesn't need that and then follow up IMMEDIATELY with another guy. Like the lesson can't just be Artemis didn't need Orion. She's brave and strong on her own. At the end, she's considering another guy. UGG! Yes, when one door closes another can open, but the message was strong enough without that added.
RATING: I give this a 7. It may have been higher if it had left the message alone that Artemis didn't need a boyfriend.
Artemis zooms through the forest of the beasts (favorite bow at the ready). Athena, Aphrodite, and Persephone are behind her. They came there to duel with some of the slimiest, smelliest beasts to ever roam the earth. They have only ten minutes to find the third beast they’re tracking. Their grades are dependent on it. The first Friday of every month, all the goddess girls and godboys in Beast-ology class leave Mount Olympus Academy and come down to Earth. In the forest for an hour, they play games of skill that Professor Ladon created to test them.
Defeating three beasts is an A. Two is a B. One is a C and not getting any means having to repeat the test until they get it right. Artemis always got an A. And today is her birthday and another A would be the perfect gift. She signals that they probably found a one headed, two armed, three bodied, four-winged, six-legged creature called a Geryon. She calls it right and it hops out at them. It beckons for them to follow it into a labyrinth. Artemis instructs them to lure it closer. Persephone blows dandelion seeds at it and it makes it sneeze and come closer. Artemis takes out one of her bows. It charges toward Aphrodite attracted by her voice.
Before Artemis can shot at it, she bumps into Aphrodite and falls. The Geryon comes closer and closer. Then it leaps. Artemis releases her bow string, shots, and the monster disappears. She gets it right in the forehead. He snatches it out and tells them they’ve achieved the eight Level of the Arrow. Their progress will be reported to their Professor. It’s not Aphrodite’s favorite class but Persephone and Artemis like the class even though they know the mythical beasts aren’t real, they look, smell, and act so real sometimes they forget their just magic. Artemis wants to admit to her friends she was scared but she knows they look up to her for her bravery.
She wonders if she’d be up to the challenge of fighting a *real* beast. The nymphs show announcing the arrival of the godboys. The boys -especially her twin Apollo- say they nailed it. Apollo wants to know if Daphne is there and Artemis voices everyone seems to be falling in love and blames Aphrodite. Aphrodite says one day she’ll find a boy she’s crazy about but Artemis just dismisses this like yeah right. NOT GONNA HAPPEN!
When she gets back to MOA tho, she’s late for class and can’t find her Beauty-ology text scroll. While she’s looking through her locker, stuff starts falling out and dog treats fall all over the floor. This causing a boy with blond hair and shimmery skin to slip and trip. Artemis tries to apologize but he’s rude about it and says he’s not ok. So, she keeps looking for her text scroll. A white dog comes up to her and the boy tells her his name is Sirius and his name is Orion.
Because his skin shimmers, Artemis thinks he must be a godboy. She tries to joke about her mess of a locker, but he doesn’t seem to have much of a sense of humor and looks to be something of a neat freak. Artemis finds out that he has a reputation back home for being a great actor and orator. His full name is Orion Starr and he’s there as a foreign exchange student invited by Zeus. To prove his skills he recites a little from “The Republic” and Athena thinks he sounds pretty impressive.
She offers to walk him to drama class even though her class is in the opposite direction. She tries to tell him about her dogs (Suez, Amy, and Nector, but he doesn’t appear interested (and for some reason she wants him to think she’s interesting). But he’s a little more interested in talking about the three-star shaped awards on his belt that she points out. He stares at her for a second and she wonders if he thinks she’s cute. She notices a poster for the upcoming play “The Arrow” and asks if he’s going to try out for it and he says of course. Before he leaves, he asks can she keep her “midnight blues” on his dog. He’ll be busy all day and won’t have time for him.
In Beauty-ology Artemis she looks a mess after the hunt and that’s probably why Orion was staring. Because she’s distracted she has to write a paper on the beauty of being organized for Mrs. Three Grace. After an arrow shooting practice, Artemis and Apollo are instructed by a buzzing arrow to follow it. They’re led to a surprise party thrown by all their friends. There’s a large, round, cake decorated like a target. In the center are 13 arrows (candles). They’re each given a set of arrows.
Artemis’s are silver. Apollo’s are gold. The arrows names are “Opsis” (aim) “Loxos” (trajectory) and “Hekaergoe” (distancing). When Artemis’s is shot it leaves behind a floral scent. When Apollo’s is shot it plays the songs his band performs. It’s Friday. Athena asks what the twins will do to celebrate this weekend. Apollo wants to go to the Olympic footraces. Artemis says she might want to check out the school play auditions. Artemis finds out that Orion isn’t a godboy. He’s a mortal and he sprays his skin with a “Play Spray” called Godbod. Persephone says he didn’t speak to her in the hall and she thought he was shy. Apollo snorts at this and says NOT! He talked about himself for 10 minutes in Olympics-ology.
Dionysus says he’s interested in going out for the lead. The play is about Eros and Psyche. Aphrodite says maybe she’ll go out for Psyche. Persephone says they can help with the sets. Athena says she’ll be leading the Greek Choir with her flute. Artemis even says maybe she’ll audition (although Apollo says they can’t act their way out of a paper bag). That night tho, Artemis is ready to tell Orion off because he doesn’t come to get Sirus.
Artemis wears her best red chiton the next day. Even tho it’s wrinkled and has a spot. Surprisingly her brother is there with some of the other godboys. She tells him she thought he wasn’t going to try out for the archery scenes and he says he thought the same of her. She says she’s just there to support Aphrodite. He says he’s just there to support Dionysus. Five goddess girls are trying out for the lead. Five are trying out also for Eros.
Pandora and Dionysus are up first. They’re good but Pandora turns every line into a question. Aphrodite and Orion read next. Artemis can’t help thinking that if Aprodite got the part she’d be spending a lot of time with Orion. Then she looks at her and knows she can’t compete with her beauty and glamor. Apollo gets bored and tries to get to leave and get in some archery practice but she tells him later. Zeus is about to give Orion the script but he says he’s already memorized all the lines. Artemis notices Pandora and some of the other Goddess Girls oohing and aahing over him.
He and Aphrodite’s voice mix beautifully. Zeus lets them read longer than the others and Artemis forgets this is the audition and not the real play. Now she understands why people love plays so much. Zeus is impressed and asks if he’s a new student. Orion says uh yeah you invited me. Zeus looks confused and says he invited a boy named Orio Snar. He corrects him and says he prefers to go by Orion Starr-his stage name-. Then he gives him his resume and starts going on and on about all his theatre preformances-boring everyone else-. Artemis tells herself she’ll find a way to tell him later he doesn’t have to try so hard to prove himself.
Zeus asks him if he can shot an arrow and he says yes but he doesn’t have his bow with him. Apollo says he can borrow his and Artemis knows he just offered his to try to show him up, but Orion quickly says he’s not comfortable using someone elses. Zues says that’s ok he can demonstrate later in his office. Artemis comes over to him and says she’s there to return his dog. He looks at her like he doesn’t know what she’s talking about (or even who she is). Then he sees her bows and somehow talks her into teaching how to shot (with Apollo). Even tho he said he knew how. He claims he’s not practiced in a while.
Artemis and Apollo practice for an hour but when Artemis tells her brother she’s waiting for Orion he flat out says he doesn’t like him because he’s in love with himself. He gets out of there saying if she wants to help him take Dionysus’s part go ahead but do it without him. Leaving he briefly runs into Orion who asks to borrow his bow but he just brushes him off. O (which is what he says he’s thinking of shortening his name too) gets Artemis tho to let him see hers. But she won’t let him see her arrows tho. They haven’t been trained.
He says her bow is different from the one he’s used to. She asks what his looks like and he says it’s hard to explain. He asks that she just show him how hers is used. He wants to learn how things are done on Mount Olympus so he’ll do a convincing job playing Eros. She shows him and then explains to him how the arrows are magic and they dip them in the Pool of Magic to make them safe. It’s on Earth in the Forest of the Beasts.
He convinces her to take him there so he can see it. They practice in the target area for an area and while he shows improvement, he’s not good enough Artemis realizes to beat Dionysus. It’s gets late but before they can leave they come across a Scorpion-Professor sometimes tested new beasts on the weekend-. Artemis stabs her bow into it’s tail but that only surprises it for a moment. She then sprays Godbod at it and it flickers. They take off running and get out of there and back to MOA.
He thanks her and says she was as brave as Hercules but suggests they keep it all quiet. He puts his hand on her shoulder like one of the boys and thanks her and tells her he thinks he can get through the audition now. Before he leaves he calls her Artie. She wonders why he only sees her as a pal and not a girl. Artemis asks her friends how she can get a boy to like her and they tell her to just be herself. O gives her the good news that he got the part and gives her a bear hug. He asks her to help him practice his lines. At practice he tries to take all Aphrodite’s lines, but Zeus shuts him down and shuts him by telling him “he’ll think about it.” The other Goddess Girls invite Artemis to hang out at the mall, but she says she has to run lines. Aphrodite tells her rule 1 when you have a crush you don’t forget your friends. Apollo isn’t happy with her either because she’s missed target practice.
The next morning, Artemis can’t find her silver arrows. She’s supposed to meet Apollo for the competition. Aphrodite helps her find them but they don’t respond to her. Artemis is surprised to see Orion there competing. She wonders why he’s there because he’s such a terrible archer. When Artemis goes to shot she sees one of her arrows is gold and not silver. When she tries to shot the arrow wobbles and falls. When Orion’s is shot it hits the bulls eye and shots Apollo’s down the middle. Then she realizes it’s the same color as Orion’s shimmer spray and they’re wood. When Orion passes her she picks up the floral scent of her arrows. Now she knows how he got the part.
She starts to cry. Her friend’s and brother were right. She makes the arrows hit Orion in the rear-since they’re hears they do her bidding-. Before she leaves, she takes back her arrows and hands him back his. He acts like he doesn’t know how they got switched. Apollo wants to know how the arrows got switched and she admits she took Orion to the forest. She apologizes to him, but he’s still mad that they lost the competition. She feels alone and doesn’t know how to make things right, but she knows that fighting over Orion is stupid.
The next day, O tells Artemis (as if nothing ever happened) on Earth, the star of a new play in the Dionysia Amphitheatre has fallen ill and he’s been asked to take his place. This play starts right away. He’s cleaning out his locker and Hermes is waiting outside to take him to Earth. Besides MOA is too dangerous. One of those arrows could have hit him in the face. The play he’s been offered isn’t just a school play either. It’s big time! He then asks her to come with him to help him learn his lines. She tells he’s got to be joking. He’s letting everyone down and he doesn’t care. He says he’s sorry she feels that way and asks her to tell everyone for him.
Artemis has to be brave and give the news to Zeus. She tells him things are under control. Dionysus can take his place. Apollo offers to take Dionysus’s part. This appeases Zeus. Apollo then apologizes to his sister and says he’s been grumpy because Daphne just wanted to be his friend. Then she apologizes to him and tells him he was right. Orion was a jerk.
In Beast-ology class, Persephone, Artemis, Athena and Aphrodite return to the forest. Only there’s something off about the creatures. When arrows are shot at them, they either grab the arrows or they go through them. They’re also keep morphing with one creature turning into another and then another. One of them injures Athena’s ankle. The creatures also shimmer gold. Artemis realizes that she must have damaged the protective shield of the mechanism that causes the beast when she sprayed at one of them when she was there with Orion. So, he heads into the labyrinth to find the switch that turns the creatures on and off.
She encounters a minotaur in the maze that turns into a snake, but she shovers her bow down it’s throat and it drops her. She finds the fountain -that looks like a three-headed creature- and tries to find the switch but slips from it’s toungue. The tongue tho was the switch and it turns off the creatures. When their about to leave, they run into Orion who asks if he can get a ride back with them because he has something to tell Zeus. Only it turns out he tries to get the lead role back. (His play has crashed and the audience booed it).
Zeus (who is AWESOME in this book) says HELL NO O! I DON’T KNOW WHO YOU THINK YOU ARE BUT YOU CANT JUST WALTZ YO *** BACK UP IN HERE LIKE YOU OWN SOMETHING! I ALREADY PICKED DIONYSUS! But then when he’s about to leave he tells him you know what. I think I do have a part for you. The play goes great! Orion is made to be the constellations and is hung up over the stage. The best part is after the play they “claim” there’s a “malfunction” and he’s kind of just left up there. Lol They all pretend like they’ll get him down and they’re working on it. Well... in the book it makes it look like this is true but that’s just not how I see it.
There’s a boy who speaks to Artemis after the play (Acteon) and says they should hang out but she kinda just blows him off, but she decides maybe she’ll take him up on practing archery together.
My Thoughts:
*I liked the little touches thrown in to make the characters authentic. Such as Athena's dogs, the deer, (which if you wiki you see she held sacred and were the first animals she captured), and her bow and arrows (only switching them to silver arrows when Wikipedia says they were gold).
*It strays a bit on Orion. It says he was her hunting competition. But in this, he wasn't much of huntsmen. Only through trickery (by stealing Artemis's arrows) was he anything special in that department. It did say she loved Orion in the myth. But she doesn't end up killing or injuring him in any way. Tho I get the sense Apollo might have wanted him dead (ok well gone).
*I liked how at the end he was used to represent the constellation's in the play. Clever!
*Not sure how he fits into having anything to do with theatre. Or maybe it's a reference Greek literature which was translated into plays throughout time.
*The plot (minus the Orion parts) had a semi- Hunger Games feel to it.
*I did like that Artemis discovered that being brave wasn't necessarily how she felt when faced with a challenge, but acting on her fear despite the challenge.
*I also liked that Artemis learned that what glitters isn't always gold. And that her heart was worth saving for the right guy. Everything about Orion down to the glow of his skin was fake. But I think we've ALL been there. Even when the signs are dead in our faces. So we can all relate to that.
*What I didn't like was like in so many books that attempt to come to the end and let us (the girl) wake up and see the real guy and that she doesn't need that and then follow up IMMEDIATELY with another guy. Like the lesson can't just be Artemis didn't need Orion. She's brave and strong on her own. At the end, she's considering another guy. UGG! Yes, when one door closes another can open, but the message was strong enough without that added.
RATING: I give this a 7. It may have been higher if it had left the message alone that Artemis didn't need a boyfriend.
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March 7, 2018
My favorite part was when the play was a success. My least favorite part was when Orion used Artemis's arrows to win the archery contest, and abandoned the play, and cam back expecting to have his role back.
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January 17, 2013
Artemis the Brave is the fourth book in the series The Goddess Girls. This book is about the Goddess Artemis who is the bravest in the Mount Olympus Academy or MOA. She has two best friends who are Athena and Persephone. All three of these Goddess Girls face typical modern day life styles while facing the dangers of being a Goddesses. Artemis passes every class and gets high A's. The one subject that ruins this reputation is Beast-ology class. She has to face Minotaurs, Geryons, and scorpions which she isn't brave enough to do. There is also something else going on in her life and that is she has a crush on Orion who everyone thinks is a Godboy, but is he really. You have to read the book to find out what happens at the end.
Some conflicts Artemis faces are trying to kill the Geryon to get an A plus in Beast-ology class and having the guts to go up to Orion and tell him her feelings. First of all, when Artemis went in to class with Athena, the class was told that they had another assignment coming up and that was to defeat the Geryon. Artemis' heart started pounding and she was feeling very scared. She went to Earth where the professor set up the obstacle. It was first Artemis, Athena and Persephone to defeat the mythical creature Geryon. Athena and Persephone told Artemis to come down because they know that she is the bravest girl in school, but maybe not when she is defeating mythical creatures. She heard the creature coming towards her and she started to run. The Geryon being very tall in height also had a very bad smell and red eyes. It had humongous ears and a nose ring. The sight of this creature made Artemis feel frightened and uncomfortable. To sum it up, towards the end, Artemis is able to close her eyes, get rid of her fear and defeat the Geryon. Now the problem with Orion is that she fell in love with him because of his looks and the way he shimmers. He is the new boy in the school came by the saying of Zeus. Orion is a good actor and came to MOA to persue a dream of becoming an actor. Artemis never really liked acting or anything having to do with drama, but after she met Orion, she fell in love with both. At the end, she finds out that Orion isn't a Godboy. He uses a shimmering spray to make himself look like a Godboy. She feels very disappointed and had her heart crushed, but was cheered up by her best friends.
I rated this book 4 out of 5 because I liked it. It was full of action and had many moments where it made me sit to the edge of my seat. It kept me reading at every part where the creatures had to be defeated. I would definitely recommend this book because of the way it was written to keep me reading and it was also humorous.
Some conflicts Artemis faces are trying to kill the Geryon to get an A plus in Beast-ology class and having the guts to go up to Orion and tell him her feelings. First of all, when Artemis went in to class with Athena, the class was told that they had another assignment coming up and that was to defeat the Geryon. Artemis' heart started pounding and she was feeling very scared. She went to Earth where the professor set up the obstacle. It was first Artemis, Athena and Persephone to defeat the mythical creature Geryon. Athena and Persephone told Artemis to come down because they know that she is the bravest girl in school, but maybe not when she is defeating mythical creatures. She heard the creature coming towards her and she started to run. The Geryon being very tall in height also had a very bad smell and red eyes. It had humongous ears and a nose ring. The sight of this creature made Artemis feel frightened and uncomfortable. To sum it up, towards the end, Artemis is able to close her eyes, get rid of her fear and defeat the Geryon. Now the problem with Orion is that she fell in love with him because of his looks and the way he shimmers. He is the new boy in the school came by the saying of Zeus. Orion is a good actor and came to MOA to persue a dream of becoming an actor. Artemis never really liked acting or anything having to do with drama, but after she met Orion, she fell in love with both. At the end, she finds out that Orion isn't a Godboy. He uses a shimmering spray to make himself look like a Godboy. She feels very disappointed and had her heart crushed, but was cheered up by her best friends.
I rated this book 4 out of 5 because I liked it. It was full of action and had many moments where it made me sit to the edge of my seat. It kept me reading at every part where the creatures had to be defeated. I would definitely recommend this book because of the way it was written to keep me reading and it was also humorous.
November 3, 2012
Artemis is known and praised for her bravery in difficult times, but little do her friends and classmates know that she is sometimes just as scared as they are. Artemis is not regularly brave, she just tries to be brave. And in this book she is going to need it. She has to man up and try to defeat something she believes is a nightmare, and it's all her fault!
In this book there is someone new in mount Olympus academy. He's a mortal named Orion. People think that he is a god because his skin shimmered but it was just a spray. It doesn't matter if he's mortal or immortal, he has already won Artemis' heart.
Artemis has fallen in love for the first time. She hasn't loved anyone or liked anyone before. So this is a very new experience for her. She can't even describe the feeling and doesn't want to lose it either. But she does. Orion broke her heart. And if you want to know why then pick up this book.
Well Orion didn't just come from space, he came because of something important. Principle and king of the gods, Zeus, is directing a play. Orion is a well known actor and has been called from earth to the heavens to audition for the play. Because of his fond for acting his ego took control and lead him to betray Artemis. She was the only one who helped him rehearse and to get this as a reward was the worst thing in life to her!
Betrayal might be the worst thing in life but this book definitely is not! The author of this book, Joan Holub, is an excellent writer. She has written a series of books based on goddesses and their own problems. These books are engaging and help you pass time. If you ever have free time then you should grab this book. It is entertaining and exciting. I'm sure that you'll fall under the spells that the book will cast on you! ;)
I gave this book five stars because it is a really engaging book that I enjoyed a lot. The book took you on an adventure to the heavens and shows you how these special people solve their problems. This book contains everything you need. It has action, excitement, romance, adventure, and more! This is only the fourth book in the series and I can't wait to read another. I'm sure that after you read this book, you would be hooked with the series.
(By the way if you are not a girl, then you might not enjoy it as much!)
August 31, 2018
Just to have it clear: This is a review on backsight!
Artemis the Brave is one of the good old goddess books I still remember. Perhaps the reason is that I love acting and this book deals with theatre. It's hard to tell, why theatre performances are running in the same universe, like the war between Greece and Troy, and what is used for the theatre plots, which isn't used for the gg world. We get the play of Eros and Psyche, by the way, and Aphrodite appears in a role. The myth of Eros and Psyche is here just a story in the story, as a Roman fairy tale by Apuleius (I think the story is here really, really changed, but I highly recommend the story of Eros and Psyche as it's seen as the oldest Beauty and the Beast tale).
Back to the plot: Artemis is a brave character and loves archery (and I think even before Merida!). I like her character quite well, although she seems to be in mythology crueller. The story deals how Artemis falls in love with the braggy theatre star Orion. Apart from that, we get some sibling interaction with Apollon - and his love story with Daphne (Daphne seems to have her own way to be explained. Is she now a plant or not- Artemis the Loyal, Echo the Copycat-???)
The solution for Orion's myth is sooooooooooo hilarious (and the joke returns in a different way in Nyx the Mysterious. I just hope he returns in Eos the Lighthearted!).
In the end, we get some glimpse of a certain boy....the story line will be continued in Artemis the Loyal. I know some complain that goddess girls include to many crushes...well Greek mythology deals with crushing, mostly! I can see Artemis in love, although a virgin goddess. There are in fact Artemis' love stories, as with Orion, and I see it somehow with A. I just hope, the crushed wouldn't be expelled in future releases. In book 5, Athena gets Heracles as a crush (well, I love crush stories, but this is still odd for me, since Athena is never been in love in mythology).
Nevertheless, Artemis is also goddess of the moon, but I'm exited to get to know if Selene will appearm, as Helios and Eos are also in the series.
Artemis the Brave is one of the good old goddess books I still remember. Perhaps the reason is that I love acting and this book deals with theatre. It's hard to tell, why theatre performances are running in the same universe, like the war between Greece and Troy, and what is used for the theatre plots, which isn't used for the gg world. We get the play of Eros and Psyche, by the way, and Aphrodite appears in a role. The myth of Eros and Psyche is here just a story in the story, as a Roman fairy tale by Apuleius (I think the story is here really, really changed, but I highly recommend the story of Eros and Psyche as it's seen as the oldest Beauty and the Beast tale).
Back to the plot: Artemis is a brave character and loves archery (and I think even before Merida!). I like her character quite well, although she seems to be in mythology crueller. The story deals how Artemis falls in love with the braggy theatre star Orion. Apart from that, we get some sibling interaction with Apollon - and his love story with Daphne (Daphne seems to have her own way to be explained. Is she now a plant or not- Artemis the Loyal, Echo the Copycat-???)
The solution for Orion's myth is sooooooooooo hilarious (and the joke returns in a different way in Nyx the Mysterious. I just hope he returns in Eos the Lighthearted!).
In the end, we get some glimpse of a certain boy....the story line will be continued in Artemis the Loyal. I know some complain that goddess girls include to many crushes...well Greek mythology deals with crushing, mostly! I can see Artemis in love, although a virgin goddess. There are in fact Artemis' love stories, as with Orion, and I see it somehow with A. I just hope, the crushed wouldn't be expelled in future releases. In book 5, Athena gets Heracles as a crush (well, I love crush stories, but this is still odd for me, since Athena is never been in love in mythology).
Nevertheless, Artemis is also goddess of the moon, but I'm exited to get to know if Selene will appearm, as Helios and Eos are also in the series.
December 8, 2010
"Set at the prestigious Mount Olympus Academy, Artemis along with her best friends Athena, Persephone, and Aphrodile, and her twin brother Apollo are there to learn to master their skills. When Orion, a new student to the academy enrolls, Artemis, who's usually the brave one is learning to deal with feelings she has when she's around Orion. Orion is a little too sure of himself and a little to selfish to really care about others around him. Artemis learns to over come the feelings of what it's like when your first crush doesn't like you the way you like them and the importance of being a true friend.
Joan and Suzanne have done a brilliant job with their unique spin on Greek mythology with their Goddess Girls series. They've made a series for young readers, that is relatable and enjoyable to read. I think this is a fantastic series for kids ages 8-12. The characters are great, and even though they are immortal and have godly powers, they are still easy for girls to relate to, as they deal with much of the same things they are dealing with.
I liked that the story has a little bit of everything. I got to see the girls together in action, as they learn to master their skills with some of the mythological beasts. I liked seeing Artemis and her brother Apollo at their archery competition, and while also seeing the girls dealing with normal girl stuff like crushes and friendship.
I recommend picking up this series today, and picking up your copy of Artemis The Brave, the 4th book the Goddess Girls series which releases TODAY!
Joan and Suzanne have done a brilliant job with their unique spin on Greek mythology with their Goddess Girls series. They've made a series for young readers, that is relatable and enjoyable to read. I think this is a fantastic series for kids ages 8-12. The characters are great, and even though they are immortal and have godly powers, they are still easy for girls to relate to, as they deal with much of the same things they are dealing with.
I liked that the story has a little bit of everything. I got to see the girls together in action, as they learn to master their skills with some of the mythological beasts. I liked seeing Artemis and her brother Apollo at their archery competition, and while also seeing the girls dealing with normal girl stuff like crushes and friendship.
I recommend picking up this series today, and picking up your copy of Artemis The Brave, the 4th book the Goddess Girls series which releases TODAY!
February 3, 2011
At First Sight: Artemis is the first of her group of friends to turn 13 - along with her twin brother Apollo - and she's also the only one of them who has never had a crush, her life a happy mix of hanging out with her friends, practicing archery with her brother and playing with her dogs, even if she does struggle a little with her Bestiology exams, because her friends look up to her to lead them, since she's the brave one.
All of that changes when she meets transfer student Orion Starr, who is so handsome he could be a godboy, and he's also a terrific actor. Soon, all Artemis wants is to hang out with Orion, even with a big archery tournament coming up!
Second Glance: Artemis the Brave is the fourth book of the Goddess Girls series, and I adored it. Artemis so portrays the utterly crushing experience of having a first crush, particularity when that crush isn't all what he seems. But Artemis is braver than she gives herself credit for, and she finds that courage within herself to do what must be done.
I love the bond between the Goddess Girls, how they talk about their problems - in general and with each other - rather than let misunderstandings ruin their friendships, and how they are always there for their friends. Also love how close Artemis is to her brother, yet they both have their own set of friends and are happy that way.
Bottom Line: I keep on adoring this series, I really liked getting to know Artemis more -I always found her a bit more aloof than the other girls - and spending time with her.
All of that changes when she meets transfer student Orion Starr, who is so handsome he could be a godboy, and he's also a terrific actor. Soon, all Artemis wants is to hang out with Orion, even with a big archery tournament coming up!
Second Glance: Artemis the Brave is the fourth book of the Goddess Girls series, and I adored it. Artemis so portrays the utterly crushing experience of having a first crush, particularity when that crush isn't all what he seems. But Artemis is braver than she gives herself credit for, and she finds that courage within herself to do what must be done.
I love the bond between the Goddess Girls, how they talk about their problems - in general and with each other - rather than let misunderstandings ruin their friendships, and how they are always there for their friends. Also love how close Artemis is to her brother, yet they both have their own set of friends and are happy that way.
Bottom Line: I keep on adoring this series, I really liked getting to know Artemis more -I always found her a bit more aloof than the other girls - and spending time with her.
March 30, 2015
This is a trimmed down version of my review, to view the full review visit The Book Ramble.
This book was not so great, once again. There was definitely a lot of redeeming moments in the book, but largely it was not good. This book is supposed to be about Artemis learning to be brave, and in some ways it was. There's a lot of action with Artemis fighting beasts and learning to protect herself and her friends. This portion of the book was excellent, it taught a really great lesson. Being brave is about doing things even when you're afraid. The trouble is that the majority of the book focussed on Artemis trying to get a boyfriend, the guy she likes is narcissistic Orion. It was such a shame that once against Holub and Williams ignored a great opportunity with the plot and focused on such a shallow and lame plot.
The characterization in this book was and again, just bad. Artemis was so off from previous books and from the myths I couldn't believe it. She has no interest in archery, and is instead obsessed with getting a boyfriend. Normally though Artemis is a great example of a strong female lead. Not so much here where she has no agency, has shallow to no interests, and completely abandons her friends and brother to follow around Orion. This was just...lame.
Overall this was a confusing book to me. There was some great stuff about bravery and strength in girls, but it was mostly ignored in favour of a boyfriend plot. Not great.
This book was not so great, once again. There was definitely a lot of redeeming moments in the book, but largely it was not good. This book is supposed to be about Artemis learning to be brave, and in some ways it was. There's a lot of action with Artemis fighting beasts and learning to protect herself and her friends. This portion of the book was excellent, it taught a really great lesson. Being brave is about doing things even when you're afraid. The trouble is that the majority of the book focussed on Artemis trying to get a boyfriend, the guy she likes is narcissistic Orion. It was such a shame that once against Holub and Williams ignored a great opportunity with the plot and focused on such a shallow and lame plot.
The characterization in this book was and again, just bad. Artemis was so off from previous books and from the myths I couldn't believe it. She has no interest in archery, and is instead obsessed with getting a boyfriend. Normally though Artemis is a great example of a strong female lead. Not so much here where she has no agency, has shallow to no interests, and completely abandons her friends and brother to follow around Orion. This was just...lame.
Overall this was a confusing book to me. There was some great stuff about bravery and strength in girls, but it was mostly ignored in favour of a boyfriend plot. Not great.
September 30, 2015
{My Thoughts} – Artemis is the Goddess of the hunt. She and her brother Apollo are expert marksman. In the beginning of this book there is a birthday celebration for them and they get some custom made arrows from their friends. Also a new boy named Orion that is a mortal is introduced.
Orion is an interesting character that seems to hold Artemis’ attention. She finds him intriguing and wonderful and loves that he too has a dog. However, her first impression of him is poor because he has her dog watch his dog and then doesn’t bother to go and get the dog from her, instead makes her take the dog back to him. Then he goes for the lead in the school play and lies about his ability to do certain things that are required for the part that he wants.
Artemis is really into him and it blinds her ability to see that he isn’t a good person. He isn’t the right person for her, but if that’s the case, then what kind of person is Orion then?
Artemis is a brave Goddess Girl, after all she is the Goddess of the Hunt. However, like Orion she isn’t always as she appears on the outside either, but then what is she really like as well? I think you will want to read the book to find out.
I rally enjoyed reading this book and I am sure that any child that is interested in Greek Mythology will enjoy it as well. I also like that it is a retelling and retelling books are some of the best books I have had the pleasure to read in modern day!
Orion is an interesting character that seems to hold Artemis’ attention. She finds him intriguing and wonderful and loves that he too has a dog. However, her first impression of him is poor because he has her dog watch his dog and then doesn’t bother to go and get the dog from her, instead makes her take the dog back to him. Then he goes for the lead in the school play and lies about his ability to do certain things that are required for the part that he wants.
Artemis is really into him and it blinds her ability to see that he isn’t a good person. He isn’t the right person for her, but if that’s the case, then what kind of person is Orion then?
Artemis is a brave Goddess Girl, after all she is the Goddess of the Hunt. However, like Orion she isn’t always as she appears on the outside either, but then what is she really like as well? I think you will want to read the book to find out.
I rally enjoyed reading this book and I am sure that any child that is interested in Greek Mythology will enjoy it as well. I also like that it is a retelling and retelling books are some of the best books I have had the pleasure to read in modern day!
March 23, 2011
Our girls are really enjoying the Goddess Girls series by Joan Holub and Suzanne Williams and we are reading them as fast as we can get them. This was an interesting story with a good message, although it seems to be a bit long for the intended audience. Still we dug in and read a little bit each night until we finished (just in time, since we couldn't renew this book at our library - there are too many people with holds for it!)
I love that the Goddess Girls are strong and independent, but still filled with self-doubt and insecurities (as most teenage girls are.) I like that they support one another and that each has her own strengths. We are eager to read the next book, Athena the Wise.
I love that the Goddess Girls are strong and independent, but still filled with self-doubt and insecurities (as most teenage girls are.) I like that they support one another and that each has her own strengths. We are eager to read the next book, Athena the Wise.
May 28, 2016
I was expecting big things for this book because I love the rest of the series and Artemis is like the coolest of the four Goddess Girls in my opinion. And boy, did it live up to my expectations! I just loved everythin' in this book. All I'm saying is, I hope there's more books on Artemis in the series because she's my favourite character, not just because of her personality, but because her storyline, situation and general life are really lovely to read about (for me, anyway). I guess what I'm trying to say is, this is one of those books I didn't want to put down or finish (seriously, I read it in the car on a hilly and curvy road then felt ill, but didn't care). OK, I am exaggerating over this book, but looking back, there ain't nothing I'd change about it (that's the book, not this review) :)
July 25, 2016
Artemis, the Goddess of the hunt, is known as the bravest of all the goddess girls at MOA or Mount Olympus Academy. She is also an expert with archery and competes with her brother god boy Apollo at the annual contest on Mount Olympus. Her best friends, Persephone, Athena and Aphrodite do not realize that she does not always feel brave at all. When a new mortal, Orion appears at the academy, Artemis is even more unsure of herself. When Artemis befriends Orion and takes him to the Beast ology site so that he can check it out, she sets off a chain of events that force her to learn what bravery is all about!
A great adventure that shows that bravery is not about being unafraid…it is about moving past fears large and small. A fun story with a coming of age aspect that will appeal the children and adults!
A great adventure that shows that bravery is not about being unafraid…it is about moving past fears large and small. A fun story with a coming of age aspect that will appeal the children and adults!
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