I’ve been a fan of Greek mythology since I was young, and have read the entire Percy Jackson series as well as the follow-up Gods of Olympus series. Â I was intrigued by a new series for adults featuring the gods of Ancient Greece living in today’s time by Jordanna Max Brodsky. Orbit Books provided me with book one, The Immortals, released February 16, to review and give away to a lucky reader, along with a $50 gift card.
Artemis, twin sister of Apollo and daughter of Leto and Zeus, has been known by many epithets over the millenia, Punisher and Huntress among them. She now goes by the name Selene DiSilva, continuing her mandate to protect women from the men who abuse them, even if her powers have diminished over time, working as a private detective in Manhattan. When the body of a woman washes up on the shore of the Hudson River, Selene is determined to find her killer.
Theo Schultz is a professor in the Columbia Classics Department and grief-stricken to hear of the death of his ex, Helen.  While remembering her at the spot where her body was found, he runs into Selene, and together the two realize that Helen is the first sacrifice in an updated version of the Eleusinian Mysteries. Originally secret religious rites of ancient Greece, the Eleusinian Mysteries were initiations held every year for the cult of Demeter and Persephone.  But someone has revived them and is using them to bring the gods back the powers they’ve lost.
Though their goals differ — Theo seeks to find the killer of the woman he loved and Selene wants to stop the deaths of innocent women — they work together to determine who is behind the cult and where each next step will occur. Selene has the additional burden of her powers returning with each death, and must fight her desire for those powers. Theo has a vast knowledge of Ancient Greece and tags along with Selene, against her better judgment. Their attraction grows, and Selene struggles with her feelings for Theo, as she had held her vow of chastity and has no intention of breaking it.
The Immortals is part murder mystery, part fantasy, and the author’s research into Ancient Greece and the Greek gods is extensive. I have spent a lot of time in New York City and loved the stories of the city’s past, with hidden theaters, forgotten cemeteries, and Selene’s run-ins with historical figures during the decades she has lived there.  Brodsky keeps the reader guessing who is behind the cult, and the modern day versions of gods such as Apollo, Hermes, and Dionysus are right on target.
I highly enjoyed The Immortals and hope you will too. Read on for your opportunity to enter the giveaway.
About the Book
Manhattan has many secrets. Some are older than the city itself.
The city sleeps. Selene DiSilva walks her dog along the banks of the Hudson. She is alone — just the way she likes it. She doesn’t believe in friends, and she doesn’t speak to her family. Most of them are simply too dangerous.
In the predawn calm, Selene finds the body of a young woman washed ashore, gruesomely mutilated and wreathed in laurel. Her ancient rage returns. And so does the memory of a promise she made long ago — when her name was Artemis.
Find out more at the official website Olympus Bound.
About the Author
Jordanna Max Brodsky hails from Virginia, where she spent four years at a science and technology high school pretending it was a theater conservatory. She holds a degree in History and Literature from Harvard University. When she’s not wandering the forests of Maine, she lives in Manhattan with her husband. She often sees goddesses in Central Park and wishes she were one.
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Thank you 5 Minutes for Mom and Jordanna Max Brodsky! I look forward to reading The Immortals.
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Was always was interested in the mythical figure of the Roman General Coriolanus & his story of politics and morality re Rome after reading Shakespeare’s “Coriolanus” in college.
I always thought the story of Agamemnon was insane!
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I enjoyed the story of Troy. Also, I will never forget the first time I read about Medusa.
I like the story of Athena. They have made her known to lots of younger kids through the Percy Jackson series.
No, I don’t have a favorite Greek or Roman myth. Sounds like a fascinating read!
Personally, my favorite myth/god(dess) would probably be all the stories on Artemis. I love how she stands for she represents all the women and is very tough. She’s also goddess of the night and animals like her deer/stag and I love nature and animals so much. Her archery skills are so impressive and I don’t know I just love her so much! I did my Greek Gods presentation on her too! thank you so much for this opportunity btw :))
Helen of Troy is my favorite myth
I always loved the story of Hera, the Queen of all the gods. She was very vain and didn’t like to perceive of anyone being more beautiful. If she were jealous she would change them into animals, one being a bear. Zeus, her husband, took pity on the woman and flung her into the stars (The Great Bear).
I love the myth about Penelope!!!~
I am intrigued by Apollo who was the God of music, arts, knowledge, healing, and manly beauty. Music soothes the soul!
no I don’t have a fave
I would have to say Zues at this time. I really can not recall another.
My other favorite greek God is Poseidon which is god of the sea and protector of all aquatic features. I sure do love all things beachy haha
I love all greek mythology god myths
The story of Artemis has always been my favorite.
I like the story of narcissus
i love the legend of Athena, she was a fierce warrior
My favorite is Pegasus, the flying horse, the son of Neptune, king of the ocean, and Medusa, a horrible monster with snakes for hair.
I like the Persephone myth.
My favorite Greek Myth would be Seven Against Thebes !
I do not have a favorite, however I have been wanting to take the class at my college about greek/roman myths!! It would be an awesome class to take. I am very much into those times and movies/books about those times.
I have always like Poseidon.
I really don’t have a favorite.
I have a Greek god my husband was named after one Nestor.
My favorite is the Greek god Apollo.
I used to love all of the greek myths! I think my favorite god would be Poseidon!
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I so not have a favorite
I don’t have a particular fave, or maybe I should say my fave changes pretty much every month or year
I loved reading the Percy Jackson series and liked the first Magnus Chase book.
I do not. Mythology was really not that interesting to me. Thank you!
Athena and Arachne is the most memorable one I learned in elementary school!
I don’t have a favorite Greek or Roman myth, but i have always been fascinated reading about the Greek Gods and Goddesses.
I’ve always enjoyed the myth of Psyche and Cupid.
i like Poseidon…god of water…his trident is cool!
I like the story of Persephone and Hades and how during the time she’s required to spend in the Underworld, that’s when winter occurs.
I grew up loving Sinbad.
I don’t have a fave Greek or Roman myth.
I have no favorites when it comes to Greek Mythology.
Sailor Moon has a lot of Mythology influences, and I love it.
I remember hearing of Jason and the argonots, and seeing a move
No, I do not have one. I have never really read any of those genres.
No, I do not have a particular favorite when it comes to Greek Mythology.
Hecate, Goddess of magic is one of the few I remember.
Persephone
I don’t have a favorite.
love Helen of troy
no i do not have a favorite. i can’t wait to read the immortals.
I don’t really have a favorite.
Hercules has always been my favorite!
There’s a book called The Deep End of the Sea by Heather Lyons that’s a reimagining of the Medusa mythology that I love.
How about an adventure at the Library of Alexandria.
Favorite Greek god is THOR!
zues is the king
Hercules is my favorite
I like the myth of Icarus and flying too close to the sun.
How about the Norse Gods?
My favorite Greek or Roman myth would be Persephone and Hades
My favorite Greek myth was the story of the Trojan Horse.
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Zeus is my favorite.
Zeus because he is the most powerful.
The story of Poseidon creating the horse.
I do not have a favorite. But we enjoyed the Percy Jackson movie. I would love to get my son reading the books. Thanks!
I love Pandora’s Box.
I have too say Zeus for me
I haven’t read any of the myths since I was a child. (That’s been a while!)
Yes, I like Scylla.
i don’t know any greek myths but I know some of the god’s names
I like Hestia. I like the Percy Jackson series and really couldn’t see another half blood series regarding Greek mythology being this interesting.
I don’t really have a favorite. Other than Zeus I’m not sure I can even remember any.
I liked reading about Greek Mythology when I was younger. Its really interesting and full of drama.
I like The Iliad.
I don’t have a favorite Greek or Roman myth, or another reimagining like Percy Jackson.
No, I do not have a favorite; ) thanks for the chance!
i like hercules.
I had two cats named after Eos and Selen. The sisters the sun and moon
I don’t have a favorite. I do like the Disney movie Hercules though.
I have always loved the Odsessy!
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I remember learning myths in school and Oedipus Rex stuck in my head.
My favorite twins are Romulus and Remus!!
I was raised to love greek, roman as well as Norse mythology. I am Pagan, and a Devotee of Hekate.
Hercules was always my favorite!
I can only think of Zeus and Hercules! Thanks for the awesome giveaway!
I don’t really have a favorite!
I do not have a favorite
Aphrodite is my favorite…The Goddess of Love because love conquers all.
I like the Greek myth: The Competition, Athena and Poseidon.
The percy jackson series
No, actually, I don’t.
like reading about Romulus and Remus
Medusa intrigues me, but she’s not really a favorite.
I like Pandora’s Box.
I like the story of Pandora’s Box.
I enjoy re-imagined myths and stories. Don’t have a favorite one.
Thanks for the contest.
I like the Hercules story and have enjoyed the Percy Jackson series.
My favorite was reading josephine angelini starcrossed trilogy! Thank you for the chance!
I like mythology. My favorite are Medusa and sirens.
My favorite Greek myth is Athena’s birth. She is my favorite goddess because she is the goddess of wisdom and intelligence.
I love Hades and Hercules!!
My favorite Greek myth is Icarus.
Odysseus visiting his ancestors in the underworld.
No I don’t but I’ve always liked Zeus.
I like the history–especially Roman–and the myths are strongly embedded in that history, but can’t say that I have a favorite among them.
I like the myth of Persephone. It’s sad but I’ve always found it tragically poetic.
like Achilles
My favorite Greek myth is Hercules.
I don’t know about myths, but I really enjoy the Chronicles of Narnia series.
I love the tale of Hercules
I don’t really have a favorite Greek or Roman myth, but always like reading about different ones!
I always thought Hercules was pretty cool.
love the stories of Poseidon
I don’t have any favorites.
I like the stories of all the gods and goddesses, they were the ‘superheroes’ of their day.
I liked the book a beautiful fate . It was kinda like Percy Jackson.
I just learned about the Greek myth between Apollo and Hyacinth (Jax). It’s so interesting to me because my cats are Jax and Apollo!
I have to admit that I have never been into the old myths, and absolutely despised when we learned it in school. I found it terribly boring. But my son has opened my eyes, and now I enjoy learning about them. He has read all the Percy Jackson books and is fascinated with all the old gods/goddesses.
My favorite is Aphrodite
Xena warrior princess
Helen of Troy
I always enjoy reading about the The Nymphs , and the Sirens but I love them all. All the stuff about Romans and Greeks and the places and magical things they do its exciting..
I do not have a favorite.
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I love the Percy Jackson series.
I always liked hearing about medusa and the sphinx.
I don’t have any favorite greek myth
During the times of Julius Ceasar and of course the games
Prometheus (but not the eagle/liver part).
My favorite myth is of Hades and Persephone where she travels back and forth from the underworld.
Never really had a favorite greek myth
I’ve never really had a favorite greek myth… I suppose most of the ones I read were for classes in high school.
I don’t have a favorite Greek myth but I like reading about them.
No, I don’t have a favorite Greek or Roman myth but I always enjoy a good story.
I do like greek mythology and all the creepy creatures.
I only can think of Hercules.
I like the story of Hercules
Love Margaret ATwood’s The Penelopiad – so creative.
I don’t have a favorite.
I dont have a favorite Greek or Roman myth, but I enjoy reading the stories!
I like the Greek myth of Sisyphus.
I would have to go with Romulus and Remus!
I loved the Percy Jackson series!! Another series that has its own twist on Greek mythology is the Dark-hunter series by Sherrilyn Kenyon. It’s more adult than Percy Jackson.
I love Hercules. I miss reading all the greek mythological stories in HS. I would love to read more.
I actually don’t know any Greek or roman myths!
hmm odysseus
I don’t have a favorite character but I do enjoy reading books on the subject matter.
I have no favorite stories about the gods.
I liked Percy Jackson, but don’t really have a favorite.
I have enjoyed the story about Princess Andromed and Perseus.
I’ve always enjoyed the story of the Roman/Trojan war.
i dont have a favourite myth.. but i do love the percy jackson series….
my favorite or at least the one that comes to mind is Icarus… ignoring his father and flying to close to the sun
Persephone is my favorite!
Anticipation keeps me waiting
I don’t really have a favorite Greek or Roman myth, but I always loved hearing about Odysseus and the Cyclops.
i have lawyas liked the story of oedipus!
I always like the story of Persephone and the Underworld.
My favorite myth is Venice
I like the story of Hercules.
No, but I enjoyed reading the post and comments!!
Medusa is my favorite!
My favorite Greek Myth is the The story of Hades and Persephone.
I like the Greek myth of Helen of Troy who was also know as Helen of Sparta. She was considered the most beautiful woman in the world. Her kidnapping brought about the Trojan war.
I like the myth of Persephone.
My favorite is Aphrodite the Goddess of Love.
I liked Jason and the Argonauts
I have always enjoyed myths. Would love to read your book.
all greek mythology has always interested me. love the percy jackson series
Loved reading the percy jackson series with my daughter. I don’t have any favorite greek myths.
I like the myth of Hercules.
My family really loves the Percy Jackson series.
I can’t think of a favorite Greek or Roman myth, but I always enjoy reading about them in general and if I had a kid, I’d be seriously tempted to name them with one of the fancy old Greek names that sound so cool.
My favorite Greek myth is The Odyssey which illustrates the perilous journey of Odysseus, the king of Ithaca took to return home after the Trojan War.
I have always like the stories about Zeus
I can’t think of a favorite, but I do enjoy reading about the pantheon and their adventures.
My favorite Greek Myth is the Odessy
I don’t have a favorite Greek or Roman myth.
The myth about Pandora’s box
I dont have a favorite.. I remember learning alot about Greek mythology in junior high.. unfortunately, that is all I remember about it,lol.
i hate myths
I love anything Greek, myths, foods ,culture but my favorite is the stories about the Greek Gods , Aphrodite was the goddess of love, desire , Apollo was the son of Zeus and Leto and Zeus was the god of the sky and ruler of the Olympian gods, those just are so interesting to me
Epaphus, (king of Egypt) because my grandfather (greek) told us stories. And now i am reading Percy to my boys. 🙂
I don’t have a favorite Greek or Roman myth, or another reimagining like Percy Jackson.
Romulus and Remus are my faves
Zues!
My favorite myth is probably the story of Persephone going to the underworld to live with Hades for 6 months of the year and being allowed to return to the surface for the other 6 months, thus explaining the seasons.
I like the tale of eros and how he hid from his wife who he was and she got curious and had to go on a journey to get him back
I love the percy jackson series! my favorite greek myth is the myth of Pandora’s box
I have like the Iliad and The Odyssey since freshman year of high school.
I loved reading about Greek mythology when I was in high school. They were all my favorites because the stories were so fantastic, but if I had to choose one it would be Hercules.
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I like the myth of Prometheus a lot! Man, stealing fire from the gods, pretty cool!
I like the myth about Artemis!
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I always liked the Greek hero Odysseus
Orpheus is a favorite.
I like the Greek myth of Persephone, the goddess of fertility and spring who is kidnapped by Hades, the god of the Underworld. Hades loved Persephone, but the girl obviously wanted to go home, and her mother Demeter wasn’t too happy about Hades snatching up Persephone to be his wife. So, Demeter convinced Zeus, who’d already given Persephone as a bride to Hades(Zeus was her father), to let her come home. Unfortunately, Persephone had eaten of the fruit of the Underworld…the pomegranate. Because she had eaten the fruit of Hades, she was now bound to the Underworld forever.
But, they were able to strike up a deal. Half of the year, winter and fall, Persephone would spend with Hades, and during spring and summer, she would go back home with her mother. That’s the explanation of why it’s cold and things die in winter and fall; Demeter is in mourning and is missing her daughter. Once she comes back, they make things pretty again.
Percy Jackson!!
Not sure if this is part of mythology, but love the story of the Trojan horse.
hercules is my heroe
Hercules is my favorite.
I don’t have a favorite myth, I should learn more.
I like Thor.
No favorite, just being honest 😛
I like learning about Achilles and Troy.
I like the myth of Icarus.
I always liked the myth of Diana the hunteress
i like Aphrodite
I actually dont have a favorite. I like watching the movies that depict the greek myths but I never got into it outside of that
I like the Hercules story.
I like the myth of Odysseus and the Cyclops.
I love Artemis, the Hellenic goddess of the hunt, wild animals, wilderness, childbirth, virginity and protector of young girls ~ we could use someone like her in today’s world.
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I really don’t have a favorite.
Never been drawn into the mythical.
I read tons but never about Greek or Roman myths 🙁
the only one I can think of is Pandora.
poor girl – getting all the blame for everybody’s shortcomings. 🙂
the only thing I know about the Greeks or romans is from watching the tv show Spartacus
was always interested in the greek gods, there’s so many!
Release The Kraken; has always been a favorite of mine-
I like Achilles
No favorite one here.
Love tHe story of Medusa
I do not have a favorite Greek or Roman myth but my daughter likes the Percy Jackson series
The first one that comes to mind is Poiseden, altho Ill be honest I love all the stories Im not an avid reader of mythology.
I’ve always been fascinated by mythology. I don’t have a favorite god or goddess. But I think the stories are so interesting. And I love Percy Jackson 🙂 reading it now.
I do not have a favorite Greek or Roman myth, or another reimagining like Percy Jackson.
I always loved the tales about Hercules!
I took a Roman history class in college, and there are so many cool stories! Romulus and Remus are probably my favorite!
I really don’t have one but thanks for the chance ☺
I always liked the Clash of the Titans movies – including the remakes. They had a bit of everyone from the myths in there – Zeus, Medusa, etc. Thanks for the chance.
My favorite is Odyssey
My favorite Greek myth is the fall of Icarus who exceeded his limits and flew too close to the sun and his wax wings melted
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My favorite Greek myth is Hercules.
I always loved Greek and Roman mythology in school. The Odyssey is my favorite.
Medusa is my favorite
I dont have a favorite Greek or Roman myth, but I enjoy reading the stories of people like Zeus
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I always disliked history in school but LOVED learning about Greece. So many great stories. I really loved learning about the story of each of the Greek God’s and Goddesses
Hercules has always been a favorite of mine.
Apollo is my favorite.
No I dont have a favorite.
Jason of jason and the arganauts
hercules has always been my favorite!
I don’t really have a favorite greek myth. It’s been a long time since I learned about greek mythology and honestly can’t remember much.
My favorite Greek myth is about Ares and the magical rocks.
I liked stories concerning Athena.
I don’t have a favorite myth, I should learn more.
I am not familiar with either of these.
thank you
I don’t have a favorite greek or roman myth; however, I do LOVE the Percy Jackson movies. They have all be great! I also love anything about Zeus 🙂
I like the story of Narcissus.
I don’t have a favorite Greek or Roman myth but I find it all very interesting.
My favorite myth is about Perseus’s secret weapon.
I like the story of Icarus flying too close to the sun!
How can one not LOVE Aphrodite?!
I like Hercules. Lots of myths are great.
I like the myth of Pygmalion and Galatea.
I’ve always liked Circe – an evil, or just cruelly quirky, sorceress.
I always liked Jason and the Argonauts.
My favorite myth is Icarus and his attempt to create wings to fly.
I always enjoy reading about the The Nymphs , and the Sirens
I do not have a favorite but I do love Greek myth fiction stories. Thanks for the chance to win!
I like Aphrodite the Goddess of Love.
I like the story of Icarus
Oh I would have to say one of my favorites is Hercules !
Hercules is a favorite here in this house!
I do not have a fave myth
My favorite would be Pandora’s Box. Thanks for the chance to win!
I like the story of the mythology of Penelope and Odysseus. I read about them in Greek Mythology.
I once did a reading in school about Medusa.
The kids love Hercules so thats my pick too
I like the story of Hercules!
King Midas and the golden touch is my favorite.
I’m not sure if this counts but I love the myth of Atlantis! I’d love to see that done 🙂
I love the stories about Thor..
I’ve always had a soft spot for Mnemosyne, though she’s not featured in many myths. 🙂 Orpheus is another favorite.
My favorite Greek myth is Cassandra & Apollo! Thanks for a great giveaway!
The Greek myths are my favorite but I also love the Norse gods! Rick Riordan does a great job of bringing the myths to life!
I always liked Hercules. He’s my favorite.
I like Odyssey.
My favorite is Aphrodite the Goddess of Love.
The one about the Golden Fleece (if I’m not mistaken in translation…)
I have always liked Poseidon the god of the sea, somewhat represented in the Disney film The Little Mermaid.
Prometheus, who loved his weak little humans so much that he tricked Zeus to keep them alive and subsequently spent thousands of years dying each day just to save them.
My favorite Greek myth is Hercules.
Hercules has always been a favorite!
I dont really have a favorite
I like Achilles.
Zeus and the other gods on Mount Olympus and their tales.
I can only think of Romulus and Remus for a Roman myth.
my daughter and i love the percy jackson series, we have watched all the movies made and I’ve read her a few of the books.
No, I can’t think of any favorite Greek or Roman Myth. My husband enjoys that subject though.
I dont have a favorite Greek or Roman myth, but I enjoy reading the stories of people like Zeus
I don’t have a favorite Greek or Roman myth, or another reimagining like Percy Jackson.
I like reading about Romulus and Remus when I was in school. Thanks
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