Oh My Gods

I really enjoyed this story. Teenage me would've devoured this book in one day. Adult me too a little more time with this between the holiday season and reading other stories. But it had that carefree nostalgic feel to it that reminded me of stories I read as a preteen and teen.Oh My Gods centers around Helen Thomas, a 14 year old girl who is half British Jamaican and half Greek God who moves in with her father Zeus(Yes, King of the Gods) a couple of years after her mother's death when her grandmother is now too old to take care of her. As if starting a new school wasn't enough! Helen has to deal with her older sister Aphrodite using her as a guinea pig for her random beauty experiments, her nephew Eros hipster ways, and her bother Apollo chasing musical stardom. Not to mention her father's strict set of rules. He won't let her invite friends to the house which is declared a no mortal zone and is quick to take her phone away over the most minuscule things.I'm not highly knowledgeable about Greek Mythology but I though this did a decent job combining some of the gods most people are familiar with alongside typical teen girl drama.The letters to her mother function similar to diary entries where Helen recaps what's going on in her life with the only person she can truly tell all her secrets to. I thought they were very sweet and a nice way to keep her mother's memory alive and also allow Helen to let out feelings she tried to bottle up.

Helen Thomas is half mortal teenager living with her immortal relatives in London. While keeping up with school, dating and making new friends, she also has to struggle to keep her family's secret. Don't expect Percy Jackson from a female perspective. This is fun, flirty coming of age story about a teenage girl dealing with meddling immortals. I absolutely recommend this book and can't wait to see what Alexandra Sheppard writes next.

This was a nice light read. I enjoyed the Greek Mythology characters and elements. The main character, Helen, was relatable and entertaining. All of the Greek Gods and Goddesses were lively and hilarious characters.I would recommend this book to fans of ya novels and Greek Mythology.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I loved reading about the Greek mythologies and it makes me want to read more.This book captivated my interest from start to finish and I loved that it was a smooth ending with a little life lesson.I recommend for all!!

A wonderful book centering a Black girl that was about family dynamic and so funny!

So I thought the story line of living with gods was good, but I would not recommend this book to someone.

This is like a cheap copy of Percy Jackson. I don't think it's worth the money. I didn't like it very much. Hope this helps you guys.

Meh, nothing really interesting tbh. Very lighthearted and kind of poorly written sometimes, the wording just felt weird. Fun read if bored.

I am all about grrrls supporting grrrls, and I’m really glad I bought this book as it didn’t disappoint. The story centres on Helen, a half mortal daughter of the Greek God Zeus, living in London of all places.Not only does Helen have to deal with normal teenage problems, annoying siblings, a new school, boys, and the dreaded spots, she also has to keep the secret that her family is really a bunch of gods. A teenager with a secret, what could possibly go wrong?This is a really lovely novel that covers grief (at the loss of a close family member), how to get along with your family, first love, and most importantly, how to not lose your friends along the way. The last couple of chapters had me really tearing up as Helen delivers a heartfelt speech, and finally starts to open up to her new friends about why she’s been so flakey of late. A situation I’ve definitely been in on behalf of the friends POV.For a first novel I think the author has done a fantastic job of setting the scene, and showing the reader a different side of London. Something I haven’t seen, possibly ever. And I’m guessing that the author is from, or has spent a lot of time in the places mentioned in the book in order to describe the areas so vividly.My only gripes with the book are very minor, sometimes the pacing skips, and days/weeks etc seem very short, and some of the pop culture references seem more like they come from someone the authors age, than from a teenager in the present day. But perhaps today’s teens are more fond of 90s movies than I realise.These are minor things I picked up on but they didn’t impact my enjoyment at all, just some things for the author to bear in mind in her next book.I saw recently that someone commented on one of the authors Instagram posts that this book would make a great CBBC show, and I have to agree. It would lend itself perfectly to being adapted into a mini series (or a longer series if Alexandra decides to give us some more of Helen’s stories).I wish her every success with this book. It’s a fantastic first novel!

What a magical read! Helen Thomas, half-Greek God, goes to live with her dad (Zeus, duh) and has to start a new school whilst dealing with her immortal family (which includes her half-sisters, Athena and Aphrodite), losing her snog virginity and readjusting to London life. The novel follows Helen's family as they battle against the prospect of being banished to Mount Olympus.As with all great YA, there are the usual teenage pangs set against mortal peril, but what makes Oh My Gods fantastic is Sheppard's exploration of Helen's West Indian heritage and the cast of fully-realised, diverse characters who make up Helen's North London. For me, the most moving part of the novel was Helen remembering her mother's cooking - it's such a simple, human and nuanced moment which made my heart shatter for Helen.I read Oh My Gods over a couple of days and would recommend to anyone who wanted a fresh and fun take on Greek mythology.

Oh My Gods was such a joy to read.This coming-of-age novel combines an authentic feel for modern London and a wonderfully funny and masterfully controlled transportation of the ancient Greek gods into the contemporary world. And it works!The story is well-paced and the author's voice is light but confident. Hard to believe it's a debut novel. Oh My Gods is less heavy than a lot of YA but is not without pathos or social commentary. Helen's letters to her mother are a beautiful structuring feature of the novel. But my favourite element is the foregrounding of the friendship, fun and solidarity shared between the teenage girls.Equally enjoyable for teenagers and adults, this is a book you won't want to miss. I can't wait for the sequel!

This book was fantastic! An absolutely delightful read! A fun, light book full of humour with an interesting, contemporary take on Greek mythology.Helen is a typical teen, dealing with boys, schools and troublesome relations - only they just happen to be gods and goddesses. I laughed so much whilst reading this and I only wish I could have read this book whilst I was growing up. If you liked Meg Cabot and Jacqueline Wilson’s books then you’ll love ‘Oh My Gods’!