Book Review: What the Gods Allow by J. S. Frankel

     The history books have it wrong. I didn't want to kill people and Perseus wasn't trying to win a lady fair by taking my head. He was sent by a goddess and I let my guard down. I didn't want to be the monster I was born cursed as. But, Zeus and Hera don't believe I was set up so here I have sat in Tartarus for 3 centuries. My one chance at freedom is to bring their spoiled daughter, Eris, home. How I'm going to do that is beyond me. 

    I received this eBook from the author in exchange for an honest review. Anyone who has read my reviews for any period of time knows that the only religious books I will read are those not Christianity related. Yes, this includes Catholicism and Judaism. I was raised in it and have no desire to read about it more in books. Occasionally I'll read a book that has one of those religions in it, but will basically skim read until I'm past those parts. The opposite can be said of other religions, especially religions featuring polytheism such as Norse and Ancient Greek. In fact, those are my top two favorites and I will NEVER not read fiction books featuring them.

    So, when I received this request I was thrilled. I mean it is Medusa. The Gorgon most foul and deliciously wonderful. Her story here is a bit different than the one I am used to, though. I am used to Perseus killing Medusa to save his mother and Medusa's curse was not one she was born with. Getting a new option isn't a bad thing, since we truly have no idea which to believe. It was a long time ago, if it happened at all. She will always be one of my favored myths, though. Who doesn't love a head full of snakes and the ability to turn people who piss you off to stone? 

    Here Medusa is brought into current times with the task of retrieving Eris and getting her to come home. She has 2 weeks to do it and no clue how to accomplish it. Along the way she finds friendship, compassion, and love while coming to terms with who she truly is. Each of the characters in this book are presented in a relatable manner versus putting them on a pedestal. I think that is why I like the polytheism religions so much. Freak storm? A god is pissed off over something. He'll calm down in a while, but gifts help. Just all the love for it. 

    I don't have a single complaint about this book, and fully believe it should be read. 

    This book is available on Amazon for $3.99 by clicking here.