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Prophecy of Solstice's End

Oracle of Delphi #3

By Diantha Jones 

BLURB:  Summer Solstice is here. Let the games begin. Nothing but lies (some of them her own) and deceit have brought Chloe to Olympus for the Solstice Olympic Games. As the Oracle and the special guest of the King of Myth, Chloe becomes immersed in a life of unfathomable luxury, taunting history, and overwhelming excitement. Though scheming and untrustworthy, the gods remain on their best behavior as the tension and anticipation builds around the outcome of the Quest of the Twelve Labors, the deadliest competition of the Games. All seems well on the celestial front...until athletes start turning up dead and a philosopher missing for months returns with a most terrifying story... But that’s not all. As Strafford confronts his troubled past and more is learned about the Great Unknown Prophecy, Chloe grows close to another, setting off a chain of events that will bring her face-to-face with a truth that will rock both of her worlds to their core. And it’ll all happen before Solstice’s end... 

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Author Bio: Diantha Jones loves writing fantasy books filled with adventure, romance, and magic. She's the author of the Oracle of Delphi series, the Mythos series, and the Djinn Order series (as A. Star). When she isn’t writing or working, she is reading or being hypnotized by Netflix. She is a serious night-owl and while everyone else is grinning in the warmth and sunlight, she’s hoping for gloominess and rain. Yeah, she’s weird like that. Website | Twitter | Facebook | Goodreads | Goodreads (A. Star) | Amazon | Pinterest | DJ's Book Corner

Review: Hero, Cursed by Diantha Jones

Title: Hero, Cursed
Author: Diantha Jones
Series: Mythos #2; Oracle of Delphi #3.5
Publication: August 17th 2014
Genre: Young Adult ~ Greek Mythology
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Cover Rating: 5/5
Overall Rating: 5/5

Before he knew the Oracle.
Before he knew the Quad.
Before the Great Unknown threatened his world.
He was a hero, cursed forever.

Shunned by a family that doesn't understand him, demigod Lenka Tahile aka "Swindle" is a complete loner and he likes it that way. Then he meets the hero, Ace Remedy, the brother of an infamous demigod Prince, and his life goes from bad to worse. Ace is loud, rude, and disruptive to his peaceful existence in every way. He's also hilarious and daring, and Swindle ends up finding a friend just when he thought he'd never have another.

But little does he know, becoming friends with Ace was all part of the Fates' plan. Now his past is slowly coming back to haunt him and there's nothing he can do to stop it. Nothing but try not to bring to light the lost love, the failed hopes, and the cursed existence that he would kill to keep in the dark.

I was not chosen. I was cursed.


Diantha Jones really surprised me with Hero, Cursed — This is Swindle like you've never seen him before. 

I can't express enough how much I love these Mythos books. It gives us insight into the characters and let's us get to know them better and understand where they're coming from. I think this is especially good with Swindle because he's one of my favorite characters and there has been so much mystery surrounding him.

I loved seeing Swindle's past and how his curse started. I couldn't have been more surprised by his involvement with Jason and the Argonauts. I think my exact reaction was: "Jason?! *jaw drops*" Yeah, that sounds about right. I must say that I really feel bad for everything Swindle went through, with the curse, losing his mother over and over again. And of course Apollo has to make everything so much harder for him. Poor Swindle!

There are some characters that we know from the Oracle of Delphi books making an appearance. Of course there's Ace — I always enjoy reading about him. I love his and Swindle's bromance. They're so much fun together. I was thrilled to see Strafford coming in too, sort of... It totally was a mind fuck. Thanks for that, Diantha. And Apollo, naturally, was being a pain in Swindle's ass. There were more familiar characters but I'll just let you discover it on your own. 

So overall, another fantastic book by Diantha Jones with awesome action, great writing and an ending that made me scream inside. Hero, Cursed was just as amazing as I was hoping it would be. Lenka "Swindle" Tahile is definitely one of the more intriguing characters in the Oracle of Delphi and Mythos books. I loved this story about him and as always I can't get enough of this world. More, please!

About the Author:

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Diantha Jones was born the day thousands of turkeys sacrificed their lives to fill millions of American bellies on November 22 which also happened to be Thanksgiving Day (Her mother says she owes her a turkey). She is a Journalism graduate who wants to be a career novelist (of books, not Facebook posts). When not writing or working, she is reading on her Nook, getting drunk on Red Bulls, being hypnotized by Netflix or on a mission to procure french fries.

The Oracle of Delphi fantasy series is her first series. She is also the author of Mythos: Stories from Olympus, a companion series, and there is another fantasy series in the works.

Cover Reveal: Hero, Cursed by Diantha Jones + Giveaway! (INT)

Welcome to my stop of the cover reveal of Hero, Cursed by Diantha Jones. I can't wait for this book and to read Swindle's story. 

And oh my god, look at that amazing cover!

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Before he knew the Oracle...

Before he knew the Quad...

Before the Great Unknown threatened his world...

He was a hero, cursed forever.

Cover Designed by: Colin F. Barnes

Publication Date: March 18, 2014

Genre: YA Mythology

Series: Mythos: Stories from Olympus #2/Oracle of Delphi #3.5

*WARNING* To be read after Prophecy of Solstice's End (Oracle of Delphi #3). 

Contains MAJOR spoilers!

Shunned by a family that doesn't understand him, demigod Lenka Tahile aka "Swindle" is a complete loner and he likes it that way. Then he meets the hero, Ace Remedy, the brother of an infamous demigod Prince, and his life goes from bad to worse. Ace is loud, rude, and disruptive to his peaceful existence in every way. He's also hilarious and daring, and Swindle ends up finding a friend just when he thought he'd never have another.

But little does he know, becoming friends with Ace was all part of the Fates' plan. Now his past is slowly coming back to haunt him and there's nothing he can do to stop it. Nothing but try not to bring to light the lost love, the failed hopes, and the cursed existence that he would kill to keep in the dark.

Five Facts about Hero, Cursed

1. Lenka Tahile is a South African name. The MC was born in South Africa.

2. "Swindle" is Lenka's celestial name. He is a son of Hermes. Figure it out.

3. The hawk on the cover is not a tattoo. His name is Bill and he's Swindle's Fauna Morph, an animal that morphs into a weapon on command.

4. Though it isn't showcased on the cover, Swindle has extremely curly hair. Out of control, I tell you.

5. Just like Solar, Defeated, this novella switches back and forth between the present and the past, and reveals what life was like for Swindle before the Oracle of Delphi came along.

Mythos: Stories from Olympus #1

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Diantha Jones was born the day thousands of turkeys sacrificed their lives to fill millions of American bellies on November 22 which also happened to be Thanksgiving Day (Her mother says she owes her a turkey). She is a Journalism graduate who wants to be a career novelist (of books, not Facebook posts). When not writing or working, she is reading on her Nook, being hypnotized by Netflix or on a mission to procure french fries.

The Oracle of Delphi fantasy series is her first series. She is also the author of Mythos: Stories from Olympus, a companion series, and there is another fantasy series in the works. She also writes (new) adult fantasy/paranormal romance under the name A. Star. Invasion (An Alien Romance) is her first title released under this pen name. Future releases under A. Star include, Mythos: Gods and Lovers series, the Love & Steampunk series, the Purr, Inc. stories, and more.

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The Oracle of Delphi Blog Tour: Day 2 ~ Review: Prophecy of Solstice's End by Diantha Jones

Here's my stop of the Oracle of Delphi blog tour Day 2! 

I'll be posting my review for Prophecy of Solstice's End. I loved it and hope everyone will like my review of it. :)

 

Title: Prophecy of Solstice's End

Author: Diantha Jones

Series: Oracle of Delphi #3

Publication: July 15th 2013

Genre: Young Adult

Format: e-arc

Cover Rating: 5/5

Overal Rating: 5/5

Copy provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.

Summer Solstice is here. Let the games begin.

Nothing but lies (some of them her own) and deceit have brought Chloe to Olympus for the Solstice Olympic Games. As the Oracle and the special guest of the King of Myth, Chloe becomes immersed in a life of unfathomable luxury, taunting history, and overwhelming excitement. Though scheming and untrustworthy, the gods remain on their best behavior as the tension and anticipation builds around the outcome of the Quest of the Twelve Labors, the deadliest competition of the Games. All seems well on the celestial front...until athletes start turning up dead and a philosopher missing for months returns with a most terrifying story...

But that’s not all.

As Strafford confronts his troubled past and more is learned about the Great Unknown Prophecy, Chloe grows close to another, setting off a chain of events that will bring her face-to-face with a truth that will rock both of her worlds to their core.

And it’ll all happen before Solstice’s end...

~My Thoughts:

Prophecy of Solstice's End is the third book already in the Oracle of Delphi series and I must say that although it took me a whole week to read it, this is my favorite book so far. I might say that about every book in the series but Diantha's book just keep getting better and better with each one.

This book mostly centers in Olympus when Chloe goes there for the Solstice Olympic Games as Zeus' guest. Yes, it's just as exciting as it sounds and Olympus is just as amazing as I thought it would be. While Chloe gets preoccupied with her role as the Oracle and starts to really grasp what it means, Strafford is on his own quest, participating in the dangerous Twelve Labors. Between all of this, the Quad is falling apart, everyone is devided and Chloe learns more about herself.

Prophecy of Solstice End definitely felt more different than the other books. I don't mean that in a bad way at all because I loved this book. I couldn't get enough of it. It was so exciting with a lot of unexpected twists that gave me mini heart attacks and left me shocked, not knowing what to do with myself. That ending... damn, Diantha, why do you keep torturing us like this? And yet I devoured and loved every plot twists like they were chocolate cookies. Can't help but be amazing at how Diantha can still shock us with these unexpected events and her amazing writing after two books. But, yes, it felt very different. Things are absolutely kicked up a notch. 

I love the gods, did I mention that before? Well, they are seriously awesome though some of them have evil plans. They are definitely entertaining to read about. And since this book is set in Olympus they are ALL there. Zeus, Hera, Apollo, Hermes, Aphrodite, and so on and on... Gotta love it.
All the other characters are more on their own in PoSE. The Quad is kind of falling apart and it doesn't help that Chloe is growing really close to someone that is not Strafford. Dum, dum, duuuum... Who, you ask? Read the book and you'll know! ;)
I still love Chloe though. She's never been more badass (I think it's Strafford's influence. lol). She's also getting more into her role as Oracle, giving Kismet to Heroes and even getting a philosopher of her very own! 
Strafford as always was swoon-worthy and amazing. Especially in his Quest of the Twelve Labours. I really enjoyed reading those scenes. Diantha kicks ass at writing action scenes and they're still my favorite together will the romantic scenes which are also amazing I might add. Chloe and Strafford's connection gives off fireworks even when they're fighting and things definitely get a little steamy every now and then.
As for the rest of the Quad. I was so sad a lot of times for how they weren't all as close as they were, though in the end it's definitely better. Thank goodness... 
Still, a lot of stuff happens and not always good things. Be prepared, people!


Overall, Prophecy of Solstice's End by Diantha Jones was another sensational book in my favorite Greek Mythology series. Full of intrigue, unexpected twists, shocking events and a gasp-for-breath ending, it's the most exciting Oracle of Delphi book so far. And I can't wait to find out what else is in store for our heroes and the Oracle of Delphi!

~Favorite Quotes:

The Gemini actually seemed to be controlling the creature and Strafford felt a ping of envy. He didn't like being shown up by someone whose eyes were on nonstop twinkle duty.

"You know exactly why I love you," she said, frowning.
"I guess. It's 'cause I'm so handsome and charmin' tha' you honestly can't help yourself, right?"
She giggled and yanked on a lock of his black hair. "Right, Your High-Jerk."

She glared up at him. "One word and I'll kick you off this ledge, leprechaun."
He barked a laugh. "Was tha' an Irish dig on me, Red?"
"Pretty much."

"Time is not the same here. Every divine hour, or minuta, is measured by a sign of the Zodiac. A horae is actually a twelve-hour period, instead of one. Don't ask me why the gods did things the stupid way."

Diantha Jones was born the day thousands of turkeys sacrificed their lives to fill millions of American bellies on November 22 which also happened to be Thanksgiving Day (Her mother says she owes her a turkey). She is a Journalism graduate who wants to be a career novelist (of books, not Facebook posts). When not writing or working, she is reading on her Nook, being hypnotized by Netflix or on a mission to procure french fries.

The Oracle of Delphi fantasy series is her first series. She is also the author of Mythos: Stories from Olympus, a companion series, and there is another fantasy series in the works. She also writes (new) adult fantasy/paranormal romance under the name A. Star. Invasion (An Alien Romance) is her first title released under this pen name. Future releases under A. Star include, the Love & Steampunk series, the Purr, Inc. stories, and more.

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Other books in the Oracle of Delphi series...

   

Prophecy of the Most Beautiful

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Prophecy of the Setting Sunrise

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Solar, Defeated (A Mythos: Stories from Olympus Novella)

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The Oracle of Delphi Blog Tour: Day 1 ~ Author Interview with Diantha Jones!

Here's my stop for the Oracle of Delphi Blog Tour by Diantha Jones!

Yes, it's that time again! I'm so glad to be once again a part of this. These books are awesome and so is Diantha!

For part 1/2 I have an author interview with Diantha for you all. I hope you'll all enjoy it and be sure to enter the giveaways below and just read the hell out of Diantha's books.
Also be sure to keep an eye open for day 2 (July 22nd!) of the blog tour here at Bookfever because then I'll have the review of Prophecy of Solstice's End. *squeee squeee*

Hi Diantha and welcome again to Bookfever! I’m so glad to finally do an author interview with you!

Thank you for having me! So jealous Strafford and Apollo got here before me ;)

1. What's next for you? Are you working on something new?

Always, Stephanie. Always. There's still the last two books in the Oracle of Delphi series, plus two novellas. The next series I'm releasing is the Love & Steampunk series. It's in the New Adult genre and is  pretty HEAVY on the romance and fantasy. So it's a little something different from OOD. Then there's the Purr, Inc. anthology that a fellow author, Mia Darien, and I are planning. The first story will appear in her upcoming anthology Here, Kitty, Kitty. I'm really excited, too. The next year is going to be awesome.

2. Which actors/actresses would you like to see playing the lead characters for the Oracle of Delphi series? (Me and Jenn from Book Bird Reviews always see Michael Fassbender as Apollo for some reason... xD)

Ooohhh! Michael Fassbender is hot stuff, but he actually might be too suave for Apollo! I was thinking Ian Somerhalder. Can't you see him with the black dreadlocks and the tats? Yummy, yummy. And he already has Apollo's amazing blue eyes. Now that we've met Zeus, I think Michael Fassbender would make a great King of the gods.

Chloe: Sophie Turner (I mean, come on. Who else?)

Strafford: I AIN'T GOT NO IDEA. Who could do Strafford Law justice? Matt Lanter, maybe? He's cute but I don't know. In some pics, he's got it, then in others...yeah, not so much.

Ace Remedy: Nick Jonas (Stop laughing! I'm sorry but he is too cute and looks just like my version of Ace, especially when his hair is cut :)

Swindle: Jaden Smith (I always choose him. When his hair is all grown out and curly, he looks just like the infamous Lenka Tahile.)

3. What are your thoughts on good/bad reviews?

Both are just a part of this business. Receiving all positive reviews is just unrealistic, and even after being told a trillion times, some authors still don't seem to get that. I have an appreciation for the good and the bad because both usually offer some sort of learning lesson for what to do better the next book.

4. What three books would you recommend people to read?

Now this is solely based on books I've read in the last few years or so. Real by Kary Evans, Hopeless by Colleen Hoover, the Fever series by Karen Marie Moning and the entire Black Dagger Brotherhood series by JR Ward. I also really loved Feeling Death by DT Dyllin. I know you said three books, but I'm a rebel like that.

5. If you could jump into any book and live in that world. Which book would it be?

I think I might enjoy a vacay in Wonderland. Yeah, it's dangerous, but so is Washington DC.

6. Which famous person, living or dead would you like to meet and why?

I know this might sound generic, but Oprah. I mean, she's a black woman with a billion dollar empire. I need to know her secrets *lol*

7. Is there anything else you would like to add that I haven’t included?

Just a word for my ladies: Keep your head, heels and standards HIGH. Always.

Peace.

Thank you for answering my questions and I can’t wait to read more books by you in the future! 

Also me and Jenn think Michael Fassbender would be PERFECT for Zeus come to think of it. =D

Diantha Jones was born the day thousands of turkeys sacrificed their lives to fill millions of American bellies on November 22 which also happened to be Thanksgiving Day (Her mother says she owes her a turkey). She is a Journalism graduate who wants to be a career novelist (of books, not Facebook posts). When not writing or working, she is reading on her Nook, being hypnotized by Netflix or on a mission to procure french fries. 

The Oracle of Delphi fantasy series is her first series. She is also the author of Mythos: Stories from Olympus, a companion series, and there is another fantasy series in the works. She also writes (new) adult fantasy/paranormal romance under the name A. Star. Invasion (An Alien Romance) is her first title released under this pen name. Future releases under A. Star include, the Love & Steampunk series, the Purr, Inc. stories, and more.

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Review: Solar, Defeated by Diantha Jones

Title: Solar, Defeated
Author: Diantha Jones
Series: Oracle of Delphi #2.5
Publication:  April 23rd 2013
Genre: Young Adult
Format: e-book, 85 pages
Cover Rating: 5/5 (Rawr!)
Overall Rating: 5/5

Copy received from the author in exchange for an honest review.

From the moment Strafford Law saw Chloe Clever, he knew he was destined to love her forever. But a dishonorable past and a bleak future threaten to destroy him before he gets the chance.

Looking back, he recalls his life before it came crashing down around him...a time when the one he now loathes most of all was the one he adored more than anything.

SPOILER ALERT: Read as Oracle of Delphi #2.5! YOU'VE BEEN WARNED.

~My thoughts:

Before she changed my life forever, there was just me, Solar. Alone. Tortured. Defeated.

Wow. Just wow!
A novella about Strafford Law.
Be still, my beating fangirl heart! 

I didn't expect to get this book for review this soon so I was more than excited to start it. Now that I have finished it, I'm kind of sad because I already miss Strafford and this world, if that makes sense.

A tiny warning; if you haven't read the Oracle of Delphi books yet you probably should read them first.

Solar, Defeated follows (as you can probably guess) Strafford before Prophecy of the Most Beautiful, before Strafford meets Chloe. It even follows him in some sort of flashbacks to where he was younger. Starting from the age of eight and going up until eighteen.

How I loved reading about his younger years! I couldn't help but find it super adorable. But not only that, I just loved finding out more about him, what he was like when he was a kid and teenager. I also loved reading more about his father, Apollo, and how he influenced Strafford when he was younger and how Strafford looked up to him. And other than that I just always really love reading about Apollo.

Other things I loved were reading more about Strafford's sublings. Of course there was Ace. Always awesome to read about him. I already loved Ace from PoMB and PoSS, but not as much as Strafford, whom I adore. But I simply adored Ace (Don't worry, Jenn, I won't steal him from you! ^^), when he described to Strafford what he feels when he's playing the drums. It was definitely one of my favorite scenes in this book.
And then there also were Strafford's sisters, Felicity and Teagan. But I mostly enjoyed reading more about Strafford's twin sister Isolde. I loved the way she and Strafford were together, especially as kids. And if it's possible I have even more questions about her. Just some little things about her through the flashback thingies got me wondering...

The writing was perfection as usual and I always enjoy reading Diantha's fighting scenes, as they keep my attention every single time. They were very colorful and exciting to watch, as was every scene. Yes, I say watch because it reels feels like a movie playinjg inside my head, fast-paced and full of action. 
And as always I loved the mythology aspects. I want more! Now!

Solar, Defeated left me even hungrier than ever for this series. Strafford Law is an amazing hero, who stole my heart once more. It will more than satisfy Dianta Jones's fans of her Oracle of Delphi Series. Anyone who has read the first two books just HAS to read this also. And if you haven't read the books yet, just go read them. Just do it.

~Quotes:

"Every beat, every vibration, sends a shock wave of ecstasy through me. The feel of the sticks in my hand and the pedal under my foot, the power of knowin' tha' I control these things and they will do exactly wha' I want them to. They will make the sounds I want them to make, and because of the essence in my blood, those sounds will be the mos' beautiful thing anyone has ever heard."

I didn't believe in love at first sight. To me, it was idiotic to think that you could give your heart to someone you didn't know anything about and let them completely possess it without looking like a fool.
Guess that made me a damned fool then. Because with one glance, I knew the girl in this picture was going to possess me mind, body, and soul. And there wasn't a bloody thing I could do to stop it.

~About the author:

Diantha Jones was born the day thousands of turkeys sacrificed their lives to fill millions of American bellies on November 22 which also happened to be Thanksgiving Day (Her mother says she owes her a turkey). She is a Journalism graduate who wants to be a career novelist (of books, not Facebook posts). When not writing or working, she is reading on her Nook or playing the most ridiculous app games on her iPhone.
She writes adult fantasy/paranormal romance under the name A. Star. Friend/Fan het at www.goodreads.com/A_Star.

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