The Companions Quartet by: Julia Golding

Summary: Connie is no ordinary girl, so of course when she is sent to live with her aunt she knows that she won't fit in with anyone. She has a way with animals that no one else has, but strangely enough, she finds herself at home in the midst of a society that could change her way of life forever. Suddenly nothing is safe anymore. She is a universal, the most powerful type of "thing" you can find. The last universal was corrupted to the evil side, and now that he has risen, he won't stop at anything to compel her to join him. It will take all her willpower and the loyal support of her friends to get her out of this mess.

Review: I have always been a fan of Greek mythology, from Percy Jackson to the myths of Ancient Greece so the titles really caught my eye. When I saw Secret of the Sirens, and the Chimera's Curse, I was intrigued by the idea of another mythological story. From the first book to last, I couldn't stop until I found a resolution in the story and I knew that it was finally going to end once and for all. As a 13 year old girl, I couldn't imagine myself in Connie's place, especially since she had felt out of place for several years. The books were enjoyable and the plot line was amazing. I can say that it wasn't like a history lesson about ancient Greek monsters, but more of a compelling read through Connie's adventures.