Analiese Rising, Brenda Drake

Analiese Rising penned by Brenda Drake, is a Young Adult Romantic Fantasy novel, that is largely centred around mythological aspects. But, rather than having a single strand of mythology as basis, this novel is based around all Gods – pulling characterisations from different areas, and times.

When Analiese – our MC – becomes witness to an accident, she attempts to offer help. But, the victim asks her not to help, and instead take the bag he was attempting to take to his Grandson. Despite the strangeness of the request – because hey, this dude is critical – she obliges, and gathers the things. Opening the bag – as any good snoop would – Analiese finds amongst man other objects, a list. On the list are names, including her own and that of her family (who had died, in ‘accidents’). Tracking down the Grandson who was to receive the bag, Analiese decides they both need answers.

Our novel then becomes a Greek-Mythology Fantastical Romance, with a fast-paced action fill ed plot, and twists that keep you turning till the end. Its a full-length novel, with a happy ending, and I am eager for more. Once the story-line progressed past the cliches, and obligatory eye-rolls, it transformed into something promising. With adapting world-building, and interesting character development, I found this novel something which I really enjoyed.