A review by jlreadstoperpetuity
Clash of Fate and Fury by Rachel Menard

adventurous challenging emotional fast-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? It's complicated

5.0

OH.MY.GOD! Thank goodness for Netgalley, was able to obtain a copy of this book. At first, I requested for a copy because of the cover and the blurb. Diiving into the book without any expectations, I was blown away by how awesome this was!

Second book on a series (but can be read as a stand alone), takes us on the adventures of Gen, 17 year old Mindbender heroine all the way from Olympia to Elysium in order to obtain the legendary golden apples of Hesperides and the monstrous Cerberus. Soubds familiar? This series referenced the 12 Labors of Hercules and more...

1. I like the fact that the Hercules was an Amazonian -strong willed, family oriented and just simply loves fiercely
2. Castor and Pollux - I really love how the author took these 2 mythology personas and shaped in as driving force characters on the series.
3. The addition of magic system + mythological aspect is the bomb. It was written delicately and deliberately at the same time.
4. The storyline was just