I've seen this book all over blogs and bookstagram and was excited to get my hands on it but I was left a little disappointed. It was an interesting take (with the storytelling POV of Greek Gods and Goddesses) but it felt too long.

This is a super interesting premise, and I’m liking forward to reading the rest of the book. This is unlike any other historical fiction bills

I'm blown away by how amazing this book truly is. It's more than a romance, more than a war book, more than racial division. This book is everything and the writing was done with such grace, compassion, anger, and love

I loved this book SO much. I listened to the entire book on audio but I downloaded this excerpt to read some of the beginning again. I can't wait to re-read it for years to come.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for this excerpt

It’s hRd to give a rating for a book just on an excerpt, but this excerpt definitely left me wanting to read the novel so I guess that’s a good thing !

For the excerpt I will give it 4 stars .. the book I still need to get my hand on to finish !

Hephaestus catches Aphrodite, his wife With his brother, Ares in a compromising position in a hotl. Hephaestus decides that he will be the judge then and now as to find out if his wife is guilty of adultery with his brother. Aphrodite begins to tell a love story about Hazel, a pianist and James, a soldier during World War 2. Will Aphrodite be judged not guilty?

This story has historical detail through the mythical eyes of the Greek gods. This is a love story that has been a page-turner for me. Since this is an excerpt/preview of the story, I can only say that I wish it was the entire novel. So I could read it.

A fascinating and unique take on a WWI love story. Greek Gods recalling events in multiple POVs and following two couples. A deep dive into the first Black Regiment in the US Army and the horrendous treatment of them by their countrymen—at home and at war.

This sample made me run out to buy a copy, which I inhaled in two days.

Excited to read the full novel and I'm looking forward to experiencing the novel in full novel instead of just an excerpt. Thank you for the opportunity to read the excerpt of this new release by Julie Berry. I am planning to check out the novel in full hopefully soon!

I was granted access to a small excerpt of this book. True rating: 3.5 stars
It's a sweet love story told by Aphrodite about two mortals. It's a definitely different seeing the Greek Gods in this type of modern setting, having them mingle with regular people. It's intriguing but the writing style isn't really my cup of tea. Still it sounds like an amazing historical romance novel with a Greek Gods twist!

Just a sneak peek! I need to get this book ASAP! What I read was amazing, so I’m excited to read it.

What a great sneak peak. I have already ordered the whole book. I am looking forward to Aphrodite continuing to tell the take of James and Hazel's love story. I"m invested in the gods' story as well as Hazel and James' story. And, my understanding is that there will be one more love story as well. Can't wait!

This was an excerpt that I didnt want to end. I really wanted more which is a good start to the book

OMG I am watering at the mouth for more. This short little preview has me eager to find out the rest of the story. To have the perspective be the goddess of love feels both old and new. Can’t wait to see how it all unfolds.

It's an interesting approach to have the gods discussing the mortals' stories. I love WW1 and WW2 historical fiction so I don't personally need the trial of the gods at the opening, but I'm interested to see where it goes!

I got the opportunity to read a sneak peak of this book and I absolutely was hooked from the first page. I was incredible, and made me extremely hungry and thirsty for more. Currently in the process of begging my husband for a copy of the full book for Valentines Day. I'm a sucker for Historical Fiction, and this had an incredible twist that was no exception what so ever.

sneek peek lovely war by julie berry....well as you can see i have only read an excerpt from the book. But from the little I read i soon discovered the book was not for me. . and that is a shame because it was onmy list on amazon over books to buy..but alas I think I exceptedsomething else from this book and It was notwhat I expected.

I only got a sneak peek of a few chapters and I can't wait to read the whole thing. Based on just 15 minutes of reading I'm gonna give that portion 4 stars.

Didnt realize this was a sneak peak. My fault for not reading carefully when I was reading the cover and synopsis.

Thank you to Netgalley for giving me the chance to read and review a sneak peek of "Lovely War" by Julie Berry. I loved every second of it! I loved reading about Aphrodite and the love storie she helped create. I can't wait to get my hands on the rest of this masterpiece!

This is a beautifully woven tale of love. The use of Greek Gods and Goddesses was intriguing, and they were written both human and mystical. The detail pulls readers into the story, and keeps them on the edge, wanting to know more.