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Teen fiction; greek mythology/modern day romance. I liked this one ok but #1 (the Goddess Test) was certainly better. Not a lot happened in this one--just a dark threat looming overhead, and a whole lot of newlywed angst (does he love me? Why won't he touch me?). The love triangle is rather weak (Kate is too selfless to cheat) but does get better at the end when everything is put into danger again (to be continued in book #3). ( )

This second in the series sets up the big war to come. Small battles are fought, won or lost. Betrayals occur, and the love triangle is decided. Calliope/ Hera seems to have gone mad and is planning the destruction of everyone and everything. A lot of time is spent with Kate trying to figure out where she fits in this strange immortal family. The writing feels much smoother this time. But- we are left with a cliffhanger ending. I’ll read the third because I want to know how it ends!

I’ve read a lot of mythology but I have a hard time remembering who is who with the names changed to more modern. I feel like Kate- a little uneducated, and a lot confused as to why people behave and react the way they do. I’d like Kate to be more assertive. She’s a goddess for goodness sake. Act like one!

Kate- Newly immortal, still doesn’t have all her powers- only voices she can’t yet control. Wife of Henry, confused if he loves her.
Henry/ Hades- Loves Kate, but has trouble showing her, not good at expressing his emotions.
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After passing the tests and winning her immortality and becoming Henry's wife, Kate Winters believes the hardest days are behind her (as long as she survives the next six months without Henry). Then, Henry gets kidnapped by the Titans and the only way for Kate to rescue him is by teaming up with Henry's ex-wife, Persephone and marching into Hell.

These books will never be deemed great literature BUT the romance in them is just terrific. There's no triangle to speak of but, gosh, do I sure love Henry and I love the way that Aimee Carter keeps the tension between them and at the same time makes the romance so beautiful and bittersweet. I can't believe I've got to wait until April 2013 to read the next book - that's a year away! ( )

Percy Jackson for cool chicks. Very good stuff. :) ( )