Goddess

After accidentally unleashing the gods from their captivity on Olympus, Helen must find a way to re-imprison them without starting a devastating war. But the gods are angry, and their thirst for blood already has a body count. To make matters worse, the Oracle reveals that a diabolical Tyrant is lurking among them, which drives a wedge between the once-solid group of friends. As the gods use the Scions against one another, Lucas’s life hangs in the balance. Still unsure whether she loves him or Orion, Helen is forced to make a terrifying decision, for war is coming to her shores. 

SPOILER! (if you haven't read Starcrossed or Dreamless)

It was more than a year since I read Dreamless and I had forgotten a little bit. I wanted to re-read Starcrossed and Dreamless before picking this up but there wasn't time. So many books - so little time. You know how it is. Anyway, Angelini quickly got me into the story again and I had really missed the world of demigods.

Helen and her friends continues the adventure and is trying to stop a war between the gods and the demigods. It's interesting to follow Helen and her new abilities but also her friends reaction. Claire must be one of the worst friends ever. It seems like everyone of the characters gets their fair share in this book and I'm happy about that. Even in this book, a new character shows up - the siren Andy. Helen rescues her from the hospital and protects her from the god Apollon.

I didn't like that so many things in this book is about jealousy. The triangle between Helen, Lucas and Orion is a bit annoying and Lucas suspicions as well. Luckily there isn't so much focus on that.

This was a great final book in a trilogy but I haven't mind reading a lot more about them! If you haven't read the trilogy yet, I highly recommend it.

Goddess by Josephine Angelini
Hardcover, 421 pages
HarperTeen
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Dreamless

Dreamless continues the story of Helen Hamilton, a shy girl living on Nantucket Island whose desire for an ordinary life was thwarted when she discovered she is a Scion, a descendant of a Greek god and a mortal. Each Scion has a power, and Helen’s is the ability to travel to Hades. Helen is determined to use her talent to stop a war amongst the gods and change her destiny, which is to live a life patterned after that of the tragic Helen of Troy. But her quest may cost her Lucas Delios, the boy she loves.

Okay, I'm going to start this review by saying that if you haven't read the first book in this trilogy - don't read this. 

I didn't get the same feeling about this book as for Starcrossed. Even though it's about greek gods and demigods, it sometimes felt like it was too unrealistic. It's still really good and even though it's about 500 pages - it's a quickread.

I think this book gives us a better understandning for the characters, especially Helen's friends Claire and Matt. I got really annoyed at Jason in this book because of his overprotection of Claire but other than that - I like them all. Angelini introduced a new character as well, Orion. The hot, nice guy who makes Helen really confused. I hope to see more of him in the third and last book in the trilogy.

Dreamless by Josephine Angelini
Hardcover, 487 pages
HarperTeen
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Starcrossed

Helen Hamilton has spent her entire sixteen years trying to hide how different she is—now it's getting harder. She's having nightmares of a desperate desert journey, visions of three women weeping tears of blood. And why is she possessed by the sudden, unstoppable urge to kill the handsome new boy in school, Lucas Delos? 

A love written in the stars . . . A feud started in ancient Greece . . . A curse not even the gods can break. 

Why on earth does every book has to be compared to Twilight?! Because of that, I had very low expectations and maybe that was a good thing because I LOVED IT. It was very difficult putting it down at nights and I really like greek mythology. It's interesting and it's a very good story Josephine Angelini made up.

One thing I like about this book is the funny comments that shows up from page to page. For example when Claire thinks Helen is a vampire.

The only thing I think is a bit negative is the very long chapters but on the other hand, I read it very quickly. I really want to recommend this book and the trilogy.

Starcrossed by Josephine Angelini 
Hardcover, 488 pages
HarperTeen
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Touch of Frost

Gwen Frost is a new student at Mythos Academy. Everyday she's surrounded by amazones, valkyries and spartans and what is she? Some gypsy girl. She's not strong and she has no fighting skills and the only thing she really has is the gypsy gift, which means she can see things when she touches it. Why did her grandmother want her to go to Mythos in the first place?

When one of the students at Mythos dies, Gwen gets curious and want to know more about it but it's not always healthy to be curious. Suddenly, Gwen is the target and she has no idea what she's fighting.

I don't know what made me pick up this book but I guess it was the mythological parts. I have a thing for greek mythology, that's for sure! I've also read som great reviews about the whole series so I got very curious. I got so happy when my fiancé bought it for me as a gift and started reading it right away.

There's a lot of clichés in this book. The helpless girl meets the strong, spartan boy who save's her life but they can't be together. Something like that. The fact is that I have no problem with it and even if it sounds predictable - I really want to know what happens to Gwen and how the book will end. And now, when I know what it really is about, I want to read the next book in the series!

Except from Gwen, I also really liked professor Metis and it will be real fun to follow her in the rest of the series. I hope to see more of Carson as well. The only thing I really know about him now is that he's a band-geek.

Overall, this was a great book and I cannot wait to read the next one, Kiss of Frost.

Touch of Frost by Jennifer Estep
Kindle Edition, 385 pages
Kensington Books
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