Deal Sharing Aunt: Mythology by Helen Boswell

Friday, April 19, 2013

Mythology by Helen Boswell

Blurb:
Hope Gentry doesn’t believe in Fate. Born with an unusual power to see the dark memories of those around her, Hope just wants to be a normal teenager. But on the first day of her senior year of high school, she finds herself irresistibly drawn to a transfer student named Micah Condie. At first glance, Micah seems like a boy that most girls would dream about. But when Hope's powers allow her to discover Micah's darkest secret, she quickly becomes entangled in the lives of mythical entities she never dreamed existed. Was this her destiny all along? And will her powers help her survive the evil of the Demon Impiorum?
Mythology isn’t just for English class anymore.

Author Bio:
Helen Boswell is originally from upstate New York. She obtained her Ph.D. in Biological Sciences from the University at Buffalo and currently teaches biology at Southern Utah University. Helen enjoys playing with her two little boys, camping, gardening, eating large bowls of ice cream after the kids go to bed, and hanging out on the couch with her husband to watch Breaking Bad, Louis CK, and Wilfred -- and of course, writing. She is the author of the YA urban fantasy MYTHOLOGY. She is also the editor of other novels, including David James' LIGHT OF THE MOON and THE WITCH'S CURSE.

My Review:

Hope is an unusual main character because she has special abilities. She can see the evil in people and she can see why they are evil. However she is also a typical high school student. She studies, does her work, and has a crush on a cute boy.

Micah has caught Hope's eye and has no chance of hiding his secret from her. Once she finds out she is pulled into the supernatural world of demons, etc. It is because of Micah that she has strength.

Micah is one of the most endearing characters I have read in awhile. He is so sweet and so obviously in love!

As the book progresses so do the amount of bad guys. Hope is in a whole new world, and as long as Micah is by her side, she doesn't mind.

The book was written very well and the background leading up to evil deeds was so descriptive I loved it. The ending was obvious to me, however the way the author got there was great. I am also glad that there was a definite ending to the book with room to write a sequel.

I am giving this book a 4/5 and was given a copy to review. All opinions are my.