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thepetitepunk's review against another edition
2.0
Thank you NetGalley for providing me with an e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Admittedly, I requested this book because I found the cover to be enticing. I usually do not like YA fantasy. Of course, there are some exceptions from time to time, and there are some YA fantasies that have ended up being some of my favorite books, so I was hoping that Lore would be one of those exceptions.
Unfortunately, I had a hard time getting through this book. It was easy to read, but I just couldn't get myself invested in the plot. The characters were not that memorable and I found my mind wandering throughout the book. Even though all the action, suspense, and twists and turns were present, I still was bored and felt like the plot was dragging. Honestly, I lost my understanding of the plot early on in the book, not because it was deeply complex but because I was having an incredibly difficult time paying attention. There were some interesting moments here and there, but nothing to write home about. However, if you are a die-hard fan of YA fantasy books from the early to mid 2010s, you'll probably still like Lore.
Admittedly, I requested this book because I found the cover to be enticing. I usually do not like YA fantasy. Of course, there are some exceptions from time to time, and there are some YA fantasies that have ended up being some of my favorite books, so I was hoping that Lore would be one of those exceptions.
Unfortunately, I had a hard time getting through this book. It was easy to read, but I just couldn't get myself invested in the plot. The characters were not that memorable and I found my mind wandering throughout the book. Even though all the action, suspense, and twists and turns were present, I still was bored and felt like the plot was dragging. Honestly, I lost my understanding of the plot early on in the book, not because it was deeply complex but because I was having an incredibly difficult time paying attention. There were some interesting moments here and there, but nothing to write home about. However, if you are a die-hard fan of YA fantasy books from the early to mid 2010s, you'll probably still like Lore.
kjthenerd3's review against another edition
5.0
I’m not sure why, but I really expected to cry, and I didn’t (which is a feat for me). This was SUCH a good book, though, and as a gifted kid burnout that had a Greek mythology phase (that’s still kinda going), I really appreciated this novel :)
daniobsessivelyreads's review against another edition
3.0
Not my favorite Greek God retelling. It started out so strong with these two demi-gods training together in a world where they aren't accepted. Then it devolved into a semi-Hunger Games vibe that happens every 7 years between all the remaining gods. It just didn't hold my interest. I felt like there were times when it was really slow. Then the romance thread promised one thing, then didn't deliver it.
poppyedition's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
kimcat's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
amba124's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
It was slow at first and there were a lot of times where I didn’t know what was happening or why ppl were fighting but towards the end it got really action-y and the ending made me feel empty because I binged read it
nickiitay's review against another edition
3.0
Picture The Hunger Games, but nine of the tributes are Greek Gods and Goddesses (Apollo, Artemis, Ares, Athena, Hermes, Dionysus, Aphrodite, Poseidon and Hephaestus). Every seven years they're forced into mortal bodies and cast down to Earth to compete in the Agon for seven days. While these Olympians are in this vulnerable state, mortal descendants of the great Greek heroes are given the opportunity to hunt them down and attain their immortal powers, achieving kleos, divine glory.
Do you ever read a book and think to yourself I wanna snatch the plot line from the author and write a book this plot deserves because it just went no where?! That is exactly how I felt reading the second half of Lore. I thought I could deal with the urban fantasy aspect of it (the Agon for this cycle is held in New York City) but it really took away from the story. I think this would've been an absolute BANGER of a book if it had taken place during the Roman Empire and had been one of the third or fourth cycles of the Agon. That way the hero bloodlines would've had time to produce mortal descendants and the Gods/Goddesses would've had to compete in the familiar lands of antiquity.
Do you ever read a book and think to yourself I wanna snatch the plot line from the author and write a book this plot deserves because it just went no where?! That is exactly how I felt reading the second half of Lore. I thought I could deal with the urban fantasy aspect of it (the Agon for this cycle is held in New York City) but it really took away from the story. I think this would've been an absolute BANGER of a book if it had taken place during the Roman Empire and had been one of the third or fourth cycles of the Agon. That way the hero bloodlines would've had time to produce mortal descendants and the Gods/Goddesses would've had to compete in the familiar lands of antiquity.
amandaburstedt's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
nanzi38's review against another edition
5.0
Wow! I absolutely loved this book! It also really did feel like it was kind of like the Hunger Games! My heart hurt for Lore and all that she suffered but I will say, that ending made heart smile! She deserved a great ending! Van got on my nerves but Castor and Miles, I adored! Was an awesome read!