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Synopsis:

After Hercules proves he’s a true hero and regains his godship, all seems right in the world. That is, until Zeus tells Meg that she can’t be with Hercules because she’s, well, mortal. Luckily, Hera has a solution, offering Meg a chance to prove herself worthy of a spot on Mt. Olympus–as a god. All Meg has to do is complete a mysterious quest.

The mission? Oh, just to rescue her ex’s current wife from the Underworld. The ex-boyfriend she saved by selling her soul to Hades. The ex-boyfriend who immediately moved on to someone else while she was stuck in the Underworld. Can Meg put her past behind her and use her quick-wit to defeat monsters and gods alike, including the nefarious Hades? Will she finally figure out her place and contribution to the world? Or will her fear of commitment have her running away from an eternity of godhood with Herc?

Review:

Was this one of my most anticipated reads because it is based of one of my most loved Disney movies of all times, Hercules! I adore Greek mythology, I adore the characters, basically the whole thing is right up my ally and I love it!

Calonita picks up right where the Disney movie finishes, when Herc and Meg get whisked away on a cloud, taken before the gods and Herc declares that he wants to spend his time on earth to be with Meg. However Zeus isn’t a fan, instead the challenge is set that Meg must prove herself worthy to be a goddess!

While I hoped that this story would be more Hades than anything else it was still rather entertaining to follow Meg and her story and learn about her past, her broken love and why she struggles to trust those around her that love her. Plus is there anything better than woman overcoming their challenges?!

And did I mention that Phil is still in this timeline and Pegasus?! Should have started with them more than anything else!

Rating: 4.5/5

Publisher: Igloo Books

ISBN: 9781700221598