ellieroth
Written on Jan 23, 2017
Love or life. Henry or their child. The end of her family or the end of the world.
Kate must choose.
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.
- ISBN10 0373210671
- ISBN13 9780373210671
- Publish Date 26 February 2013 (first published 1 January 2013)
- Publish Status Active
- Imprint Harlequin Teen
- Format Paperback (US Trade)
- Pages 304
- Language English
Reviews
Katie King
Written on Jan 27, 2015
Before I get to the review, I want to reflect a little on my history with this series. I absolutely hated the first book. I thought it was an insult to Greek mythology. Why did Carter change their names? Why was Kate so dumb? Why was Hades a sensitive virgin?? All good questions with no good answers. At that point, I pretty much shelved the whole series. I was not about to waste time reading something I didn't like.
Fast forward about six months, when I'm checking out my novella shelf on Goodreads and saw The Goddess Hunt, the novella between the first and second books. I think, huh, maybe I should try it..., and 24 hours later I was HOOKED. The Goddess Hunt was a complete turnaround from the first book! So I immediately went and read the second book, Goddess Interrupted, which was...okay. Still better than the first book.
I then read The Goddess Legacy, the anthology between the second and third books. They were still pretty okay. They weren't bad enough to give up on the series, but they were falling back into The Goddess Test trap at an alarming rate. You know, the whole "dumb heroine" trap. Then came this book. I was excited. I knew Carter would drop Kate's idiocy and uselessness and Henry would show her he loved her, not Persephone, and rescue her and they would bring the beat-down on Calliope and Cronus. Well, that sort of happened.
Kate didn't get any smarter. She actually just decided that throwing herself at the problem as a sacrifice was probably the best idea. And WORSE, the book even addresses her martyr complex. Several characters seriously bring it up and tell her it's a "problem". So meta. On another point, did Henry clarify his feelings? Nah, not really. He did that super weird thing where he floats between distant and overbearing. He's just trying to protect her cause he can't lose her!!!1
Something that actually did happen was Calliope and Cronus getting the beat-down. Well Kate tried to stab Calliope, but it took three ties before it finally stuck. Cronus, on the other hand, just gets made his (ex?)wife's bitch. He hasn't seen her in like 2 million years and yet he still listens to her?? What kind of antagonist wipes out millions of people but then just agrees to stop because his (ex?)wife says so? Furthermore, if they're matched in power, how can she subdue him? Wouldn't he just be "letting" her lock him up for funsies? I can't take any of that seriously. I can't take any of this book seriously. What a disappointment.
Angie
Written on Jun 22, 2014
The Goddess Inheritance is very baby focused, but not quite as badly as I was dreading. Kate, understandably, wants to save her son and have him grow up knowing at least one of his parents, preferably Henry (she is a martyr, of course!). Everything she does is for that baby, but luckily, he isn't around much, since there is a full blown war happening elsewhere. A lot of the plot is centered around Kate repeatedly offering her life in the exchange of everyone else's. Meanwhile, Walter has his head up his ass and refuses to listen to any alternative plans that may save lives, causing Kate to go even more overboard in her self-sacrificing.
I was annoyed with Kate a lot of the time. I know she's doing the right thing, since the rest of council is too focused on saving their own butts, but come on, have some kind of sense of self-preservation! But the worst of it was how she kept insisting on going into battle with the rest of the council despite knowing she has zero training. She is told repeatedly that not only does she have no battle training, but she's only been a goddess for a year, so she's simply not strong enough. She'll be a liability rather than an asset! This fact just does not compute with her! Of course, she doesn't listen, comes up with a plan that fails, but accidentally works in some other way.
Despite these complaints, there was something very compelling and addictive about The Goddess Inheritance, much like the first book. I still can't pinpoint what it is I enjoyed about this series, but I just did. Maybe it was how the author's take on the gods was so far off from what the myths say as to be kind of refreshing. Or it was the dramafest of a dysfunction romance. Or just the crazy havoc that the gods wreck on each other lives for being so self-absorbed. I don't know, but it was fun, and I liked it.
Read more of my reviews at Pinkindle Reads & Reviews.
Kim Deister
Written on Apr 23, 2014
Kate is faced with some terrible choices this time, and it made her an even stronger character. I had started to have some issues with her during the second novel, so I was glad to see her character back to being strong and independent. She seemed more level-headed this time, with her priorities straight. I love that, whether it works or not, she always sets out to save those she loves.
Henry and Kate together were at their best. There were swoony moments, frustrating moments, happy moments, sad moments. In other words, it was pretty realistic! They faced challenges that most of us never do and it was their relationship that kept them from going off the rails.
Cronus... what an interesting character. Yes, he's powerful and a bit of a psychopath, but somehow I still somehow liked him and sympathized with him a bit. On one hand, he is a murdering bad ass, but other times he just seemed lonely and sweet. It was an emotional rollercoaster!!
Some Quotastic Goodness
--Sadness doesn't equal weakness, sweetheart. If anything, it shows the love you have inside of you, and nothing stronger in this world exists.
--I don't need to be ancient to be worth something.
--I figured Henry might smite me if I went through your underwear.
--You really need to get over your martyr complex. One of these days it’s going to get you killed.
My Recommendation: Read the entire series, and then read this! A great series!
This review originally appears on my blog, http://thecaffeinateddivareads.multifacetedmama.com/?p=8742.
Chelsea
Written on Aug 7, 2013
First of all the whole book seemed rushed to me. As I was reading I was thinking slow down this is all going so fast. It starts off a whole nine months later when Kate is about to have her baby. That’s a huge jump but I understood that maybe the author wanted the baby to be born for most of it so I ignored that. As soon as she had her baby though things were rushed again! She escapes right away only to go right back. It was all just so confusing for me! I also hated that this book was the exact same as the second! She wants to sacrifice herself (once again) to save the others. That can get really repetitive really fast. I think most of my issues with this book were plot related. It just wasn’t good. It was full of action but really boring.
The characters seemed to get worse in this one too. I loved every single character in the first two but they kind of died. I thought Kate was a great heroine but in this one she was whiny and stupid. She refused to listen to anyone! Since she’s now married and has a akid she’s really full of herself and thinks she can fix everything. I was upset with how little of Henry there was and when he was there he was asleep or something. I love Henry and more of him would have made this book better. James was the same, thank god, as he was a favorite. I hated Walter. I don’t know what was going on with him but he was really stupid. Ava was also really annoying and instead of being a strong goddess she was weak and pathetic.
I was expecting a lot from this book and unfortunately I didn’t get it. I hate disappointing finales.
ladygrey
Written on Mar 19, 2013
But this book showed some growth so Kate wasn't short-sighted for too long and she kind of talked to people about what was going on even though she still made bad decisions though they worked out ok.
And even having said all that I don't hate this series or this book. The plot isn't horrible and I do like some of the other characters. And, well there isn't a lot to live but there isn't much to hate either do its not bad.
e_rodz_leb
Written on Jan 10, 2013
Reading with ABC
Oh my goddess! I wish there was a rating higher than A+ because this book would certainly get it! An amazing ending to a beloved series!
If you’ve seen my review of Goddess Interrupted, you know that I was not too crazy about it. I found like Kate’s personality changed to an insecure, whining child and that nothing much happened. To top it all, the ending was one of the worst cliffhangers of all time! What a nice change to see Kate getting her spunk back, to finally see more of Henry, to get to the bottom of it all!
Goddess Inheritance starts about six months after the ending of the previous book. This book is action packed, there’s no opportunity to get bored and it was hard to put down. Kate is sort of rescued at the beginning of the book and after that the action is non-stop. Fortunately and in spite of her insecurities, Kate is more herself. That is, she is brave, smart, selfless, and loyal. She learns a lot about being a goddess (finally someone starts teaching her something!), and probably a lot more than she bargain for. Kate is still trying to find a way to help the gods win the war even though some of them (and herself at times) find her inadequate. Not to say that she didn’t made some pretty dumb mistakes, but her, she is only 17 :)
How I adore Henry! Goddess Inheritance finally gives him a moment to shine and to express his feelings for Kate. Handsome, possessive, strong, loyal Henry, I’m so happy for you and Kate and your eternal happy ending!
If you started the series or are familiar with Greek mythology, you know about the other characters (gods). James is his usual awesome and funny self, Ava is trying to make up for her perceived betrayal, Walter (Zeus) is plotting in his sneaky-devil-may-care ways, and Diana is as sweet as ever and a very supporting mother for Kate.
The plot was magnificent (never doubted Kate or Henry for a second!) and the writing, like always impeccable. I really enjoy the involvement of the other gods and all the action. The ending was perfect and bittersweet at the same time, BUT a wee-bit open ended. What I mean by that is that I really hope that Ms. Carter graces us with a story about James and the new goddess search, since I’m not ready to let these much-loved characters go (*hint, hint*).
If you enjoyed The Goddess Test, you must finish the series (all installments); I promise that you will not be disappointed.
Some quotes: (please note that these are from the ARC, not the final copy)
“James chuckled. “You’re the worst goddess I’ve ever met.”
“Calliope’s the worst goddess you’ve ever met. I’m just the most incompetent.” I scowled. “It’d help if anyone bothered to teach me how to do things, you know.”
“Hey, I showed you how to think.” He grinned… - James and Kate
“Henry, as badly as I want to rip the bastard’s hear off, you’re in no condition to get into a pissing match with a Titan. Rest first, and we’ll figure something out later.” – Kate to Henry
“Across from me, James winced. “You really need to get over your martyr complex. One of these days it’s going to get you killed.” – James to Kate
“You are my life.” Though his words were barely a whisper, they seemed to echo from somewhere deep within him, enveloping my body and infusing me with something unshakable. “There is nothing I would to do to make you happy…” – Henry to Kate
About the cover: The covers are all gorgeous, but I think this is my favorite as well.
lizarodz
Written on Jan 10, 2013
Reading with ABC
Oh my goddess! I wish there was a rating higher than A+ because this book would certainly get it! An amazing ending to a beloved series!
If you’ve seen my review of Goddess Interrupted, you know that I was not too crazy about it. I found like Kate’s personality changed to an insecure, whining child and that nothing much happened. To top it all, the ending was one of the worst cliffhangers of all time! What a nice change to see Kate getting her spunk back, to finally see more of Henry, to get to the bottom of it all!
Goddess Inheritance starts about six months after the ending of the previous book. This book is action packed, there’s no opportunity to get bored and it was hard to put down. Kate is sort of rescued at the beginning of the book and after that the action is non-stop. Fortunately and in spite of her insecurities, Kate is more herself. That is, she is brave, smart, selfless, and loyal. She learns a lot about being a goddess (finally someone starts teaching her something!), and probably a lot more than she bargain for. Kate is still trying to find a way to help the gods win the war even though some of them (and herself at times) find her inadequate. Not to say that she didn’t made some pretty dumb mistakes, but her, she is only 17 :)
How I adore Henry! Goddess Inheritance finally gives him a moment to shine and to express his feelings for Kate. Handsome, possessive, strong, loyal Henry, I’m so happy for you and Kate and your eternal happy ending!
If you started the series or are familiar with Greek mythology, you know about the other characters (gods). James is his usual awesome and funny self, Ava is trying to make up for her perceived betrayal, Walter (Zeus) is plotting in his sneaky-devil-may-care ways, and Diana is as sweet as ever and a very supporting mother for Kate.
The plot was magnificent (never doubted Kate or Henry for a second!) and the writing, like always impeccable. I really enjoy the involvement of the other gods and all the action. The ending was perfect and bittersweet at the same time, BUT a wee-bit open ended. What I mean by that is that I really hope that Ms. Carter graces us with a story about James and the new goddess search, since I’m not ready to let these much-loved characters go (*hint, hint*).
If you enjoyed The Goddess Test, you must finish the series (all installments); I promise that you will not be disappointed.
Some quotes: (please note that these are from the ARC, not the final copy)
“James chuckled. “You’re the worst goddess I’ve ever met.”
“Calliope’s the worst goddess you’ve ever met. I’m just the most incompetent.” I scowled. “It’d help if anyone bothered to teach me how to do things, you know.”
“Hey, I showed you how to think.” He grinned… - James and Kate
“Henry, as badly as I want to rip the bastard’s hear off, you’re in no condition to get into a pissing match with a Titan. Rest first, and we’ll figure something out later.” – Kate to Henry
“Across from me, James winced. “You really need to get over your martyr complex. One of these days it’s going to get you killed.” – James to Kate
“You are my life.” Though his words were barely a whisper, they seemed to echo from somewhere deep within him, enveloping my body and infusing me with something unshakable. “There is nothing I would to do to make you happy…” – Henry to Kate
About the cover: The covers are all gorgeous, but I think this is my favorite as well.
Ashley
Written on Dec 20, 2012
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In 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 with a bittersweet ending that had me in tears. 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!
bookishzelda
Written on Dec 2, 2012
One of my absolute favorite things about this series and I think if I have said before is that these characters stay true to their natures. You are not going to see a bad guy suddenly have a heart of gold. These characters are who they are and their actions fit their nature. I see this in Cronus. He wants Kate to be his queen and companion but don’t let yourself think that his desire for him has made him soft. Cronus is still Cronus and it would only take any kind of betrayal from Kate to make him turn on her. He doesn’t LOVE her he WANTS her and there is a huge difference in that.
Kate is such a different character in this book, motherhood has truly matured her and there is no more of the whining that I started to get annoyed by in book 2. She is strong and clever and is finding herself as Queen of the Underworld and mother to her child. There was so much heartbreak and so many struggles for her in this book.
These books are very character based and so many different ones have important roles. We learn more about Aphrodite and her betrayal. If you haven’t already read the Goddess Legacy it gives us a chance to see her in a little different light. Henry is as always probably the strongest of the Gods, yet he is the least combative. He is the game changer for the battle and we see his importance but also his love for Kate and the baby. There are so many interesting twists and turns that really affect Henry so we get to see the usually emotionally guarded God, react. I’m pretty sure there is nothing that Calliope could ever do that would not make me want to punch her face. I can just not find any empathy for her character. Also if you were afraid that you would miss Persephone don’t fret, she makes a fiery reappearance. We also get to see Henry’s former wife competitors again. I felt like it was a nice touch for the end of the series.
This book wrapped up the series well. As someone who has kids of my own there were definite moments that pulled at my heart strings with the baby. I think this book really made the characters shine and show who they really are. If you are fan of mythology I would definitely recommend this series to you