“GODDESS INTERRUPTED,” by Aimee Carter, Harlequin Teen, Paperback, March 27, 2012, $9.99 (young adult)
Kate Winters is living in a fairy tale; or rather she’s living in a myth. She’s won immortality and the hand of Henry (Hades). She’s arrived in the Underworld to take her place as queen, but before she can even crowned her (under)world falls apart.
Kate’s arrival is anything but what she expected. She thought Henry would be excited to see her, but he barely even talks to her. Her love for him is growing, and his for her seems to be slipping away. Then, during her coronation, Henry is abducted by the King of the Titans — the only being capable of destroying the gods.
The other gods know they have to stop the King of the Titans, otherwise he could destroy the whole world. They begin preparing for war, but Kate feels helpless. She knows she can help, if they’ll just let her.
“Goddess Interrupted” is the fast-moving follow-up to Aimee Carter’s “The Goddess Test.” Like its predecessor, “Goddess Interrupted” has a fresh feel to it. Aimee’s story is well-developed, with the newest novel feeling more heavily weighted in myths and lore.
Aimee’s main characters have greater depth as well, though Henry is infuriating for more than half the book. And there are times when Kate is frustratingly naïve. Those complaints are minor, however, in the grand scheme of things.
“Goddess Interrupted” is a great “popcorn” read for anyone interested in mythology. Just make sure to read “The Goddess Test” first.
