Goddess Paperback – January 1, 2014

No one is more petulant and used to getting their way than the Greek Gods. When a prophecy tells of a group of Scions or demigods overthrowing the gods, they can't stand to let that happen. But all Helen wants is to protect the ones she loves. In the stunning conclusion to Josephine Angelini's Starcrossed series, Goddess, the gods finally get a taste of their own medicine.While the four houses of Scions have always remained divided and bitter, but their battle to find Atlantis and become immortal has reached new levels of violence. The prophecy of the Tyrant who will be their undoing has got everyone scared, even the gods. But Helen, Lucan, Orion and the other Scions know the house division is not something they can stand by and let happen anymore. They must come together in order to keep from repeating the same story over and over again.The Fates have recycled the story of Helen of Troy since it first began with the intention of changing the ending. When that doesn't happen, the story begins again in new Scions, hoping they will finally be the ones to overthrow their parents, the Greek Gods. Helen and the others are the next in line for those roles, but they refuse to let the cycle continue and let the gods win again. Instead, their teamwork and refusal to bow down to history might be the one thing that can change it. As the first Scions to bring all four houses together, they finally have a chance, but fighting a battle with the gods means great stakes and great consequences if they lose. They aren't willing to risk each other or their loved ones, but in a battle this great, that seems to be the only solution.I have to say, this was a really fabulous series. And one of the most amazing character transformations had to be Helen. I always liked her, but the Helen by the end of the trilogy was so strong and powerful, yet not corrupted by her awe inspiring power. As the Scion who seemed to be more powerful than even she understood, it would have been all too easy to fall corrupt, but she never lost sight of those who mattered- her family and friends. And there is nothing more important to Helen than protecting innocent mortals who don't deserve to die as casualties of an ancient war they know nothing about. She was a fabulous leading lady, and I really enjoyed reading about her journey.This final book is very, very myth heavy. It delves heavily into historical and mythological stories, such as those of Helen of Troy all the way to Lancelot and Guinevere. Personally, I loved the historical flashbacks Helen experienced as she dreamt, but I can see where they might bog the story down for an unfamiliar reader. Still, they made the plot development so much more than just the story of a couple of kids in Nantucket. Instead, it became this large, almost mythological experience all on its own. I am sad to see the end of this great series, but I loved living through it over the past couple of years. I hope Angelini is writing furiously as we speak with an equally amazing new series, because I need something of hers to look forward to!

"She must rise... or they will fall"I am so happy! My latest choices have been amazing, I'm spreading 5 stars reviews all over! yay!Goddess is a wonderful book, it's such a shame to say goodbye to this series and these characters I grew so attached to.First let me say how mesmerized I am by the story and... the cover (yup! I adore it!)I loved absolutely everything about this book, about the whole series actually.The characters matured so much through it and they gained depth.We got to know a lot about each of them, things we weren't aware of.I even related to Daphne. (not that I got to like her but I could understand her motives)Lucas, Orion and Helen, the perfect love triangle. It was so properly developed that I couldn't decide which of the guys I liked more.But not only them, Hector... what a character! The warrior. Smart, strong, loyal and so caring and protective of others.Actually all of them were swoon worthy! But not only because they were sexy or else, J. Angelini is great at creating complex personalities.They just pull you in the story." I couldn't love you more if you came to me holding the sun in your right hand and all the stars in the sky in your left"What else? I loved the past live flashes!oh! and nearly at the end there was a moment that I was like: OMG! this can't be happening! I was about to through the book away, because based on the actual Greek myth, that particular event had to happen but I just couldn't believe it!Though, how it unfolded is for me to know and for you to find out when you read the book! :DStill, the end is bittersweet, but stunning!!!To sum up, this was an exciting read with lots of love and schemes, surprises and a lot of action!My heart is still melting!

"Goddess" ist der dritte und letzte Teil der Starcrossed-Serie und stellt meiner Meinung nach einen tollen und erfüllenden Abschluss der Reihe dar.Die Charakterentwicklung, die über alle drei Bücher fortgesetzt wird, erreicht hier ihren Höhepunkt und führt die Protagonisten zu einem glaubhaften und befriedigenden Abschluss ihrer Reise. Dies war nach dem für mich eher schwierigen zweiten Teil nicht zu erwarten gewesen. Man kann das Wachstum der Figuren deutlich sehen, und es ist einfach, sich in ihre Geschichten hineinzuversetzen und mit ihnen mitzufühlen.Die Handlung ist bis zum Schluss spannend und lässt den Leser mit jedem Kapitel mehr mitfiebern. Es ist eine gelungene Mischung aus Action, Romantik und Drama, die stets das Interesse des Lesers aufrecht erhält. Das Happy End ist das Sahnehäubchen auf einem ohnehin schon köstlichen literarischen Kuchen.Die Autorin hat ein Händchen für bildhafte und einnehmende Beschreibungen, die die Welt von Göttern und Scions zum Leben erwecken. Sie fängt die Emotionen der Charaktere so eindringlich ein, dass man als Leser nicht anders kann, als sich auf die Reise mit ihnen einzulassen.Insgesamt ist die Starcrossed-Serie sehr zu empfehlen. Sie bietet eine faszinierende Geschichte, interessante Charaktere und einen Hauch von Mythologie, der die Serie einzigartig macht. "Goddess" rundet diese Trilogie perfekt ab und lässt den Leser zufrieden und doch ein wenig wehmütig zurück, dass die Reise zu Ende ist.

The ending to the trilogy couldn’t have been any better! I loved it, but I did want to know more about Helen and Lucas.

received in good condition

mia figlia ha voluto questo libro per imparare l'inglese e lo ha letto in pochi giorni, direi che è un buon acquisto che è due volte utile, come lettura e per imparare una lingua straniera

Review 6******This is the third and final book in the Starcrossed trilogy. I loved it!Helen Hamilton is a fantastic character! I loved her when I first met her. She is extremely beautiful, thanks to "that face" (Helen of Troy). She is about to face the hardest test (to stay away from Lucas) and a battle with the Titans. Will she be able to control her new powers before she and her friends get hurt or killed?I have been eagerly awaiting the arrival of this book! I pre-ordered it as soon as it became available, because I knew it would be epic! I fell in love with all the characters in the first two books, and I wondered what trials and tribulations would affect them in this one. I was completely hooked from the first page, as it continues just after the ending of the second book. The love triangle between Helen, Lucas and Orion is intense. However, I kept routing for Lucas, even though he's Helen's cousin (or is he?...). Both of these boys are extremely hot! There is also a new character who has Hector in a tizz! I liked her (Andy) very much. I found her to be a nice inclusion to an already fantastic group of people.This book is an action packed roller coaster ride! It had me in tears one moment, and biting my finger nails the next! The Titans are a vindictive and nasty bunch of Gods! But it's the betrayal by one of the group that shocked me the most! His death filled me with sadness, as he was one of the most likable characters, but when it's war, death is inevitable. The ending was suitable (trying not to give too much away here! ), and left me glad to know these fabulous people! I feel sad now that the trilogy is finished, but I can always visit them again when I feel the need!Josephine Angelini has written a fabulous trilogy filled with Greek Gods and Goddesses, not to mention the Kracken! I have already added her to my favourite authors list, and look forward to reading more of her books in the future.I HIGHLY recommend this book (and series) as a "MUST READ" if you love YA Romance novels filled with strong characters and/or Greek Gods and Goddesses! - Lynn Worton