The Goddess Test by Aimee Carter
The Goddess Test by Aimee Carter
Release Date: April 19, 2011
Publisher: Harlequin Teen
Age Group: Young Adult
Pages: 304
Source: ARC from Publisher
Interest: Debut
Challenge: 2011 Debut Author Challenge
Buy the Book: Amazon
It’s always been just Kate and her mom—and her mother is dying. Her last wish? To move back to her childhood home. So Kate’s going to start at a new school with no friends, no other family and the fear her mother won’t live past the fall.
Then she meets Henry. Dark. Tortured. And mesmerizing. He claims to be Hades, god of the Underworld—and if she accepts his bargain, he’ll keep her mother alive while Kate tries to pass seven tests.
Kate is sure he’s crazy—until she sees him bring a girl back from the dead. Now saving her mother seems crazily possible. If she succeeds, she’ll become Henry’s future bride, and a goddess.
I love Greek mythology! I’m a fan of any sort of mythology and folklore, but Greek mythology is one of my favorites! I especially love when an author recreates a myth, spinning an old favorite into something new. There are so many great novels featuring Greek mythology and The Goddess Test has quickly become one of my favorites!
My favorite book despite their subject matter are ones that have great characters, a captivating story like and are well written. The Goddess Test possesses all of those qualities and then some!
I loved Kate and her dedication to her mother, I loved that she wasn’t afraid to speak her mind and that she stood up for the things that she loved and the people that she loved. She was certainly worthy of divine things!
And I really liked the romance in this novel, it wasn’t a cheesy rush… it was a well paced and realistic. (As it could be!) And although I may have a figured a few things out early, I was still thoroughly engrossed in the story the entire time…. and seeing how it all came together at the end… it was rather brilliant!
The Goddess Test was an entertaining and memorable addition the YA books featuring Greek mythology. I can’t wait to read the rest of this series! It’ll be epic, I’m sure!
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On Tuesday, April 26th 2011
laurakatewriting
Fabulous review, Kristi!
Greek mythology? Count me in! This book sounds wonderful; I can't wait to read it.
On Tuesday, April 26th 2011
DarlingNickey
Couldn't agree more! I totally loved The Goddess Test!
On Tuesday, April 26th 2011
Lisa
Oh yes!! The Goddess Test was Absolutely Awesome!!! The end! don't you just love the end… But hate the twist it has. ohhh man.. I can talk for hours when it comes to this book!
On Tuesday, April 26th 2011
Meredith
I really liked The Goddess Test as well, though I do wish there had been a bit more explanation. Even when I got answers at the end of the novel, I was still confused! (The Greek Gods sure like to keep you on your toes.) I'm hoping the sequel dives a bit deeper into Carter's version of Greek mythology.
On Tuesday, April 26th 2011
Meg @ A Bookish Affair
I'm so torn on reading this book. I'll read a bad review, decide I don't want to read it and then I'll read a glowing review like yours and I want to read it again!
On Tuesday, April 26th 2011
Amber
Glad to read you liked this one so much. I'm really enjoying all the Greek mythology novels coming out too and it's good to read that this one stands apart from the rest!
On Tuesday, April 26th 2011
heavenisabookstore
This one is on my list to read this week. Nice review. Thanks!
On Tuesday, April 26th 2011
Jen (Makeshift Bookmark)
Aw, I liked this one, too! And yes, I totally figured some stuff out as well. But it didn't really bother me, because the book was so stinking cute.
On Tuesday, April 26th 2011
Alison's Book Marks
This one caught my eye, and I'm hoping to get my hands on a copy soon! Great review, thanks!
On Tuesday, April 26th 2011
Rie Conley
The Goddess Test is certainly one of my favorite reads of this year! Great review!
On Tuesday, April 26th 2011
Jenn (Books At Midnight)
Nice review, thanks! I've been debating whether to read this one, and it sounds like I just may have to since I love Greek mythology too.
On Tuesday, April 26th 2011
Sonythebooklover
I haven't been able to decide what to read after i'm done with Defiance but all these rave commments having me itching to read it right now. Great review Kristi.
On Tuesday, April 26th 2011
P.E.
Wow, you got me even more excited than before for The Goddess Test! I love mythology too! Plus the cover rocks.
On Tuesday, April 26th 2011
Natalie Aguirre
Great review. I'll have to check this out.
On Tuesday, April 26th 2011
Kat
Definitely want to read this. I love Greek mythology.
On Tuesday, April 26th 2011
Tawni
Glad you liked it! This is definitely on my TBR list
On Tuesday, April 26th 2011
Ladybug
Now I'm regretting that I didn't request a arc on NetGalley. Great review, Kristi
On Tuesday, April 26th 2011
Lily Child
I ordered this one last week and am still waiting for it's arrival!
I can't wait to read it!!! 
On Tuesday, April 26th 2011
iLuvReadingTooMuch
OMG! I so need to get my hands on this one! Sounds absolutely fantastic
On Tuesday, April 26th 2011
Exchange 2007
Good Review! Thanks!
On Tuesday, April 26th 2011
Anti-Drug Reads
I absolutely adored this novel also! It was such a fresh take on Hades and Persephone. Great review!
On Tuesday, April 26th 2011
hypermak
Loved this book! Great review of it… It was kind of hard to find a fault in it, wasn't it?
On Tuesday, April 26th 2011
Amateur Voice
I read the arc on netgalley a month back, and it was great! I loved the mother daughter aspect to the story the best.
~Kelsa
On Tuesday, April 26th 2011
iamjen
oh love greek myths – i wanna read this!!!