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Short and Packed Full

Revisado: 02-22-25

A shorter listen but absolutely packed full of amazing detail! If you want to know about the Eleusinian Mysteries then I definitely recommend!! Such a good break down!

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It was ok

Revisado: 03-28-24

I’d first like to state that I am a Hellenic Polytheist. While I knew a lot of information in this book, these were still a few nuggets of info that I didn’t know that gave me some new topics to look into outside of this book. And while I know this book isn’t meant for reconstructing Hellenic polytheist, I’m more of a revivalist myself and bring many aspects of my religion into the modern day, it still felt odd that the personal sections about each deity were from all these high priests or priestesses of various Wiccan traditions and more. It felt as if these deities were just being plucked out of their religion and original context. Not every chapter was bad about this but some were. For example the Hades chapter. Why is blood being mentioned as an offering? It completely ignores the cultural context that the Hellenic gods saw blood as miasmic and would probably piss off Hades, even as a chthonic god. Things like this really threw me for a loop and had me screeching at my phone. But in other aspects I loved how much it delved into the Hymn to Demeter in the Persephone chapter. I also particularly enjoyed the Pan chapter. Overall, is there things to learn from this book? Yes. Would I just stop at this book? No. Definitely use this as a jumping board to continue your research. Definitely take what resonates, and leave what doesn’t. Maybe for some all the Wiccan bits will be fine, but for me, felt so far removed from Hellenic polytheism and those today who actively worship and work with the Hellenic pantheon.

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An amazing journey

Revisado: 08-28-23

It has been such an amazing journey from the first book to this one. Definitely a good read and recommend!

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Captivating

Revisado: 07-01-23

Kept my attention and was a fun read. Will definitely be reading more in the series.

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Satisfied

Revisado: 05-24-23

So while I’m gonna start off with some complaints I will still say that I was happy and satisfied overall and still glad I read this book/series. But here are my hang ups. Like others have mentioned, wth happened to Aric’s accent? It was non existent. It sounded like a newbie voice actor that didn’t know how to do the opposite gender. Yet she still managed to do somewhat ok with Jack and the rest of the cast’s accents and voice were amazing as always. So literally what happened with Aric?! Also, Aric finally started calling Evie by her name in this book, a hang up Evie herself has mentioned in previous books but doesn’t say a thing in this book when Aric finally does start calling her by name? I don’t think Aric called her Wife and all in this book. Though I could be remembering wrong. So that was strange. And overall the book did feel very rushed. Like you could tell she just wanted to be done and over with the series. It lacked some of the nuance and pacing previous books have had.

That being said, I still cried at every character death, I still loved every moment and I’m generally satisfied with how things ended.

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Love!

Revisado: 05-18-23

As always, I’ve been a long fan of this series and I’m simply rereading in preparation for the final book. The love triangle thing is tiring as usual, especially by book 5. But I was very impressed with both of the boy’s maturity by the end. Can’t wait to see how this series ends!

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Love

Revisado: 05-13-23

This story starts off fast and action packed and I love it. Sol is such a fun character. But the second half of the book seemed very slow. I know it’s the build up to lead into the next book but still. Either way, I adore this series!

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Love

Revisado: 05-10-23

The story is as compelling as ever. I still love this story so much. But man had I forgotten how much Evie’s wish washy attitude between Jack and Aric could become grating.

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Love

Revisado: 05-08-23

It’s such a joy rereading this series. I forgot so many of the cool details and I find myself being surprised all over again and I love it.

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Love!

Revisado: 05-06-23

I’m currently rereading the series so I don’t miss anything in the last book. Just as good as I remember! And so many fun details when you listen a second time through! I can’t wait to get to the next book!

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