I really liked the role of the fates and the way the modern characters' story plays off historical Greek events. After having trouble grasping the mythology in the first two books, I felt like it ended up being the best part of the third. The past and the present converge, gods show up, secrets are finally revealed, lines are drawn, not everyone is who we though they were, and neither will they all survive. But I have started to wonder if I'd love the first book as much if I went back to it again. I think spreading my reading of the books out over 3 years affected my reaction to them. I also had a lot of trouble engaging back into this story and its characters. After feeling very muddled about the first two books, I was hopeful that the finale would bring it back around for me.Īlthough I felt like the mythology was the strongest in Goddess, I was never able to work up to the momentum and wonder I felt when reading Starcrossed. This was partially because of the pseudo-triangle that develops, but also because I didn't think the characters accomplished all that much for most of the book. Unfortunately, after really liking book one, I was very disappointed by book two Dreamless.
The only element in the story that threw me off a bit was the Greek-inspired world building, since it is structured differently from most stories based on classic myths. Plus it takes place on Nantucket, which is an island that's part of my state (though I've never been there). I devoured it quickly and was enamored by the whole story. Eagerly awaited, this sequel to the internationally bestselling Starcrossed delivers a gritty, action-packed love story that exceeds all expectations.Starcrossed was probably the first paranormal romance I read after Twilight and realized that there were others out there. Josephine Angelini's compelling saga becomes ever more intricate and spellbinding as an unforgettable love triangle emerges and the eternal cycle of revenge intensifies. But the hardest task of all will be forgetting Lucas Delos. As the ancient Greek world collides with the mortal one, Helen's sheltered life on Nantucket descends into chaos. But time is running out-a ruthless foe plots against them, and the Furies' cry for blood is growing louder. Funny and brave, Orion shields her from the dangers of the Underworld.
Just as Helen is pushed to her breaking point, a mysterious new Scion comes to her rescue. Without Lucas by her side, Helen is not sure she has the strength to go on. By day she struggles to overcome the fatigue that is rapidly eroding her sanity.
By night she wanders through Hades, trying to stop the endless cycle of revenge that has cursed her family. Can true love be forgotten? As the only scion who can descend into the Underworld, Helen Hamilton has been given a nearly impossible task.
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