Despite having a robust glossary, I found myself constantly confused for the first 150 or so pages. The first 30% of this novel was HEAVY with concepts, names, and world building and it was a struggle to keep up. It’s an epic tale of a hero’s quest to save the world from gods gone wild and there was a bonus sprinkle of romance. I thought it was subtle and I actually really liked that about it. I loved the drama of the fighting in the opening scene. I loved the rich history and myths woven into the story as well as the backdrop of NYC and all it’s familiarity. I loved the nods to both contrasting elements. I loved the Passenger series by Alexandra Bracken and also love Greek Mythology. I was so excited to get an ARC of this book on NetGalley. But Lore’s decision to rejoin the hunt, binding her fate to Athena’s, will come at a deadly cost-and it may not be enough to stop the rise of a new god with the power to bring humanity to its knees. The goddess offers an alliance against their mutual enemy and a way to leave the Agon behind forever. Yet as the next hunt dawns over New York City, two participants seek her out: Castor, a childhood friend Lore believed to be dead, and Athena, one of the last of the original gods, now gravely wounded. For years she’s pushed away any thought of revenge against the man-now a god-responsible for their deaths. Long ago, Lore Perseous fled that brutal world, turning her back on the hunt’s promises of eternal glory after her family was murdered by a rival line. They are hunted by the descendants of ancient bloodlines, all eager to kill a god and seize their divine power and immortality. As punishment for a past rebellion, nine Greek gods are forced to walk the earth as mortals. **Disclaimer: I was given a free e-book in exchange for an honest review from NetGalley.**Įvery seven years, the Agon begins.

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