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#Giveaway Review THE IMMORTALS by Jordanna Max Brodsky @JordannaBrodsky @orbitbooks #OlympusBound

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The publisher Publisher of the media / book has provided me with a review copy at no cost. Opinions are my own. The Immortals by Jordanna Max Brodsky
ISBN: 0316347183
Published by Orbit on February 16th 2016
Genres: Fantasy, Mystery & Detective
Pages: 464
Format: ARC
Source: Publisher
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Olympus Bound 

THE IMMORTALS

by Jordanna Max Brodsky

In stores February 16, 2016

ABOUT THE BOOK

Manhattan has many secrets. Some are older than the city itself.

The city sleeps. Selene DiSilva walks her dog along the banks of the Hudson. She is alone—just the way she likes it. She doesn’t believe in friends, and she doesn’t speak to her family. Most of them are simply too dangerous.

In the predawn calm, Selene finds the body of a young woman washed ashore, gruesomely mutilated and wreathed in laurel. Her ancient rage returns. And so does the memory of a promise she made long ago—when her name was Artemis.

EXCERPT

View an excerpt of Chapter One!

EARLY PRAISE

“The Immortals is a lively re-imagining of classical mythology with an engaging premise, a page-turning plot, and an eye for the arresting and uncanny in contemporary urban life.” ―Deborah Harkness, New York Times bestselling author of A Discovery of Witches

“Brodsky’s writing has claws…They sink in with the first word and don’t let go until you are finished with the book.” ―Darynda Jones, New York Times bestselling author

“Irresistible…a page-turner that deftly weaves action, romance, and a dash of intellectual heft into one seamless whole.” ―Dustin Thomason, New York Times bestselling author

“Plays with more modern mythology, employing New York’s own secret places and storied history to great effect. This intelligent, provocative fantasy breathes exciting new life into old, familiar tales.” ―Publishers Weekly (starred review)

 

MY THOUGHTS

Selene (AKA Artemis, Defender of the Innocents) still keeps a few of the old ways of her kind.  While walking her dog (Hippo!),  late one night in New York, she stumbles upon a dead body dressed in old Greek fashion, which she recognizes as the work of an ancient cult.  Theo, a professor who knows the dead woman, becomes an excellent foil for Selene and helps discover who killed her. The story is the start of a trilogy and part mystery / thriller  based on characters of Greek Mythology.

I have been waiting for something along this lines since Gods Behaving Badly, although this story is more serious but still has a bit of snark in the form of Theo and even Selene at times.  The pacing is excellent and I wasn’t able to jump ahead and solve the puzzle until the right time.  The writing is just so perfect and matches the intensity of the story.  GAH!  I wish I could describe it better.

After reading so many young adult versions of these gods, it is wonderful to finally find something more adult and age appropriate for me.  Especially the parts where Selene has to adapt to her aging body, yet her mind is still young and fresh, but she conveys a world-weary attitude that is hard to capture.  I now can’t wait for the next installment to be released.

 

 

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

hails from Virginia, where she spent four years at a science and technology high school pretending it was a theater conservatory. She holds a degree in History and Literature from Harvard University.  When she’s not wandering the forests of Maine, she lives in Manhattan with her husband. She often sees goddesses in Central Park and wishes she were one.

 

 

 

 

 

LEARN MORE

Learn more about the book at OlympusBound.com

Visit the author at JordannaMaxBrodsky.com

Follow Jordanna on Twitter and Facebook

#OlympusBound

THE GODDESS prize pack

One (1) winner receives:

  • a copy of The Immortals
  • and a branded “GODDESS” sweatshirt.

 

Giveaway open to US addresses only.

Prizing and samples provided by Orbit Books.

Giveaway Ends 2.24.16 and open to all who can legally enter.
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  2. Tressa @ Wishful Endings – United States – I'm a book blogger at Wishful Endings and a tour co-host at Prism Book Tours.
    says

    I saw this in my email and your review drew my interest. I really like mythology books and I like that this sounds like it has some good mystery and maybe some romance as well. I’m also always up for some snark. 🙂 I’ve read some books with twists or based off of mythology, although my mind is coming up blank with titles right now. Anyway, this one is going on my tbr.

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  5. bevarcher
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    I’ve read Rick Riordan’s mythology books. And a few others centered around various gods and goddesses. It’s a genre I really enjoy. And now I’ve got a new one to add to my list.

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  15. says

    I’ve always loved mythology but haven’t run across many adult mythological based novels. Of course, I loved Rick Riorden’so serieso – so did my kids.

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  18. Michelle Willms – I am a professional reader, editor, blogger, and reviewer. I have experience in journalism, editing, grantwriting, PR, and other forms of writing. I have worked as a college professor in a past life, and have also been employed in many other interesting and not so interesting professions. I love writing, my family, animals, reading, writing, cooking, and reading some more. Did I mention reading and writing? If you'd like me to review your work, please send an email to me at michelle_willms@yahoo.com. I ONLY accept print copies for review.
    says

    I love mythology-based books. When I was younger, I read everything mythology-based (including history books on mythology) in my local library. I was quite frustrated when I’d cleaned them out of fresh reading material. Of course, it as a small library, but what I would have given for access to the Internet then… My love of mythology continues to this day; I’ve passed to down to my children.

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  22. carol L – New Jersey – Love books and reading. Antiquing,Estate sales and flea markets are a favorite pastime of mine as well. But books and reading are an addiction.
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    I have read a few greek mythology books but it’s been quite awhile. Thanks for the post and the review. I’m looking forward to reading it. A new Author for me also.
    Carol L

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  25. Ally Swanson – Portland, OR.
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    Yes, I have read a few of them. They are quite interesting reads. This book also sounds very intriguing! Looking forward to checking out this book!

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