Comment from w.j.debi

Exceptional

I finished reading this novel last night. What a delightful and clever ending. You made me fall in love with your characters. I want to meet this family.
I especially like what you did with Hermes. I think he's my new favorite Greek god.
I love that Hades it's repentant and going back to his faithful Persephone.
And Apollo was hiding in plain sight the whole time.
And what a delightful ending for Theo and Echo.
I look forward to digging into the prequel soon.
Congratulations on the win for book of the month on this one. That is hard to accomplish, especially with a fantasy novel.

 Comment Written 08-Apr-2025

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reply by the author on 09-Apr-2025

Oh my gosh, yay on all your reading. I am deeply honored and so glad you read it all.

Thank you for your compliment on winning. It was a tough, down to the wire win, I assure you.

I like Hermes, too, as you can tell. He's a bit of a cad, but with a big heart. Yeah, he knew where Apollo was all along, but respected his desire to hide out.

I thought a lot about what to do with Hades in the end. I went back and forth between destroying and redeeming him. You saw what won out. It also leaves room for a third book, lol.

Again, thank you for the coveted stars and for taking time to back read.

Hugs,
Rhonda

Comment from Ric Myworld

Excellent

Traveling most of the time over about six weeks this summer, I'm sorry I haven't been able to keep up. But I enjoy every chapter I am able to catch, and thanks to your details, you keep me from being totally lost. Congratulations on your blue ribbon! :-)

 Comment Written 09-Sep-2024

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reply by the author on 09-Sep-2024

Thank you for dropping in to review. At least you caught the ending and many of the previous chapters to boot.

I was thrilled and humbled by the 1st place spot for the chapter. It's only taken me a year to write, lol.

Thanks again and happy travels.
Rhonda

Comment from Contests

A seven star rating from the Contest Committee for the recognition this post has received from the FanStory community. While this was not a Contest Committee decision, the committee recognizes this achievement with a seven star review.

 Comment Written 08-Sep-2024

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reply by the author on 08-Sep-2024

Oh my gosh!!! I had no idea such a thing existed. I am so very honored, dear committee!!!! Thank you from the bottom of my heart!!!

Comment from Esther Brown

Excellent

Very well done! I have been following this story off and on for a bit and enjoying it. What a great ending. I love happily ever after. I will go back and check out the ones I missed. Well written. Esther

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 Comment Written 04-Sep-2024

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reply by the author on 05-Sep-2024

Hi Esther, thank you for reviewing this final chapter. It was quite an adventure. I'm doing the prequel now.

Hugs,
Rhonda

Comment from Daylily

Exceptional

Ahhh...such a perfect final chapter! Although I am rather late reading it, the whole posting is a delight and I am glad I still have a six left. This book is so publishable...especially if you can include the pictures, or some others along the same vein.

Thank you for such a wonderful read!!!

 Comment Written 31-Aug-2024

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reply by the author on 01-Sep-2024

HI Lily,
I'm so glad you were able to get in on my last chapter. It was quite a journey and you were a part of it!! Apparently I can use the AI pictures, from what I've heard, and it would be wonderful to publish it. Thanks so much,
Hugs,
Rhonda

Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell

Exceptional

That was the perfect ending, Rhonda, I loved every word. And we got to witness two weddings! I'm glad Mary decided to give the gift of immortality to her son Hank, him being married to an immortal made sense to give it to him. This has been a roller coaster of a ride, fun and magical. I couldn't have asked for more all in one book. Well done, my friend! :)) Sandra xxx

 Comment Written 26-Aug-2024

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reply by the author on 26-Aug-2024

Thank you so much, Sandra. You've been a welcome member of my review crew!! I've enjoyed your work as well and you've definitely had an influence on my work.
Thank you for the six stars and the months of support. I know you've been through a lot yourself, but you turned things around and help us as well.
Big hugs,
Rhonda

Comment from royowen

Exceptional

Of course eternity has no age, one could be a thousand years old and look like they did as a young man or woman, age cannot, and does neither weary them nor does it age them, forever young is a song I've heard, and now Echo knows that only too well, well done, merging the Greek gods with the one true God, well done, blessings Roy
Typo : He was a ransom(e) for my people.

 Comment Written 26-Aug-2024

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reply by the author on 26-Aug-2024

Hi Roy, thank you so much for the six stars and for the support you've given me and my fantasy book. You're right about me using a lot of religious symbolism with the Greek characters. Occasionally, I just threw one in for fun, but most have a lot to do with our spiritual journey as well as that of our land.

Thank you for finding the ransom bit.

Take care, my friend,
Rhonda

Comment from rspoet

Exceptional

Hello Rhonda,
All's well that ends well, even in the world of gods, and this story ends well for readers. The world of Mount Olympus will never be the same, even Hermes will have to settle down.
You also got Hera and Aphrodite into the story, so the love theme spreads
deeper and deeper.
Since a single kiss can make a human immortal, there must have been
a great number of new immortals over the thousands of years.
The only one I missed was Athena. I guess she was preoccupied by Odysseus.
Congratulations on a wonderful new interpretation of the Olympia world.
Best wishes.
Robert

 Comment Written 26-Aug-2024

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reply by the author on 26-Aug-2024

Hi Robert, thank you so much for the stars and comments!!
Yes, all did end well as I didn't kill off any of my characters, lol, and made the bad guys toe the line.
My sincere apologies to our dear Athena. I'll have to remember her in the prequel I'm about to resurrect from where I started it on here years ago.
Certainly my own interpretations and my apologies, again, to the ancient Greeks and Romans, hehe.
So, the single kiss thing...they can only use it once, and it requires an effort and choice on the Immortal, and matching love on the mortal. All very tricky, so just a few made, except in Concorde Valley where, it seems, the balance is thrown off.

Thanks, again, for the years of support!!!!!

Comment from lyenochka

Exceptional

A fitting ending to your tale. Although I am not much into Greek mythology, you created great characters and pushed for young people to grow and make wise decisions for the betterment of the world. Congratulations on finishing this!

then queezed her arm (squeezed)
his parent's return to Concorde Valley. (parents')
Echo reached out and touced (touched)
He threw a coctail (cocktail)

 Comment Written 25-Aug-2024

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reply by the author on 26-Aug-2024

Thank you, Helen, for the beautiful six stars and for having gotten my main point in this book. A long time ago, and author I met advised me to use fantasy people or creatures to get ideas across to people, and young adults in my case. He said they tend to relate to them without feeling personally attacked.

In another set of books, I use vampires, werewolves, fairies, dragons, etc as creatures with very specific rules and morals for the kids to relate to. It, also, allows me to create my own societies.

Thanks, also, for finding the mistakes so I can correct them!!

Hugs,
Rhonda

Comment from Carol Hillebrenner

Exceptional

The six is for finishing a very good book and for giving us a happy ending. Not only Theo but also Hermes became grooms to the women they have loved for many years.

 Comment Written 25-Aug-2024

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reply by the author on 26-Aug-2024

Carol, thank you so much for being such a loyal follower of this book, for the six stars you've often granted, and for being honest and open in your reviews.

Hugs,
Rhonda