In the Midst of Omens by Nicole Bailey – Review by Kat Mellon
In the Midst of Omens by Nicole Bailey
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
In the Midst of Omens by Nicole Bailey loosely follows the story of Gilgamesh. As a god king, he is cocky and on a relentless pursuit to ensure his name stands the test of time. This lifelong and obsessive goal is concerning for his goddess mother and mortal wife (who is more the role of best friend/little sister figure for him). With the interest of helping Gilgamesh see the real meaning of life, his wife beseeches his mother for help; thus the creation of Enkidu.
Unsure of what his life’s purpose is and why he was created, Enkidu is drawn to Gilgamesh once they meet. Both men feel something pulling them to each other, neither fully understand why or how they can help each other. Drama, adversary, angry goddesses and horrible beasts abound in this MM/polyamory love story.
(I was not expecting the MM POV, so heads up if that is not your koolaid). The book was well written and relatively fast paced, although I did have a hard time getting into it and honestly not sure why.
