Thank you to BBNYA and The Write Reads for providing me with the material and book for this blog tour. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I didn’t know what to expect going into Wrath of Olympus because I have complicated feelings about mythology. I’m happy to say Wrath of Olympus left me pleasantly surprised and I’m already looking forward to reading the next book in the series.

What I enjoyed most about Wrath of Olympus was the main character, Maia. I thought Maia was a well-rounded and fantastic character. She was unsure of herself, but she was also brave. She was determined to try her best, even though she had a sinking feeling that things wouldn’t work out for her. She was kind and she was clever. I loved her interactions with the other characters and watching her grow and become more confident.

I also enjoyed the other characters in this book. Raven was mysterious and I would love to learn more of his backstory. Matrona and Captain Plinius were also great and I loved how much they cared for and believed in Maia. Milo left me with a lot of questions and I’m curious to see what he gets up to later on in the series. Blossom was also very memorable and a unique character.

Speaking of Blossom, I thought the concept behind the ships was unique. Women found to have Potentia (essentially divine blood) are enlisted into the naval academy and eventually become ships. These living ships are powerful and wise and are respected. They, with the help of their captain, lead their crews and support and defend Britannia.

I also enjoyed the mythology aspect of this book. There were some references that went over my head, because I’m not that familiar with mythology, but for the most part everything was simple enough that I could understand.

I also enjoyed the world building in this book. I liked the concept of Potentia and the mages, priests/priestesses, adepts, and other career paths for people who have Potentia. I liked that there were mentions of politics, but the story wasn’t bogged down with who was in charge of who and whatnot.

I also loved the mystery aspect of this book. Maia was essentially an orphan with no idea who her family was. I enjoyed following the thread through the story of Maia’s background and trying to figure out how everything tied together. This mystery kept me very invested in the story and made me want to keep reading.

Overall, I thought this book was fantastic. It was full of rich world building and memorable characters. I’m looking forward to picking up the next book soon to see what’s next for Maia.