Okay, just to clarify I do like this series a lot and these books. There just has been something about each book that keeps me from giving them a higher rating but I would have wholeheartedly given each one at least a three star had it not been for that. I would say that these books are for a bit more of a mature audience while being vague enough on some things as to not be entirely inappropriate for teens. Goddess Legacy is a collection of five short stories, all about various gods and goddess in the world of Goddess Test.The first story, The Goddess Queen, tells the story of Calliope/Hera from her own viewpoint. For reasons I can't explain without spoilers, Calliope was not one of my favorite characters throughout the rest of the book. But this short story gives you an entirely new understanding of her, explaining a great deal about why she is the way she is. I actually began to feel for her, even if she is a bit of a vindictive drama queen!Individual Rating: 4 mugsThe second story is The Lovestruck Goddess, which tells the story of Aphrodite/Ava. This was one of my favorite stories in the anthology, in no small part because I have loved her character. It is a love story, a love triangle, and a story of pain... all in one. This story, too, allows us to see her in a more 3D way away from Kate and Henry.Individual Rating: 5 mugsThe third story, Goddess of the Underworld, tells Persephone's story. In this series, she has been portrayed as a bit of a villain, but we get to see in her in a new light in this story. We learn a lot more about why she acted as she did towards Henry, her love for another. I understand the angst behind that, but I felt like that supposed love fell completely flat. I feel for Henry, but I feel as if his character was a bit oblivious to it all.Individual Rating: 3.5 mugsGod of Thieves is the fourth story and the story of Hermes/James, one of my favorite characters. I loved the story between Tuck and James and it ended with all the tragedy of a good Greek myth. It also solidified my love for James!Individual Rating: 5 mugsThe final story is God of Darkness, the story of Hades/Henry. This story really helped us understand Henry a bit better. It is the story of his decision to fade and the deal that begins the Goddess Tests. Henry's broodiness often irritates me, but after this, I understand him much better.Individual Rating: 4 mugsMy Recommendation: This is a great tie-in to the series. It doesn't add much to the ongoing story, as The Goddess Hunt did, but it does flesh out some of our favorite characters.
What do You think about The Goddess Legacy (2012)?
I like how Carter gave a new twist to the background stories of the gods.
—theresa
Tres estrellitas para Hera y Persefone, el resto ni una merecen
—Taryn
This gave so much clarity to the rest of the books!
—Jules
