Promise of Shadows
Format: kindle
ASIN: B00DA7MHXI
Publish date: March 11th 2014
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pages no: 384
Edition language: English
Gods, Goddesses, Heroes and prophecies. These are a few of my favorite things. This was a fun read. I've always loved Hades and the dark side of mythology and Zephyr Mourning, Godslayers tale is enveloped in darkness. And hot guys. If you're in the mood for mythology, pick up Promise of Shadows.
I found out about this book through a blog post on Diversity in YA. I was intrigued on how a book about Greek mythology would incorporate diversity, when many associate the Greeks with "white." In some ways I agree with this, but on the other hand, my sister's recent obsession with "The Percy Jackso...
A pretty enjoyable once and done kind of book. I could give it 3 stars, but...eh. Only real qualm was [spoiler] that for Zephyr, it is "I'm in a relationship so we have to have sex" or nothing. Now, let's be clear, Zephyr is never so vulgar nor is it so blatantly stated. But lbr, if her and Tallon ...
The darkness agrees with me. It asks me to release it, as loud as a roar and as quiet as a whisper. I remember what my sister said long ago: You must control the darkness. You can’t ever give in to it. But the shadows want to make me happy, and I deserve a little happiness. This book is fantastic. I...
Ms. Ireland takes the traditional Greek myths and shakes them up ever so slightly to create a story that is different and exciting. All of the key components remain – the mythical beasts, the gods and goddesses, the lesser gods, the monsters. It is their relationships to one another that are so inte...
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