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3.75 AVERAGE
3.75 AVERAGE
omG guys this was so good. I'm really kicking myself for letting this book sit on my shelf unread for so long, I had NO IDEA what I was missing.
it had everything I didn't know I needed and was looking for in a contemporary fantasy with all of the Greek lore that my little heart loves so much.
it had the FMC who was running from her past only to be thrown back into it and forced to help save the day, the best friend who almost stole the show, the childhood bestfriend thought dead who definitely isn't (and who definitely has feelings for the FMC - and she him - altho neither has ever said anything), the villain monologue(s
it had everything I didn't know I needed and was looking for in a contemporary fantasy with all of the Greek lore that my little heart loves so much.
it had the FMC who was running from her past only to be thrown back into it and forced to help save the day, the best friend who almost stole the show, the childhood bestfriend thought dead who definitely isn't (and who definitely has feelings for the FMC - and she him - altho neither has ever said anything), the villain monologue(s
I haven't read much mythology before this, besides the first Percy Jackson book in 5th grade so it's been awhile
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I felt, pretty consistently, that what I was getting from this book was all the stuff I was least interested in as happens in so many stories that explore the end of an established system and what that means for the people it it. It was pretty good, but much like some aspects of the Hunger Games series, I wanted to know more about the things the book was not about.
adventurous
challenging
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
greek mitology !!! i love it, and the romanceee 🫶 so cute
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
This was a kind of Hunger Games meets mythology with a bit of teen angst and romantic tension.
TW: Violence/Torture in general
Violence/Torture against small children
4 Stars
I am all about some Greek mythology. I love it. So I was really excited to start this one and I
I really loved the concept:
Every seven years, the Agon begins. As punishment for a past rebellion, nine Greek gods are forced to walk the earth as mortals. They are hunted by the descendants of ancient bloodlines, all eager to kill a god and seize their divine power and immortality.
Long ago, Lore Perseous fled that brutal world, turning her back on the hunt’s promises of eternal glory after her family was murdered by a rival line. For years she's pushed away any thought of revenge against the man—now a god—responsible for their deaths.
Yet as the next hunt dawns over New York City, two participants seek her out: Castor, a childhood friend Lore believed to be dead, and Athena, one of the last of the original gods, now gravely wounded.
The goddess offers an alliance against their mutual enemy and a way to leave the Agon behind forever. But Lore's decision to rejoin the hunt, binding her fate to Athena's, will come at a deadly cost—and it may not be enough to stop the rise of a new god with the power to bring humanity to its knees.
I am a fan of high stakes 'games' or tournaments," and pitting Ancient Greek gods against the decedents of famous heroes with a modern day setting was something ch an intriguing premise
I loved Lore. She is tough and flawed. Taking into consideration Lore is the descendent of a Greek hero, and this world where fierce loyalty, a determination for greatness at all costs, to be strong and not show weakness is ingrained at a young age, Bracken did an amazing job developing and showcasing Lore's inner struggle. Her desire to get out; her disenfranchisement with the rules of the Agon, her grief, but also still feeling the pull of the games and desire to obtain glory and avenge her House. I loved her complexity and I could feel her struggle.
I got a little "found family" vibe with Miles (who I love) and I'm all about found family. I couldn't help but root for this rag tag group pulling together and going after this next Agon. There was a lot of action and so I wasn't struggling to stay engaged.
I do wish there was a richer history for the Agon and how they started. I would have loved excerpts from Athena's point of view as flashbacks from when it all started maybe, or a prologue from her point of view.
Overall i enjoyed it!
I received an eArc of this title via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. This in no effects my opinion of the book. Thank you Disney-Hyperion for the review copy!
Violence/Torture against small children
4 Stars
I am all about some Greek mythology. I love it. So I was really excited to start this one and I
I really loved the concept:
Every seven years, the Agon begins. As punishment for a past rebellion, nine Greek gods are forced to walk the earth as mortals. They are hunted by the descendants of ancient bloodlines, all eager to kill a god and seize their divine power and immortality.
Long ago, Lore Perseous fled that brutal world, turning her back on the hunt’s promises of eternal glory after her family was murdered by a rival line. For years she's pushed away any thought of revenge against the man—now a god—responsible for their deaths.
Yet as the next hunt dawns over New York City, two participants seek her out: Castor, a childhood friend Lore believed to be dead, and Athena, one of the last of the original gods, now gravely wounded.
The goddess offers an alliance against their mutual enemy and a way to leave the Agon behind forever. But Lore's decision to rejoin the hunt, binding her fate to Athena's, will come at a deadly cost—and it may not be enough to stop the rise of a new god with the power to bring humanity to its knees.
I am a fan of high stakes 'games' or tournaments," and pitting Ancient Greek gods against the decedents of famous heroes with a modern day setting was something ch an intriguing premise
I loved Lore. She is tough and flawed. Taking into consideration Lore is the descendent of a Greek hero, and this world where fierce loyalty, a determination for greatness at all costs, to be strong and not show weakness is ingrained at a young age, Bracken did an amazing job developing and showcasing Lore's inner struggle. Her desire to get out; her disenfranchisement with the rules of the Agon, her grief, but also still feeling the pull of the games and desire to obtain glory and avenge her House. I loved her complexity and I could feel her struggle.
I got a little "found family" vibe with Miles (who I love) and I'm all about found family. I couldn't help but root for this rag tag group pulling together and going after this next Agon. There was a lot of action and so I wasn't struggling to stay engaged.
I do wish there was a richer history for the Agon and how they started. I would have loved excerpts from Athena's point of view as flashbacks from when it all started maybe, or a prologue from her point of view.
Overall i enjoyed it!
I received an eArc of this title via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. This in no effects my opinion of the book. Thank you Disney-Hyperion for the review copy!
adventurous
challenging
dark
tense
fast-paced
adventurous
funny
tense
medium-paced