***Review*** Goddess Interrupted (Goddess Test #2) by Aimee Carter

Goddess Interrupted (Goddess Test #2) by Aimee Carter

Released: March 27th 2012
Publisher: Harlequin Teen
Series: Yes #2 in the Goddess Test series
Format: Digital ARC - Ebook
Source: Netgalley
Buy At: Amazon | Amazon UK | Barnes & Noble | The Book Depository
Author Website: Aimee Carter

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Goodreads Synopsis:

Kate Winters has won immortality. But if she wants a life with Henry in the Underworld, she'll have to fight for it.Becoming immortal wasn't supposed to be the easy part. Though Kate is about to be crowned Queen of the Underworld, she's as isolated as ever. And despite her growing love for Henry, ruler of the Underworld, he's becoming ever more distant and secretive. Then, in the midst of Kate's coronation, Henry is abducted by the only being powerful enough to kill him: the King of the Titans. As the other gods prepare for a war that could end them all, it is up to Kate to save Henry from the depths of Tartarus. But in order to navigate the endless caverns of the Underworld, Kate must enlist the help of the one person whom she would really rather not meet. Henry's first wife, Persephone.

My Review:

I have to say I absolutely love stories about Greek mythology. As a child my parents would often watch films about this subject. So I’ve grown up with a love of all things mythological. 

Goddess Interrupted is book two in the Goddess Test series, so I would recommend you read the first book which is called Goddess Test. The story carries on from the first book. Therefore I am not going to give too much of the story away in my review and I don’t want it to be a spoiler for people who have not read Goddess Test.

I have to say I was not disappointed with this book. The characters and the story line were great. I got a real taste of each characters nature and flaws. There’s a good mixture of heroes and villains, just enough to keep the reader on their toes.

The writing style flows nicely, which is what I enjoy in a book. Just enough detail without bogging the reader down.

The main character Kate was very likeable; she had certain qualities I could admire. She is by no means perfect, even if she is immortal. Sometimes it really does the reader good seeing character’s flaws, it somehow makes them more relatable. Well I just think Kate was awesome.

Would I read the next book in the series...... YES I would!! So I do highly recommend this book. But make sure you read Goddess Test first, this book follows on from there and you may get a little confused otherwise.

Story 4/5 – If you love a good love story with elements of the Greek Mythology then read this.

Cover Rating: 5/5 – I have to say that this cover really appeals to me, I love it. The girl is gorgeous and very goddess like.

** Thank you to Netgalley and the Publishers for the review copy. **

About The Author:

From the author biography ~

Aimée Carter was born and raised in Michigan, where she currently resides. She started writing fan fiction at eleven, began her first original story four years later, and hasn’t stopped writing since. Her first novel for young adults, The Goddess Test, will be published by Harlequin Teen in May 2011. The sequel, Goddess Interrupted, will follow in February 2012.


I'm really not very interesting at all. I attended the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor and received a degree in Screen Arts and Cultures (a fancy way of saying I was forced to watch a lot of old movies) with a subconcentration in Screenwriting. I write. I watch a lot of new movies. Read a lot of books. Tweet too much. Love dogs and have two spoiled Papillons.

I'm represented by the magical Rosemary Stimola of Stimola Literary Studio, and on very rare occasions I blog over at WordPress.

Wishlist Wednesday #28

Every Wednesday, Dani at Pen To Paper features Wishlist Wednesday, a meme in which you can list a book that you really want to read or keep meaning to get. These are books that you want to add to your wishlist, and believe me there are plenty!  I've decided to use Dani's feature every Wednesday :)

So what do you need to do to join in?

• Follow Pen to Paper as host of the meme.
• Pick a book from your wishlist that you are dying to get to put on your shelves.
• Do a post telling your readers about the book and why it's on your wishlist.
• Add your blog to the linky at the bottom of her post.
• Put a link back to pen to paper (http://www.pentopaperblog.com/) somewhere in your post.
• Visit the other blogs and enjoy!

So here is my book for this weeks Wishlist Wednesday:

 

 

This Is Not A Test by Courtney Summers

 

Goodreads Synopsis:

 

 It’s the end of the world. Six students have taken cover in Cortege High but shelter is little comfort when the dead outside won’t stop pounding on the doors. One bite is all it takes to kill a person and bring them back as a monstrous version of their former self. To Sloane Price, that doesn’t sound so bad. Six months ago, her world collapsed and since then, she’s failed to find a reason to keep going. Now seems like the perfect time to give up. As Sloane eagerly waits for the barricades to fall, she’s forced to witness the apocalypse through the eyes of five people who actually want to live. But as the days crawl by, the motivations for survival change in startling ways and soon the group’s fate is determined less and less by what’s happening outside and more and more by the unpredictable and violent bids for life—and death—inside. When everything is gone, what do you hold on to?

 

 I spotted this the other day and thought wow This sounds an interesting book, could be just my kind of thing.  The cover is very eye catching too, but it does look a bit creepy.  I've only started to read these kind of books and to be honest I never thought it would be my thing; just shows it's good to try something new.  This one is not out until June so I eagerly await its release :) 

Musing Mondays #5

 

Musing Mondays is a weekly feature hosted by MizB at Should Be Reading.  Each week MizB asks a book related question and we have to give our answers.

This week’s musing asks…

 What do you think are the top 5 books every woman should read?

Mmmm I have to say that I'm not finding this one easy......

The top of my list would have to be Men Are From Mars and Women are from Venus by John Gray.  Even thought I didn't give this book top marks, I still found it an amusing read that I think all women should read.  Just don't take it too seriously.

The second would be The Devil Wears Prada by Lauren Weisberger.  There is a lesson to be learned here that working for a horrendous boss can be destructive.  Yes we all love fashion, well I do, but to what extreme do you put up with bad behaviour for the love of a career in fashion.

Undead & Unwed by MaryJanice Davidson.  Well I had to throw some paranormal in there somewhere.  I love this book, as even though Betsy the main character is a newly turned vampire she doesn't lose her love of shoes.  A light tongue in cheek book that had me in stitches for hours.  I've read most of the series now and have enjoyed it immensely.

Great Expectations by Charles Dickens.  I have to say Miss Havisham is one of my favourite female characters in this book.  It is a lesson that all ladies sure don't want to end up bitter and like her.   


Star Gazing by Linda Gillard.  This has one of my favourite heroes in, Keir is just my cup of tea.  All ladies need some romance and Keir from Star Gazing certainly fits the bill. Yummy :)
 

Barbara Forte Abate - Author Interview

Barbara Forte Abate was born in Millbrook, New York, the middle of five children. After graduating from Millbrook High School, she married young and promptly launched into the joys of family life, in short order becoming the mother of four very fabulous children, and along the way earning a doctorate from the University of Real Life.

Initially having settled in Franklin, New Jersey, she has lived with her family in a wonderful historic home in Chester County, PA, for the past fifteen years.

While increasingly challenged for several years by old house renovations and raising her children, Barbara never considered abandoning her dreams of writing. Most often composing her stories on yellow legal pads while babies napped and supper simmered (and sometimes burned) on the stove; piling up the pages until the time at last arrived to borrow a friend's typewriter and transfer her longhand scribbles onto finished pages.

While that particular milestone transpired some twenty years ago, and the aforementioned first novel has since lived a quietly rejected life in a rarely visited closet, Barbara's passion for writing has continued at a gallop. Her debut novel, "The Secret of Lies" was released on June 30, 2010.

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First of all I would like to welcome Barbara Forte Abate and thank her for taking part in this author interview.  I have to say that I very much enjoyed  The Secret of Lies.

Tell us a little bit about yourself.

I’ve pretty much had every reason NOT to be a writer, but I’m stubborn enough not to pay attention to sound reasoning. Roadblocks have always inspired me to look for detours. And hearing “No” has always made me dig deeper in pursuit of a “Yes.” Even so, as much as I love the writing life, my biggest accomplishment first and foremost can be weighed and measured in the wisdom and beauty of my four amazing children. (Hubby is pretty cool, too.)

What inspired you to want to become a writer?

I can’t recall a time when I didn’t want to be a writer, but it isn’t something that’s come easy. I can only say that even at those times when nothing was going right, I couldn’t/wouldn’t consider giving up and throwing down the pen beyond a few sulky days here and there. It’s definitely helpful that I was, and continue to be, equal parts foolish, determined, and incredibly naïve. Otherwise I might’ve recognized how very difficult it would be to pursue such a dreamy vocation, particularly with limited tools.

Please tell us in one sentence only, why we should read your book. 

The Secret of Lies is a story of an idyllic childhood tragically broken by sins, lies and deceit, the consequences of which hold firm in an uncertain future marked by guilt, regret, and suspicion that threatens to extinguish the quavering light of forgiveness, love, and redemption.

Any other books in the works? Goals for future projects?

I am not a fast moving writer. Every book is a process that spans years, so it’s pretty thrilling for me to report that I just sent off my latest book to my agent for review, and another is currently in edits. Because it’s such a long journey from start to finish, I’m something of an exuberantly bouncing buffoon when the day comes that I’m actually typing THE END.

Your favourite authors?

Harper Lee, Truman Capote, & Alice Hoffman are long time favorites. Newly discovered are JoAnn Beard (In Zanesville, The boys of My Youth) & Laura Hillenbrandt (Unbroken, Seabiscuit).

If you could have dinner with one person, dead or alive, who would it be and why?

Jesus Christ, hands down. I would be far too overwhelmed to actually eat with Him sitting across from me, but I figure He will be able to answer all those questions I have simmering on the back burner. I’d also like His opinion on how I’d doing with this whole business of life thing, and any issues I need a tune-up on.

If you could live anywhere in the world where would it be?

I have a feeling I haven’t been to the place I’d most like to live yet, so I think I’d have to travel around a bit first before I can know for sure. I can assure you it will not be a hot climate (I hate to perspire!). I’m definitely a cool weather person.

If you could travel back in time to a certain event in history, what would it be?
I truly believe that most things happen for a reason even if we can’t always understand what the reasons might be. That said, I have a sister and nephew who died tragically, years apart from each other though their ages were similar – 22 & 21, and I am certain that if I had the chance to go back in time, I could absolutely prevent the senseless accidents that took them from this world far too young.

If you could trade places with any other person for a week, famous or not famous, living or dead, real or fictional, with whom would it be?

Although I’m not an especially political person, I think I’d like to have a spin at being President of the US for a week. There are some very immediate issues I’d like to sort out – stuff that apparently needs a woman’s touch, but then I’d want to get out quick – the moment the week is up. Gone.

What is the last book you read?

I just finished reading “The boys of my Youth,” by JoAnn Beard and loved it. Her writing is simply delicious. And I just started reading, “The Language of Flowers,” by Vanessa Diffenbaugh. I’m only a few chapters in, but I’m already finding myself anxious to grab snatches of reading time at every opportunity, because I’m already so thoroughly caught-up into the story.

Great answers there Barbara, many thanks  for visiting Chocolate Chunky Munkie.

Released: March 2nd 2012

Publisher: Halycon Moon Books

Series:  No

Buy At: Amazon| Amazon UK| Barnes & Noble| The Book Depository

See my review of The Secret of Lies HERE

Hoppy Easter Eggstravaganza Giveaway Hop

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Wishlist Wednesday #27

Every Wednesday, Dani at Pen To Paper features Wishlist Wednesday, a meme in which you can list a book that you really want to read or keep meaning to get. These are books that you want to add to your wishlist, and believe me there are plenty!  I've decided to use Dani's feature every Wednesday :)

So what do you need to do to join in?

• Follow Pen to Paper as host of the meme.
• Pick a book from your wishlist that you are dying to get to put on your shelves.
• Do a post telling your readers about the book and why it's on your wishlist.
• Add your blog to the linky at the bottom of her post.
• Put a link back to pen to paper (http://www.pentopaperblog.com/) somewhere in your post.
• Visit the other blogs and enjoy!

So here is my book for this weeks Wishlist Wednesday:

 

 

Hourglass by Myra McEntire

Goodreads Synopsis:

 

One hour to rewrite the past . . .
 
For seventeen-year-old Emerson Cole, life is about seeing what isn’t there: swooning Southern Belles; soldiers long forgotten; a haunting jazz trio that vanishes in an instant. Plagued by phantoms since her parents’ death, she just wants the apparitions to stop so she can be normal. She’s tried everything, but the visions keep coming back.

So when her well-meaning brother brings in a consultant from a secretive organization called the Hourglass, Emerson’s willing to try one last cure. But meeting Michael Weaver may not only change her future, it may change her past.
Who is this dark, mysterious, sympathetic guy, barely older than Emerson herself, who seems to believe every crazy word she says? Why does an electric charge seem to run through the room whenever he’s around? And why is he so insistent that he needs her help to prevent a death that never should have happened?

Full of atmosphere, mystery, and romance, Hourglass merges the very best of the paranormal and science-fiction genres in a seductive, remarkable young adult debut.

 

 

 

I really like the sound of this one.  I found it through a recommendation from Goodreads.  When I read the blurb I was very intrigued to find out all about the life of Emerson.  Sounds like a good combination of mystery, romance and paranormal all rolled into one.  So on the wishlist it went and to be honest, I can't wait to get my hands on a copy!

Mail Box Sunday (IMM) - Weekly Round Up #21

Hi Guys!  It's Sunday again and that means another Mail Box Sunday. I'm going to share what goodies I've had in this week.  This week they are all e-books.  After last weeks haul I think it's about time I gave my bookcases a bit of a break.  Poor things will be collapsing on me soon.  Oh well lol.

In My Mailbox is hosted by Kristi @ The Story Siren - what a great way to see what everyone else has had in their mailboxes :D

E-Books I've had this week:

The Immortal Rules by Julie Kagawa - This one is a review book from Netgalley

The Goddess Test by Aimee Carter - I bought this one from Amazon UK

Mockingbird by Kathryn Erskine - I also bought this one from Amazon UK

Dark Kiss by Michelle Rowen - This is a review book from Netgalley

 What books did you get in your mailbox this week?  Leave a comment and a link and I will have a peek :D