Windstorm: Sun Oracle Burning by Rosetta M. Overman

I almost always enjoy books on Greek mythology and this one definitely did the tales justice while also adding a unique spin and story line to keep things intriguing.

I enjoyed Rosetta Overman's character development and imagery throughout the book. She did a great job of painting a picture of this era, the time where the people believed in the Gods and that they walked among them. I also truly enjoyed the main character, Aello. She was a great mix of a strong woman but also was learning and growing. There are times she fights for things but other times when she is smart and understands what she is truly capable of. I hate when authors make a strong female character that is over confident in their abilities, or just too focused on always saving everyone to realize that it's okay to ask for help. Aello did not do this and I felt like it was more realistic of her life trying to acclimate to being a mortal and being in the mortal realm.

I also enjoyed the timeline of this book. There are a few times when the author skips several months or years but I didn't feel like I was missing out on the main character's story and still knew them enough for the story to progress. I feel like there is a fine line when using this format for a book, but Overman did a great job of keeping on the positive side of that line and keeping you entertained while bringing you along the characters' life journey.

Overall, I'd definitely recommend this book to those interested in Greek mythology and action mixed with a romance. The romance definitely does not overpower the rest of the story, so I'd say that's more of a secondary plot line. And I am certainly looking forward to seeing if the second book revisits some of my favorite characters of this book.

**I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.**

Synopsis: Born to the God Apollo, Aello was raised with the privilege of a goddess, but knows her future is among the mortals of Gaia with her mother. Her upbringing doesn’t prepare her for the life and politics of royals or how cruel humans can be. Trapped with a brutal husband, Aello has little hope for happiness until a trip to Egypt brings her together with kindred spirits. But forces come together to destroy her and all she holds dear.

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