I thought that "Oh. My. Gods." was better, but this was a solid sequel. It picks up right where the first one left off. As always, Tera Lynn Childs writes and engaging protagonist.
I always feel like I should say what part I didn't like, even if it was very minor. In this case, it was that Phoebe is dense about what Goddess Boot Camp is. She has so many ways to figure it out but doesn't bother actually doing it. I suppose I could complain that the resolution to the book is a little neat and tidy, but I thought that the race was done well enough that it over-shadowed that.
I always feel like I should say what part I didn't like, even if it was very minor. In this case, it was that Phoebe is dense about what Goddess Boot Camp is. She has so many ways to figure it out but doesn't bother actually doing it. I suppose I could complain that the resolution to the book is a little neat and tidy, but I thought that the race was done well enough that it over-shadowed that.
So if we're going to be honest here, I fully recognize that this series has horrible writing and the plot is ridiculously contrived, but it's one of those situations where it's a series and you just feel obligated to keep reading. This book did leave some room for future volumes in the series, but also works as a stopping point, but honestly, I think Oh. My. Gods. should have just been left as a standalone. It felt like a good stopping point and I have to wonder if this is more just about money than anything else, as it often seems to be these days with YA series. But it's your typical book 2 formula, continuing bits of the story from the last book, with unnecessary complications added for the couple since there's nowhere else for their story to go, mysterious male character, etc. You've read it all before, it's nothing new. If you want to read about gods/goddesses having mortal connections in youth, just stick to Percy Jackson. The ending was rushed and anticlimactic and mostly it's just a relief to be able to get this off my bookshelf.
Jennifer W. (GeniusJen) reviewed Goddess Boot Camp (Oh. My. Gods., Bk 2) on + 5322 more book reviews
Reviewed by Jennifer Rummel for TeensReadToo.com
Pheobe's having problems controlling her magical powers. Often, what she's thinking transforms in her everyday life.
The gods aren't happy. She's scared they'll kill her on the spot (after what happened with her father).
Damian enrolled her in Goddess Boot Camp before heading on his honeymoon. He forgot to tell her the average age of the campers before he left. Now, Pheobe's desperately trying to keep her powers under control in front of a bunch of 10-year-olds.
She's also worried about passing a test from the gods, a possible cheating boyfriend, and her snarky stepsister.
The addition of Pheobe's powers to the story adds humor as she struggles to control them. The sequel to OH. MY. GODS. continues its delightful magical, mythological tale.
Pheobe's having problems controlling her magical powers. Often, what she's thinking transforms in her everyday life.
The gods aren't happy. She's scared they'll kill her on the spot (after what happened with her father).
Damian enrolled her in Goddess Boot Camp before heading on his honeymoon. He forgot to tell her the average age of the campers before he left. Now, Pheobe's desperately trying to keep her powers under control in front of a bunch of 10-year-olds.
She's also worried about passing a test from the gods, a possible cheating boyfriend, and her snarky stepsister.
The addition of Pheobe's powers to the story adds humor as she struggles to control them. The sequel to OH. MY. GODS. continues its delightful magical, mythological tale.
