 "Plays out like a superhero movie...at least a made for tv one!" | 2008-06-03 |
| - Reviewed By User: A17U562HOY2OQV |
| I stumbled across this series recently for a penny a piece except for this first one, so I grabbed if up off here so I could start at the beginning. My expectations weren't great because although I adore Ms.Kenner's most recent works (Ghouls series and Demon's series), I found her earlier book 'Cat's Fancy' pretty sub-standard fare. I will say that this one far surpassed that one in both plot and writing style. Still Julie Kenner's writing style has continued to grow and flourish. The start of this story felt stilted, to the point where I almost considered this a lost cause. The plot seemed fabulous and original...a librarian who was really half SuperHero? Awesome! Zoe is the daugher of a superhero father and a human mother. She has until her 25th birthday, which is drawing near, to admit to her mother she has superhero powers and prove her superskills so that she can be accepted into the superhero elite, the Council. If she fails at either one, she can choose to be an Outcast of the council or a mortal. Zoe runs into all kinds of action and romance along the way. She falls for a mortal who may or may not be alright with her powers and duty to mankind. And she still has to fight for her place on the Council. After about the first 75 pages I couldn't stop reading. I found Zoe likeable and loved reading about the other quirky characters. Zoe's mother's story felt very real to me to along the way. After finishing the 1st in this Aphrodite series, I can say not only do I plan to read the next books, but I also think here we can see a nice glimpse of what is to come in the future from Julie Kenner. |
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| "okay" | 2006-05-29 |
| - Reviewed By neker |
It's cute, in a goofy sort of way. The characters are pretty one-dimentional and the plot is marshmellowy, but if you want a light read with little plot, you'll like it. I didn't like the hero in the story, he seemed too soft and emotional. That Pierce Bronson comparison, really lost if for me. I don't think an author should ever compare her leading man to any known man in Hollywood, then she puts him in a sterotypical box. A reader can't picture as any other sort, but that actor. You should just leave it to the reader's imagination. Besides, I think Pierce Bronson looks like a dweeb, so how am I suppose to assume the lead character is hot?
Well, whatever! Suffice it to say, this book needs work. |
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 "Zoe Must Control Her Super Powers & Save the World before Finding True Love" | 2005-11-15 |
| - Reviewed By daxydakota |
APHRODITE'S KISS by Julie Kenner is a cute paranormal romance about a girl descended from Greek Gods, who are really superheroes. In Zoe's case, she has x-ray vision, super strength, and she can levitate objects - when her superpowers work right. She also has super senses, which means her sense of touch can go wacko at the slightest stimulation. So when she meets Taylor, a really hot private investigator who likes her back, she's torn between wanting him and trying not to let her fledgling superpowers go berserk around him. In the meantime, her dastardly uncle and cousin plot to take over the world, and only Zoe can prevent it....
For me, APHRODITE'S KISS started off slow, but really kicked in about page 200 - then I started speed reading, anxious to see what would happen. I thought Zoe and Taylor were a good couple together as well as sweet characters, and I especially liked secondary characters like Deena & Hoop, as well as the "talking" ferret, Elmer.
I'm also glad I read THE CAT'S FANCY first, which also features Deena & Hoop and is the story behind Deena's sister-in-law, who was once a cat. Otherwise, I might have found Deena's acceptance of Zoe's superpowers too nonchalant.
Anyway, I enjoyed reading APHRODITE'S KISS and look forward to reading the rest of the series, which also includes APHRODITE'S PASSION, APHRODITE'S SECRET, and APHRODITE'S FLAME.
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| "Funny and Unique" | 2003-01-11 |
| - Reviewed By napri |
| This is the first of the "Mortal Protector" series. The next book is "Aphrodite's Passion". I thought the second book was better, and so did many people who have posted their reviews here. Because of the reviews, I almost didn't read the book (I read the second book first), but now I'm glad I did. It's still a very funny book with lots of action and adventure. By the way, the publisher is publishing the third of the series -- "Aphrodite's (?)" -- this spring. Since Julie Kenner's writing gets noticibly better from one book to the other, I'm anxiously awaiting the new book! |
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| "A funny sequel." | 2002-08-19 |
| - Reviewed By satinskper |
| This is the second book by this author that I've read and I loved it. Its not a direct sequel but two of the supporting characters from the first book "The Cat's Fancy" Deena and Hoop are just as wonderful in this book. The heorine is a Superheroine, or at least a would be Superheroine. Zoe Smith is from a race of people that in ancient Greece were know as the Gods. She half human and half superhero. Her mother was human and her father a Protector(superhero).She has super powers like x-ray vision and telekinesis(she's still working on this). She has very heightened senses so that even eating is a challenge. Her mother doesn't know her secret and in oder to become a full fedged superhero she must tell her. She has to do this before her 25th birthday which is approaching fast. If this wasn't enough pressure she soon meets up with a mortal man who drives her crazy. George Taylor P.I. is on a case that he despises. He is broke and needs the money so he accepts the job and meets Zoe. He is knocked for a loop. He is longing for a a normal woman who wants to settle down, he thinks he has met that in Zoe but soon finds himself choved into a world that he can barely comprehend. He has always been the protector and now has to let Zoe protect him and this causes some conflicts. There is also a element of danger thrown into all of this by Zoe's cousin Mordi, who is also a halfing and approaching his 25th birthday. He needs something Zoe has but doesn't know she has and he will do just about anything to get it. The struggle over good vs. evil is wonderfully written and kept me at the edge of my seat. I really enjoyed this book. It was funny, touching and action packed. I can't wait for the next book in the series. I hope there are several more. |
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 "Romance, comedy, superheroes--this book has it all!" | 2002-06-29 |
| - Reviewed By sdgrlkt |
| I'm not usually a fan of romance novels but I decided to give Aphrodite's Kiss a try since it presented an interesting idea: a race of superhumans who are descended from Greek gods and goddesses (called Protectors). Zoe Smith, who is half Protector and half human, is faced with an important decision on her 25th birthday--she can either become an Outcast (a full blown mortal with no superpowers whatsoever) or a Protector. To become a Protector she must face several challenges, including saving the world from her evil uncle and cousin. In addition to having the fate of the world rest in her hands, she faces love problems: she meets the man of her dreams, George Taylor (an ex-cop who just wants to find a girl who is normal). Although the romance started off a bit unrealistically, it got much better as the book progressed. The chemistry between the main characters was good, and the relationship seemed plausible (after the first meeting, of course). In addition, the other aspects of the story were very entertaining. A lot of comedy was thrown in. Also, the idea of the descendants of the superhuman Protectors was terrific--after all, who doesn't want to be a superhero? Overall, Julie Kenner blends a perfect amount of fantasy, romance, and comedy into a delightful story. I can't wait to read more of her books, specifically the next one in this series, Aphrodite's Passion! |
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