The God's Revenge by Katherine Marsh

After several days of nonfiction goodness, I'm turning back to a little fantasy and Greek mythology fun. Today's read is the second in a series, and nope, I didn't read the first. I do love the action on the cover, especially since the sense of impending danger comes across clearly. 

Let's see if this one is as exciting as it looks. 

THE GODS' REVENGE

The Myth of Monsters, #2

by Katherine Marsh
Storytide

Middle Grade Fantasy

253 pages

ages 8 to 12

The second book in National Book Award finalist Katherine Marsh's Myth of Monsters series finds Ava and her friends up against their least-expected foe yet.

Ava Baldwin is ready for her second year at the Accademia del Forte. Now that she knows that her fellow classmates, descendants of the so-called Greek monsters, have been lied to by the Olympians, she’s ready to help them uncover their ancestors’ true stories—if only she can stay out of the way of the new headmaster, Perseus. 

But laying low is easier said than done, especially when Perseus seems intent on trolling Ava, making it impossible to control her anger. 

When Perseus banishes one of her friends, Ava must lead a rescue party on a whirlwind adventure from the Stygian Marsh of the underworld to the ice caves of Mount Etna with Ares and the spirits of violent death in hot pursuit. But the gods won’t be tricked so easily this time . . . 

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MY TIDBITS

Fast-paced and packed with adventure, this is a fun read for fantasy and mythology fans.

After the adventures of book one, Ava is ready to take on her second year. If it weren't for the new headmaster, Perseus. He's harboring a secret agenda, and that includes making Ava's life miserable as she and her friends are trying to dig deeper into the truth behind the Greek monsters. But not only is she more prepared that she was before, the Gods are, too.

This is an exciting adventure from beginning to end and holds more Greek myth goodness with known and little known mythology tidbits to discover along the way. Ava is a character to root for as she does her best to steer school life and her own desire to do what's right. She makes mistakes and learns as she goes along. Luckily, she has true friends at her side, who are ready to help out. However, Ava definitely takes the driver's seat in this tale and has a lot to over come.

The writing keeps these pages turning, leading from one sticky situation to the next, but there's also enough character depth to make Ava sympathetic as she does her best to handle each moment. Her desire to help and persistence along with dedication to her friends make her a character to enjoy. It also makes her a very strong, female character to inspire. It's a read fans of mythological adventures are sure to enjoy.

And here she is...

Katherine Marsh is the author of Medusa, a Kirkus Reviews Most Anticipated Book of 2024 and Amazon Editors' Pick; The Lost Year, a National Book Award Finalist and winner of the Jane Addams and Golden Kite Awards; Nowhere Boy, winner of the Middle East Book Award; and The Night Tourist, winner of the Edgar Award for Best Juvenile Mystery; as well as other books for middle grade readers. A former journalist and managing editor of the New Republic, Katherine lives in Washington, DC, with her husband, two children, three cats, a rabbit, and an assortment of exotic pets.