It’s Game of Thrones meets The Hunger Games. OVERALL: If you love action-packed fantasy plus Greek mythology, this is your book. And, there are so many details and twists, boy! I’m not surprised a few minor bits had to be stitched together. But, these did not detract from my enjoyment as I felt like it was all plausible within the world of the novel. I’m afraid to say more because of spoilers, but Melora conveniently “forgot” a couple of major things until the information was absolutely necessary. However, there are some minor plot holes and you have to (obviously) suspend disbelief. NOT SO GOOD BITS: It’s a great plot because it’s so entertaining. Each character’s actions wholly made sense in the context of their upbringings and personalities (don’t you hate it when you think, ‘why is this character doing this!? They would never do X, Y, Z!’), and they all had a clear character arc. I felt like the main characters were all so loveable, despite their flaws, and there were heart-string-pulling love stories (including gay representation). GOOD BITS: The best bits were the characters! Though the huge cast may be intimidating for some, I love stories with intricate genealogies and different, warring factions. This book has reminded me why I love the genre, and I’ll be sure to read more of Alexandra Bracken’s work. But it’s more than that… It’s been ages since I read a really exciting fantasy novel. In fact, I enjoyed it so much, I have to give it 4 and a half stars! Obviously, the use of ancient Greek myth meant it captured my heart, and I loved the research and accuracy. It’s such a quick read because it’s super high stakes. RA TING: This book was so fun to read! There were twists and turns at every corner, and the pacing was so taut, I raced to the end. But can she safely re-enter a world where you either hunt or are hunted? As she is dragged back into the fight, she decides to avenge her family. But when the hunt begins, she finds Athena wounded on her doorstep. Her whole family was killed at the end of the last hunt and she has decided to set herself free.

At least, until you are hunted yourself… The story’s main character is Melora, the last mortal descendant of Perseus. If you kill a God, you are allowed to gain their powers and become immortal. During this time, the descendants of ancient heroes are allowed to hunt them. Zeus has punished the Gods – every seven years, they are mortal for seven days. THE PLOT: Lore by Alexandra Bracken is a fantasy novel based on Ancient Greek mythology and set in modern-day New York.

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