Gods Behaving Badly

This is one of those books that you kind of wonder why didn't you think of it yourself. The gods are well-written but the humans fall short, which is a huge negative since the second half centers around the humans. The allegorical journey to Hades to save a dead friend had a few unexpected turns, especially the inner workings of the spirit society. Gods Behaving Badly wasn't a terrible read but it wasn't the best read either.

If you love it when characters are messy and dramatic and awful, you'll love this. The gods suck so, so bad. They're all petty and annoying. Neil and Alice carry the story in a cute way, though I didn't find extensive depth in their characters. I liked Phillips' take on a modern day mythology, and genuinely loved the end of the novel.