The Immortals by Jordanna Max Brodsky

The Immortals by Jordanna Max Brodsky
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I was intrigued by the cover of this book initially and then read the first chapter and was hooked. The Immortals is very good urban fantasy. Very reminiscent of the classic American Gods by Neil Gaiman, though Brodsky's story is all her own.
Modern day Manhattan is home is many of the Greek gods. If that doesn't pique your interest right there this probably isn't for you.

The story concerns the Greek goddess Artemis, who is now know as Selene. She spends her time saving women from abusive husbands and boyfriends and protecting the innocent wherever she may. Through the years her powers have diminished due to the lack of belief in her and the other gods, but she is still pretty formidable in her own right.

The book concerns a group who are committing murders across Manhattan by reviving the ancient Eleusinian Mysteries. Unfortunately, these rights are making Selene stronger while they are in direct opposition to all she holds dear. She is joined by a Columbia Classics professor, Theo Schultz, whose previous lover was one of those murdered, and who is looking for justice.

This book is a gem. Selene's memories of the island of Manhattan through the years is fascinating along with all of the historical tidbits. When one has lived for 3,000 years there is a lot to remember. Theo, unaware that Selene is really a Goddess and an ardent admirer of anything and everything that has to do with the Gods has his own special part to play.

Throw in Dionysus, Apollo, Hermes and the rest and this is worth every page. The ending does not disappoint. I can see this being made into a movie or miniseries quite easily and I am curious to see where Brodsky goes from here with the story.

Consider this Percy Jackson for adults, but so much more.

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