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A Veil of Gods and Kings (Apollo Ascending Book 1) by Nicole Bailey – Review by Curlygirlreader

A Veil of Gods and Kings (Apollo Ascending, #1)A Veil of Gods and Kings by Nicole Bailey
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

If you love Greek myth retellings with fresh perspectives and romance, this novel is for you.

A Veil Of God’s and Kings by Nicole Bailey is the retelling of the rare myth about Apollo and Hyacinth. The reimagining is a fun , modern take on the myth.

Told in 3 perspectives: Apollo, Hyacinth and Epiphany, you get a broad view and range of emotions with great characterization, especially that of Apollo. His character has depth showing his raw emotional side paired with his fun, charismatic and sometime self depreciating side.

This was a great start to the series and I am sure so many will dive right into this immersive world and not want to leave it.

Reviewed by @curlygirlreader

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A Veil of Gods and Kings (Apollo Ascending Book 1) by Nicole Bailey – Review by Trisha Cargile

A Veil of Gods and Kings (Apollo Ascending, #1)A Veil of Gods and Kings by Nicole Bailey
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Veil of Gods and Kings was nothing less than riveting. From the enemies to lovers, the romance, the mythology, and the yearning to relate to the characters; it was truly magical. This book puts a spin on the commonly known versions of mythology and allows your imagination and visualization to run wild with the imagery and emotion pull that is written. This is definitely a 10 out of 10 recommended!

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A Veil of Gods and Kings (Apollo Ascending Book 1) by Nicole Bailey – Review by Amanda Haller-Doris

A Veil of Gods and Kings (Apollo Ascending, #1)A Veil of Gods and Kings by Nicole Bailey
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Veil of Gods and Kings (Apollo Ascending Book 1) by Nicole Bailey – Review by Amanda Haller-Doris
This is the first book in what I hope to be a very long series. The series is a twist on Greek Mythology and the first book focuses on a new interpretation of the relationship between Apollo the Sun God and Hyacinth. It is written from the view point of 3 of the main characters in the story, Apollo, Hyacinth, and Epiphany. At the start of the book, Apollo is still part mortal and has not ascended to become a God. He lives in the mortal realm with his younger half-sister Temi. Apollo would prefer not to ascend and take his place as the sun god, but his father Zeus’s patience is waning. Zeus gives Apollo an ultimatum, ascend now or spend a year with Prince Hyacinth learning how to be a better prince. Since Apollo would rather stay mortal longer, he begrudgingly travels to Hyacinth’s kingdom with Temi. Hyacinth or Cyn, as he is called, would rather not have a spoiled half God underfoot, but if Zeus commands it, he must follow it. The two slowly begin to work together and get to know each other on a more personal level. Gradually the relationship moves from enemies to friends, into something more. While Apollo and Cyn are trying to figure things out together, we are also seeing the view point of Cyn’s younger sister Ephiany who has started spending more time with Temi. Epiphany is soon to be on the marriage market, but she would rather make her own destiny. She and Temi become close friends who encourage each other to step outside their comfort zones and see the world with a different perspective.
The author uses modern language in the book which makes it enjoyable to follow. She writes in a way that it feels like she is seamlessly bringing ancient Greece into the modern world, while still capturing the feel of ancient times. The story definitely kept me engrossed until the last page. Her interpretation of the different Gods and how they interacted flowed well. The characters are all well developed and the storyline was tightly woven. She took a well-known story and created a whole new world for the characters to live in. I can’t wait to read the following books.

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A Veil of Gods and Kings (Apollo Ascending Book 1) by Nicole Bailey – Review by Ashley Showalter-Bourgeois

A Veil of Gods and Kings (Apollo Ascending, #1)A Veil of Gods and Kings by Nicole Bailey
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I am in love with everything greek mythology. I live and breathe it, and it makes for an amazing story generally. This book was no exception – Apollo, Hyacinth, Temi, all of these were my favorite characters and a spectacular novel coming to life on the page. Throw in a forbidden romance, punishment from the gods, and tense familial affairs and you have yourself a complete package. Seriously, though, this book is well worth the read.

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A Veil of Gods and Kings (Apollo Ascending Book 1) by Nicole Bailey – Review by Erica Fish

A Veil of Gods and Kings (Apollo Ascending, #1)A Veil of Gods and Kings by Nicole Bailey
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a new author to me. I was really excited to see her spin on the Greek Mythology with Apollo. I love her storytelling ability. She captured my interest with the first page and kept me engaged until the last word. Her character building is amazing. I fell in love with Apollo. He is the son of Zeus, and his father expects him to accept his fate and Apollo is thinking something else. Zeus is forcing him into mentorship under Prince Hyacinth.I love the chemistry between Apollo and Prince Hyacinth. The plotline is engaging; it is filled with drama, danger, and emotions. Will Apollo enjoy his mentorship? Will Prince Hyacinth be as helpful to Apollo as Zeus wants him to be? I highly recommend this story. I cannot wait to read more books by Nicole Bailey.

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A Veil of Gods and Kings (Apollo Ascending Book 1) by Nicole Bailey – Review by Shannen Kern

A Veil of Gods and Kings (Apollo Ascending, #1)A Veil of Gods and Kings by Nicole Bailey
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I devoured this book in one sitting and I absolutely need the second already! This was the first book I’ve picked up from this author and I can’t wait to get my hands on more.

Apollo is the son of Zeus who is battling with being a half-mortal, half-deity. What could be wrong or difficult about ascending to be a God? With his constant running from real connections by only indulging in fleeting vices, happiness evades him. Once his father gives him the ultimatum and he delays his ascension, he finds himself even more torn as he finds genuine friendships.

I feel like that author did such a great job developing the characters. You could feel the chemistry flowing throughout the entire story. This wonderful book caught me by surprise multiple times and I loved every moment of it. I never felt bored or guessed what would happen at any point which is a pretty big deal for me.

This fresh twist on Greek myth is a must read, you won’t be disappointed!

Reviewed by @shannlynn

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A Veil of Gods and Kings (Apollo Ascending Book 1) by Nicole Bailey – Review by Helani Kihe

A Veil of Gods and Kings (Apollo Ascending, #1)A Veil of Gods and Kings by Nicole Bailey
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

  • I’m a big fan of greek mythology, so the minute I saw familiar names in the synopsis I knew I needed to read the book. I’m also a strong believer in “Love is Love” so when I saw that this was a m/m love story I was intrigued, since I don’t come across many of these.
    I really enjoyed the characters and the roles they played. I loved how the relationship between Apollo & Hyacinth blossomed into something so beautiful after harshly judging each other without knowing each other.
    I loved the relationship between the king and his children. You don’t see this kind of relationship between royal parents and their children in many stories. The relationships between the siblings were beautiful as well.
    I can’t say enough about this story. I loved everything about it. The author did an amazing job. I am super excited to read book 2.View all my reviews

A Veil of Gods and Kings (Apollo Ascending Book 1) by Nicole Bailey – Review by Chrissy Spulak

A Veil of Gods and Kings (Apollo Ascending, #1)A Veil of Gods and Kings by Nicole Bailey
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

For anyone who loves a good Greek myth, this retelling of the Apollo and Prince Hyacinth is one you have to read. Also, if you love a good enemies to friends romance, this will hit the spot. Once I picked this up, I could not put it down. Thank goodness it’s only the first book in the series. The characters are amazing and how their stories intertwine will keep you hooked and wanting more. This author has a wonderful knack for spinning intrigue and suspense into an already known story. You’re not going to want to pass this one up.

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A Veil of Gods and Kings (Apollo Ascending Book 1) by Nicole Bailey – Review by Kirsten Berkebile

A Veil of Gods and Kings (Apollo Ascending, #1)A Veil of Gods and Kings by Nicole Bailey
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I love this book!!! I am rereading this book and will be reading book 2 as well. I loved learning more about Apollo and how he can relate to us “humans” throughout the book. I feel like Apollo wanted to do things on his own and yet his father had other plans. He wanted him to take his place on Mt. Olympus but Apollo (like most young adults) want to find their own way to ascend into their right place. I really related to Apollo throughout this book. I can’t wait to read Book 2.

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A Veil of Gods and Kings (Apollo Ascending Book 1) by Nicole Bailey – Review by Susan Ratchford

A Veil of Gods and Kings (Apollo Ascending, #1)A Veil of Gods and Kings by Nicole Bailey
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Veil of Gods and Kings: Apollo Ascending Book 1
By: Nicole Bailey
Review By: Susan Ratchford
5 stars

Half-Mortal and Half-God, Apollo has always refused his ascension to Olympus to become the god of the sun, preferring the company of mortals and the mortal realm. Summoned by his Father Zeus he is given a choice, take his position as a god on Olympus immediately, or mentor under Prince Hyacinth for a year before his inevitable ascension. To protect the people and village he cares about from Zeus’s wrath, Apollo agrees and is sent to Hyacinth. Together for a year, their relationship changes from a mutual hatred to one that might just destroy everything they love.
I’m definitely looking for the next book ASAP! Nicole Bailey creates a fabulous ancient world full of vivid and beautiful imagery that pulled me right into Apollo and Hyacinth’s story. Her twist on this Greek myth was fresh, engaging, and romantic with plenty of tension and buildup. I could not put it down! The sibling relationship between Apollo and Temi was so endearing and realistically portrayed I couldn’t help but think about my own brothers and sisters. I highly recommend this series to anyone who loves a wonderful enemies-to-lovers romance full of captivating characters, Greek Gods, and ancient secrets.

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A Veil of Gods and Kings (Apollo Ascending Book 1) by Nicole Bailey – Review by Lucy Machard

A Veil of Gods and Kings (Apollo Ascending, #1)A Veil of Gods and Kings by Nicole Bailey
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was my first book by this author, and I loved it. It’s a bit of a slower book, since she’s building her own lore around the original myth, but she does a fantastically eloquent job with it. I love how in the beginning of the book she had put a content warning for those who might struggle with certain types of subject matter. This is the first author I’ve ever seen do that, and I adored that she had the consideration for her readers to put it there. I love books that put new spins on old myths (e.i. Riordan’s series, Circe, Song of Achilles, etc.), and this was so well done. I’m ready for book two!

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A Veil of Gods and Kings (Apollo Ascending Book 1) by Nicole Bailey – Review by Jo Frizzell

A Veil of Gods and Kings (Apollo Ascending, #1)A Veil of Gods and Kings by Nicole Bailey
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was amazing! I’ve always enjoyed Greek mythology, and have read a lot of books that use it as part of their premise, as well as just reading the myths themselves. I’ve never read a book quite like this one though. I was enthralled. The different characters and their individual perspectives, even as they struggled with similar dilemmas was beautifully written. The growth of the characters as well as their relationship building was wonderfully done. Temi and Pip are these fabulously fierce friends pushing gender norms in a place where that would be looked down upon while Cyn and Apollo were just hiding their true selves like so many of us do. Watching them open up and understand each other was beautiful. Their story is definitely far from over, but oh what a magical beginning!

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A Veil of Gods and Kings (Apollo Ascending Book 1) by Nicole Bailey – Review by Jerricka Brown

A Veil of Gods and Kings (Apollo Ascending, #1)A Veil of Gods and Kings by Nicole Bailey
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was awesome. I felt myself gravitating to the characters. At times it was like I was right there with them. I love a good mythology book. This is one of my favorites now. The author did an amazing job hooking you and keeping you wanting more. I will definitely be finishing this series.

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A Veil of Gods and Kings (Apollo Ascending Book 1) by Nicole Bailey – Review by Christen Ware

A Veil of Gods and Kings (Apollo Ascending, #1)A Veil of Gods and Kings by Nicole Bailey
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Veil of Gods and Kings (Apollo Ascending Book 1) by Nicole Bailey – Review by Christen Ware

Captivating, heart-wrenching, and a smooth read that was finished within a day. This book was a beautiful work of art worthy of the Greek gods themselves, and this dip into the retelling of their lives rivaled the top places. The reader is not only entirely and absolutely immersed within their world, but the way this story is written, it felt like you were walking right beside Apollo and Hyacinth while they continue to steal glances and touches. A beautiful tale laid out in an even more beautiful way, this read was one that held and caused so much emotion within so few pages.

It was an experience to witness the multiple POV style, and truly learn each character’s thoughts and wishes, and it was hard to not fall in love right alongside them. The author’s ability to paint the scenery so it felt like we as readers were too learning to nock and shoot an arrow for the first time, or lay amongst the stars as the lyre was played for us. Watching and being captivated by such an emotional story of betrayal, hope, and duty leads us to root for the forbidden lovers.

This gorgeous retelling of Apollo and Hyacinth truly held up so beautifully. A must-read and I hope to see this being raved about in the future. Patiently but painstakingly waiting for the second book in this installment.

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A Veil of Gods and Kings (Apollo Ascending Book 1) by Nicole Bailey – Review by Emily Nolden

A Veil of Gods and Kings (Apollo Ascending, #1)A Veil of Gods and Kings by Nicole Bailey
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Veil of Gods and Kings by Nicole Bailey
5 out of 5 stars

“It’s going to rip my heart into pieces and leave nothing but shreds remaining. And centuries—millennia from now— I will still bleed for you.” – A Veil of Gods and Kings

Apollo, a deity, running through the motions of unfulfilled relationships, and an unwanted destiny bound to him.
Hyacinth, a prince, striving for perfection at every turn, but never thinking of himself and the world outside of his palace.

Apollo is half mortal, half god, or a deity, and is avoiding his fate, unwilling to accept his spot as god of the sun. He drowns himself in pointless and meaningless relationships, keeping a veil over his identity and his heart. Never letting anyone get too close, except his mortal sister, Temi. Temi, perfect at everything in every way, but surrounded by pain and sorrow in her past, like Apollo. All they have is each other, or so they thought…
Apollo had no choice in his life, except one, either ascend and become the sun god, or spend a year mentoring under mister perfect, Hyacinth. Apollo had to decide which was the better of two evils, but he chose the option that would keep his sister by his side. Spend a year with the dreadful Hyacinth.
Prince Hyacinth, mister perfect, in looks, charm, work, being a son, brother, everything. To Apollo he was obnoxious and insistent, or so he thought. Prince Hyacinth thought Apollo had an over-inflated ego, and could not be around him for more than five seconds, but wanted to please the god, Zeus, and keep his city safe. These two together, sparked a dangerous fire that burned hot. They taught each other things they never knew existed, and experienced life together.
While Apollo was falling in deep, Temi had a mind of her own. That was releasing Epiphany of her princess duties, and taught her how to let go and live life. At first a distraction, sparked a friendship that was unbreakable.

In this retelling of Prince Hyacinth and Apollo, lies a story of enemies-to-lovers romance. But Nicole could not stop there, she twisted this retelling into SO MUCH MORE. Finishing the book, as the reader, I am left with wanting more. Even though the beginning started off slow, it was so important to build this world. I have never read a retelling of a Greek mythology story like this. Each character was eloquently built, not just in the world itself, but their back stories, their emotions and their relationships. Each chapter unfolded a new leaf to each character’s story. Besides the slow build, due to building such a breathtaking world, there was not large gut wrenching moments until the last fifty pages, especially the last three chapters of the story. Thankfully, Nicole was able to keep your attention even during the slower moments. The romance was very slow burn, and not graphic, vague in a sense, but still showed the affection of each character. If you are looking for a romance with some description, but not very detailed or in depth, to the point of, “holy smokes that is smut”, this is the book for you!
I cannot wait to read the next book in this series!

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A Veil of Gods and Kings (Apollo Ascending Book 1) by Nicole Bailey – Review by Naomi McDonald

A Veil of Gods and Kings (Apollo Ascending, #1)A Veil of Gods and Kings by Nicole Bailey
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Good reimagining of the Apollo mythology. I enjoyed the interpretation of the characters. It’s NA so it has pretty much no steam, but you can still feel their connection. The blurb calls it enemies-to-lovers, but I wouldn’t say they are enemies so much as just a bit angsty. Still made for an entertaining read.

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A Veil of Gods and Kings (Apollo Ascending Book 1) by Nicole Bailey – Review by Taylor K Stephenson

A Veil of Gods and Kings (Apollo Ascending, #1)A Veil of Gods and Kings by Nicole Bailey
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

~ What’s a Greek Mythology without Love? ~

Very cool retelling of an ancient story. I love picturing stories in a new way, it helps me imagine more of what could have been. I also love the enemies to lovers not being what you would normally expect.

Overall I think this is a very interesting read. Between romance, struggling with authority, and action packed storytelling this classic is a must read. Not my typical choice, but it’s so fun to pick up something new and be pleasantly surprised.

Reviewed by @taylorkstephenson

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A Veil of Gods and Kings (Apollo Ascending Book 1) by Nicole Bailey – Review by Ashley Hasting

A Veil of Gods and Kings (Apollo Ascending, #1)A Veil of Gods and Kings by Nicole Bailey
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Kudos to the author for making a great tale for this Mythology. The romance, drama, and stories it entails is nothing short of great. I’m ready to read the next book. If you’re a Mythology lover, this book is for you! Apollo and Hyacinth are worth it.

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A Veil of Gods and Kings (Apollo Ascending Book 1) by Nicole Bailey – Review by Ashley Bertram

A Veil of Gods and Kings (Apollo Ascending, #1)A Veil of Gods and Kings by Nicole Bailey
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Veil of Gods and Kings book 1 by Nicole Bailey is a wonderfully written enemies to lovers’ book about a mortal Prince (Hyacinth or Cyn for short) and a Demigod (Apollo). Apollo has not ascended and took his rightful place of God of the Sun. His Father, Zeus, is not happy and give Apollo an ultimatum, ascend now or go live with Prince Cyn for a year to shadow and learn how to become a ruler.
Of course, Cyn and Apollo didn’t get along at first but then slowly things begin to change, and these enemies start to develop other feelings than anger and frustration. This book is full of emotion, drama and love and you will not be able to put it down. I love all the characters that Nicole wrote into the book. This is a great alternative prospective on the Gods.

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A Veil of Gods and Kings (Apollo Ascending Book 1) by Nicole Bailey – Review by Sheri Schrader

A Veil of Gods and Kings (Apollo Ascending, #1)A Veil of Gods and Kings by Nicole Bailey
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Veil of Gods and Kings tells the story of Apollo and Prince Hyacinth. I enjoyed this fresh spin on this tale from mythology. I do not want to give anything away about the story, but this is an enemy to lover’s story, and well done. The story is gripping and drew me in. I enjoyed the worldbuilding and character development. The story was a quick read and left me wanting more. I look forward to reading more in this series and from this author in the future.

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A Veil of Gods and Kings (Apollo Ascending Book 1) by Nicole Bailey – Review by April Binkley

A Veil of Gods and Kings (Apollo Ascending, #1)A Veil of Gods and Kings by Nicole Bailey

“It’s going to rip my heart into pieces and leave nothing but shreds remaining. And centuries —millennia from now— I will still bleed for you.” – A Veil of Gods and Kings

Ok, I’m still bleeding from this book. Ms. Bailey takes you up and down the range of emotions from sadness to joy and everything in between as you watch these two stubborn men defy Fate & everything around them.

Ms. Bailey put her heart into this retelling of the ancient story. I hope she sticks with this genre a few times as I’d like to see her take on a few other mythos. 5/5 stars

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A Veil of Gods and Kings (Apollo Ascending Book 1) by Nicole Bailey – Review by Kayla Kearney

A Veil of Gods and Kings (Apollo Ascending, #1)A Veil of Gods and Kings by Nicole Bailey
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was an easy choice to read for me to read right now. Most definitely an adult version of Greek Mythology, the chemistry between the characters and the story itself made this a quick read for me. It is obvious that mythology is an interest of the authors, her attention to detail on par with Rick Riordan, author of the bestselling Percy Jackson and the Olympians series.

I loved the twist that she put on the story of Apollo and Zeus, it very much modernized the tales that have been around for centuries. This book was definitely a good intro for me to Apollo’s story, as I am planning to read the series on Apollo by Rick Riordan later this year.

Like I said before, the chemistry between Apollo and Prince Hyacinth makes the book a quick read, but that is the least of it. When the electricity between them is going off, there is a sizzle to the air around you. I’m always a fan of the enemies to lovers trope, but this book is the perfect example as to why everyone should read a story like that.

Needless to say, I am a huge fan of the authors’ writing style, the characters, and the plot line. I was sad the moment that I finished the book, but eagerly await the next one and might read some of her other books in the near future!

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A Veil of Gods and Kings (Apollo Ascending Book 1) by Nicole Bailey – Review by Ashley Johnson

A Veil of Gods and Kings (Apollo Ascending, #1)A Veil of Gods and Kings by Nicole Bailey
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I love anything Greek Mythology and this one was so good. I am partial to Hades but this story of Apollo was really good. Usually you get the same story with the Greek Gods but this one was different and refreshing. Everyone deserves to find a chance for love.

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A Veil of Gods and Kings (Apollo Ascending Book 1) by Nicole Bailey – Review by Terri Jo McAllister

A Veil of Gods and Kings (Apollo Ascending, #1)A Veil of Gods and Kings by Nicole Bailey
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a new spin on Greek mythology. Apollo has not yet ascended to his god-status, nor does he really want to. Zeus assigns him to seek out Hyacinth to learn how to become more like a ruler. Apollo and Hyacinth don’t trust each other at the onset, but the more they are forced to work together, each sees the potential, as well as the shadows of doubt, in the other and a bond is formed. This was not the usual type of book I read, and while I don’t care for the M/M, it was still a great read
Reviewed by Terri Jo McAllister

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A Veil of Gods and Kings ( Apollo Ascending Book 1) by Nicole Bailey – Review by Laura-Jane Minnie

A Veil of Gods and Kings (Apollo Ascending, #1)A Veil of Gods and Kings by Nicole Bailey
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the first book in this series and the first i have read from this author. I love how it sucks you in to the mystical world of Greek mythology. There is romance, suspense and fates intwined. Apollo has some huge decisions to make and his Father Zeus only wants and sees one outcome and thats for Apollo to take over as God of the Sun. But Apollo doesn’t want to ascend he is happy being a demi-god can his mind be changed. I cannot wait for the next book.

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A Veil of Gods and Kings (Apollo Ascending Book 1) by Nicole Bailey – Review by Audrie Harrington

A Veil of Gods and Kings (Apollo Ascending, #1)A Veil of Gods and Kings by Nicole Bailey
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I devoured this book in less than two days! I enjoyed reading the Greek myth of Apollo and Prince Hyacinth, but reimagined in a new way. I learned about the gods, the family line, and what life is like before they ascend to become a god. I became attached to every character – Apollo, Hyacinth, and Epiphany are trying to avoid the responsibilities they have been born into, Temi is Apollo’s mortal sister who is always by his side, and Valerian who was not claimed by his father so he works as a stable hand. I found Apollo and his powers so interesting to read about, he can veil himself to look like others, he can heal, and more. Zeus, his father, is angry that he will not ascend and sends him to learn under Prince Hyacinth. They are enemies and pretty much hate each other, that is until they start to really get to know one another and learn they have many things in common. Epiphany needs to help her family and marry well, but she doesn’t want to participate in her promotion party and find a husband. She and Temi become very good friends and have some fun adventures. I can’t wait for the next book to come out!

Reviewed by @bibliophilenerd
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A Veil of Gods and Kings (Apollo Ascending Book 1) by Nicole Bailey – Review by Netania Lim

A Veil of Gods and Kings (Apollo Ascending, #1)A Veil of Gods and Kings by Nicole Bailey
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I’ve read some Greek mythology retellings, but I’ve never read one about Apollo and Hyacinth, and I really enjoyed this one. It’s more YA in writing style but I also liked the fact that the mythology was modernised and it was more a story of imagination and fantasy rather than a straight retelling of the original myth. It was really the depth of character that pulled me into the story and the romance/tension is off the charts. I will definitely be keeping my eye out for the next book!

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A Veil of Gods and Kings (Apollo Ascending Book 1) by Nicole Bailey – Review by Angela Hayes

A Veil of Gods and Kings (Apollo Ascending, #1)A Veil of Gods and Kings by Nicole Bailey
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

3.5 Stars

 

A Veil of Gods and Kings is the first book in the Apollo Ascending series by Nicole Bailey. What happens when a god who is a bit of a tortured soul and haunted by his memories, fights his fate, and in doing so takes a stand against his father? Well, we are talking about Apollo, who is supposed to ascend to become the god of the sun- and yep you guessed it, his father being Zeus himself. So, as you can imagine, Apollo’s refusal to accept his fate doesn’t go over too well with daddy dearest, resulting in Zeus making an ultimatum. Now Apollo has been forced into a mentorship under the guidance of the insufferable Prince Hyacinth. Something neither of them relish. Things are going to get complicated- rather quickly. Especially when their chemistry begins to simmer and smoulder. What happens next makes for a very intriguing read.
This is a NA reimagining of the Apollo myth; an enemies to lovers fantasy with a slow-burn MM romance (nothing explicit), plenty of emotion, angst, drama, danger, layers, banter, and intrigue. And can we take a moment to appreciate this gorgeous cover! It sold me even before I knew anything else about the book. Love me a gorgeous cover!
Happy Reading!

Thank you, Nicole Bailey!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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A Veil of Gods and Kings (Apollo Ascending Book 1) by Nicole Bailey – Review by Amanda LaMiller

A Veil of Gods and Kings (Apollo Ascending, #1)A Veil of Gods and Kings by Nicole Bailey
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

As a huge fan of Greek mythology and enemies-to-lovers, I was instantly sucked into this book. A Veil of Gods and Thorns is the first book in the “Apollo Ascending” series by Nicole Bailey. This book centers around the Greek myth about Apollo and Hyacinth with a twist. There is so much to this book I am afraid to give any of it away. It’s one that you need to just pick up and start, I promise you won’t be able to put it down. I will definitely be finishing this series!

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A Veil of Gods and Kings (Apollo Ascending Book 1) by Nicole Bailey Review By Jessica Stone

A Veil of Gods and Kings (Apollo Ascending, #1)A Veil of Gods and Kings by Nicole Bailey
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Veil of Gods and Kings(Apollo Ascending Book 1) by Nicole Bailey Review By Jessica Stone

A Veil of Gods and Kings is a wonderful reimaging of the Greek myth of Apollo and Hyacinth, an interesting twist on an M/M, Enemies to Lovers, Slow Burn, Greek mythology.
One thing that caught my attention immediately about this book is how skilled the author is at creating such a mind-blowing immersive and vivid world. From the beginning I could picture every little detail from the fruit on the tress to the vivid blue and white hues of the sky
The first book of four in the ‘Apollo Ascending’ series this slow burn, fade to black, NA romance story told from multiple perspectives, did not fail to pull me in and hold me until I had no choice but to keep reading until the end. The main character of the story, Apollo is nothing if not relatable, with his disdain for being told how to live his life to his sassy attitude towards hyacinth, and his undeniable charisma, he was immediately my favorite character. Though this story is also being told from two other perspective, it leaves you equal time to get to know every character and to fall in love with each one, opening the possibility to further explore the other characters story in the future.
I enjoyed the empowerment on not only men being in less than favorable situations with unwanted destinations in life, but it shows the struggle of these strong women just trying to walk their own path in life, no matter what, or with who that might be.
If you’re looking for a new interesting take on Greek mythology, with fade to black type romance, I would highly recommend this book for you. I’m excited to see what this author has in store for us readers and where she’ll take us with her phenomenal characterization!

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