Goddess Test, Book 1.5
Synopsis: A vacation in Greece sounds like the perfect way for Kate Winters to spend her first sabbatical away from the Underworld…until she gets caught up in an immortal feud going back millennia. Castor and Pollux have been on the run from Zeus and Hades’ wrath for centuries, hiding from the gods who hunt them. The last person they trust is Kate, the new Queen of the Underworld. Nevertheless, she is determined to help their cause. But when it comes to dealing with immortals, Kate still has a lot to learn…
Review: I really liked the first novel and the short story we discover here is placed between the first and the second volume of the series. We had not had the opportunity to see Kate far from Henry and it was a pleasure to discover that here.
Kate is therefore with James on the way to Athens but they stop so she can be presented to Pollux and Castor, two persons on the run, trying to hide from the gods. But of course, as soon as they meet, Henry and Walter, who were looking for them for a long time will do anything to get them back. But Henry soon realizes that he must put his pride aside and help Kate in her quest.
This novella will permit for Kate to realize that the gods are also affected by errors and even if they do not like to admit it, Kate is determined to bring justice whatever happens and whoever it might be. It was a nice little story and I think it allows us to put into perspective all the things Kate thought about. I confess that I am now very curious to see what Aimee Carter holds for us for the second novel. Greece seems to be populated with good future intrigues.
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blodeuedd
I always liked Hades. He is cool
Melliane
I agree
Aimee @ Deadly Darlings
I haven’t read the first book in this series yet, but I like the sound of this novella. I love it when heroines realize something about other characters as well. 🙂
Melliane
yes it’s a fun series I need to read more
Kirsty-Marie
I really enjoyed the first one, too! Love that it goes into her minds more, so you get to know her, I haven’t read any of the novella’s yet! 🙂
Melliane
I haven’t read more either
Joy // Joyousreads
Wow. This is a bit of an oldie, isn’t it? I never got to read the series, but I’m sure I have it somewhere. I wonder if I should start on this novella, just to see if I can whet my appetite for the rest of the books. Hmmm..
Great review, Melliane!
Melliane
I’m late with some of my reviews I confess.
Jenny @ Supernatural Snark
I read all the novels in this series but I don’t think I ever picked this one up Melliane! Oops. I am mildly obsessed with all things Greek mythology, so these books were right up my alley. Looking forward to your thoughts on book two!
Melliane
I love that too and I need to read them all too
Tracy Terry
Loving the cover but sorry a novella that sits between the first and second books in a series just isn’t for me.
Melliane
I can understand that
Melissa's Eclectic Bookshelf
This series has been on my TBR for forever…I really need to make time for it!
Melliane
I hope you’ll like it
Suzi Q, The Book Dame
I have wanted to read this series for awhile. This novella sounds like a good one. I haven’t typically read the point fives in a series, but have been discovering lately that they can be a fun way to connect with the characters and fill in little details of the bigger picture.
I have trying to read them for something quick when I can’t decide what to read next.
Melliane
it’s nice sometimes to have a novella like that
LilyElement
Haven’t read these, but it sounds good! I <3 books with mythology in them.
Melliane
right? that’s fun
kindlemom1
Another series I have owned for forever now and haven’t started. I need like a 30 hour day to get all these books read!
Melliane
yeah it’s difficult
Braine Talk Supe
I have a couple of the books in the series but I acquired them around the time where I got tired of YA books that has Greek myth. They wore Olympus down! LOL
It’s great that you managed to enjoy it though even if it’s a bit “old”. Does she have new books out?
Happy weekend, Melliane!
Melliane
yes she has, dystopian, I love them but I did read this one years ago I confess
Heidi
I remember when this series first came out. I don’t know why I never picked it up….sigh…
Melliane
it’s a nice one
Ramona
Yes to Greek mythology!!! This series sounds just my sort of thing and I’m making a note to check it out 🙂 So glad you enjoyed it, Melliane. Have a fabulous weekend!
Melliane
thanks!
Melissa (Books and Things)
Oh I do hope you enjoy this series. It was a bit uneven for me but I did end up enjoying them all. 🙂
Melliane
I need to read them all
Maja (The Nocturnal Library)
I forgot all about this series and I remember how much some of my friends liked it. I tried to stay away fro greek mythology for a while, but this sounds too good to pass. I’ll give it a try. Thanks for the reminder.
Melliane
I hope you’ll like them if you try them
Lily
I love greek mythology so i ended up reading and devouring this entire series within days and i AM NOT AT ALL ASHASMED. IT WAS BEYOND AMAZING. That being said, somewhere along the line i ended up missing this one. I actually didn’t know this one existed but i’d love to get back to these characters and pick this one up (even if i alreayd read book three and know how evrything ends….) LOL.
Melliane
lol at least I made you discover one
kimbacaffeinate
I haven’t tried this author but I love when a novella adds to the story and that you are excited for the next book
Sarah @ One Curvy Blogger
This kind of reminds me of my old favorite Dark Hunter series. Glad you are enjoying these books and good luck with the rest of the series!
Jennifer Bielman @ Bad Bird Reads
I rarely read the side novellas in series I love. Don’t know why. Happy you enjoyed it.
Carole Rae
Really short review for this one! 🙂 Gotta love novellas.
Melissa (My World...in words and pages)
Oh I’ve forgotten about this series. I do have the first book, and maybe second too. I do want to get to reading them. 😀