Goddess of Yesterday (Book, Casual Review)

http://www.amazon.com/Goddess-Yesterday-Caroline-B-Cooney/dp/038573865X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1249967461&sr=8-1

Mythology is alive and well, my friends. And it is the driving force behind one very entertaining book.

“Goddess of Yesterday” is a book by Caroline B. Cooney, based entirely within Greek mythology and bringing famous names such as Helen and the Battle of Troy to a new light. And all through the eyes of a young girl, scattered to the winds from one family to the next.

Main character Anaxandra is the daughter of a pirate, originally given as a sign of trust and eventually turned into an adoptive daughter. But with the strike of tragedy, she is moved from one place to the next, adored by many and loathed by the beautiful Helen.

Anaxandra watches betrayal, is taken to Troy, learns of love, and must survive through the politics of society while dealing with the fact that she has pretended to be who she is not – a potential for angering the gods of her time and bringing more misfortune upon herself.

The beauty of books like this is that even if adults want to read a book written from the eyes of (overall) a twelve year old, it has a wonderful style to it. It’s captivating. It’s fast paced and calls for a quick read itself. Time to give books a chance. If you feel the addiction to the glowing screen, Kindle calls your name.