ofclumsywords's Reviews (486)

A few of the chapters were a little too long in my opinion and some of the gods origins and descriptions got lost among their lore. But with that said, Natalie Hayes continues to be my favorite author concerning greek gods and myths. She is smart, funny, and makes these stories refreshing by looking at them in a new perspective. It was a great way to relearn the stories or the gods and understand them in a new way. 

This is the second time I’ve read this and it is just as good as I remember. I was not expecting this book to become a series, but clearly the newly released sequel is evidence to that. 

This is a fast and easy read. The plot is not too complicated and the characters are easy to keep track of. Not to mention the humor and spunk the four main characters have. I had a blast returning to this book and rereading such fun characters to follow on a high stakes plot to clear their names. I am very excited to start the next book and see what these four ladies are up to now. 

“I’m not just a dreamwalker… I am a professional fucking lowlife.”

Getting to see Paige go to the free world for the first time and away from Scion was one of the best parts. It was so surreal seeing her experience things us as readers are so used to on a regular basis. But I guess if Scion was more than just a fictional world, I would have culture shock too. 

Once again, every part of Samantha Shannons writing and world building is incredible. I laughed, I cried, I almost threw my book across the room. It was excellent. I loved the Greek god crossovers and how the plot has evolved into such a complex, beautiful story. 

While it was good and I want to finish it, I lost interest. 

Going to listen to the audiobook instead. 

A sad interlude, bridging books three and four together, while also giving the reader flashbacks to book one. 

In this novella, we are met with Paige right after fleeing London and her escape from Scion. It takes place over the course of a week, and in it we see Paige beginning her recovery from the torture she endured. I hate to see Paige suffer as she does and I can only hope that by the series end Samantha Shannon gives Paige a happy ending and a good long nap. She deserves both. 

No safe place, no surrender. 

This is arguably the hardest book to read in the fact that its got some very triggering themes. Already knowing what happens to Paige and the torture she endures is not any easier when read a second time. But once again, Samantha Shannon writes an incredible story full of amazing characters. I am so excited to continue my reread of this series as it is just as enjoyable as the first.