Warrior Rising (Goddess Summoning, Book 6) [Mass Market Paperback]

P. C. Cast (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 6, 2008

From ?a stellar talent?( New York Times bestselling author Karen Marie Moning) comes another ?scorchingly sensual, utterly delicious?( New York Times bestselling author Gena Showalter) novel?

The Goddesses have had it with the Trojan War. So much devastation?all because of some silly male egos. The worst of the bunch is that cocky, handsome brute Achilles. But the only way to stop a man like Achilles is to distract him with something far more pleasurable than combat?

Enter Kat, a modern girl from Tulsa, Oklahoma. The Goddesses transform her into a Trojan princess, having no doubt that she?ll capture Achilles?s attention. But can her independent spirit match the unquenchable fire of his epic rage? Goddess only knows?

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Hera, Athena and Venus, deciding that they've had enough of the Trojan War, summon Kat and Jackie, coeds from the University of Tulsa, to go back in time and make the two great warriors of the Greek army—Achilles and his cousin Patroklos—fall in love with them, cease fighting and end the war. While things go smoothly for Patroklos and Jackie, Kat has a more difficult time with rageful Achilles, destined to die at the walls of Troy after he kills Hector, the prince. Kat must also contend with Greek king Agamemnon, who hates Achilles and wants the glory of the Trojan conquest, no matter what the cost to others. Cast (Goddess of Love) keeps the loosely divine proceedings frothy, fun (By Hermes's flamingly gay buttocks, she is absolutely perfect, exclaims Venus of Kat) and far outside the usual range of mythology. (May)
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Review

“A true master of her craft.”
—New York Times bestselling author Gena Showalter

“One of the top romantic fantasy mythologists today.”
—Midwest Book Review

Praise for the Goddess Summoning novels:

“Sexy, charming, and fun…The fantasy romance of the year!”
—national bestselling author Susan Grant

“Its poignancy resonates with both whimsy and fantasy...I loved it!”
—New York Times bestselling author Sharon Sala --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  
• Mass Market Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Berkley Trade (May 6, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0425221377
• ISBN-13: 978-0425221372
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.5 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #245,522 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

P.C. Cast was born in Watseka, Illinois, and grew up being shuttled back-and-forth between Illinois and Oklahoma, which is where she fell in love with Quarter Horses and mythology (at about the same time). After high school she joined the United States Air Force and began public speaking and writing. Since her tour in the USAF, she has been speaking and teaching professionally.

Ms. Cast is an award winning fantasy and paranormal romance author. Her novels have been awarded the prestigious: Prism, Holt Medallion, Daphne du Maurier, Booksellers' Best, and the Laurel Wreath.

Ms. Cast writes the popular Goddess Summoning Series for Berkley Publishing. The forth book in the series, GODDESS OF THE ROSE, A Retelling of Beauty and the Beast, is a Feburary 2006 release.

In December 2004, LUNA (Harlequin's single title fantasy imprint for women) released ELPHAME'S CHOICE, the first of five epic fantasy novels set in the world of Cast's popular first book, GODDESS BY MISTAKE. BRIGHID'S QUEST was her December 2005 release, with two more installments in the world of Partholon scheduled for release in 2006 - including a special LUNA edition of GODDESS BY MISTAKE, under the new title DIVINE BY MISTAKE, and it's never before published sequel, DIVINE BY CHOICE, which will be available December 2006.

P.C. Cast is an experienced teacher and talented speaker. If your organization is interested in information about her workshops or presentations, please contact her publicist, Sherry Rowland of Siren Promotions at 918-625-6526 or [e-mail].

Customer Reviews

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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not her best..., June 13, 2008

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R. Wagner - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Warrior Rising (Goddess Summoning, Book 6) (Mass Market Paperback)

I am sad to say that I was disappointed in this book. I absolutely adore P.C. Cast and her Goddess Summoning Series, but I felt that this book did not live up to my expectations.

The major plot of the book was good. I enjoyed seeing Kat and Achilles build a relationship and try to work around the berserker. I did not enjoy much of the banter between Kat and her BFF Jacky, though. It was amusing at times, but after a short while, it became aggravatingly repetitive.

The side stories with Jacky and Patroklas, and Athena and Odysseus do not add anything to the book. As far as I'm concerned, the first is pointless for the majority of the book, though Jacky and Patroklas do have their roles to play to move the action to the final climax. Otherwise, I found their story distracting and annoying. Athena's story also has a role to play in moving the action forward, but it comes out of nowhere near the end of the book. There is no build up; it just happens.

Then there is the ending. I have come to expect the end of P.C. Cast's books to be tear-jerkers. There is suspense at the end of her other books that lead the reader to wonder if there actually will be a happy ending, and give the characters room to show even more depth and feeling. This is something that I really love about reading P.C.'s novels. In Warrior Rising, though, there is no suspense. There are some abbreviated, almost tear-jerker moments near the end, but they are over quickly and do not have the punch her other books have. And the very end of the book is, well, a train wreck. She should have stopped short of where she did. I won't ruin the ending, but I advise readers to stop at the end of the scene that involves a flaming arrow and Paris. For those of you that have read the book, I just have to say: Kirk, really?! Worst ending ever.

I do look forward to P.C. Cast's next Goddess Summoning book. I hope she is able to recreate the magic of her other books in this series, magic which was lacking in this latest installment.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The Trojan War Made Romantic, December 2, 2008

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Sheena Colbath Harden "The Weeb" (Austin, Texas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Warrior Rising (Goddess Summoning, Book 6) (Paperback)

A light-hearted romantic version of the Trojan War? Why not?! Olympians run amok, Achilles goes berserk, Odysseus gets some divine lovin' and two modern mortals find their true loves in the ancient world. While there are some inconsistencies in story telling, the book still manages to whisk the reader away, much like our main characters. Two modern women, Kat and Jackie have their souls hijacked and swept into the bodies of a Trojan Princess and her servant. Tasked by Goddesses to end the war, these BFFs face an angry king, accusations of witchcraft and terrible monsters to alter the fate of Achillies and Greece.

You would think by now that Cast would tire of her Goddess series but to the contrary it seems to gain more steam with each new novel. She makes no apologies for totally changing history (as we think of it) and crafts a beautiful, if not terribly original, romance.

One thing that worries me is that she may be headed into a rut with all the soul swapping going on. I'd like to see a new take on the modern/ancient interaction in the next book. Also, she needs to watch for consistency. One moment the gods can bring back and ensoul the dead, the next they can't heal a simple wound. The boundaries are unclear as to when/where/how the gods are allowed to intervene.

Despite its flaws Warrior Rising is a worthy addition to the series; a fun, fast read.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Average, January 5, 2009

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The Famous Jano (Birmingham Alabama) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Warrior Rising (Goddess Summoning, Book 6) (Mass Market Paperback)

The previous books I read in this series were great. Then I read this book a few weeks ago. I wondered why I did not enjoy it as much, why it was missing the richness of the previous ones.

Then a few days ago I read the Goddess of Love. While reading that one, I realized that what I had enjoyed most about the series was the emphasis and buildup of the central heroine. I enjoy her progression into self confidence and empowerment.

Here we get a heroine who is brought in to help Achilles. He is more the central figure in this story. We do not see the evolvement of the heroine as much as past stories.

In addition, as a previous poster commented about the "swearing" in the story, I too add my wish that with the next books Ms. Cast tamper this down to an occassional word here or there, especially those with a religious reference. It really does NOT add to character development.

I still loved the goddess references and most of all Venus, who was the one bright spot in this book.