tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post1304343509213157916..comments2024-03-28T02:25:35.338-04:00Comments on Small Review: Book Review: Goddess Girls #3 & 4 by Joan Holub and Suzanne WilliamsSmall Reviewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-29900086218941678082011-06-16T21:20:27.544-04:002011-06-16T21:20:27.544-04:00You know, I think I'd have a problem with the ...You know, I think I'd have a problem with the Aphrodite story just b/c she's Aphrodite. I mean, I don't think I've heard her as being portrayed as being a real deep goddess. I thought she was shallow. So the fact that you didn't like her character doesn't surprise me at all!<br />Because the line, " but she's pretty annoyed at the constant attention she gets from the godboys at Mount Olympus Academy." Well that doesn't go over well with a girl like me who would have loved to be in her shoes!<br /><br />And then there is Artemis! I love her story.<br /><br />I haven't read any of these because I have boys, but I'm thinking of buying them in the great hopes that one day, I'll have grand daughters and can read them with them. Though I do have a niece that's not even four.....<br /><br />HeatherBURIED IN BOOKShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18205451716054533728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-15780781807260227462011-06-16T20:40:47.892-04:002011-06-16T20:40:47.892-04:00Delicately put, Small!Delicately put, Small!Rubitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14929614007516530129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-37317260007674688252011-06-16T14:36:56.660-04:002011-06-16T14:36:56.660-04:00Bookworm1858, They’re so cute! I hope you like the...Bookworm1858, They’re so cute! I hope you like them. I agree, they’re a great springboard. <br /><br />Alex, I wonder why Persephone hasn’t gotten a second book yet. I would have thought her second story would come after Athena the Wise, but the one after that is Aphrodite. I was surprised at how much I liked Artemis, too. I had the same feelings about her in the other books so I didn’t think I’d be able to relate to her as well as, say, Athena or Persephone. But I really liked her! Hope you like Athena the Wise!<br /><br />Nic, They’re very cute, and yeah, the covers are great. :)<br /><br />Alison, So far they’re all just as good as Athena the Brain (except Aphrodite’s book, but I still liked it almost as much). Hope you like the rest of the series!<br /><br />Jana, Me too! I put books on display at my library and these covers always seem to draw the most kids to them. <br /><br />A Canadian Girl, They’re just so feel good. :) I hope you and your cousin like them!<br /><br />Rubita, Hm, I’m trying to think of a version where I really loved Aphrodite. I can’t really come up with one… The series actually ties in really well with Greek mythology. I wasn’t expecting it to, but I’m really impressed. You’re right about Ares, Aphrodite, and Hephaestus. The Goddess Girls book shows that, but in a way that’s adapted well for modern, younger readers. I thought it was pretty inventive. <br /><br />Lah, Well, the only reason it fell short for me was because I didn’t relate to Aphrodite as much as I had the other Goddess Girls. Outside of that it was still every bit as cute and fun as the other books. <br /><br />Gina, Thanks! They definitely are a younger read and very “cute” if you know what I mean. :)Small Reviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-28094726650285477632011-06-15T19:59:54.994-04:002011-06-15T19:59:54.994-04:00Great reviews on both books, I'm just not so s...Great reviews on both books, I'm just not so sure these are my style. Always appreciate hearing about new books, though.Gina @ My Precioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01895568426820464572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-24646533754363049842011-06-15T12:42:05.269-04:002011-06-15T12:42:05.269-04:00I havent read the others but I would imagine Artem...I havent read the others but I would imagine Artemis the Brave to be my favorite! Too bad the Aphrodite book fell short! I judged that one by its cover thinking I'd love it!La Toyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04837173119599366968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-61975454292310613762011-06-14T20:46:04.508-04:002011-06-14T20:46:04.508-04:00As far as I can tell, Aphrodite is never a relatea...As far as I can tell, Aphrodite is never a relateable goddess. I don't think I've ever heard of a portrayal that was particularly favorable. I'm unfamiliar with this series, though, and I wonder how it ties in to actual Greek mythology because I though Ares was Aphrodite's main man...even though Hephaestus was her husband. He was ugly and she hated him for that. Maybe I made that up?Rubitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14929614007516530129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-28791196343494573052011-06-14T12:59:26.610-04:002011-06-14T12:59:26.610-04:00I'm going to have to see if these books are av...I'm going to have to see if these books are available at my library. It sounds like a really fun series and I'm pretty sure my cousin will enjoy it too.A Canadian Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07127164685941412250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-22513465691448582152011-06-14T12:10:06.161-04:002011-06-14T12:10:06.161-04:00I love the covers of these books. So darling!I love the covers of these books. So darling!Janahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10209234434495701611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-86961734084062472752011-06-14T08:36:36.820-04:002011-06-14T08:36:36.820-04:00I've only read the first book of this but it w...I've only read the first book of this but it was adorable. I can see how Athena would be easier to relate to than Aphrodite. I need to keep reading.Alison Can Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17908868606441539344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-12297171010278944422011-06-14T05:29:59.407-04:002011-06-14T05:29:59.407-04:00These look like such fun reads even though MG isn&...These look like such fun reads even though MG isn't my usual read. And the covers are gorgeous.Nic @ Irresistible Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09774834560378283927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-23615761804946799632011-06-14T01:20:03.508-04:002011-06-14T01:20:03.508-04:00My favorite so far remains Persephone, maybe becau...My favorite so far remains Persephone, maybe because I'm a fan of Persephone and Hades anyway. <br /><br />I think Aphrodite is the one I identify with the least but I still like her, and I thought her book was cute. <br /><br />Artemis was a bit of a surprise, because I didn't expect to like her so much since she was a bit standoff-ish int he previous books - like he was always thinking about sports and her dogs, and while I understand that, I felt like that kept me from getting to know her at all, before her book. <br /><br />Anyway, I think the books are CUTE!<br /><br />And I'm about to start Athena the Wise, I'm excited!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-14660469180234041942011-06-14T00:24:52.364-04:002011-06-14T00:24:52.364-04:00Still haven't read any of the books in this se...Still haven't read any of the books in this series (YET) but I love the idea of exposing younger kids (well mostly girls it seems) to the classic myths that can serve as a springboard to other Greek mythology. Meanwhile I can't wait to give these books a try.The Insouciant Sophisticatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03934853089105345052noreply@blogger.com