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Type of bind: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.6
EAN num: 9780425201961
ISBN number: 0425201961
Label: Berkley
Manufacturer: Berkley
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Page Count: 352
Printing Date: April 05, 2005
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When hardworking Pamela Smythe whispers her wish for a god-like man, she never expects to find one--especially not in Vegas. But the goddess Artemis has dared her twin handsome brother Apollo to change all that.
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P.C. Cast's "Goddess of Light" is the sequel to her previous (and much better) book "Goddess of Spring". It's about a 30 something woman named Pamela Smythe who goes to Vegas to design a house for an eccentric client. She's divorced and rather jaded towards love, putting all her energy into her work and staying away from romance. All this changes when she makes a wish that catches the attention of a Greek goddess. Artemis challenges her brother, Apollo, to fulfill Pamela's desire. And, as all these novels go, he accepts and fate weaves its path.
I thoroughly enjoyed the premise and P.C.'s writing. I was quite pleased to learn that Apollo, who was a minor character in "Goddess of Spring" was to be a major character in this one. Apollo has always been a favorite god of mine. The thought of him being in a romance novel was, frankly, exciting. I loved "Goddess of Spring" and bought this book and "Goddess of the Sea" the day after I finished it. There's something very charming about Cast's writing style. She includes a lot of information, mythological and not, in her books and she does it in a way that's very interesting and doesn't talk over the reader's head. Not only this, but she developed her more minor characters well, Artemis and Eddie, in particular. All of her characters are charming and full of life. Not only that, but Cast brought back Lina and Hades, two characters from her previous book, as a nod to the readers.
I was disappointed in this book, however. It seemed to lack the soul that "Goddess of Spring" so readily offered. The plot didn't seemed to be carried out well, mostly due to poor character development and undue angst. Apollo was quickly turned into a simpering puppy talking about "love" and "soul mates". Not only this, but most of the "problems" had to do with one of the two main characters wallowing in his/her own pity. While the plot had potential, the book was steeped in stereotypes of romance novels. It was highly predictable and a bit boring in the middle.
My biggest problem, however, was what those in the fandom world call "pepperjack". It means that an author inserts his or her interests into the story/book he or she is writing. This author stands greatly accused. "Goddess of Light" would have been ten times better if not for Pamela's constant references to combined words, nicknames for men ("tripod" drove me nuts), horribly corny songs (no offense, Faith Hill...non-original songs don't belong in novels), flower references, and, of course, every character's obsession with wine. Speaking of which, the characterization of the story's 'villain', Bacchus, was horribly stilted, but then again...Dionysus has always been a favorite, so I'm a bit prejudiced.
Either way, this book is most definitely worth a read. Make sure to read "Goddess of Spring" first, though! I, personally, can't wait until P.C. does a 'Goddess' book about Eros and Psyche!
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This is a great book, with a complex, well done plot. I enjoyed it from beginning to end; in fact, I don't beleive I stopped reading for more than a couple minutes once I started, staying up into the night to complete it.
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I loved this book.
Recovering from a smoothering, emotionally abusive marriage, interior designer Pamela Grey goes to Las Vegas to meet with a new client and, while wishing for true romance after too many glasses of wine, she accidentally invokes the reluctant aid of the Goddess Artemis.
The God Apollo, after witnessing the true love between Hades, God of the Underworld, and a mortal woman (from 'Goddess of Spring'), has decided there is something missing in his life. On a visit to the 'Kingdom of Las Vegas', his twin sister Artemis is entangled in a mortal's wish for romance and he realizes this might be the answer to his quest for something 'more'.
They come together both hoping to find a 'real' person, a soul mate who can fulfil the secret desire for love inside of each of them.
'Goddess of Light' highlights a woman's struggle to overcome her fear of being deceived again by love and a man's need to be completed by love. Add to this the fun and frolic of Las Vegas, Artemis's conflict between her selfish nature and love for her brother, E.D. Faust's (Pamela's client) strange combination of eccentricities and wisdom, Pamela's gay assistant's caustic humour and Dionysus's resentment at having 'his' realm of Las Vegas invaded by the other deities and the story becomes a fast-paced romantic tale of laughter and love entwined with wonder and danger.
The only thing I didn't like was the ending. I would have preferred something closer to the 'Goddess of Spring's ending although I have to admit Apollo's sacrifice was in line with what he said he wanted all along.
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Pamela Gray runs a very successful interior design firm in Colorado. So when fantasy writer ED Faust asks her to do the decorating for his new vacation house in Las Vegas, she jumps at the opportunity. Discovering the man wants her to model his house after Caesars' Palace will be a challenge; but trying to figure out how to change his mind on the grotesque animated water fountain of Bacchus is imperative!
Apollo has felt all out of sorts ever since his encounter with the mortal Caroline from the Kingdom of Tulsa. His twin Artemis, trying to get him out of his funk, takes him through the newly opened portal to the kingdom of Las Vegas. What should be an enjoyable experience walking amongst mortals turns into a fiasco when Bacchus has several visiting nymphs perform an ancient invocation that actually works! One of the mortals watching the "show" accidentally completes the ritual binding Artemis to her.
Much to the chagrin of Artemis, completing Pamelas' hearts desire isn't as easy as she would like. That, and the interest Apollo has in Pamela is more than just lust...
I have to say, PC Cast is one of my favorite authors! While she is following the "Goddess" theme, I really feel like each of the stories is very unique and different. The ending of GODDESS OF LIGHT totally caught me off guard and actually worked for me. I also just want to add that never having been to Vegas, I can only imagine, but I really liked the visual description of the Bellagio fountains.
Pamela has been seriously hurt by her failed marriage. For this reason, she has dedicated herself to work, shutting men out of her life in regards to dating and romance. While Apollo is very charming, their relationship does seem a tad rushed, but magic is involved and he really is a God among men. (sigh!) So all and all, what should be a weekend fling turns into much more when the twins become mortal for a week.
The relationship between siblings is a tad obsessive, but I enjoyed watching Artemis grow as an individual to where she finally understands what her brother wants: True Love. She goes from being self-absorbed to willing to help him...it totally touched my heart.
While there really isn't your traditional "villain", Bacchus, the troublesome, fun loving god of wine is both the cause for Pamela and Apollo meeting and the trouble between the gods. He is a petulant child that doesn't want to share (his "kingdom" of Las Vegas) and as a result, we have a very amazing story. In the end, I think I really just feel sorry for him.
I'm sorry for being cryptic here, but this is a story well worth the read and I recommend GODDESS OF LIGHT.
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I am putting this one on my KEEPER SHELF, for sure. P.C. Cast has done it, again! I can hardly wait for her subsequent one to come out. I find myself rereading each book to discover the nuances and layers that I missed the very first time through. This author's a shining star on her way to the top!
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