Digging to Hell (Willie E. Dalton)

 

Digging to Hell
Willie E. Dalton
⭐: 4/5

Pros: this is the second book in the series and so far, I'm still hooked! I usually lose interest quickly when it comes to series, but not this one. The intrigue of "are things what they really seem?" haunts my mind, constantly leaving me hungry for more.

Speaking of hungry, new creatures are introduced feeding my appetite, mixing the world with creepy and mythology. I'll be starting book three shortly. Still need to figure out what happened to the earth loves of these dead souls!

Also, I'm a bit obsessed with the Romanov family, which is how I came to know about Rasputin, and even in book one, was humored by that. It's been intriguing to see the old mystic in this new, creative spin.

Cons: I actually can't think of any for this one. My con for the first book doesn't even apply, as there's not as much in this one as there was in that. (Go read my review to know what I'm referring to.)

Conclusion: if you're gunning for a paranormal book with an original take, this is your slice of cake, baby!

Circe (Madeline Miller)

 Circe
Madeline Miller
⭐: 5/5

Okay, usually I do a pros/cons format, but I don't have any cons. Can't think of a single one!

I loved this book. This is my first "big" exposure to Circe, so I don't have much to go on as far as accurate mythology. Heads up for that if it matters to you. I personally enjoyed it from start to finish and didn't want it to end.

The Odyssey is one of my favorites (I need to brush up on it) and it took a hot minute for it to click that she played a role in that epic. That made it even more exciting for me!

I absolutely fell in love with Circe, her struggles, and how raw her character was. Though I'm obviously no goddess, the abandonment she experienced and the way she coped was personal for me, making all her emotions that much more relatable. 

Go read this if mythology is your thing!