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Goddesses Inc.

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Thank you so much to NetGalley and the publisher for sending me a copy of this book! I was super interested in reading this book based off of the description. Plus the cover is super cute! I ended up really liking this book. I don’t exactly know who I would recommend this book to.

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I really enjoyed this different and quirky take that Bardot gives us in Goddesses Inc. Though maybe not the best written book, I do think it was enjoyable and that there are others out there who would like to sit down with it. Its a generally easy read that encompasses a wide breadth of mythology and speaks to the power of femininity and coming into one's own powers.

I have quite a few friends and even some patrons that would love a read like this one. Even if it wasn't exactly my favorite book.

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A quirky fun take on mythology. I loved this version of what are usually lofty and untouchable goddesses and what they get up to. The goddesses were relatable in a way I’ve not experienced before. You could see yourself in anyone of them. The message of this story is that for us mortals life is far too short so love it to the fullest.

And the twist at the end was unexpected and made the story that much better!

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I really tried to get into the story because it seemed like a fun romantic comedy. However, it was pretty hard to get into. I thought the romance was undeveloped and instant love. Still, I recommend this fans of Aphrodite’s Choice by Christy English!

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I just really did not like the writing style at all. I found myself cringing like every other paragraph so I had to DNF. I can’t comment on the story, I couldn’t get past the writing enough to even enjoy it. Since I didn’t finish, I won’t post this review on social media.

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'Even goddesses get fired'

'Goddesses Inc.' by Autumn Bardot is a fantasy-fiction that has the most unique storyline I've come across till date that'll hook you from the beginning. I loved the characters Bardot created, they're bold, unstoppable and extraordinary.; they're goddesses. The goddesses have been forgotten by the mortals, with no following and remembrance they were fired and sent to the mortal realm.

'Divinity was their destiny. Now mortality is their fate.'

Mnemosyne, the goddess of remembrance, Inna, a Nigerian goddess, Axtis, a Persian goddess and Phra Naret, a Thai goddess find themselves in the mortal world, having to build their life from scratch. They lost their divinity and now must find a way to survive among humans. The story takes us on an adventure as the lost goddesses try to navigate their way through meddling mortals and try to find a way back to their own selves. On this path of self-discovery, they must succeed & as ex-goddesses that's quite an uphill battle.

Goddesses Inc. is that perfect sunday summer read that you'll love reading over several mugs of coffee.

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This book was very fun and enjoyable. It was a quick read and helped me disconnect from reality for a couple days. It's a very lighthearted story and i would definitely recommend it.

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A solid 3.5 stars. This was an easy, breezy, entertaining read about 4 goddesses that are all expelled from immortality due to not being relevant anymore. I found the characters engaging, and in some ways this is the Sex in the City of mythological goddess.

Many thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for letting me read an advanced copy of this. My opinions are my own and never influenced by anyone. Ever.

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This book was not for me. I liked the blurb and the premise but the graphic descriptions of the liaisons between the characters was a little too descriptive for me.
If you are not turned off by 'talk' about relationships, this book will probably work better for you. It is the story of two goddesses who have to figure out how to be mortal. Since I was unable to complete the book, I would not be able to post reviews on social media.

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I loved this book, started it and couldn’t put it down, so it turned into a read-in-one-sitting book. With a title like “Goddesses Inc” you have to suspect a novel with a feminine ideology, but you get so much more. It's a novel that is fun, is engaging and leaves you asking for a sequel. I can't wait to hopefully read another!

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The main characters name was rough to say. I kept calling her Nemo. Took a little to get into but was cute and funny.

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Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me to review this title.

What happens when four goddesses are stripped of immortality and their powers? Mnem and her friends are about to find out.

I found this to be a fun read that speaks more of women finding their gifts and worth than divinity. At the heart of it, it's about femininity in all it's forms and how sometimes, losing all we know and are used to can be the blessing we didn't know we needed. I liked the characters and found them to be well-rounded. Even though I had never heard of these goddesses, the brief backstory on them was interesting. All in all, this was a good read that I would recommend.

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This was a fast, fun, summer read. Although the plot was a bit predictable, the four main goddess characters were drawn from a variety of cultures and their growth was sweet. The pacing was a little bit off-- the narration would say several weeks had passed between scenes, but it felt like the plot happened over the course of only a few days-- but not enough to really detract from the overall reading.

An optional purchase, but a good suggestion for young-ish adults who were in the first wave of Rick Riordan readers.

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I received this book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Fantastique book, very majestic story about how four goddess from different background was fired and now needs to navigate through mortal life. The story is very "Sex and the City" -esque, about love, career, friendship, etc.

Out of the four goddesses, I was particularly drawn to Inna's storyline, and thought it was the most captivating.

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I loved the concept of this book, but I did not enjoy the writing style or the execution of the plot. I felt like the characters behaved unrealistically and the relationships between the goddesses and their love interests were not especially compelling. I appreciate the idea of exploring lesser-known goddesses and the idea of them being fired, but the end result really fell flat.

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This was such an interesting read and I loved how Bardot took from all mythologies not just the standard ones that we are used to seeing in the media.

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I appreciate the publisher allowing me to read this book. A great read that kept me hooked until the end.can't wait to read more.

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Everyone eventually runs out of luck, even the divine.

Goddesses Inc. features four goddesses from different pantheons who were fired for no longer being "relevant" in the eyes of society. Mnemosyne (Mnem for short, from Grecian mythos), Inna (from Hausa, or Nigerian mythos), Phra Naret (aka Naret, from Thai mythos), and Axtis (or Axtie, from Persian/Iranian mythos) bond in their commiseration. Adjusting to a mortal life is more difficult than any of the goddesses want to admit. Mnem is constantly searching for meaning, Inna has to cope with the mortal feelings for her super famous basketball star boyfriend, Naret has to decide if her job is really what she wants to do, and Axtie copes with an overly flirtatious professor and his jealous wife. The foursome eventually decides to create a brand called Goddesses Inc. that features companies and items that are unique and divine while also remaining ethically sourced.

This is my first experience reading something from Bardot, and I have to say, I really enjoyed it. Being able to see the narrative through all four goddesses' eyes was really interesting, I will say the occasional side character POV did throw me off, but it was very easy to get right back on track. Bardot included enough of their mythological background to keep it true. The contemporary twist on the more unfamiliar divinity was so cool, especially the appearance of Mnem's daughters, the Nine Muses. This plot had more twists than I was expecting, but Bardot tied up most of the loose ends really well. I wouldn't mind reading a novella about where these four are six months later. This book is the perfect book to pack for a road trip. Goddesses Inc. is a heart-warming story of the power that friendship can have and how important (and beneficial) it is to stick to your morals.

Overall rating: 4/5

Goddesses Inc. is available for purchase now. Be sure to add it to your Goodreads shelf and see where it's available for purchase here. Also, be sure to check out Autumn Bardot's website here!
I was lucky enough to be able to listen to this Advanced Reader's Copy through my partnership with NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

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I absolutely love this book. From the first few pages I've been obsessed, and couldn't stop thinking about it when I wasn't reading. I have always been a big reader, but there are only a handful of times I have come across a book that takes hold of me like this one.
I definitely recommend this, I'd give it 6 stars out of 5.

I received a free copy from NetGalley and the publisher for review purposes.

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First I would like to say thank You to netgalley and the publishing team for sending this E-ARC for me to review. I knew as soon as I read the description I was going to fall in love with this story. The characters are so lovable, I could not put this one down!

Autumn Bardot is such a talented writer and she really sets the scene well. I felt so immersed in the lives of the characters and it left me craving more! This was such a good balance of lighthearted and sincere. While this is quite a fun read it also leaves the reader with some points of reflection which I found very clever. Absolutely recommend.

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