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The Gods have spoken! - Mythos by Stephen Fry

I love mythology. That is a fact that many people know in my life. So when I found out that the brilliant mind of Stephen Fry was going to write a book on Greek mythology, I couldn't have been more ecstatic. In three words: perfect bedtime stories. Did it excel my expectations? Well, I guess that you could say yeah. I understand that some people did not like the way that it was written in such simple 'Fry way'. But I found that much more funny. You see, I find that there is nothing better than drama. In fact, as social beings we all have a certain feel about it. It is something that breathes life within all of us. You see, you can feel the absolute significance of why a book like this should be read. It brings us back to a time where stories of such marvellous wonders exist. That there is hope out there. That there is a reason why certain events happen as they do. A reason. That is all we need to keep going on. So, as I began reading Mythos, it took me back t...

Percy Jackson Series by Rick Riordan

'If my life is going to mean anything, I have to live it myself.' This is the new UK version of the Percy Jackson series. I don't really like it, I prefer the older version. Luckily I do have the old version! Wise words from a wise author. From when Rick Riordan's first book, Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief hit the bookshelves, we have never experienced such a huge phenomenon of fandoms across the world. I'm not going to stop there. Why is Percy so good? Well, let me tell you; are you ready to convert from Harry Potter? Percy is based in the modern times, but of course, it has an extraordinary twist to the tale. There are Greek Gods (yes! meaning Zeus and Hades!) and Percy is right at the centre. He's a demigod. I hear you say, what does that mean? Well, it is only a person who has the DNA of both a god and a human. Wow! (I know now your checking if you're one yourself) Unfortunately, species such as demigods have a very unlikely cha...