Jaymin Eve Curse of the Gods books are a popular series of young adult fantasy novels written by Jaymin Eve. The series takes place in an alternate world where supernatural beings and humans coexist. The main character, Willa Knight, is a weak and insignificant orphan who is chosen to attend a prestigious academy for the supernatural elite called the Aether Academy. In this world, humans are considered the lowest of the low, and they are kept in check by the powerful and arrogant supernaturals. Willa soon discovers that she has a rare and dangerous power that puts her in even more danger than she was before. She must navigate the treacherous world of the academy, making alliances and facing enemies, all while uncovering the secrets of her own past.
The Premise – The world is pretty unique in this book. It is divided into two – Minatsol, where the people live, and Topia, where the Gods live. Even the people are divided into three classes – Dwellers (the ordinary people), Sol (people who have some God-like powers) and the Gods (the rulers of their worlds).
The Characters and the Plot The story follows Willa Knight , a clumsy, hilarious female who has the uncanny ability to create a chaotic mess everywhere she goes. Curse of the Gods by Jaymin Eve and Jane Washington is a young adult fantasy story about one clumsy girl uncovering her power with the five toughest beings in the universe.
She must navigate the treacherous world of the academy, making alliances and facing enemies, all while uncovering the secrets of her own past. The series is known for its fast-paced plot, strong character development, and witty dialogue. It explores themes of power, discrimination, and identity.
Trickery (Curse of the Gods #1) by Jaymin Eve, Jane Washington
The Curse of the Gods series was one of my first adventures with RH as a genre. I was already a fan of Jaymin Eve because of her Hive Trilogy and the Supernatural Prison Trilogy, which I highly recommend if you are a PNR YA fan. But this series did not disappoint me.
Trickery, Curse of the Gods Book 1, is a fantastic start to the overall story. The authors have set the theme pretty well.
The Premise – The world is pretty unique in this book. It is divided into two – Minatsol, where the people live, and Topia, where the Gods live. Even the people are divided into three classes – Dwellers (the ordinary people), Sol (people who have some God-like powers) and the Gods (the rulers of their worlds).
This part is explained early on, so you aren’t confused about all the political standing. Basically, the dwellers are the slaves of the Sols. And the Sols strive their best to please the Gods, so they get the chance to stand with them.
The Characters and the Plot – The story follows Willa Knight, a clumsy, hilarious female who has the uncanny ability to create a chaotic mess everywhere she goes. I really liked her for her stupid and endearing behaviour of getting into trouble. Although she usually stumbles around more, she is actually smart and knows how to get out of the problems too.
As fate would have it, Willa, along with her sister Emmy, is chosen to attend Blesswood, an academy for the Sols who train to please their Gods and for a chance to be Gods themselves. It’s the life of servitude for the dwellers, but Willa turns it into something more.
She catches the eyes of five brothers, the Abcurses, who make her life more chaotic. And let me say, I wouldn’t mind being their pet. Coen, Rome, Yael, Aros and Siret, are one of my favourite Harems. Each of them is distinct, they have their own quirks and personalities, and I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know them. Initially, they are amused by the dweller who’s just too careless around them, but as the plot continues and things happen, they become protective of her.
The Abcurses are much more powerful than the normal sols, dangerous and have a secret they aren’t willing to share yet. But they have taken Willa under their wings and can be over-the-top at times (which TBH is my guilty pleasure). They are possessive of her and will do anything to keep her safe and avenge her.
Overall… The world-building is amazing. The authors have built a fantastic world for us to dive into. The revelations take place in bits, but that’s what keeps you going. The characters are amazing, well-rounded and so dang addictive. It isn’t really a fantasy read, with all those over-descriptions of the land and stuff.
The romance isn’t the focus, but that doesn’t matter because you get to read all those fun and intense interactions between the characters. Willa doesn’t have a preference, she gravitates toward them all.
This is a fun read, you will legit laugh out loud at Willa’s antics, fall for the brothers and want more and more of them. HIGHLY RECOMMEND.
Each book in the series builds upon the previous one, leading to a climactic and satisfying conclusion. The Curse of the Gods books have gained a large following and are beloved by fans of young adult fantasy. The series is a must-read for fans of magic, adventure, and romance..
Reviews for "The Language of the Gods: An Analysis of the Unique Terminology in Jaymin Eve's Series"
1. Samantha - 2 stars - I was really disappointed with the "Curse of the Gods" series by Jaymin Eve. The characters felt underdeveloped and lacked depth, making it hard for me to connect with them. Additionally, the plot was predictable and unoriginal, following the same tropes and cliches that we've seen in countless other fantasy books. Overall, I found the series to be lacking in creativity and originality, and it failed to impress me.
2. Ethan - 1 star - I couldn't even finish the first book in the "Curse of the Gods" series by Jaymin Eve. The writing was simply unbearable. It felt choppy and disjointed, with awkward dialogue and poorly described scenes. The characters were flat and uninteresting, and the world-building was mediocre at best. I really tried to give it a chance, but ultimately, I couldn't continue reading such a poorly written book.
3. Ashley - 2 stars - While I found the concept of the "Curse of the Gods" series intriguing, I was let down by the execution. The pacing was incredibly slow, and the story took too long to establish any real direction. Additionally, the romance felt forced and lacked chemistry, with the characters suddenly falling in love without much development or build-up. Overall, I found the series to be lacking in compelling storytelling, and it failed to hold my interest.
4. Daniel - 2 stars - I found the "Curse of the Gods" series by Jaymin Eve to be quite disappointing. The dialogue was often cringeworthy and full of unnecessary banter, which took away from the overall enjoyment of the story. The humor felt forced and didn't land for me, and the plot twists were predictable and lacked impact. I wanted to like this series, but unfortunately, I couldn't overlook its flaws.