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3.74 AVERAGE
3.74 AVERAGE
Wow, I can't actually remember when I last read a YA fantasy--it's been ages. Such an amazing genre, but so darn intense, and OMG so time consuming! ;)
Lore has some really extensive world building, intense action scenes, and great characters. Lore's love of her city *almost* makes me want to move there--OK, maybe I'll just go for another a visit (but TBH I'm probably going to hang with Miles because at least he'll let me do the touristy stuff)--but goodness she really makes me want to love it too. And talk about plot twists--just when you think you know what's going on and where things are going, Ms Bracken sends another one your way (there was quite a bit of gasping out loud here, not gonna lie. And perhaps an oh no they didn't --or twelve--too). It could partly be because my YA fantasy reading skills are a bit rusty, but I honestly think most of it is her ability to plot a deliciously twisty book. It kept me on my toes and pretty much insured I wasn't going to be putting this book down for long--at least not until I got to the end!
I'm kind of bummed that I alternately listened to a library copy and read a print version of this one, honestly--I did miss being able to highlight my favorite quotes and saving them forever in my e-copy. I managed to jot a few of them down in my progress updates, at least--Ms Bracken has a way with words that I very much enjoyed.
This book really doesn't shy away from the darker sides of mythology that often seem to get glossed over (Disney, I'm looking at you); but here right from the very first scene this book can be pretty brutal and there's a lot of intensity going on right to the end. The ancient gods and the stories about them are wildly problematic at times (need a refresher? Check out Overly Sarcastic Productions' YouTube channel) As such, Lore is probably best for older/more mature YA readers.
Rating: 4 stars / A-
Lore has some really extensive world building, intense action scenes, and great characters. Lore's love of her city *almost* makes me want to move there--OK, maybe I'll just go for another a visit (but TBH I'm probably going to hang with Miles because at least he'll let me do the touristy stuff)--but goodness she really makes me want to love it too. And talk about plot twists--just when you think you know what's going on and where things are going, Ms Bracken sends another one your way (there was quite a bit of gasping out loud here, not gonna lie. And perhaps an oh no they didn't --or twelve--too). It could partly be because my YA fantasy reading skills are a bit rusty, but I honestly think most of it is her ability to plot a deliciously twisty book. It kept me on my toes and pretty much insured I wasn't going to be putting this book down for long--at least not until I got to the end!
I'm kind of bummed that I alternately listened to a library copy and read a print version of this one, honestly--I did miss being able to highlight my favorite quotes and saving them forever in my e-copy. I managed to jot a few of them down in my progress updates, at least--Ms Bracken has a way with words that I very much enjoyed.
This book really doesn't shy away from the darker sides of mythology that often seem to get glossed over (Disney, I'm looking at you); but here right from the very first scene this book can be pretty brutal and there's a lot of intensity going on right to the end. The ancient gods and the stories about them are wildly problematic at times (need a refresher? Check out Overly Sarcastic Productions' YouTube channel) As such, Lore is probably best for older/more mature YA readers.
Rating: 4 stars / A-
This book is a glorious page turner, it definitely made me cry and hate it at time because of the plot twists but it was a fantastic read
slow-paced
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
slow-paced
You can see my full review here spoiler-free: https://youtu.be/49GjKYjGKI8
I am an absolute lover of Greek mythology, so I was really excited to finally get to read this book! It was really interesting how Bracken melded ancient Greece with modern-day New York. There was a very grungy, street-fighting vibe to this book, which really pulled you in to the book. This book wasn't very heavy on the romance, but I still thought what romance there was was sweet and cute. It was a friends-to-lovers trope, which I don't normally like, but I really enjoyed it in this one. I enjoyed all of the characters, especially Lore, and seeing them work together and fight for each other was so awesome! Lore was such an amazing written character, and going with her through this book was heartbreaking and heartwarming all at the same time. She had been through so much but never gave up fighting and loves so fiercely, all while defending what she cares about. I have to say she is probably one of my new favorite characters. My one complaint about the book is that I was kind of confused about the main competition that is the center of the book. I'm not sure if I just didn't read it right, or pay enough attention, but I struggled a bit with understanding the purpose of the competition and how it worked, but that may just have been my fault. Because of that, the first half of this book I didn't enjoy as much, just because I was confused and couldn't really immerse myself in it, but once I figured it out I really enjoyed it!
adventurous
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
sad
medium-paced