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A review by thebookishmechanic
Blood of Hercules by Jasmine Mas
dark
emotional
funny
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Let me start by saying that when my friends mentioned they were considering reading a book featuring a female Hercules. A female Hercules? Are you kidding me?! You have my attention. Then they told me it was a reverse harem, and I was completely sold.
Alexis, hooked me right from the start with her self-deprecating humor and sarcastic wit. Her sometimes silly comments only made her more relatable and endearing, and I found myself attached to her and her story. The male leads each brought something unique to the table, and I couldn’t help but fall in love with them as well.
If you’re a fan of the deadly trial or magical academy tropes, this book is a must-read. The crucible, where the story unfolds, is the perfect blend of both, and it delivers one of the slowest burns I’ve ever read. Honestly, there were moments where I was practically begging for the romance to heat up, but trust me, it was absolutely worth the wait.
I’m officially obsessed, and I will be begging the publisher for an ARC of the next book. What do you want from me? A kidney? My soul? I’d even offer a firstborn if I had one
Alexis, hooked me right from the start with her self-deprecating humor and sarcastic wit. Her sometimes silly comments only made her more relatable and endearing, and I found myself attached to her and her story. The male leads each brought something unique to the table, and I couldn’t help but fall in love with them as well.
If you’re a fan of the deadly trial or magical academy tropes, this book is a must-read. The crucible, where the story unfolds, is the perfect blend of both, and it delivers one of the slowest burns I’ve ever read. Honestly, there were moments where I was practically begging for the romance to heat up, but trust me, it was absolutely worth the wait.
I’m officially obsessed, and I will be begging the publisher for an ARC of the next book. What do you want from me? A kidney? My soul? I’d even offer a firstborn if I had one