A silly, cute type book. Written in a sort of chick-lit style with a protagonist who is a children's librarian and half-superhero, and about to enter a role full time as a Protector. That is, if she doesn't fail her test or decline the job - both of which means she will become mortal and suffer a memory wipe. Losing her memory will mean forgeting her superhero relatives (her dad and big brother). Her powers are x-ray vision, super strength and super sensitivity (chocolate makes her practically explode), but her ability to move objects is almost non-existent. Meanwhile she has met a man she is interested in, but he is mortal and she is afraid of entering a relationship with him, and her cousin (who is being tested the same time as she is), is doing all he can to make her fail her superhero test. Several characters with interconnecting threads as the evildoers scheme and maneuver while the good-guys are mostly blissfully unaware and bumble along.

First book in a 4 book series regarding modern day superheros. They were all fun to read and best read in order. I hate reading a book and finding out that there were other books regarding the characters that were done prior: The order is: Aphrodite's Kiss, Aphrodite's Passion, Aphrodite's Secret and Aphrodite's Flame.

First book in the series about the Greek Gods and their descendants in the modern world. Entertaining and quirky, with a well thought-out world. A nice, fast read.

I love all of Julie Kenners superheroes books. This was the first in the series and an excellent introduction.(OK Cat's Fancy is slightly related.)

Zoe Smith's life has always been a bit odd, but now things are really getting out of hand. She’s about to turn 25, her super powers are not exactly under control and she has to decide whether to join the Council of Protectors or be turned into a mortal.

Also, she has met a handsome private investigator who she really wants to get to know better, but, since she is currently being tested by the Council, this isn’t the best time.

This is a truly interesting premise with a good romance and a bit of humor.

I reviewed this for All About Romance a few years back and thought it was "eh". It wasn't lively enough to hold my attention and I was offended that the heroine didn't make good use of her X-Ray vision powers. My fellow reviewer gave it an "A" so I picked this copy up for others to enjoy.

Romantic Times Review:
With her 25th birthday rapidly approaching, Zok Smith has some major issues to resolve. Like gaining control of her powers in time to join the Venerate Council of Protectors, aka Superheroes, or choosing to become completely mortal. All her life, Zok has dreamed of joining her father and her half brother in the Council of Protectors. Because her mother is mortal, Zok is a halfling and subject to certain rules.

George Bailey Taylor is a down on his luck ex-cop turned P.I. Taylor first runs into Zok while on a divorce case. Their attraction is immediate, but because of the circumstances, neither knows how to locate the other. As fate would have it, Taylors foster sister recently bought an old necklace whose stone just happens to be from the legendary Aphrodites girdle. Zoks cousin Mordichai has been instructed by his father, the outcast Heronymous, to get that stone for a ceremony designed to destroy the Protectors and enslave mortals. Zok has no idea that the fate of the world hangs in the balance.

Author Julie Kenner has developed a wonderfully original storyline laden with fun. The whole concept of the Council of Protectors is marvelous. A true original, filled with humor, adventure and fun!

Read All Book Reviews of "Aphrodites Kiss Aphrodite Bk 1"

I thought it was cute, a nice afternoon read. I would definetely read a story centered around one one the side characters.

A lightweight fun read, humorous and something different.

Funny, cute, a good light read.

kind of silly, but a quick read

great book

What a great premise for a book. I did very much enjoy it.

I loved this book

julie kenner's aphrodite's set is good. enjoy. vj

First book that i'd read by her. immediately went out and bought the other 3 in the series. Very cute.

Read All Book Reviews of "Aphrodites Kiss Aphrodite Bk 1"