This book really amps up the drama between Apollo and Thalia when Adonis, Persephone and Hades adopted son, comes to Olympus with them. It's a great look at love and lust, and really adds another dimension to Aphrodite's character as well, as she's Adonis' other lover.

The twist I really didn't see coming was Aphrodite, Adonis, and Amphitrite being the Furies and the way they were being used by the Fates. It was a great wrench to throw into the mix, and only brought up more questions to be answered later.

Athena and Artemis' relationship was also amazing. The two virgin goddesses pairing off and it not breaking their vows? Very clever, and also believable in this incarnation. They, and everyone else in this story, felt like real characters and it was great to see them finally get together.

This was a really solid second installment and I can't wait for Volume 4! ( )