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The Olympus Trinity

Brian Coggins Jr.

Start date: April 11, 2022

Finish date: April 12, 2022

Why we're reading this: A brand new take on the classical Gods of Olympus, but in a sci-fi telling way.
[close] A brand new take on the classical Gods of Olympus, but in a sci-fi telling way.

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Mar 07, 2022 Brittany rated it liked it

I am an avid fan of Greek mythology, to the point where, alongside Greek mythology, I studied ancient Greek and Roman history, Greek and Latin languages, and ancient religion during my time at university. I had the privilege of speaking with the author after he reached out to me about getting a review for this novel. In discovering our shared love of escape through myth and legend, I happily accepted a digital copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

In The Olympus Trinity, Greek mytho I am an avid fan of Greek mythology, to the point where, alongside Greek mythology, I studied ancient Greek and Roman history, Greek and Latin languages, and ancient religion during my time at university. I had the privilege of speaking with the author after he reached out to me about getting a review for this novel. In discovering our shared love of escape through myth and legend, I happily accepted a digital copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

In The Olympus Trinity, Greek mythology meets science fiction in this earth-defying reimagining of the events throughout the ancient Greek world. Many parallels are offered with the foundation story of the Olympians and how they came to be, but set in an other-worldly setting that spans galaxies. Earth exists, yes, but each world and planet holds nuggets of myth and stories within.

The biggest comparison (and selling point) for me was the incorporation of the epic tales set in an alternate history, of sorts. Many Greek myths were presented throughout the course of this novel, stemming from the Prophecy of Kronos and the loves and lives of the original Olympians, their children, their conquests and their infidelities. Also included were nods to Egyptian mythology and history, which closely relate to the stories and interactions of the gods.

The book is written from the male perspective, as the points-of-view shifts between the three gods. Some appearances are made by the women of the myths, but they are usually in the background (sisters and children of the Trinity), or used as a tool to spur the plot forward. Personally, I would have liked to see more female representation throughout the book, as the goddesses of Greek myth and legend were formidable characters. In this setting, I felt that they were often overshadowed by the roles and abilities of the Trinity and other gods.

The writing itself in this book was enjoyable. The author did well to describe the various locations (planets, cities, buildings and landscape) in a way that immerses the reader in the experience. This detail is extended to the description of clothing and armor, as well as the thorough presentation of battle sequences. At times, I did find myself backtracking slightly to review a detail I thought I missed, but overall it was good logic and organization.

The dialogue between characters varied for me. There were times where it was formal and eloquent, similar to what I would expect from epic fantasy. Within the next few exchanges it would retract to a more casual - almost modern - interaction between speakers. This wasn't necessarily a bad thing, but it definitely took some getting used to.

The biggest theme of the novel is the love of family - which is such an important and poignant message that translates well in books. For many, family is the cement of life. As a person who has had a hard time navigating the relationships of the world, it was a humble reminder of the connections I have cultivated in my own family. Yes, family is a wonderful thing, but it is multi-faceted and emotional. There are ups and downs. There are times when you can't stand to be in the presence of one another, but losing those integral members would halt the world and freeze time.

Overall, I found this a quick and enjoyable read. It was a very well-thought out plot with multitudes of twists, turns, intertwining of detail and an ultimate homage to the myths of old. There were some things that needed a bit of polish, but it's a great establishment of an epic tale that has more to come.

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