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 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.