Book: Oh. My. Gods.
Author: Tera Lynn Childs
Release date (PB*):May 14th, 2009
Source: Won from Tera
My Summary:
When Phoebe Castro’s mother tells her that she’s getting married, “happy” isn’t really the first emotion she’s feeling. But still, Phoebe and her mother leave behind their lives and move to the island of Serfopoula, to live with Damien, her mother’s new leading man.
But when Phoebe arrives, she might have more to worry about than the random guy her mother’s marrying (not to mention an evil stepsister) or even whether or not she’ll get a running scholarship to a college back in the United States. Why? Because everyone on the island (except Phoebe and her mom) are descendents from the Gods, and have special powers.
Add a hot god-like guy to the mix, and you just might be looking at a disaster.
Review: With a quirky, fun narrator, Oh. My. Gods. is a novel that's bound to make you laugh, gasp, and want to jump to the sequel.
Phoebe is kind of silly, and a fantastic narrator with a great sense of humor. She's one of those girls I'd love to be friends with, just because of her hilarious personality. The other characters and fresh and fun as well, if only a bit cliched. Stella, Phoebe's evil stepsis, was a fun character to hate.
The plot is easy enough to follow, and depending on how you think, you might see the end coming long before Phoebe does. Yet, Oh. My. Gods. is fun to the point where I wish I could jump into the pages and stay awhile.
Highlights: The story is fun and cute, very reminiscent of Meg Cabot's writing. I loved every second of this book, especially the relationships (friendships, romance, family), and the powers. This novel is the perfect book to read anytime you want to laugh and have a good time.
Lowlights: Hmm....hard to really pinpoint anything. Maybe some predictable moments, a few cliche's here and there...but honestly, I was enjoying it too much to remember anything specific.
Rating: 
*Paperback
Oh. My. Gods. does sound like a really fun book. I really want to read one of Tera Lynn Childs' books since they sound like such fun light reads.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds really fluffy, but isn't that the kind of book perfect for warm summer afternoons? :)
ReplyDeleteNice review! I really enjoyed this book too. Unfortunately I was a little disappointed by the sequel, Goddess Boot Camp.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the reminder for this one. It was on my "to buy" list awhile ago but I forgot about it...it's back on - it looks really cute.
ReplyDeleteTera is awesome! I can't wait to read the Gods books!
ReplyDeletePerfect sum up! I'm usually not one for such light reads, but Oh. My. Gods. was just so cute and enjoyable. Hope you enjoy Goddess Boot Camp! :)
ReplyDeleteSounds like fun! I just finished and enjoyed Forgive my Fins so I'd probably like this one too. Thanks for the review!
ReplyDeleteCute one! This sounds like a fun and entertaining book to read. Loved your review!
ReplyDeleteI enjoy fun reads. I'll make sure this goes on my wish list.
ReplyDeleteGreat review! I haven't read this one yet, but I may have to pick it up now. It sounds like a cute read! :)
ReplyDeleteAfter reading Forgive My Fins I really want to try Tera's other books. They sound like such fun reads.
ReplyDeletegreat review! I've read and enjoyed this series, and now I'm really looking forward to reading Childs' new release: Forgive my fins! sounds awesome!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like such a cute read! I always love protagonists I feel like I want to meet in real life :) Thanks for the review!
ReplyDeleteI LOVED this one too :)
ReplyDeleteGreat review! I read this one a month or two ago and ADORED it. And that reminds me, I have to read the sequel sometime soon...
ReplyDeleteThis book sounds great! (I adore anything that involves mythology, though, so that's no surprise!) I've been trying to track down this book for a while, but have never been able to find a copy. You've made me more eager to read it, so hopefully I WILL find a copy soon!
ReplyDeleteGreat review! I really enjoyed this book. I especially liked Phoebe's devotion to her running. Female athletes aren't featured in much YA, in find.
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