In all fairness, gladiators are not my slice of salami. 

I read this book for a challenge because of the Mars character. He disappointed me a quite a bit, since his true nature never got a chance to shine. As for the mortals, as entertaining their relationship was in the beginning, it all turned to lust and then love all too quickly, at the same time failing to produce any hint of chemistry between them. 

The book is short, and of course, it limits the opportunities for the characters and relationships to develop fully. The plot was a bit of a cliche, the chemistry, like I said, was non-existent, the sex was meh. 

Prompt pic:

 

I guess I am partial to vikings... :)

 

This is a fantasy novel where in the world and time of science, magic makes its presence felt.

Luke, Bob, Tim, and James are four teenagers whose post-graduation plans in Australia are cut short when the Government accidentally unleashes an ancient evil. An old hermit guides them to a magical portal which takes them to a timeless temple. They realize that it is their destiny to defeat the evil that goes by the name of Kakos. Armed with magical weapons and aided by the likes of Lady For a, they come back to their world and start upon the way of their destiny.

The continuously progressing storyline has everything that a voracious reader can crave for… magic, time travelling, action, drama, romance and lots of twists and turns. There’s not a dull moment. The characters are quite vibrant and readers will easily be able to relate to them. They start off as very loud teenagers looking to have a good time. Their characters develop throughout the story and they mature through the various trials & tribulations faced. The author’s stimulating writing style is something that will grip you from the very beginning. With a little help from the plot, it will manage to keep you on the edge and keep turning those pages till the very end.

Time spent in reading this novel is time well invested. I would like to recommend this book to everyone who enjoys a good fantasy novel.