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3.75 AVERAGE
3.75 AVERAGE
It took me a minute to get into it but once I did I was awestruck. Such a cool concept for a book. Greek mythology meets Hunger Games with a strong & fierce female heroine
J'ai vraiment adoré ce livre et avant de lire la fin j'étais déjà entrain d'attendre un second tome !
Ce que j'ai adoré c'etait ce côté violent des dieux qui souvent n'est pas montré dans les livres inspirés par la mythologie alors qu'on sait très bien que les dieux de l'Olympe ne sont pas les plus gentils du monde !
J'aimerais concentrer mon avais sur pourquoi je m'attendais à une suite : premièrement entendre + parler des autres dieux qui ne participent pas l'agon mais surtout Zeus parce que c'est quand même lui qui l'a inventé ! Je m'attendais à ce qu'on le rencontre dans l'histoire. Deuxièmement l'histoire est longue (elle est détaillé et en soit je ne m'en plaint pas car j'ai beaucoup aimé livre cette histoire) mais après que Lore soit devenue Athena il lui suffit de demandé d'être libéré pour qu'elle et Castor ne soient plus des dieux ?!! J'étais vraiment en mode "euuuh en 4 pages elle vient de terminer L'agon" je m'attendais à au moins un combat entre Cas et Elle mais ça c'est parce que j'adore le drama ! Et finalement j'ai pas compris l'histoire avec Gil /Hermès genre pourquoi il a protégé Mélora ? J'aurais aussi aimé en savoir plus sur Tidale, Gardecoeur et Les Noiceur !
En dehors de tout ça je pensais vraiment que Miles allait devenir un dieu lol ! Vraiment j'étais persuadé que ça allait arriver par je ne sais quel moyen
Ce que j'ai adoré c'etait ce côté violent des dieux qui souvent n'est pas montré dans les livres inspirés par la mythologie alors qu'on sait très bien que les dieux de l'Olympe ne sont pas les plus gentils du monde !
J'aimerais concentrer mon avais sur pourquoi je m'attendais à une suite : premièrement entendre + parler des autres dieux qui ne participent pas l'agon mais surtout Zeus parce que c'est quand même lui qui l'a inventé ! Je m'attendais à ce qu'on le rencontre dans l'histoire. Deuxièmement l'histoire est longue (elle est détaillé et en soit je ne m'en plaint pas car j'ai beaucoup aimé livre cette histoire) mais après que Lore soit devenue Athena il lui suffit de demandé d'être libéré pour qu'elle et Castor ne soient plus des dieux ?!! J'étais vraiment en mode "euuuh en 4 pages elle vient de terminer L'agon" je m'attendais à au moins un combat entre Cas et Elle mais ça c'est parce que j'adore le drama ! Et finalement j'ai pas compris l'histoire avec Gil /Hermès genre pourquoi il a protégé Mélora ? J'aurais aussi aimé en savoir plus sur Tidale, Gardecoeur et Les Noiceur !
En dehors de tout ça je pensais vraiment que Miles allait devenir un dieu lol ! Vraiment j'étais persuadé que ça allait arriver par je ne sais quel moyen
I really enjoyed the book, but why the romance??? We did not need that.
Like a lot of other people, I agree that this was a cool concept. However, I barely knew what was going on. So many people got called old god and new god, every group of descendants had multiple names to be referenced as, and it was very confusing. Ultimately, it had a happy ending? Idk.
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I wasn't sure what to expect with this book because I loved The Darkest Minds series, but I wasn't into Passengers series. I was happily surprised that I did enjoy this book, though it there were a few issues I had with it.
Firstly, I really enjoyed the world that was created for the Agon. I think it was super interesting and it did make a lot of sense considering how the Greek gods were. I wish there was more history and context, thought because I did find it all so interesting.
Things I didn't enjoy as much, the romance. It felt super forced and unnecessary. I feel like romances are hard to do with such a plot driven story and in one book. I would have much preferred they stayed friends who cared about each other. I also found the whole "ascension" thing super predictable. So I knew that was going to play into the story somehow. I'm still a bit confused with the ending though. Is the Agon over? I felt like the ending was quite abrupt.
Firstly, I really enjoyed the world that was created for the Agon. I think it was super interesting and it did make a lot of sense considering how the Greek gods were. I wish there was more history and context, thought because I did find it all so interesting.
Things I didn't enjoy as much, the romance. It felt super forced and unnecessary. I feel like romances are hard to do with such a plot driven story and in one book. I would have much preferred they stayed friends who cared about each other. I also found the whole "ascension" thing super predictable. So I knew that was going to play into the story somehow. I'm still a bit confused with the ending though. Is the Agon over? I felt like the ending was quite abrupt.
This novel was perfectly fine. I neither loved nor hated it. I liked the premise: every 7 years the Greek Gods have to participate in a Hunger Games-like fighting competition throughout the city of New York.
The world building was really good. I didn't have a trouble following the plot or the different characters. It likely helped that I already knew quite a bit about Greek mythology.
Lore was an interesting character but I'm not really into the "battle-child" archetype. The side-characters had protentional. So much so that I would have preferred if this book was a series instead of just a stand-alone so we could get more of them.
I don't think this will be my favorite of 2021 but it wasn't bad.
The world building was really good. I didn't have a trouble following the plot or the different characters. It likely helped that I already knew quite a bit about Greek mythology.
Lore was an interesting character but I'm not really into the "battle-child" archetype. The side-characters had protentional. So much so that I would have preferred if this book was a series instead of just a stand-alone so we could get more of them.
I don't think this will be my favorite of 2021 but it wasn't bad.
Alexandra Bracken blessed me with an ARC of Lore!! This book has been on my radar since I saw it's release date and synopsis. I absolutely love Greek mythology and any story that incorporates that into their character's journey, and Bracken did not disappoint.
AHHH!! I have so many feelings after finishing this. But, most of all I think the aesthetic of this book is just breathtaking. I mean, look at the cover!! I was already intrigued by the plot and cover, but that was just the beginning. The world-building is phenomenal, and Alexandra makes it so clear and easy to understand and follow. With Greek mythology, and Greek names and events, it can become overwhelming and confusing. This was not the case with Lore. Not only was her writing precise and easy to follow-- while also thickening the plot and provoking thought-- she also included a glossary for the different lines and their descendants and a glossary at the end with a "cast of characters".
SPOILERS
The idea of the Agon was so original and something I had never even thought of or imagined. It is such a creative twist to the Greek gods we have learned about and know. The idea of the gods becoming mortal for seven days every seven years, and basically having to fight to stay alive and keep their powers from being taken by a "new god"??? ALEXANDRA BRACKEN'S MIND.
Honestly, I love how she portrayed Athena. I kind of had a feeling she was up to something, and I didn't trust her. And, when she portrayed Lore I was still upset because of that rooftop talk they had.. wow, I wanted them to be friends so bad, I really enjoyed watching Athena's character arc; it was raw and beautiful to watch. I also loved how Bracken had the poem and the whole idea of cracking the code/meaning that Zeus had intended. It was so fun to watch and I just enjoyed the characters all working together and discovering their found little family, it was so sweet.
Now, my favorite part!!! THE CHARACTERS!! Let me start by saying that Castor and Lore are the childhood friends to lovers trope executed PERFECTLY. They balanced each other so well, Lore was always quick to temper and fight, while Castor was also calm and collected... I just loved them so much. THE BATHROOM SCENE. Whew, that was so intimate and they didn't even kiss?? I just love the good ole character a is injured so character b takes them to get cleaned up/take care of them. IT HAS MY WHOLE HEART. I adored watching them both come to know each other again, while also still trying to find themselves. It was a beautiful journey watching them discover themselves and their feelings for each other.
EVANDER AND MILES. I have no words. My gay kings. I am in love with them both. They are literally the depiction of the grumpy and sunshine couple. Van was so caring and protective of Miles, and Miles was the only one who could break Van's façade. UGH, my heart. I loved both of their characters on their own, but them being together- *chefs kiss*.
As much as I loved it so much, there were a couple of reasons why I felt like I couldn't give it a full 5-stars. First, was the scene where Lore goes with Castor and she retrieves the shield with him. Then, continues to wear it, and just basically makes her own storm of thunder and lightning?? I felt like that whole scene should've been more dramatic/climatic. She kind of just put it on did what she did, and was like "okay, let's go." MA'AM. THIS IS THE AEGIS. THE SHIELD OF ATHENA. GIFTED BY ZEUS. THE REASON SO MUCH BAD SHIT HAS HAPPENED TO YOU?? Ugh, I just wish the scene was more epic. I also thought the idea of the gods having to accept their mistakes and sacrifice themselves meaningfully for a human to get back to Olympus was kind of...eh. You're telling me the goddess of wisdom and war couldn't have figured that out in a thousand plus years? I don't know if I buy that... I still enjoyed it play out in the story though.
Overall, I would definitely recommend this book!! ESPECIALLY if you love Greek mythology and are looking for a new twist in the pantheon of gods.
AHHH!! I have so many feelings after finishing this. But, most of all I think the aesthetic of this book is just breathtaking. I mean, look at the cover!! I was already intrigued by the plot and cover, but that was just the beginning. The world-building is phenomenal, and Alexandra makes it so clear and easy to understand and follow. With Greek mythology, and Greek names and events, it can become overwhelming and confusing. This was not the case with Lore. Not only was her writing precise and easy to follow-- while also thickening the plot and provoking thought-- she also included a glossary for the different lines and their descendants and a glossary at the end with a "cast of characters".
SPOILERS
The idea of the Agon was so original and something I had never even thought of or imagined. It is such a creative twist to the Greek gods we have learned about and know. The idea of the gods becoming mortal for seven days every seven years, and basically having to fight to stay alive and keep their powers from being taken by a "new god"??? ALEXANDRA BRACKEN'S MIND.
Honestly, I love how she portrayed Athena. I kind of had a feeling she was up to something, and I didn't trust her. And, when she portrayed Lore I was still upset because of that rooftop talk they had.. wow, I wanted them to be friends so bad, I really enjoyed watching Athena's character arc; it was raw and beautiful to watch. I also loved how Bracken had the poem and the whole idea of cracking the code/meaning that Zeus had intended. It was so fun to watch and I just enjoyed the characters all working together and discovering their found little family, it was so sweet.
Now, my favorite part!!! THE CHARACTERS!! Let me start by saying that Castor and Lore are the childhood friends to lovers trope executed PERFECTLY. They balanced each other so well, Lore was always quick to temper and fight, while Castor was also calm and collected... I just loved them so much. THE BATHROOM SCENE. Whew, that was so intimate and they didn't even kiss?? I just love the good ole character a is injured so character b takes them to get cleaned up/take care of them. IT HAS MY WHOLE HEART. I adored watching them both come to know each other again, while also still trying to find themselves. It was a beautiful journey watching them discover themselves and their feelings for each other.
EVANDER AND MILES. I have no words. My gay kings. I am in love with them both. They are literally the depiction of the grumpy and sunshine couple. Van was so caring and protective of Miles, and Miles was the only one who could break Van's façade. UGH, my heart. I loved both of their characters on their own, but them being together- *chefs kiss*.
As much as I loved it so much, there were a couple of reasons why I felt like I couldn't give it a full 5-stars. First, was the scene where Lore goes with Castor and she retrieves the shield with him. Then, continues to wear it, and just basically makes her own storm of thunder and lightning?? I felt like that whole scene should've been more dramatic/climatic. She kind of just put it on did what she did, and was like "okay, let's go." MA'AM. THIS IS THE AEGIS. THE SHIELD OF ATHENA. GIFTED BY ZEUS. THE REASON SO MUCH BAD SHIT HAS HAPPENED TO YOU?? Ugh, I just wish the scene was more epic. I also thought the idea of the gods having to accept their mistakes and sacrifice themselves meaningfully for a human to get back to Olympus was kind of...eh. You're telling me the goddess of wisdom and war couldn't have figured that out in a thousand plus years? I don't know if I buy that... I still enjoyed it play out in the story though.
Overall, I would definitely recommend this book!! ESPECIALLY if you love Greek mythology and are looking for a new twist in the pantheon of gods.
