Review: Fantastic addition to a great series!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 19, 2012
The Goddess Hunt did not disappoint. I was impressed at how compelling and readable it was. Usually when it comes to in-between novellas (you know, those additional stories that are supposed to keep the reader interested/entertained while they patiently await the release of the next book in the series), they are nothing more than that - sloppy fillers (*cough* Portrait of a Starter *cough, cough*). Rarely do they actually entertain or enrich the main plot line in any way. In most cases they seem like something written in between lunch and dinner - rushed, short, meaningless. Well, guess what! That's not the case with The Goddess Hunt. This great little story surpassed all my expectations. It was written with exceptional care for details. Thoughtful and informative, it brought something new to the table by telling us about Kate's time away from Henry and the Underworld. Most importantly, it's a novella that is perfectly capable of standing on its own - it has it's own unique plot that gets resolved in a very satisfying way. Being 71 pages long, it's quite a treat for all the fans of Goddess Test series. No, it's not an absolutely essential part of the story - you could probably do without it, but, having read the first two books and the short, I can tell you one thing - you WANT to read it. It will help you understand the second book, Goddess Interrupted, way better, giving you more insight into the dynamics between Kate, Henry and James, but also giving you a glimpse of Zeus' stubborn and vengeful character.Besides, it is just so fun to read! You get to meet some cool new characters, you visit Greece, you learn more about the Olympians, their history and true nature (which, as you'll soon learn, is not as honourable and admirable as they'd like to believe). Plus, The Goddess Hunt explores a very interesting Greek myth, the one about the Gemini twins. It's quite a heartbreaking story of devotion, sacrifice and brotherly love, and I'm sure fans of Greek mythology will greatly enjoy it!So, instead of paying $2.25 for 15 pages that are as good as blank, treat yourself to this deliciously captivating novella that makes every of its 71 pages count (and costs only $1.99)! Next to Patrick Ness' New World (which, by the way, is FREE!), this is by far my favourite original short/novella.