Rise of Gods

Paternus features one of the largest ensembles of deities and mythological figures I've ever come across. I even had to stop reading a few times to research names I was not familiar with! For a mythology fan, this is awesome.
It has a bit of a rough start and I almost gave up after a chapter of YA drama, but good stories take time to develop and this one is no exception. Sadly, I never quite related or cared for Fiona and Zeke, and I think this story would have benefited from a more mature cast.
I still loved how Ashton managed to include so many different deities and lore in this story. The cinematic scenes and dialogue were a treat, and the present tense narrative made this book even more enjoyable.