While I found THE GODS OF LOVE to be a little formulaic in its structure (it plays into a lot of common tropes of “chosen one” fantasy – so if you read a lot of YA, like I do, you’ll recognise these immediately) I didn’t think this was a bad thing. Frida has a fresh, funny voice and handles everything with snark and sarcasm, which made even the most familiar tropes and plot twists feel refreshing. The best comparison I can make is an older, female Percy Jackson – right down to the witty narration and twists on Greek mythology. Think Rick Riordan meets Sophie Kinsella and you’re pretty much there.

All the best bits of Greek myths are here – Frida encounters Medusa, Charon, the Minotaur, Hades and Persephone on her journey. There’s a good dollop of romance, some pacy, high-stakes action, and a whole host of colourful characters. Mostyn keeps the reader on their toes, continuously changing the game so Frida never knows who to trust. It’s a fluffy and thrilling romp through Greek mythology, with an unwitting young lawyer at the centre of it all – fans of both urban fantasy and chick-lit will need to get their hands on this.

If you want a light, fun fantasy read to get you through the dull winter months, THE GODS OF LOVE will fill that hole for you.

Frida is a very successful divorce lawyer with her own practice and happily single. That is until Dan walks into her office and tells her she is part of a prophecy and is in fact a human descendant of the Greek god Eros!
Now Frida has to get her head around all of this as she needs to save the world.
This was a fun book and I certainly learned more about the Greek gods than ever before. I liked the concept and the characters but the story was quick to finish.
I would be interested to read the second novel but it wouldn’t be at the top of my pile.
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Frida McKenzie has exactly what she wanted in life: a successful divorce lawyer at a very young age, her career is speeding up and the meeting at NeoStar is going to secure her place at the top. Yet, the encounter there does not go as planned and she finds herself locked in a meeting room. A mysterious message in her handbag and a hidden cell phone lead her to Dan whom she already met the days before and identified as mad. However, what he has to tell her now appears in a completely different light: Dan is actually the Oracle and Frida a descendant of Eros, the god of love. And, not to forget: she is destined to combat Anteros, the old enemy.

“The Gods of Love” is quite a unique mixture of a treasure hunt, a love story and masses of Greek mythology. This sounds a bit weird and it actually is, but I had a lot of fun reading it. Well, of course, the story is all but realistic and far from credible, but leaving this aspect aside, the gods that show up are more than human in their characters and possess all the vices you can find in any human being.

Frida, the protagonist, can easily carry the burden of the action – well, there is godly blood running in her veins, so there must be some hidden strengths after all. She appears to be strong and determined in her role as a lawyer. Rather cynically she condemns the naivety of her clients. Yet, when you look under the surface, the fragile and lonely Frida appears who is herself susceptible to affection and easy to seduce and deceive. However, she is becoming stronger throughout the story, not only because the gets aware of her heavenly ancestry. I liked her a lot, even though she appears to be arrogant at the beginning, she is actually quite lovable.

Nicola Mostyn cleverly integrated the Greek mythology and the gods that show up are more than just decals of the ancient myth. Nimbly their stories are told in passing so even if you are not too familiar with them, you know everything you need to get an idea of their role. I liked Psyche especially, her first appearance is simply hilarious just as the narrative tone.

All in all, a wonderful and funny novel best read close to February 14th.

This book is terrific fun and the action packed pace kept me hooked from beginning to end.

It's a modern urban fantasy with its basis in Greek mythology, that had my Buffy loving self punching the air in glee. Frida is a whip smart, utterly hilarious heroine and I really hope that this book is the start of a series.

Thanks go to the publishers and net galley for the advanced copy in return for an honest review.

I really enjoyed reading this book, even though my knowledge of mytholoogy is not great!
Divorce laywer Frida is surprised by Dan forcing his way in to her office to tell her she is the chosen one. A
fast paced story which I couldn't put down and read all in one go.
Overall a quirky book well worth the read.

Well this was refreshing.

Frida McKenzie is a single divorce lawyer. After a failed relationship with Billy (I feel I missed something here), she just loves her single life. She also has the opportunity of a lifetime, she has been asked to meet with representatives of the world's biggest tech company, NeoStar (think Apple). Then a strange man called Dan forces his way into her office and tells her that he is an Oracle and that a very bad man is going to do something terrible and only Frida can stop him.

Of course Frida has him thrown out of the building, but when her interview at NeoStar turns very peculiar, Dan is the only one who can rescue her. NeoStar is actually the vehicle for one of the forgotten Greek Gods (I'll give you a clue, it's not one of the nice ones) and he is about to unleash his evil plan upon an unsuspecting world.

Although I've never read any of Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson series I have seen a couple of films and this has a similar vibe, without the swords and sandals. Some gods and goddesses still walk among us, plotting to regain their powers and return to Olympus.

This was a fun, fast-paced easy read that kept me entertained with plenty of twists and turns in the plot.

I received a free copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in return for an honest review.

I really liked this book and appreciated the mix of Greek mythology, chick-lit and action.
It is really entertaining and engaging, with a fast pace to keep the reader interested.
The characters are likeable and well written, the plot is sound and with no hole or inconsistencies.
Really enjoyable and recommended.
Many thanks to Netgalley and Little, Brown Book Group UK

Frida is a successful divorce lawyer. Her job and her past experiences might have made her a little cynic, but she's good at what she does and she is happy with her life. But her world is turned upside down when a strange man, Dan, bursts into her office and tells her she is destined to save the world. Frida doesn't believe it at first, but after the powerful NeoStar society goes after her, she is forced to accept who she really is - a descendant of Eros, the god of love.

The Gods of Love is an interesting mix of chick lit and fantasy. The story was not very memorable nor life changing, but it was entertaining and had some funny quotes and moments. However, I enjoyed the first half more than the second. I think the story started to drag a little, and although there were some twists they weren't so unexpected.

The fantasy aspect, while important, was not much explored: I would have liked to know more about the gods and the other mythical creatures, although we do meet some of them and I liked those scenes. For example, I enjoyed the scenes with Persephone and Medusa, but they were very short.

The characters were a bit up and down for me.Frida was a likeable heroine, she was witty and cynic but she also had a good heart. Her struggles were understandable and I admired her determination and courage. I didn't much like Dan, however, and I really wasn't invested in their relationship. I didn't feel the chemistry between them.

All in all, The Gods of Love was not phenomenal, but it's good if you are looking for an easy and quick read, and if you like greek mythology.

Yes women can be successful in their work lives, yes they can fall in love and yes they can totally be Hero of the quest and try to save the world themselves! Who doesn’t love a bit of Greek mythology and the love and romance that comes with it. But sometimes you can have enough of the young boy heros where the women are only love interests. Nicola Mostyn has created a fun, daring and quirky novel where you can once again wish you were a descendant of the Olympians, but you also wish that an equally attractive man happens to stumble his way into your incredibly successful business office. And I’m not going to lie, a little part of me wishes I was Frida!

I really liked the idea of this book - to take the Greek mythology of the Gods and say 'What if this actually happened?'

I'm a shameless fan of the Netflix series Lucifer, where 'The Devil' and other affiliated angels come and live on Earth and I anticipated this would be in that same tongue -in-cheek vein of mixing mythology and reality.
Frida is a great character - and I do love me strong, female lead. (It was interesting to read the author's notes at the end and learn that originally the protagonist was male - definitely a wise swop!) She's sassy, smart and funny and likeable right from the off. Mostyn gets you into the story straight away which is great (I can't stand books that have pages and pages of 'scene setting' before they get going.)

This is a really fun and lighthearted read, however it did sometimes border on being a bit silly - I think there was supposed to be peril and drama in the story but the absurdity of some of the situations kept detracting from that.

There's a 'sort of' romance also going on in this book that I didn't completely buy - I just didn't feel their chemistry (you know when two people like each other in a book and sometimes it makes your toes tingle....yeh not so much of that here) but perhaps that will evolve more, as I understand that there is to be a sequel.

I probably would recommend this as an easy holiday read, perfect to race through, while lounging by the pool. However, I don't think this is one that I will remember too much about in 6 months or so.

'The Gods of Love' by Nicola Mostyn was a whirlwind.

Synopsis: Frida is a divorce lawyer and she's good at her job, but what she doesn't realise, is that she is a descendant of Eros, the god of love. When a seemingly crazy man barges into her office and warns her against a meeting with a famous and renowned company, it sets off a chain of events that could either damn the world as she knows it, or she could save it.

I liked Frida, she came across strong although her gullibility and naivety were her downfall. Her capability reminded me a lot of Feyre (ACOTAR) especially throughout those trials. I would have liked to have seen more of her 'ability' - the one where she is able to sense things about people and subtly manipulate them but I guess she didn't really notice/realise this until much later in the book. I was suspicious of Dan to begin with but warmed up to him quite quickly. I found his honesty about his visions a bit lacking. It's good that he admitted his visions broke his marriage but he should have told Frida about ALL his visions.

The concept of this book is pretty awesome. At first you think 'how is the god of love's descendant going to save the world?' but it does somehow make sense with the more you read. I liked the inclusion of Anteros and actually found him to be a fitting villain. It helped that we didn't meet him until the very end - this gave him an air of danger. Imagine yourself in a dark room with the knowledge that a murderer was in there with you. The knowing and not seeing can sometimes be scarier and have more of an effect.

This book wasn't at all what I was expecting. Of course I read the summary of the book before I requested but it for some reason didn't stick with me! I enjoyed it though, and the surprise of it was actually a lovely escape. I needed a bit of greek mythology in my life and this was just what the doctor ordered. There's laughs, there's despair and there's good versus evil: what more do you need?

"Secrets, even ones kept for a good reason, are still secrets, after all."

I genuinely had no idea what to expect from The Gods of Love. To me it sounded like it was either going to be completely fantastic or truly terrible. I am very pleased to report that, for me at least, it was completely fantastic. The book is difficult to place in a specific genre, it could be called fantasy due to the mythology based characters that exist, it could also be called a romance or even a comedy. I think it’s best just to avoid trying to categorise it as the book is really a mix of many genres.

I was immediately hooked by the first page which is always a good sign and the story was paced extremely well. The main character, Frida, is instantly pretty easy to root for. She is smart, sarcastic, funny and practical. As a reader I was on her side from the start and as the book progressed and I found out more about her past and personality I grew to like her even more. The writing was great, it was so quick, witty and sharp which I love in a book. There was also a lot of humour which is something I find lacking in a lot of fantasy sagas. The dialogue between Frida and Dan was natural and intelligent. It never felt cheesy or clichéd which I really appreciate. There was also a healthy dose of sarcasm from both of them which I just loved.

I am a huge Greek mythology geek so I was thrilled that this was the world the author chose to play around with. There are so many Greek Gods and other fascinating characters and creatures from mythology which means that there is so much scope for different perspectives and retellings of these classical tales. The magical aspect of the story was woven in very well in part because of the fast pacing of the book. It was filled with just the right amount of action which kept the plot moving forward beautifully mixed with exposition on the way this fantasy world operates.

I honestly cannot think of many negatives at all. This was a really fun, quirky and enjoyable read for me. It is unlike anything I have read before and is not my usual kind of book so I was surprised and delighted by how much I liked it. My only complaint is that I would have loved the book to perhaps be longer as I felt there was so much more to know about the world Mostyn created. I loved Frida and wanted more of her story so I was very pleased to read in the authors interview at the end that she is working on a sequel. I can’t wait to read more about these characters in the snappy, clever voice of this author.

A new take on some classic myths; overall a quick and fun read. Frida was a really great character - smart and in control of her life, happy with her single status and overall pretty badass. Too often the female protagonists in modern romances are portrayed as hot messes who aren't satisfied with their lives, so Frida was a refreshing lead in this book. I feel like there's potential for a sequel, and I'd be interested in seeing where Frida and Dan go after this.

A modern day romance with a twist. Frida discovers that she is a descendant of the God of Love and it's up to her to save the world.
I really enjoyed this magical adventure, some really fun ideas about mankind and the search for love. The references to classic mythology were nicely done and the whole thing works well.

What a crazy frenetic story! Frida discovers she is an ancestor of Eros and must undertake a quest to effectively save the world. Roll on a couple of days on an absurd roller coaster through mythological boardrooms and a journey into the underworld. A fast and fun read that doesn't take itself too seriously.

I so wanted to like this book. I love all the magic/reality mash-ups so this sounded right up my street. And it was, up to a point. I liked the characters and I enjoyed the contrast between the mythological descriptions and the big bad corporation. But, it felt like a Percy Jackson/Alex Rider rip-off. The female lead spent a little too long running away from baddies whilst presumably still wearing her killer heels. The mythology was a bit clunky and the quest a bit simple. So, I did like it but I wouldn't rush to read any more.

*I received a free review copy of this novel via NetGalley. The decision to review and my opinions are my own.*

If you are a fan of Tom Holt’s mythological comic works, Douglas Adams’ chaotic Dirk Gently duology (and a bit!), and/or the Good Omens collaboration between Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman, then you will love this book as much as I did.

The story is a fast-paced merger between Greek mythology and modern urban fantasy, with our heroine a cynical divorce lawyer with romance issues and a snarky attitude.

The book has also been compared to Bridget Jones’ Diary, and I can see why, as the first-person narrative gives us immediate insight and intimacy with Frida’s motivations and thought processes, and it is her missteps and mistakes that help endear her to the reader.

We only meet a limited cast of mythical beings in this book, and the ones we do are reimagined in a fascinatingly fresh way, so there is a lot of scope for further books with the same characters, which I am really excited about because Frida’s ‘secret identity’ is a perfect fit for this storyline, but also versatile enough to meddle in almost any field. Perhaps a private detective agency like the tv series Angel, or Psych?

In addition to excellent plot and characters, the writing is smooth and accomplished, and the author’s style is light and witty.

This book is definitely going to be one of my top reads for 2018, and I will look forward to more from Nicola Mostyn in the hope I have found a new favourite author to add to my all-time favourites list.


I press the small button that alerts the guard in charge of patrolling this whole row of offices. As I do so, Dan stands up. Instinctively I jerk backwards and, wishing I’d kept the pepper spray to hand, grab the nearest sharp object.
He smiles again. ‘Are you going to write me a sternly worded note?’
I glance down at the fountain pen in my hand. Oh dear. Witty, as well as mad. I better get him out of here before I start dating him.

– Nicola Mostyn, The Gods of Love

(Review by Steph Warren of Bookshine and Readbows blog)

Really enjoying reading this book, I enjoy stories that are based around mythology and the modern twist around it.

Thoroughly enjoyable book, one of my favourite books at the moment is Mythos by Stephen fry, so it's good to read a book that has this type of story attached to it with a twist.