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Leanne Crabtree (480 KP) rated Soul in Darkness in Books

Jan 12, 2021

I've always been intrigued by mythology but I've always known more Greek mythology than Roman so the chance to read more of the Roman mythology and a tale of the God of Love, Cupid, himself? I had to read this.

Psyche is the human Princess whose looks have stunned her cities inhabitants into following her around and giving her gifts all her life. She can do no wrong in their eyes. But in giving the gifts to Psyche and not to the Gods, they've angered them and Psyche must be sacrificed by her family to marry a winged monster. But not all is as it seems.

I was really drawn into this story so easily. I was intrigued by the person Psyche was forced into marrying and it was amazing how quickly I came to like him. Of course I figured out who her husband was pretty quickly and the scenes between them were rather intimate at times and not always sexual.

Both Cupid and Psyche are looking for someone to love them for them and not for their looks. It was great to see the journey they both went on and I even cried at one point because I was so invested in them.

If you like mythology or any of Wendy Higgins' other book then you should give this a try.

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Satsang with Sitar

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Satsang discussing all aspects of yoga, the vedas, tantra and tantric philosophy. Storytelling from...

Morgan Sheppard (1007 KP) created a post

Feb 2, 2024

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Amidst the intertwining of Brothers Grimm tales and Welsh Gods mythology, "Slippers and Songs" unfolds as a captivating Twelve Dancing Princesses retelling, marking the debut of the Brodyr Alarch series.

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Sarah (7800 KP) rated American Gods in Books

Aug 25, 2017

American Gods

Neil Gaiman | 2005 | Fiction & Poetry, Science Fiction/Fantasy

8.3

(72 Ratings)

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Great take on mythology

I'd heard great things about this book, and I'm pleased to say it pretty much lived up to expectations. This is a fantastic idea for a story and I absolutely love the use of mythology. Shadow is a great protagonist (if a little too quiet at times) and Wednesday too is a good character. There's a great twist and the plot comes together very well. My only criticisms are that I found some parts of the story drawn out and potentially unnecessary, and the main ending seemed to be over very quickly in comparison with how long it took to get there.

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Heathski (173 KP) rated Unwrapped Sky in Books

Feb 9, 2019 (Updated Feb 9, 2019)

Unwrapped Sky

Rjurik Davidson | 2019 | Science Fiction/Fantasy

8.0

(1 Ratings)

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Beautifully descriptive (2 more)

Vivid characters

A fantasy world with a mix of its own mythology and steampunk science.

Beautifully written. Poignant, flawed but full of hope and wonder.

I really enjoyed this book. Its different but beautifully written. The characters are flawed but they all have a part to play that makes you want to keep reading. The author created an interesting world of mythology, ancient wondrous, unreachable lost cities. Magic and science co exist in a steampunk like culture, but also highlights the social and personal struggles of the people who live in it. Apathy, addiction, corruption, revolution and hope. Some people say it's slow, just keep reading, its worth it.

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Sara Cox (1845 KP) rated Circe in Books

Apr 10, 2020

Circe

Madeline Miller | 2018 | Science Fiction/Fantasy

8.9

(18 Ratings)

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I had heard a lot of good things about this book and admittedly I was quite late to the party. But I'm glad that I managed to nab myself a copy from the library to read. This book has definitely revived my love for Greek mythology. The story of Circe is really well written and I love how it encompasses other areas of Greek mythology like Odysseus and Prometheus. At times I did find my mind wandering as there were areas that didn't grab my attention as much as others but it was brought back quite swiftly. I will definitely be reading more of this author's works!

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The Archetypal Tarot Podcast

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The Archetypal Tarot Podcast explores the universal archetypal patterns of the Tarot uncovering...

Yara Shahidi recommended The Odyssey in Books (curated)

"The Odyssey” was first book I read with my Grampie at four-years-old and was my introduction to the mesmerizing tales of Roman and Greek Mythology. Not only is this book a classic, with plenty of recognizable tales, but truly a whimsical experience of triumph, love, and hardship."

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