Goddess Boot Camp by Tera Lynn Childs

Title: Goddess Boot Camp	Loved it	Graded
Author: Tera Lynn Childs
Genre: Modern retelling
Publisher: Dutton Juvenile
Elements: Greek mythology
Series: Has a sequel

Phoebe recently discovered she’s a descendent of Nike (the goddess, not the shoe), and now she's finding out that supernatural powers come with a crazy learning curve. Her new stepfather, headmaster of the Academy for descendants of Greek gods, has enrolled her in Dynamotheos Development Camp—aka Goddess Boot Camp—with a bunch of ten-year-olds for the summer.

Embarrassing as that is, hopefully it’ll help her get control of her powers in time to pass the test of the gods, continue training hard enough to qualify for the Pythian Games (the only sporting event bigger than the Olympics), and enjoy her godly boyfriend, Griffin, all while avoiding getting smoted for accidental misuse of powers! It’s another fast-paced myth-inspired heroine’s quest that’s sure to bring out the goddess in anyone.

I loved exploring the different aspects and dynamics of the OMG world; the different powers and gods. The relationship between Stella and Phoebe has evolved and grown since Oh.My.Gods. Phoebe still doesn't fully trust Stella because of what happened, but Stella seems to genuinely care for her and when Phoebe realises that, they have a great relationship that consist of mostly ribbing each other in a good way.

The mystery of Nicole's heritage is only a passing mention. Goddess Boot Camp concentrates more on Phoebe's (lack of) control of her powers and how she and Stella are learning to get along with each other as their parents go on a much needed honeymoon.

I can imagine Phoebe's boyfriend, Griffin, as a descendant of Ares (God of War) and Hercules (the heroic guy), striding out into the battlefield and saving his injured comrade. He just seems like that type of guy.

I liked the setting of the chapters. At the start of each chapter is a power and its meaning. It's supposedly from a guide that Stella has written for the boot camp. I found that a pleasant surprise. As you may have known form my Need by Carrie Jones review, I find things like that to be extremely informative and neat at the same time. It gives an insight into their world, and it's better than the old "someone describing powers to them or reading in a book" way. Goddess Boot Camp is definitely a great sequel and I can't wait for the third book, which I hope will shed more light to the mystery of Nicole's heritage and also the smoting of Phoebe's dad.