Venus Envy
- Author: Shannon McKelden
- Publisher: Tor/Forge
- Year: 2007
- Setting: Fictional Cameron Creek, Washington
- Amazon Listing -Venus Envy
In Venus Envy, a hilarious take on modern fairy godmothers, Shannon McKelden's original voice seamlessly blends paranormal elements with light, romantic fun. Rachel Greer is fed up with love. For years she was sure her Prince Charming was right around the corner. Ha. Was she ever wrong (and she's got the exes to prove it). So she's decided to devote her time to meaningful pursuits, filling her life with work and volunteerism. Enter the goddess Venus, forced by her ornery father Zeus into fairy godmother servitude. Venus is only a few love-life fixes away from returning to Mount Olympus and she's not about to let some reluctant mortal stand in her way. Sexy, sassy Venus is a force to be reckoned with--this goddess always gets her man, even if she's trying to get him for someone else. Armed with her extraordinary goddess powers (well the few she has left after Zeus got through with her), a killer wardrobe, and the goddess bible (Cosmopolitan), Venus sets out to turn Rachel's orderly life upside down in the name of True Love.
Awards
January 2007, Book Sense Notable Book
Reviews
Cover quotes and blurbs
"Loved it from the first line. One of the most fun debuts I've read, full of delightful snark and lots of heart!" --Melissa Senate, author of See Jane Date and Love You To Death
"Great Zeus! [Venus Envy] is Mount Olympus-sized fun!"—Lauren Baratz-Logsted, author of How Nancy Drew Saved My Life, Vertigo, and Angel's Choice
"Delicious fun! A sparkling, laugh out loud treat." --Gena Showalter, author of Jewels of Atlantis
"Eat your heart out, Cinderella. McKelden will dazzle readers with her brilliant twists on the beloved fairy tale. Venus Envy is fun, snarky and divine!"--Susanna Carr, author of Lip Lock and Ex, Why and Me.
"Take some Greek mythology, add a dash of fairy tale and a big dollop of Cosmo, and you get the cocktail that is Venus Envy -- a cute story for anyone who's ever gotten in her own way when it comes to love."--Cathy Yardley, author of Couch World and Turning Japanese
“Witty, charming, and surprisingly touching. Don’t miss this delightful novel!” --Beverly Brandt, bestselling author of Match Game
"Sexy, clever and fun, Venus Envy is absolutely delightful from beginning to end. Author Shannon McKelden has talent to spare." –Jane Porter, author of The Frog Prince
