Alexandra Bracken never fails to disappoint.

A promising start to the story.
It left me intrigued and wanting more.

The Main Characters voice is both compelling and exceptionally easy to get into, and though I haven’t read the full book as of yet, I’m excited for a new take on old myths.

There were a few formatting issues, though I expect these will be fixed before publication.

I will happily be reading this once published!

This was a really great start and it makes me all the more excited for the rest of this book!

The prologue was intriguing, but the first chapter is really where the story draws you in. Bracken immediately gives the reader and interesting character in an interesting setting. From minute one, Lore is likable and fierce. The opening image of her in a fighting ring was vivid and fascinating.

Through the next few chapters, the story just gets more and more intriguing. I love Miles and Athena. Really looking forward to more of them. And then there’s Castor. He was only there for a second, but I’m already very interested in him.

This didn’t drag in the least, as first chapters often do. So, overall, very good first impression. Looking forward to the rest.

Thank you to netgalley and the publishers for this chapter sampler. I was very, very intrigued by the premise of this book as I absolutely love Greek mythology.

Upon starting the book, I was really excited. However, I quickly became confused with the intricacy of the story and the phrasing. It basically stayed that way the entire time. The 6 chapters that this sampler was comprised of was basically a constant slow stream info dump. The "new gods" "old gods" terminology and complexity of the nature of this story had me thinking I would probably be confused for the majority of the book if I were to read the rest

I am hopeful that I am wrong, as the writing itself is good and the premise is very interesting. We shall have to see!

Where is the rest?!!! Ok 6 chapters is nice
To read but it’s not the actual book! 😂
I want the rest soooo badly!
This is everything I like! Badass characters, mythology.. actions! I want more please!
thanks for the tease, can’t wait to read the rest and I will read the rest for sure

I'm a sucker for Greek Mythology. Write anything Greek Mythology and count me in for a good time. With that being said when I first picked up this book I was a little nervous as it is written from a different point of view. At first I was a little hesitant but I soon rather enjoyed this. Looking forward to reading the rest.

The sampler is so intriguing! Greek mythology is so interesting and throw in Medusa? I'm so excited to see where this goes!

This was such a good start of the book!!! I think YA will love to begin and finish the book. The readers who liked Dark Minds, by the same author, will also enjoy this book.

I am already 100% behind this book. I have always found Greek mythology so fascinating. Take that and spin it with a battle where rivals can take over a god's powers upon killing them, a strong female protagonist (Lore) that can kick ass. And a snarky Athena (that could probably kill you with her eyes). Sign me up for the rest of this. ASAP.

Since this is just a sampler I can't give a full review, but from what I've read all I can say is that I can't wait to read the full book! Seems perfect for greek mythology lovers (like myself).
I hope a full ARC will be available in the future!

I absolutely love Greek mythology, which is what intrigued me in the first place about this book. Then adding a contemporary timeline, absolutely awesome. I'm getting real Percy Jackson vibes and I can't wait to see where Lore's story will go.

This book sucks you in from the very beginning. It appears as though it will end up being a pseudo crossover of Percy Jackson and The Hunger Games, while also being a totally original story. I only read a chapter sampler but there was good character development for the first several chapters. Excited to see how this story ends when the full book releases.

First off, I love the premise of this book. Second off, I know I'm going to love the rest of this book because I love everything Alex Bracken writes. Lore is an interesting character and the events surrounding her are even crazier. I love everything about this book so far and I can't wait to read the full version. I hope I can receive the full ARC, but if not, January can't come fast enough!

Perfect mixture of mythology and current time. Sample makes me want to read this one ASAP. Looking forward to seeing what happens.

**Thank you Netgalley and publisher for giving me an electronic sample ARC copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.**

I wish there was more! I need to know more about Lore's life. I am very interested in learning more about the gods and their bloodlines.

Great sampler, I'm definitely looking forward to the book's release! I'll be sure to recommend one this to my teen patrons.

I love Alexandra's writing and Greek mythology has always intrigued me. This was an exciting introduction and I can not wait to read more. The set up for this rivalry between the gods and mortals. I so far enjoy the character development and world building and look forward to the progression into the story.

Since this was only a sample, I won't be providing an in-depth review. I have been hearing about this novel in social media and that's why I requested it here. The sample only confirms my felling that I will enjoy reading this book and I can't wait for it's release date.

I love Alexandra Bracken and I have been excited for this book since I first heard about it. What can I say about this chapter sampler other than it has me absolutely excited for the full length book?

08/20
A huge thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an advanced chapter sampler
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I am normally not a fan of chapter samplers but when they are for one of my most anticipated 2021 releases I cannot say no!

Within the first few paragraphs I was already so hooked with Lore’s story and if anything this sampler just made me even more on fire for the full novel. Lore is such an interesting and complex character and within the first chapter she already took down two guys in a fighting ring (yes female power!) I am so excited to see where her story goes. I can also say I love some of the other characters we are introduced to especially Miles, I think this is going to be one of my favourite book friendships. The setting of Lore also had me so excited, the beginning of this book takes place in New York City and after this year let’s just say reading about the hustle & bustle of NYC was so much fun.

I cannot wait till I can get the full length novel in my hands!

This was sooo good and I cannot wait to read the full book!!! Alexandra has done it again with yet another fantastic read, I just know it!