Olympus

Daw has done it again. This is yet another one of the quirky, fun anthologies with all original tales about the Greek Gods. Some of the stories are serious, and some are just plain fun! For example in Tayna Huff's brilliant story February Thaw, Demeter must try to reconcile Persephone and Hades when they have a lover's quarrel, or the entire world can be doomed to eternal summer. Some stories deal with more serious matters such as Flight by Jane Yolen, a stirring story about a child's quest to ride Pegasus. There are 17 stories in all, includingDrown Night With the Hope of Day by Nina Kiriki HoffmanThe Littlest Maenad by Esther FriesnerFlight by Jane YolenMantrik Rites by Jon DeClesHarpies Discover Sex by Deborah WheelerIn the Quiet After Midnight by Charles de LintThe Sword of Herakles by Irene RadfordTo Hades and Back by Karen HaberIn Re: Nephelegeretes by Lawrence Watt-EvansHekate's Hounds by Diana PaxsonThe Arrows of Godly Passion by Resnick and DiCharioTraps by Jo ClaytonFebruary Thaw by Tanya HuffThe Third Song by Roberta GellisFor a Transcript, Send Five Dollars by Anne BraudeKin by Michelle WestThe Divine Comedy by Dennis McKiernanI highly recommend this book to fans of fantasy fiction, fans of Greek mythology, anthology fans, or just people who like fun, original fiction. With the wide variety of topics, Gods, Goddess, and settings, there's something in this novel for everyone!

These stories are a refreshing difference from modern fiction. Many are very well researched, thought out, and take you back to the ancient land from whence the gods arose. Other stories are set in modern times, with ancient dieties reacting to changes and strange new attitudes. All mix knowledge of the classics with new fiction work. Wonderful reading!

Like most books edited by Martin Greenberg, you get a good mix of stories. But don't read this book if you have no idea about Greek mythology - you will be completely lost, since most don't bother to explain themselves (or tweak the myths entirely, and expect you to get the joke). Overall, it was a fun read that fills up your time in an enjoyable way.