Why she’s so hurt, what happened between them, why she won’t say she’s in love with Herc. The one thing I actually really liked about this book is the fact we get to learn more about Meg’s ex. However, for the sake of drama (and the “twisted” tale) I guess that’s something that needs to be revisited. That sounds like things Meg from the movie needs to work on, but really, in terms of the movie, she actually does accomplish that kind of redemption by dying for Hercules. Meg has to prove she’s worthy of becoming a goddess by helping her ex and proving her vulnerability. The characters in these twisted tales always feel off, like you can tell they have no connection to the source, even if these books are written under the Disney umbrella. Watching these movies growing up, you’re used to one story for so long, and characterization that you’ve seen hundreds of times.

I’ve only read the Frozen twisted tale, and like this one, Go the Distance isn’t bad, but it doesn’t feel right. Something is just off about the characters that makes reading these twisted tales a weird kind of fanfiction experience. I was excited for this book, but I seemed to have overlooked the fact that this series leaves me feeling…odd. I received an eARC from NetGalley & Disney Publishing Worldwide in exchange for an honest review. The ex-boyfriend who immediately moved on to someone else while she was stuck in the Underworld.Ĭan Meg put her past behind her and use her quick-wit to defeat monsters and gods alike, including the nefarious Hades? Will she finally figure out her place and contribution to the world? Or will her fear of commitment have her running away from an eternity of godhood with Herc? (Netgalley) The ex-boyfriend she saved by selling her soul to Hades. The mission? Oh, just to rescue her ex’s current wife from the Underworld. All Meg has to do is complete a mysterious quest. Luckily, Hera has a solution, offering Meg a chance to prove herself worthy of a spot on Mt. That is, until Zeus tells Meg that she can’t be with Hercules because she’s, well, mortal. Summary: What if Meg had to become a Greek god?Īfter Hercules proves he’s a true hero and regains his godship, all seems right in the world.

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