Review of Becoming Athena

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Re: Review of Becoming Athena

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It is not only genre or intended age group, but mostly because the book sounds way too problematic to become easy reading. I have little spare time to use for entertainment and reading something describing so much issues hardly can help me relax after work. No offense, I will skip it, but congrats with BOTD!
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The BOTD is a young adult romance featuring two people who are on the opposite ends of a religious spectrum. A roller coaster romance is always a joy to read for me. Great review.
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I love the title of this book and the Greek mythology take on it. It sounds like a very interesting coming-of-age story. Great review. 
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This sounds like a charming book that explores teen romance and love. I look forward to sampling this story.
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I enjoy romance novels so I think this book is my spec. I would like to read about Scarlet and how she fell in love.
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Post by Cheryl Erickson »

When I started reading the book sample, I knew I had to put it on my To Read list. The nicely written book review was also helpful and encouraging. I enjoy this genre, and Scarlet seems like an intriguing character. Well done!
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I enjoy romance novels so I think this book is my spec. I would like to read about Scarlet and how she fell in love.
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Post by Giddyway »

Looks like a really great book with an interesting and nice storyline. I may just be checking this out. Awesome and Great review.
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I really enjoyed reading the sample of this book. I found Scarlett's views of life and the people around her interesting. The author has a good way of describing places and people.
I would like to read this book.
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Post by Jewel_pynk »

Reading the review..makes me want to read the book,scarlet really went through a lot,from family to love..she's one intelligent lady.I'm definitely getting the book
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Post by Dovineowuor »

This book sounds perfect for me because I adore romantic novels and Greek mythology. I was hesitant to read this book due of its religious content, but your insights into how it affects the plot are quite illuminating. Additionally, the book's character development sounds good. Congrats on BOTD
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Post by Emma Ellard-Black »

I have always had a soft spots for books with Mythological links in the story. Add the fact I do love a sneaky YA book as a brain break to relax when and reset from a busy period. This is already staring at me in my library. I am really interested in seeing how the author plays out the differences of Faiths between Scarlett and Cy and just how Greek Mythology is represented!
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Well-written and professionally edited, today's BOTD is a coming-of-age romance novel fit for teens and young adults. It will also appeal to readers who have an appreciation for science and mythology, as both are referenced throughout, making this an overall enjoyable read. I've added this to my WTR list. Thank you for the helpful review! :-)
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This book from the review, seems an interesting read. We might keep ourselves under mind prison because of certain circumstances that have occurred in our life. However, remember, "Emancipate yourself from mental prison". Congrats on the botd and a well written review.
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I’m looking forward to digging into this novel to find out how Scarlet and Cy will overcome the difficult challenges brought about by their different beliefs and the community the man belongs. This will be relatable to those facing the same predicament.
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