I also wasn’t expecting to like this independently-published novel more than much-buzzed about traditionally published novels such as THE GODDESS TEST and STARCROSSED. I wasn’t expecting historical elements such as the fact that the majority of the book takes place during the Victorian era or the inclusion of various paranormal beings. I didn’t have many expectations for this book beyond salivating over Greek mythology and being caught up in an epic adventure. Sometimes I’m let down, and other times, I’m stunned beyond my wildest expectations, as was the case with BETRAYAL by Mayandree Michel, the first in THE DESCENDANTS trilogy. I always have certain expectations going into novels. In a race against time, Cordelia must decide if she is truly a part of this dangerous world, or risk defying the gods, and ultimately lose the boy who has put a claim on her heart. At that moment everything she knows of her world is a lie, and she must leave the present and go into the past to assume the role she was put on this earth for, safeguarding her ancient empire amidst evil forces that toil hastily to destroy it. A secret that induces vivid dreams which she not only experiences true love, but crippling fear while barely escaping with her life each night.Īfter a life altering event, Cordelia has an unexpected encounter with Evan, the mysterious boy from her dreams, who reveals who and what she is, a descendant of the Greek gods. betrayal.Īt seventeen, Cordelia is an ordinary teen with an extraordinary and frightening secret.

Where there is love and power, there is always. Today’s stop also features a guest post on world-building from BETRAYAL author Mayandree Michel, an interview with BETRAYAL cover designer Samantha Oyola, and a giveaway of an autographed copy of BETRAYAL!īETRAYAL can be purchased as an e-book (for 99¢, what a steal!) or a paperback from sites such as Amazon and Barnes and Noble. Welcome to the first of three posts in today’s Blog Tour Stop featuring BETRAYAL by Mayandree Michel. I’m sure there will be Mondays when I skip, too.

It can be mermaids, unicorns, or heck, even fairy tales (because I’m too lazy to do a separate fairy tale feature…). It doesn’t have to be Greek mythology, or even mythology per say. I’ve even included a Linkbox for you (I think…). Please feel free! If you guys ever do a mythological feature and want to join this and snag my lovely mermaid, I would LOVE to see the feature.

Last week, The Flashlight Reader mentioned that she wanted to snag my picture and meme for her own blog. Mythological Mondays is a feature I created to spotlight books brimming with-you guessed it-mythology! I adore this sub-genre and can't wait to share my love with all of my fellow bookworms! This feature isn't just focused on novel reviews it may also include interviews, looks at original mythological (and heck, folklore/fairy tales, too) tales, etc.

Betrayal by mayandree michel