Goddess (Starcrossed Book 3)

Review 6******This is the third and final book in the Starcrossed trilogy. I loved it!Helen Hamilton is a fantastic character! I loved her when I first met her. She is extremely beautiful, thanks to "that face" (Helen of Troy). She is about to face the hardest test (to stay away from Lucas) and a battle with the Titans. Will she be able to control her new powers before she and her friends get hurt or killed?I have been eagerly awaiting the arrival of this book! I pre-ordered it as soon as it became available, because I knew it would be epic! I fell in love with all the characters in the first two books, and I wondered what trials and tribulations would affect them in this one. I was completely hooked from the first page, as it continues just after the ending of the second book. The love triangle between Helen, Lucas and Orion is intense. However, I kept routing for Lucas, even though he's Helen's cousin (or is he?...). Both of these boys are extremely hot! There is also a new character who has Hector in a tizz! I liked her (Andy) very much. I found her to be a nice inclusion to an already fantastic group of people.This book is an action packed roller coaster ride! It had me in tears one moment, and biting my finger nails the next! The Titans are a vindictive and nasty bunch of Gods! But it's the betrayal by one of the group that shocked me the most! His death filled me with sadness, as he was one of the most likable characters, but when it's war, death is inevitable. The ending was suitable (trying not to give too much away here! ), and left me glad to know these fabulous people! I feel sad now that the trilogy is finished, but I can always visit them again when I feel the need!Josephine Angelini has written a fabulous trilogy filled with Greek Gods and Goddesses, not to mention the Kracken! I have already added her to my favourite authors list, and look forward to reading more of her books in the future.I HIGHLY recommend this book (and series) as a "MUST READ" if you love YA Romance novels filled with strong characters and/or Greek Gods and Goddesses! - Lynn Worton

Please bear in mind that this is the third and final book in the Starcrossed series and as such the review may contain spoilers for the previous books.Let me start by saying that this is definitely a series you need to read in order and in close proximity to finishing the other books as you are thrown directly into the action from the very first page. There is very little re-capping and in all honesty it did take me a little while to remember all the nuances of the plot, the characters and their interactions (it has been a year since I read Dreamless).I'm not going into detail with regards the plot although I will say all of the plot threads are answered and there are some very major surprises in store. Things you cannot guess and wow you when they happen type of thingsThe third person narrative is essential with the myriad of layers involved in this story; I can tell you that not only is Greek mythology woven in but other very well known legends make an appearance and truthfully add an extra level of swoon to the whole story. The use of prophecy's and flashbacks build not only the plot but the intensity with which I reacted to the events within the story.As I said the third person narrative is essential to control the plot however the focalization on Helen gives it the feel of being able to see events through Helen's eyes. I would love to see certain scenes from the books told in first person from both Helen's and Lucas's perspective. I am seriously not willing to give these characters up and I don't think I ever will be.Josephine Angelini's writing style is quite simply stunning. The knowledge of mythology shines through, yet the story has such an individual stamp all of its own. Goddess delivered the finale the previous books hinted at by the bucket full.Quite simply Goddess is a complicated story, that can occasionally be confusing until your mind catches up with the speed at which Josephine Angelini's works; it is without a shadow of a doubt ALWAYS clever and completely consuming.

This is the third and final book in the Starcrossed trilogy by Josephine Angelini. I won the first two books through first reads giveaways and loved them, so I just had to buy this one. I read the second book quite a while ago, so I have to admit that when I started reading this book, I was a bit lost about what had happened in the previous books. However, I soon started to remember and piece together everything that had happened, as I got further into the book.At the end of the last book, Helen accidentally released the Gods from their imprisonment on Olympus. Talk about clumsy! This could prove to have devastating effects on the entire world, for Scions and mortals alike. It isn't long before word reaches Helen and her friends; the Gods are retaliating by causing attacks around the world. It's up to Helen and her Scion friends to try to put a stop to these attacks, and imprison the Gods once again. However, there are doubts starting to form in their minds, and a rift soon develops between the once close-knit group of friends.Helen appears to have a lot to deal with in this book. Her father is injured and shows no signs of waking up soon, her estranged mother is back on the scene, the Gods are causing havoc, and Helen's powers are rapidly increasing. She's also dealing with problems that most normal teenage girls have; boy trouble. She's in love with Lucas, but knows that she can't be with him as it was revealed that he is her cousin. She also has feelings for Orion, but can't shake off Lucas. All in all, Helen has a pretty tough time in this book. She still manages to to be strong and selfless though, which I definitely respect her for.I can't say that I enjoyed this book as much as I did the first two, possibly because I found the setting the story and Helen learning about her powers to be more interesting in the first two books. However, the story was still great, and kept me entertained, so I'd definitely recommend it if you've read the first two books.