Thursday 23 August 2012

Review: Of Poseidon


Title: Of Poseidon (Of Poseidon ~ Book 1)
Author: Anna Banks
Publication Date: May 22 2012
Publisher: Feiwel & Friends
ISBN: 1250003326
Length: 337 Pages
Link to SynopsisGoodreads
Source: Purchased (Kindle Edition)
Buy ItAmazon US / Amazon UK

My Rating: 4 Stars

Let us start with the obvious shall we? How beautiful is this cover? I do my very best not to be drawn in simply by beautiful covers but honestly... who could resist this book after looking at that cover?

I really did enjoy reading Of Poseidon. I have to say I was a bit nervous because I had read some questionable reviews just before I started it but in the end I never let reviews sway my judgement when it comes to a book I know I want to read. I know this sounds odd coming from somebody who writes reviews for a her own book blog and that swaying people to read one book over another is exactly what writing reviews are meant to do. The irony of this is not completely lost on me.

In the book we get to follow both Emma and Galen (Prince of the Syrena, please do not say Mermaid as he will not be very happy with you). Emma's chapters are written in 1st person point of view while Galen's are written in 3rd person point of view. I really enjoy when books switch the POV in order to follow more than one character. It didn't really bother me that one was in 1st and the other in 3rd. The chapters are quite small and therefore there is quite a bit of flipping but it wasn't at all confusing and the story did flow nicely.

Another enjoyable part of this book were the side characters. Galen's sister Rayna and her mate Toraf are so much fun. I loved the interactions between everybody and the teasing that goes on between them all. The scenes that take place in the high school are very amusing, Galen truly is a fish out of water, yes I know... pun intended. I did laugh out loud several times and there was even one part toward the end where I was laughing so hard I honestly had tears in my eyes. My least favorite side character was Galen's human friend Rachel. It is not that I did not like her but to get across her character she says things like honey bunch, sweetie pie, etc... a lot. As in I am not sure that there is ever a time when she speaks to somebody and does not call them by one pet name or another. It did get a little old after a while but I still enjoyed her a little so it must not have been all that terrible.

I would suggest this as a light-hearted, fun, quick read. In the end it really only took me around five to six hours to finish. Oh and for those of you who are hoping for a nice little wrapped up ending... not a chance! Anna Banks already has book 2, Of Triton, listed on Goodreads and there is a whopper of a cliffhanger to keep you hanging in wait. It currently shows the expected publication to be in 2013 but it does not yet narrow it down to a specific month. Ooohhhhh... the waiting...

48 comments:

  1. I reviewed this book recently, too! I thought it was a really quick and fun read :) Definitely recommended to those who are fans of mermaid books! Awesome review Christine!

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  2. I'll add this to my to be read list. Thanks for the review.

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  3. I really struggled with this book, but I'm glad you enjoyed it!

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  4. Great review! Gah, I badly want to read this! I don't know how I'm going to like the alternating 1st and 3rd person though...I just finished a book like that and it sort of bothered me/threw me off. I don't get it, why not stick to either 1st or 3rd person?? Meh. I'm gonna read this anyways though :]

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  5. Heyyy Christine! Awesome to meet you and your perfectly purrdy and lovely blog! You're so sweet and totally awesome for leaving such a nice comment on my blog. <333 THANK YOU! Now, on to your great review. ;) I completely agree, I try my best not to get sucked in by all the beautiful covers out there, but it's SUPER hard. Of Poseidon seems great and I love Greek Mythology so I definitely have to pick this up soon. :D But I'm SO not looking forward to the ending.. I hate cliff-hangers! -.- Nice to meet you sweetie! <3 xxx

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  6. The pretty cover alone warrants a read. Nice review.

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  7. Lovely review; Of Poseidon's been on my radar for a while, but I've got a few more books to get through before I'll let myself pick it up.

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  8. Hi Christine, thanks for stopping by my blog today. I haven't read this book but it looks very interesting. I see you have a couple books on the up and coming releases that I am looking forward too one of them I have a eArc for! :) Good choices! New follower!

    Happy Reading,
    Stormi

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  9. This book sounds interesting and yes the cover is beautiful! Definitely draws you in. Thanks for stopping by my blog! I followed you as well :)
    Have a great weekend.
    ~Kaitlyn@Books and Bandanas

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  10. I love your blog! It's so pretty and the header design is gorgeous and I can't believe I haven't been here sooner. I have obviously followed via GFC. And brilliant review - this book has been on my Wishlist for ages and after reading your thoughts on it I'm even more eager to try it.

    Would love if you could stop by my site sometime, if you have time.
    Jessica :) xxx
    www.bookedupbloggers.blogspot.com

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  11. Hi, thank you so much for visiting my blog! I am following back : )

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  12. Gorgeous blog you have here, thanks for stopping by. I'm a new follower too :)

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  13. I have this on my TBR list and am looking forward to reading it. Thanks for stopping by our blog and following! Following you back via GFC. :)

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  14. Hi Christine! Thanks for stopping by :) I'll copy what someone already said because it's the truth - gorgeous blog.

    Loved your review! And the link to the quotes was fun to flip through. New follower of yours.

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  15. I loved your review. It sounded really adorable! I found your blog on a comment of my blog and I'm following your blog too. I'll come here more often for sure! :) Nice blog! Well, you said you laughed while reading the book, right? :O It sounded fun then, I'll put it in my to-read list. I heared many criticisms about it, but now I feel like buying it. And the "mermaid" is a man, so it sounds really different of the others mermaids' books.

    http://lenalostinbookland.blogspot.com.br/

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  16. I kind of loved this book, and I agree, the supporting characters are fantastic. Great review. Following back. Thanks for stopping by!

    Amber @ Fall Into Books

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  17. I don't think I've read any mermaid books. This one sounds interesting, I'll have to check it out. Thanks for stopping by my blog. I followed back.

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  18. I liked that book, but enjoyed the secondary characters more than the main ones. :) thanks for stopping by blog, I am happily following you back! ;)

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  19. I'm so in love with the cover but grr i have yet to read it! I really want to though. Thanks for stopping by my blog and new follower as well!

    Shae @ Understanding Shae's Story

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  20. Looks like I have to add this to my TBR pile!
    Thanks for following me :)
    Have now followed you back via GFC :D

    Emily @ emilythebookishworm.blogspot.com

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  21. This book have been on my TBR pile for a while now. Great review. I will have to make sure to pick up a copy now.

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  22. I read this book in...June, I think. I very much enjoyed it. It really is a fun and quick read. Thanks for the follow. I'm also following you via GFC.

    P.S. I love your blog design. <3

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  23. I totally agree with you that the cover is definitely attractive and gives out a magical aura at first look. Nice blog, m following it and pl visit mine

    http://dreamaholicdiaries.blogspot.in/

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  24. I have been dying to read this book ever since I saw the cover :)
    I am indeed a cover junkie. I will definitely have to pick this up now.

    Thank you for following me. I'm definitely following back!

    Rachel @ rachhreads.blogspot.com

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  25. Cool review! Thanks for stopping by the blog! Followed back.

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  26. Nice blog! I'm a sucker for great covers too. Follow me back:) http://nerdygirlswhoread.blogspot.ca

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  27. I've been dying to read this one! But I hate cliffhangers! Maybe it is good that it is taking me awhile to get to it. lol Thanks for stopping by and I'm following back. :-D

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  28. Great review Christine :) Thanks for stopping by The Readdicts I'm a new follower :)

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  29. Wooow! The cover was beautiful! Thank you for the review, I will put it on my TBR list.

    And your design is very very cute. Thanks for visiting my blog! New follower :)

    BTW: You can win Last Kiss In Venice on my blog :) - http://karenschoice-books.blogspot.no/2012/08/kindle-giveaway-last-kiss-in-venice.html

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  30. Thanks for stopping by my blog Christine! I love your pretty design :)
    Tynga

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  31. Sounds like a wonderful book. I have heard good and bad things about it but your review won me over.

    New follower.

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  32. Hi Christine! Thank you for dropping by my blog, I followed yours as well.

    I loved this book! I enjoyed it so much. It's light and fun and the way it was written just had me smiling all the time. Can't wait for book 2! There's so much to learn.

    I had this thought...technically, Galen is Emma's uncle. Right? Lmao.

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  33. Thanks for the follow! I have happily followed you back, I loom forward to seeing what you read next!
    And you blog is gorgeous by the way :) loved it

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  34. Hey, Christine!
    Thanks for the follow...I am already following you my avatar on Google Friend Connect is the same as my avatar on Goodreads...the read headed women sitting with her hands on her chin in profile. I love your site and would love to know how you created the signature on your posts. It is lovely.

    Cynthia
    http://thethingsyoucanread.blogspot.com/

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  35. Great Review. :)
    Thanks for stopping by and leaving such a sweet comment. You are awesome! :D
    Following you back.

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  36. Great review Christine! :D New follower and I can't wait to read more of your reviews! :D

    Sierra @ Yearning to Read

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  37. Hey Christine! Great Review! Thanks for stopping by my blog. New follower!
    <3Inky

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  39. Lovely review, Christine. :) I'm so pleased that you enjoyed this. Thanks for stopping by at my blog! I look forward to interacting more. :)

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  40. Thank you for following my blog @ Literary Love Affair! I LOVE your blog! Soooo cute! And awesome review, I've been meaning to read this one! :D

    ~ Maida @ Literary Love Affair

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  41. 2013?! I feel like I read Of Poseidon ages ago, I want Of Triton now!!

    Thanks for stopping by my blog today; following back :)

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  42. Hello! I just (seriously like yesterday) finished this book and whole heartedly agree. Your reviews are great and I will be happy to fallow your blog and thank you for fallowing mine.

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  43. I haven't read this book yet, but I've been seeing some mixed reviews on it. I love the cover though.

    Thanks for stopping by and following. Returned the favor via Networked Blogs
    ~Livin' Life Through Books

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  44. I haven't read Of Posiedon yet (another reviewer on my blog did an absolutely loved it!) but I'm seriously looking forward to it. I just know I'll enjoy it as much as you did!!

    Thanks for stopping by Pretty in Fiction!

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  45. thank you, you have a really nice site also, love your reviews

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  46. Ah, I always end up falling for covers >.< Truthfully, they play a part in my overall liking of any book, but I give everything a chance :P I have this one at home - Of Poseidon - and can't wait to see how it goes; going by your review, I should like it just fine.

    THANK-YOU FOR STOPPING BY!! Ha, you are a sweet-heart and your blog is gorgeous! There's a Giveaway on my blog, I hope you'll enter :)

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  47. Hello! this is an amazing blog! Love love your reviews! Keep it coming! Love Zeena!

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  48. I´ve been wanting to read this since I first saw it on Goodreads giveaways! I really like "My Yearly Must Reads" and the way everything on your blog is easy to watch, nothing annoying and all very clear :)

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