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"A love written in the stars...
A feud started in ancient Greece...
A curse not even the gods can break."
"...even demigod powers might not be enough to defy the forces that are both drawing her and Lucas together - and trying to tear them apart."
I was nervous to even start this book after hearing all the comparisons to Twilight and Percy Jackson. Yes it is about star crossed lovers who are descended from the gods, but I don’t really feel like either comparison is valid.
For one, Helen is much stronger and more independent than Bella. She is semi-annoying at the beginning but gets better as the book goes on and there is a valid explanation for her earlier behavior. And while Lucas is definitely overprotective and controlling of Helen, he doesn’t go so far as to tell her who she can and can’t hang out with and again, he has good reasons for wanting to shelter her.
Also, just because it’s another story about the descendants of Greek gods doesn’t mean it is similar to Percy Jackson. This book is intended for an older and mostly female audience. It’s more about love than saving the world.
I actually found the biggest similarity between the 2 main characters in this book and Clary and Jace from The Mortal Instruments series. Like Clary, Helen is somewhat kick ass but in need of a little protection until she fully comes into her abilities. Like Jace, Lucas is a witty, sarcastic, gorgeous superman who immediately falls for and needs to protect the untrained Helen. Then there’s the way the story ended. I’m already tired of that plot contrivance.
Overall, I was surprised to find that I liked it. I won’t say it’s a new favorite, but I’ll read the second one when it comes out and hope it is at least as good.
