"Goddess of the Rose" by P.C. Cast

We all know the story of "Beauty and the Beast".  It has been adapted into children's movies, inspired art work,  and helped to shape the romantic ideas of multiple generations.  Compared to the wimpy princesses traditionally featured in fairy tales, Belle is always portrayed as smart and strong willed.  She's a heroine I find far easier to relate to (and that I'd rather my daughters emulate as well).  Even the Beast is a fascinating character (if far more interesting as the Beast than the prince...I can remember as a child how we quickly discarded the transformed prince doll and played exclusively with Belle and the Beast).

In "Goddess of the Rose", P.C. Cast combines the "Beauty and the Beast" fairy tale with other myths (notably the Minotaur) and a modern twist.  The rose takes on even more importance than you're used to, and becomes a powerful symbol for her rather than just a token for him.  It is a symbolic, romantic novel that will keep you entertained and perhaps longing to meet a Beast of your own (and start a rose garden).

To read my longer review of "Goddess of the Rose", click here.
To find out more about "Goddess of the Rose" and P.C. Cast's whole Goddess series, visit her official website.

"Goddess of the Rose" by P.C. Cast

If you're familiar with the "Goddess Summoning" series by P.C.Cast, then you'll know what to expect from "Goddess of the Rose".  Yes, it takes a strong modern woman and throws her into mythology and a passionate love story.  Yes, there is a conflict of how to resolve the two different worlds, and the initial struggles about whether they can accept love.  Then there's the inevitable happy ending.  If this is what you're expecting, then "Goddess of the Rose" delivers.  Yes, you know what to expect.  You also know what to expect when you buy a chocolate bar, but that doesn't stop you indulging, does it?

To read my book review of "Goddess of the Rose" by P.C. Cast, click here.
To visit P.C. Cast's official website, click here (or here for her blog).

"Goddess of Light" by P.C. Cast

I've been reading P.C. Cast's "Goddess Summoning" series, and I've already blogged about two of the books: "Goddess of Legend" and "Goddess of Spring".

"Goddess of Light" fits in well with the other books in the "Goddess Summoning" series.  It features a successful modern woman who goes an a business trip and discovers excitement, romance, and love.  What she doesn't at first know is that her new lover is actually the god Apollo.

This isn't going to be the best or even most memorable book you'll ever read, but it does definitely offer entertainment while you're reading it.  This is a perfect summer vacation book.

For a longer review of "Goddess of Light",  click here.
To visit P.C. Cast's official website, click here.

"Goddess of Legend" by P.C. Cast

I've been reading the "Goddess Summoning" series by P.C. Cast lately (I've already posted about some of the other books in the series).  I'm really enjoying the series, especially the basis in mythology.

So far "Goddess of Legend" (using the Camelot legends) is my least favorite book in the series.  If you're interested in the series, I'd recommend reading any of the others over this one.  I still love P.C. Cast, but this is my least favorite book of hers so far.

To read my book review of "Goddess of Legend" by P.C. Cast, click here.

"Goddess of Spring" by P.C. Cast

I first got hooked on P,C. Cast by reading the House of Night books (I still love them and am looking forward to the release of the next one).  Since then I've read a lot of Cast's books.

"Goddess of the Spring" is part of her "Goddess Summoning" book set.  All of these books take myths or fairy tales and mix them up with modern women and love stories.

"Goddess of the Spring" sees the spring goddess Persephone, changing places with a bakery owner from Oklahoma.  Not only does she get mixed up in the world of gods and goddesses, she also gets sent on a mission to the underworld.  Trust me, after this book hell will seem hot and steamy for totally different reasons.

This isn't mythology as you know it, and it's not trying to be academic or historic.  Mostly the book is just a lot of fun.

To read my review of "Goddess of Spring" by P. C. Cast, click here.
To visit Cast's official website, click here.