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Let me start by saying this book is well worth the time it takes to read it. Now, having said that, know that I don’t know JACK about mythology. Any mythology I have (perhaps had) the slightest knowledge of comes from Hollywood or television.
Whether the events in this book are closely aligned with accepted mythology, or not, they tell a marvelous tale. McRoberts brought the feminine side of the ancient tales in to the light, and told this story from their point of view. I found fresh perspective as new characters were introduced, to take part in the tale. The old tales that I have seen only showed the beefy men fighting between themselves, with the goddesses as an afterthought. Whether fiction or not, it was most interesting to view the other side of the coin. The struggles and accomplishments of the women in the book make for a great read. I found myself rooting for the “good girls” even when it was only my perception of who was, and who wasn’t. In such a sweeping time frame, the validity of good and evil is transitory, and entertaining to follow. The time frame is vast, so read the verse headings well. One piece of advice I will offer is to go directly to the last pages of the book to view the pronunciations of names, places, and other things as soon as your mind says, “What does that mean, how do you say that?” I am a voracious reader, and can ignore such things, substituting my choice of pronunciations without skipping a beat. However, some people can’t, and the guide in the back could be the difference between enjoying this book and putting it down. I would hate to see you do that, because this book is such a fresh view of an ancient subject. In addition, if you stop too soon, you will miss the interesting tie-in to modern, and future (beyond 2014) times. Although it is a stand-alone novel, the end of the book has a HUGE hook in it. I, although not privy to the authors’ intent, believe there is another book on the way, which will cover a different genre. I hope so; this one was a blast!
I give the book 5 stars, even though there is a recurring grammatical error, for which I would have detracted only 1/4 of a star, if possible. What is it? Don’t worry, the Grammar Police will find it and point it out, but I won’t. To detract from such a wonderful story here in the reviews would be an “Immortal Sin.” I will recommend this book to people of any age capable of reading the vocabulary.
Forget all preconceptions, and have a good time.


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Verses of Athine The Daughter of Ares Chronicles Collection Shannon McRoberts Tiya Marshall Traci Bock 9781483934112 Books Reviews

I read the original trilogy from Shannon McRoberts and loved it. Now with the revisions and the addition of another story to the series, I am looking forward to a follow up. While using familiar mythological names and concepts, the author is able to make the stories her own with a unique style. Written with focus on character relation, action, and little filler, the story collection is a quick and enjoyable read. If you love fantasy but want a story without hundreds of pages of descriptive filler then this story is for you!
I'd previously read Athine Versus The Beginning and Athine Versus The Blood Sisters, but I'd inadvertently skipped Athine Versus The Narkurru. So when Ms. McRoberts placed her mythology books on sale as a trilogy, I knew I had to read them all, this time in order.

I still love Ms. McRoberts' artistry with extending Olympic mythology beyond the stories we learned in school. She created worlds for the gods and goddesses to defend and to rule. But, even better, she has written the stories that explain why the gods and goddesses are loving, jealous, protective and vindictive all at once.

In book one, Athine Versus The Beginning, an Oracle's ancient prophecy foretold that Ares' favorite daughter will break a spell then allowing Ares to rule Olympia. Athine and Harmonia, two of Ares warrior daughters are fated to players in this prophecy. Will they choose to use their powers to save Olympus, Ximira and Draosia? Will they use their powers for personal gain?

In book two, Athine Versus The Narkurru, Athine must protect the worlds from the Narkurru who are allowed to breach the veil due to an ancient curse.

In book three, Athine Versus The Blood Sisters, Athine must protect Olympus from Nikeda and Morain'a. Ms. McRoberts yet again, weaves a tale extending mythology into a whole new realm while adding a new spin to the origins of the vampire.

And in a surprise twist, verse four, Worlds Collide, a time warp occurs allowing Olympus to meet inhabitants of Atlantis. This verse sets the stage for book five, and I for one, cannot wait to read it, too.

I would recommend these books to anyone that loves fantasy, strategy, mythology and strong female warriors. I'd agree with the author's statement that the age range should be 16+ years old, as the books depict the gods the way they were both lusty and violent.
Let me start by saying this book is well worth the time it takes to read it. Now, having said that, know that I don’t know JACK about mythology. Any mythology I have (perhaps had) the slightest knowledge of comes from Hollywood or television.
Whether the events in this book are closely aligned with accepted mythology, or not, they tell a marvelous tale. McRoberts brought the feminine side of the ancient tales in to the light, and told this story from their point of view. I found fresh perspective as new characters were introduced, to take part in the tale. The old tales that I have seen only showed the beefy men fighting between themselves, with the goddesses as an afterthought. Whether fiction or not, it was most interesting to view the other side of the coin. The struggles and accomplishments of the women in the book make for a great read. I found myself rooting for the “good girls” even when it was only my perception of who was, and who wasn’t. In such a sweeping time frame, the validity of good and evil is transitory, and entertaining to follow. The time frame is vast, so read the verse headings well. One piece of advice I will offer is to go directly to the last pages of the book to view the pronunciations of names, places, and other things as soon as your mind says, “What does that mean, how do you say that?” I am a voracious reader, and can ignore such things, substituting my choice of pronunciations without skipping a beat. However, some people can’t, and the guide in the back could be the difference between enjoying this book and putting it down. I would hate to see you do that, because this book is such a fresh view of an ancient subject. In addition, if you stop too soon, you will miss the interesting tie-in to modern, and future (beyond 2014) times. Although it is a stand-alone novel, the end of the book has a HUGE hook in it. I, although not privy to the authors’ intent, believe there is another book on the way, which will cover a different genre. I hope so; this one was a blast!
I give the book 5 stars, even though there is a recurring grammatical error, for which I would have detracted only 1/4 of a star, if possible. What is it? Don’t worry, the Grammar Police will find it and point it out, but I won’t. To detract from such a wonderful story here in the reviews would be an “Immortal Sin.” I will recommend this book to people of any age capable of reading the vocabulary.
Forget all preconceptions, and have a good time.