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    The Goddess Inheritance
    The Goddess Inheritance
    The Goddess Inheritance
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    The Goddess Inheritance

    By Aimée Carter

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    During nine months of captivity, Kate Winters has survived a jealous goddess, a vengeful Titan and a pregnancy she never asked for. Now the Queen of the Gods wants her unborn child, and Kate can't stop her – until Cronus offers a deal.

    In exchange for her loyalty and devotion, the King of the Titans will spare humanity and let Kate keep her child. Yet even if Kate agrees, he'll destroy Henry, her mother and the rest of council. And if she refuses, Cronus will tear the world apart until every last god and mortal is dead.

    With the fate of everyone she loves resting on her shoulders, Kate must do the impossible: find a way to defeat the most powerful being in existence, even if it costs her everything.

    Even if it costs her eternity…
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherHarperCollins Publishers Australia
    Release dateMar 1, 2013
    ISBN9781460894224
    The Goddess Inheritance
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    Aimée Carter

    Aimée Carter was born in 1986 and raised in Michigan, where she currently resides. She started writing fan fiction at eleven, began her first original story four years later, and hasn’t stopped writing since. Besides writing and reading, she enjoys seeing movies, playing with her puppies, and wrestling with the puzzles in the paper each morning.

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    • 3/5
      A great end to the series, The Goddess Inheritance wraps up Kate's adventures in the world of Greek Gods and Goddesses and allows us to see her fully accept her role as Queen of the Underworld. Although I couldn't put the book down and read it one sitting because of its riveting plot, I quickly came to hate Kate Winters because of constant whining.Kate has always been the kind of person to whine about everything and is extremely prone to self-pity, but in the last book I really thought we had finally gotten over all that. I was looking for a strong, mature Kate in The Goddess Inheritance, but I never really saw her. Constantly indulging in a hero/martyr complex and running around making things worse, Kate doesn't really add anything to the plot until very late in the book, and mostly just ruins things for the Gods and Goddesses who are actually trying to stop Cronus. Her selfishness causes her to keep secrets from her husband, and although she has a powerful driving force in her son Milo, she doesn't really use it the way you'd expect.There are many moments where I just could not fathom how stupid Kate is - for example, after Cronus sends a tidal wave to Athens, Kate asks "Was anyone killed?", because apparently, it's possible that the tidal wave destroyed a whole city but left all the people alive. She actually asks this question a number of times, and each time is shocked when the answer is yes. When she makes it back to the Underworld, she sees thousands of dead waiting to be sorted out, and she asks herself why there are so many of them (she quickly realises the answer and at least is saved the embarrassment of having asked the question aloud). Basically, Kate Winters is the biggest disappointment about the book.Having said that, the rest of the pantheon of Greek Gods is a lot stronger in this novel - they finally have to accept the consequences of their lifestyles and the choices they made thousands of years ago. I was mystified at how James continued to flirt with Kate, behaving quite inappropriately at times, but otherwise I think the gods have changed for the better. Goddess Interrupted toyed with the idea that Kate, being new to the group, would bring fresh ideas and new methods to their ways, but The Goddess Inheritance makes it clear that although she has been allowed to join their ranks, she has many years to go before they start taking her seriously. They only grudgingly allow her to participate in the war plans (and it doesn't help her case that she's been stupidly blabbing to Cronus).The plot line of the book is great - the twists and turns kept me up all night, and at every point I just had to know what happens next. The ending, although predictable, was still thrilling, and I liked how everyone had a role in it. Calliope's increasing madness and her rickety alliance with Cronus are fascinating because she's both desperate for his attention and love and fiercely independent, and these qualities war inside her. On the other hand, I couldn't figure out Cronus, not even at the end.Fans of the series will not be disappointed in how Carter ends this thrilling tale, but I think Kate's character will be deterrent to reader's enjoyment.A copy of this book was provided by the publisher for review.You can read more of my reviews at Speculating on SpecFic.
    • 5/5
      BookNook — Young Adult book reviewsIn my review of Goddess Interrupted I complained about the lack of action. Well, folks, The Goddess Inheritance totally makes up for that! This book was full of action, twists, turns, love, hate, revenge, heartbreak, and everything else in the world! Aimée Carter rocked my world with this book!I almost don't know where to begin... I enjoyed the first two books in the Goddess Test series, but I ADORED this one. The Goddess Inheritance is the perfect conclusion. It's intense, it's satisfying, and it ties up all the ends. The book was so full of emotion, I was constantly giggling, smiling, or near tears.Kate is still a great character; she feels so real! A few people don't like that she cries several times throughout the series, but I actually like it. I know that if I were in her shoes and my family members were all in danger and all hope seemed lost, I would totally break down in an OCEAN of tears. But in between her breakdowns, Kate is strong. She doesn't just cry and then sit on her ass and sulk; she goes out and finds solutions. She tries to right her wrongs and contribute to her family when everyone else tells her she's useless. Not all of her plans work, but she doesn't give up hope, and I really admire that. I think that's what makes Kate such an amazing character and one that I love to read about!Kate's relationship with Henry was as intense as ever in The Goddess Inheritance! The happy moments were oh-so-sweet and swoony and deliciously romantic! And the sad bits were heartbreaking and aggravating! I was frustrated and upset and happy and confused and I LOVED IT! They definitely face challenges and I loved that they never gave up.Ava really shined in this book. I was kind of mad at Kate for how she treated Ava when the truth was kind of obvious.. but I really loved seeing a different side to Ava, especially when it came to her relationship with Nicholas. I'm used to seeing Ava as the flirty, giggly girl, but in The Goddess Inheritance we see a more serious, devoted side to her.Also, Cronus was an insanely awesome character. He's powerful, he's all kinds of creepy, and a bit like a psychopath. He's like a crazy murderer who suddenly decides he's in love but really he's all creepy and possessive and has to blackmail his way into a 'relationship'. And the odd thing was that I almost started to sympathize with him. Sometimes there was a little voice in the back of my head rooting for Cronus. With one hand he destroys the lives of millions of people, and with the other he makes sweet and romantic promises. I almost felt myself believing them!The Goddess Inheritance is the perfect end to the trilogy. My only disappointment is that the series is now over. This book had me wanting to read more and more—or even from Ava or Nicholas's point of view. Please, Aimée!
    • 1/5
      One and a half stars--some of it was okay, but too much of it made me roll my eyes. Irritations started with the melodrama and existential angst, then devolved into the main character's motivations and even the setting descriptions.

      (For the record, I gave up on page 106. When the main character began talking about the devastation to Athens and how there were no more skyscrapers, that was it. I couldn't take it anymore. Athens has some tall buildings, yes, but there was no mention of the hills around the city. The hills are far more attention-catching than the tall/commercial buildings. When my disgust grew to the point where I found myself questioning whether the author had even googled photos of Athens, I threw in the towel.)

      The main emotional conflict is that the main character's newborn son is being held by the antagonist, Chronos. Chronos wants to take over/destroy the world, but that was supposed to feel secondary to the urgency the main character feels to get her son back.

      The only problem with that was I didn't give two shakes about the baby. There was literally nothing about the baby, or the descriptions of the baby, or anything, that I cared about. The baby could have been made of cardboard for all I cared. I found it easier to care more about billions of faceless, abstract people than I did about one baby.

      Beyond that, the melodrama was just too much. The main character blames herself for everything, then turns around and snaps at her BFF(s) for saying something similar. It's her fault Chronos escaped, it's her fault he wants to destroy the world, it's her fault he can't be defeated, etc. etc.

      Woop-de-doo. Overall, I advise you to not bother with anything but the first book of the trilogy. That one, at least, was mostly enjoyable, but it was all downhill from there.
    • 3/5
      Setting: 4/5

      Establishing a setting is something I think Aimee Carter does rather well. It's never been difficult for me to clearly see where the story is taking place even down to the intricate details. That's not to say that Carter spells everything out for you. Enough detail is provided that your mind can't help but fill in the rest. I could picture all of the scenes and I think that was my favorite aspect of this particular book.

      Characters: 2/5

      This is ultimately the aspect of the novel that I had the most trouble with. In the previous novels our main character, Kate, does spend a decent amount of time sniveling in the corner, but I not once felt that she was unjustified. Her husband was cold and no one ever seemed to be on her side. That's rough for anyone. In this novel Kate suddenly became about as ridiculous as my least favorite female character that I have stumbled across thus far, Bella Swan. "Woe is me." She goes from sniveling in the corner to freaking out on everything and everyone. If that is what happens right after pregnancy I want no part of it. That's not all though. She also becomes a huge drama queen with daddy issues. Perhaps that ties in to too many story lines.

      Henry didn't annoy me quite as much as he normally does. His love for Kate is starting to shine through he stone exterior. His dialogue was a completely different story. An issue I have had since The Goddess Test is the fact that Henry never uses contractions. . .ever. Therefore I have found a lot of his dialogue frustrating to say the least. I don't know if this was an attempt to make him sound like he has been around forever or if it was an attempt to make him sound proper, but it annoyed me to no end. Especially since none of the other Gods seemed to speak that way.

      The incestuous things James continues to say despite knowing about certain things grossed me out hardcore. I don't care if you are a God incest is gross. Although, he did make me laugh more when I pictured him as Nolan from Revenge.

      Plot: 3/5

      I think the biggest issue I have with this final book is that there are so many different plots going on that just seem to flop instead of being actually resolved. There is a huge war that just kind of sizzles out because someone, *gasp*, dies. During the war there was a brief scene with all the other girls Henry had courted prior to Kate that could have evolved into something so amazing. They are recruited to help fight and instead of showing the reader the part they play they just storm the castle and are never heard from again. We also run into Kate's paternal crises. The Gods are also trying to do sneaky things within the war that seemed to just flop for me. If it wasn't one thing then it was another. I spent my time reading The Goddess Inheritance stressed out and angry.

      Writing:3/5

      As mentioned before I think Carter's strong spot is setting. She does a great job throughout the novel establishing setting. What needs work are complete ideas. There are some ideas throughout the book that have so much potential but fizzle out rather quickly. I would have enjoyed more build up with a clear resolution. I'm excited that the ending is left open for additional books. To be honest at this point I think James is the strongest character and if he were to narrate future stories I would read them.

    • 3/5
      If you like the story of Hades and Persephone you will like this book. This book is a retelling of that myth. I loved the story of Henry and Kate. The thing I didn't like was the pace of the book.It would go back and forth from a slow to a fast pase. Other than that I loved the book!
    • 2/5
      Cronus is free, Kate is imprisoned and the Council seems to be unable to connect enough to calm the storm. Calliope has Cronus' ear and protection, for now, and she has nurtured a healthy dislike of Kate and seems to want her life with Henry. Kate cuts a deal with Cronus and manages to be freed after 9 months imprisonment. I struggled a bit getting through parts of the story--I kind of thought after all this time, Kate's headstrong, not always well thought out maneuvers would be vetoed by her mother or Henry. The war comes, various scenarios for victory are tried, and Kate finally has her family back together again.
    • 4/5
      This is beautiful end to a great love story. Kate seems to have the magic touch when she gets Cronus agrees to stop his tirade against the other gods and his destruction on earth, but it comes with a price. She must leave her husband and child to become his queen. Well in the throes of childbirth, she would consent to anything to save her family and her child but she just doesn't truly process that until it's too late. Now, Kate isn't the only hot commodity, Calliope stills salivates over the prospect of having Henry as hers and she won't back off until she severs Kate away from everyone she loves most.

      The characters in this series are complex but simple. Basically the main theme seems to be love in this story and that is the simplest yet complex emotion. Kate represents this most to me in this story as her family gets targeted by Calliope and Cronus and it’s her willingness to sacrifice herself for them even when the other gods make her feel less, in the way or that she somehow keeps messing things up...her perseverance becomes her strength. This is what I found makes her an easy character to identify with. Now, I like all the characters and I think they interact well with one another; Kate just seems to stand out to me.

      The writing flows fluidly from page to page and before I knew it I was finished with it. I love mythology and lately there have been many retakes on some my favorites such as the Persephone myth. I really enjoyed seeing a different perspective on Hades, the god of the underworld and him falling in love with Kate. It's nice for him to have the love that he doesn't get with Persephone. What is really cool is to see him as something other than the god of the dead and his ability to not only show life but be human. Overall, I enjoyed this story and am little sad to see it end but the author is starting a new series that hopefully will be as fun to read as this one.
    • 4/5
      I wasn’t expecting to cry as much as I did in this book. There were so many emotional things that happen. I also know that a lot of my reaction to some of the circumstances could be because I have children.

      Kate drove me bonkers in this final book. I just don’t understand why she refuses to ask for help. I mean, of course, try to take care of things for yourself. But if you can’t, you’ve got a great group of people behind you one hundred percent. Henry is definitely my fave as usual. He’s such a strong character, and doesn’t take things lightly. He tries to figure out the best decisions to make in order to make sure nobody is hurt, especially Kate.
      This novel boils down to family. They should be behind you one hundred percent. Trust is also a big issue. Who should Kate trust, and why isn’t she trusting this person. Why is this person being so cruel. It’s a big game of who do you believe. Everyone seems to have their own agenda.
      The Goddess Inheritance is fast paced. There is always some part of a plot that is being revealed. This was a great finale to a great trilogy. It pulls on the heart strings, and forces you to take a stand.

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    • 4/5
      Nice end to the series. Great for a teenage girl reader who likes Greek myth.
    • 3/5
      Plot: 3 stars
      Characters: 3 stars
      Style: 3 stars
      Pace: 4 stars

      This picks up and doesn't let go. Unfortunately, I found it hard to get into. Maybe it's because it's been a few months since I read the rest of the series, and there's been a few books between, but I didn't really empathize with Kate. She seemed flat and one dimensional, her only motives Henry and their child. I just expected more from this one, I think, than what it aimed for.
    • 5/5
      The Goddess Inheritance was a fantastic conclusion to an amazing trilogy! Carter does not disappoint with this final installment. The plot is nonstop suspense, the characters evolve, and the pacing is perfect. It seems like Carter left the ending a little open in case she wants to return to the story some time, but this novel wrapped up all of the issues that were raised in the trilogy. This was an emotional ending, and like the other two books in the series, this novel hooked me on the first page. This is one trilogy you do not want to miss!I really loved how Kate grew as a character in this book. She went off being a brat sometimes, but she grew and learned from her mistakes. Everyone does stupid things, but I hate when characters don't learn from their mistakes. Kate evolved into a strong and determined goddess by the end of this novel, and she finally learned to accept herself, Henry's love, and her new role in the mythological role. Henry also turned into a more expressive person. He was finally happy, and he went to great lengths to fight for his family. The other secondary characters also changed, and even the ones I didn't previously like grew on me.The plot was extremely intense, and quite a few things were revealed. I spent the entire book on pins and needles, wondering if Kate would get Milo (not a fan of the name), her child, back from Cronus and Calliope. Carter didn't go into too much detail with the fight scenes, but a sense of urgency definitely accompanied them. The stakes were high in this last installment, and not every character had a happy ending. Some parts were extremely emotional, and I may have teared up a little bit. In an effort not to spoil the book, I'm not going to go into any more detail than that.The Goddess Inheritance is a must-read, if you've read the other Goddess Test books, and the entire trilogy is a must-read if you haven't. Carter's take on Hades and Persephone is a unique and wonderful take on a classic myth. Lovers of mythology and paranormal romance will adore this series.
    • 4/5
      Kate Winters fall down the rabbit hole when she first learned of her heritage, the Goddess test and her perspective role seems like ancient history. She’s now happily married to Henry (Hades), loves sharing the Underworld rule with him and is settling in nicely to her new status. Things on Mount Olympus however are anything but happy and Kate’s determined to seek help to avoid an all out war of the Gods, before Cronus, king of the Titans finally escapes his godly prison and the battles begin. But her plans are foiled and she’s abducted by Cronus and his Olympian traitor, transported to his prison and held captive, but worse she’s pregnant and her abductor wants the child. Now she must find a way to escape herself and warn Henry and the rest of Olympus about the impending doom Cronus has planned for them and save herself, her child and the entire world while she’s at it.Carter’s Goddess Test series, her modernization of Mount Olympus and it’s residents, comes to an explosive end in The Goddess Inheritance. This episode is non-stop action of epic proportion and an enthralling plotline that keeps the pages turning. Her heroine Kate is as irreverent as ever as she goes about saving the world, and it’s nice to see just how far Henry’s attitude and perceptions have come since the series started and baby Milo makes three. Her other characters help tell her incredible story and give a modern face to ancient divinity. This will appeal to fans of urban fantasy and paranormal and don’t let the “teen” moniker fool you, this novel is well suited for the adult reader too.Ms. Carter I’m sad to see this series end but I’m excited about where you’ll take me next.
    • 5/5
      What is a sign of a good book? One that can move you to tears and make you wish it that the story would not end. That is exactly what happened when I read The Goddess Inheritance. I was so moved by it my husband was worried something was wrong with me. What was wrong was that I was completely immersed in this wonderful and enchanting world. The characters were so amazing. I could definitely feel their emotions as the story progressed. Kate is a wonderful lead character and I felt she was so real by the emotions she showed. Ava showed a different side to herself and I was so impressed with her by the end of the book. Then we have Henry. It was so touching to see how he was with Milo. The plot was fast moving and was so hard to put down. The ending was a bittersweet mess and one that left me in such tears. I know this is of the series but I hope that there will be more stories in the future that take place is the fantastic and intriguing world.
    • 4/5
      After finishing The Goddess Inheritance, it is hard to believe that this is even the same series as The Goddess Test. The books have gotten so much better as the story continued and I am amazed at the depth and compassion Aimee Carter is able to instill in both her characters and the readers. Not only have I grown attached to the characters, but the plot has also gotten so much more rich and exciting.As a long standing mythology fan, I am very familiar with the gods & goddesses and how they are typically portrayed in literature. I can usually find a twist or two in mythology novels, but it is typically how the Underworld or Olympus is portrayed that varies from novel to novel. While the gods’ personalities often vary a bit from author to author, I have never felt compassion for the gods that are typically hated. Hera, for example, is hateful in pretty much every mythology retelling ever told. Aimee Carter, however, makes us feel sorry for her. We still don’t like her and she is still a terrible person, but I just really felt for her by the end of this series. I understand how she has become such a horrible person, and she has my sympathy, even if I still don’t like her. I also found myself feeling unexpectedly bad for Cronus. Authors love to make Cronus the bad guy—he ate his own children and is constantly trying to escape from his prison and wreak havoc on the mortal world. I don’t believe I’ve seen or read a single mythology story where I felt bad for Cronus, but Aimee Carter manages to miraculously pull this compassion out of me. He may be a bad guy, but his lot in life over the past millennia has left a lot to be desired.The other striking difference with The Goddess Inheritance is how much the plot has changed since The Goddess Test. While the novels have always revolved around Greek mythology, The Goddess Test was very slow paced and there was little to no action in the entire novel. The subsequent books, however, have all been filled with action, adventure, and heartbreak. As much as I enjoyed The Goddess Test, I am thrilled that the books have evolved so much since then and really enjoy the more fast-paced novels.As a die-hard Greek mythology fan, it’s hard to see this series go. I loved everything about it and am impressed with the way Aimee Carter has re-envisioned such a classic world. Throughout the series, I have been impressed with her ability to blend amazing characters with such a well crafted plot. This series is a must for mythology fans.
    • 3/5
      I think this book gave me three new wrinkles in my forehead. Seriously. On the one hand, Kate was a lot less whiny and oh-my-goodness-I-don't-think-Henry-loves-me-after-all than in the last book (which gave me serious Harry Potter #5 flashbacks), but can you say over the top martyr complex? It was unreal, and I just couldn't understand why she was doing half the things she did. She lied. She said horrible things about--and to--people. She turned on her former friends. She planned to spend eternity with a monster to "save" her husband, baby, and oh, yes, the world. Just about every decision she made called for her to sacrifice herself, and at least half of them also totally went against someone else's plans. (Not that she knew these plans, but still. She decided each and every time that she and only she knew what to do and gosh darn it, she was gonna do it no matter what!) She finally pulled things together at the end and made some moderately good choices, but it almost felt like too little, too late by that point.Am I sorry I read it? No--after the cliffhanger at the end of #2, I had to finish the series. I did want to see how everything ended up. And it is a happy ending--mostly. Parts of the book (and series) still bother me--not the least of which is an eighteen-year-old who has already been forced into marriage (which I was actually mostly okay with--retelling of Persephone and all that, goodness knows way worse things happen in those Greek myths) being tricked into getting pregnant and giving birth while imprisoned all in order to further an evil villain's plans. She's eighteen. Parts of this book were messy, parts were pretty darn convoluted, and a lot of it felt uneven. I frequently felt like I was suffering from some weird sort of mental whiplash--wait, what just happened? Why? How? Characters die. Cities are destroyed. At least one evil character is really, really evil with no redeeming qualities at all. Through it all, James is still awesome, though. I would totally sign up to see him in his own book with his own HEA far, far removed from Kate and Henry. He definitely deserves it.
    • 4/5
      Review courtesy of Dark Faerie Tales.Quick & Dirty: A finale that was brought by impending doom from the war of gods.Opening Sentence: Throughout his eternal life, Walter had witnessed countless summers, but never one as endless as this.The Review:The Goddess Inheritance by Aimée Carter is another anticipated book for me. After the crazy cliffhanger from The Goddess Interrupted, I felt starved of this story. It’s difficult to not be emotionally invested in these characters, especially after reading Carter’s own emotions into the book. It’s personal, and I can feel the emotion rising from the pages.From the end of Goddess Interrupted, several months go by. Kate is pregnant with Henry’s son, and still held captive by Calliope and Cronus. The inevitable happens and Kate delivers her and Henry’s son. Calliope takes their baby away, and in order to save her family, she must make a deal. Things look gloomy for the gods and Cronus is on the verge of victory. There isn’t much hope left, no secret plans left to take action. It will be left up to Kate, and her love, to save them all.Kate must fight for who she loves, more than herself or Henry. Kate must dig deep within herself to go to a dark place, because that’s where she’ll get her strength. In The Goddess Inheritance, Kate has changed into this person with so much determination and gumption that it’s almost like she is a completely different person. But Kate is a mother now, and she will do whatever she must to save her family.I was angry at Henry through most of The Goddess Inheritance. He also changed, but I think for the worse. He went into this shell of insecurity and hid from his problems. It was like Henry already gave up. And in amidst everything that Kate was going through, Henry managed to hurt her even more. But I think I had to hate Henry to appreciate him. After two books of swooning over him, I had to see his flaws. And Carter had to show me that every single god had their own set of flaws.I devoured through the pages of The Goddess Inheritance, absorbing everything that Carter wrote. I was saddened with where she brought Kate and Henry, individually and collectively. There were so many dark moments that I didn’t know if I would feel the happiness that I felt from the other two books. I didn’t get lost in the world as I did in the previous books. There was a lot of plot to go through and with so much going on, I never took the time to appreciate the moment.As much as I loved this book and the rest of the series, I felt that Kate and Henry changed. I will accept natural progressions, but I felt that they changed in a way that I didn’t fully recognize them. Kate became emotional, to the point where it clouded her judgement. I thought she was a little too sensitive to everything around her. It was most likely justified, but I couldn’t connect to it. For Henry, I thought that he stepped away, or even disconnected himself from Kate and his emotions towards her. I missed their love, and their happy ending, but again, this was all probably on purpose.I still enjoyed the series and The Goddess Inheritance. I was emotionally tied to the book, despite if I felt connected in the moment or not. I enjoyed the action, the love, and definitely the hate. Great series, definitely a must read.Notable Scene:“She’s only trying to protect him,” said James.“Protect him?” I exploded. “That’s his father, and she’s stealing Milo –”“She isn’t stealing him.”“Look at her! Henry, why aren’t you –”“I whirled around to face him, but his expression was as blank as ever. Like he was nothing more than a lifeless wax model. “Henry?” I said uncertainly. “Henry, what’s –”“James stepped between us, and he glared at Henry with such hatred that I faltered. “I’m sorry, Kate,” he said. “That’s not Henry.”FTC Advisory: Harlequin Teen provided me with a copy of The Goddess Inheritance. No goody bags, sponsorships, “material connections,” or bribes were exchanged for my review.
    • 4/5
      * spoiler alert ** If you have not read the first books in the Goddess Series, be aware there are spoilersBackground: Last we checked Kate was taken by Calliope upon leaving to search for Rhea. We start nine months later as she is about to give birth to her son in the confines of Calliope and Cronus. The war is escalating and Cronus is almost free of his confines. The gods and goddesses are planning for war and have just realized that Kate is being held captive instead of searching.Review: This was a wonderful ending to this series. Wow. I ran through it. OK so the plot started right where it needed to, no months of waiting for the birth of Kate's son, just immediate action. Following this there is a lot of war planning and behind the scenes scheming and so you never knew who was on what side and how they were reacting. Very fast paced compared to the other books.I felt like Kate finally grew. I have always liked Kate, she is independent and speaks her mind when she needs to...which would normally get her into trouble. She has learned to tone this down a little but express the important info. She learned how to be more compassionate as well. In this installment, the focus of the characters was really to show sacrifice and confidence in decisions. I think a lot of the characters expanded their personalities and I learned to like a few more of the gods.Now for a few issues, I felt there were some points left open at the end. There were still assignments given out and even the blurb at the end of the book said "And so the Goddess Test series concludes -- for now" ummmm... For Now?! will there be more? off-shoots? Novellas? I need to know !!!! But I guess that I have to wait :(
    • 3/5
      Goddess Interrupted ended with a massive cliffhanger that I admittedly did not see coming. While I figured that this book would have a lot of action and twists and turns, I was not expecting it to start off the way it did. Even though there was a sort of pulse-pounding pace to the events, I felt strangely disinterested at the start, and it took me a while to get into the story. This made for a strange reading experience, because - while I wanted to know what was going to happen and how everything would come together - I kept waiting for the plot and characters to really grab me. And, while I finished this book at a fairly fast clip (the second half especially reads very quickly), that never really happened.The reason for this was, unfortunately, our main character. Kate has admittedly been through hell in the nine months she was being held captive, and she's put into a situation that I can't even imagine, but, honestly she just got on my nerves. And I don't really think that's what the author was going for. Kate was such a strong person in the first book, and I found myself rooting for her over and over again. Then she turned into a whining, crying girl who was full of self-doubt in the second book. And then, in the third, she turned into that girl that you're screaming at because, if she just would TALK TO HER HUSBAND, things perhaps could have been figured out without all the drama they inevitably end up going through. There's also a lot of circling around the same thing, which was that she couldn't be mad at Henry because he did exactly what she was willing to do, but she couldn't believe he'd done it, but she was going to do the same, etc., etc., etc., and, seriously, enough. There were so many times when I just wanted to reach through my Kindle and strangle her for her stupidity; she was just very hasty and really didn't think things out very well at all. Even at the end, it took someone else to make her realize what needed to be done, and by then I was just really done.Also? Walter is a complete and utter bastard. Talk about someone who needed a swift kick in the arse! Between him and Kate there was plenty for me to shake my fist and mutter about, which I was doing pretty much throughout the book.All of these complaints aside, there were things I really did enjoy a lot. I loved this rendition of Chronos, and also Rhea. I appreciated how villainous Calliope was. Henry was really rather swoon-worthy in this installment, and I enjoyed the mother-daughter relationship between Diana and Kate a lot. I also found this book to be compelling, even if things were driving me crazy. And I loved that we got to see Ingrid again! The twists and turns were also done well enough that I was constantly guessing as to what was happening, which is always a good thing.While I couldn't help but be disappointed in some things, I still found The Goddess Inheritance to be a decent finish to the series, and am glad I read it through to its completion. While I can't help but think the ending was tied up a bit too nicely, I was pleased with most aspects of the story itself. I am a little concerned by the statement at the end of the book that this is the end of the Goddess Test series "for now," though; I really don't think any other installments are really necessary. That being said, Ms. Carter has a new non-Goddess Test book coming out this fall, and I enjoyed her writing well enough that I definitely will be checking that one out!
    • 4/5
      This book is so FREAKING AWESOME!The best part about this book is the plot. From the very first page, the reader dives right back in the world of Kate, plunging deep into crazy twists and turns. Not even half way through the book and I thought I was going to have a heart attack. Things kept happening and I kept reading and it just wouldn't stop!Now the love interest didn't quite move like I expected it too. Yeah, they loved each other and made some sacrifices it still didn't live up to my expectations. I really enjoyed watching Kate grow and become stronger with each chapter. Henry loves for Kate is as always enduring.The ending of the book is the biggest grip for me. You see, there is so much going on in the story the ending ended too easily. It felt like Kate went through so much for it just to "stop." Get what I am sayin' ? Still, the book had a HEA which you know I love.I'm going to stop right here before I say too much. Just know that this book is awesome. It's bring many new elements to the table with lots of drama.The Goddess Inheritance is a great story that is extravagant yet entertaining. It holds the reader to their chair unable to move with the amplified drama. A great ending to an awesome series, The Goddess Inheritance is satisfying.

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