Lore has hidden for the last several years in order to abstain from the Agon Cycle after her family was killed. She is the last in her bloodline and this years Agon is being held in New York where she is currently residing. She has made it a mission to fly under the radar and stay out of the eyes of the Gods and Hunters but when she finds A dying God on her doorstep she gets sucked in to possible revenge and freedom once and for all.

I could not put this sampler down. When reading these few chapters they flew by leaving me wanting so much more.

I have always loved ancient mythology and that makes this story all the more interesting. I love that Lore is realizing and pushing back against the patriarch society that the gods have set for the games. The winners and the leaders of each bloodline only being male.

This story has woven in so many interesting secrets and riddles that I cant wait to uncover as the story continues.

Just reading this chapter sampler, I am seriously intrigued and wish I had the full book! I really love this new twist on Greek mythology and I think Lore is a great main character. I have thoroughly enjoyed and loved all of the author's books, and I can already tell this is going to be phenomenal.

This was great! Can't wait for the full book!
I am really liking Lore's voice. She seems like she's going to be a great heroine. I love her sass and that she's a fighter, and she has so many emotions that she keeps to herself. That will lead to some great character development. I also really like Miles, he seems like a great character. I'm looking forward to learning more about Castor and Lore's childhood with him.
I absolutely love that this book is a twist on Greek myth told in modern day New York.

*Review copy provided by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review*

This review is based on the chapter sampler (huge thank you to NetGalley and Disney-Hyperion), not the full book. I absolutely love Brackens other books like The Darkest Minds series and Passenger so I have super high expectations for this book, and it hasn’t let me down yet!

**Warnings: blood, violence, death, grief**

Books with Greek mythology can often be very daunting to me, so much history and names I will never be able to pronounce, but so far I’ve LOVED this book and it’s mix of modern day times with a mythological twist. I can already tell that the main character, Lore, is going to be an absolute LEGEND (no pun intended haha). She’s strong, fights like a boss and has an iconic sense of sarcasm, can I be her please?!? Did I mention that I’ve only read six chapters and we already have BIPOC representation AND a LGBTQ character? Have I been obsessing over pretty much all of the characters since I read about them? Yes!

I was completely entranced by the plot and characters, the six chapters were over way to quickly leaving me wanting more. I absolutely cannot wait until I can get my hands on the entire book, and would so far recommend it to anyone looking for an thrilling read.

Oh my gosh I need the rest of this book now! It was captivating and has stayed with me even though I read it a couple of days ago <3 Brilliant work done by Alexandra Bracken.

This was difficult to read because of the choppy conversion, but I look forward to the final product. I love any twist on Greek mythology, and this promises to be right up my alley. And the cover is fantastic.

I want to start by thanking NetGalley and Disney Books for offering this chapter sampler. I am so very excited for this to be published in 2021, and decided to put in a mini review for the sampler:

People choosing to write books based on Mythology is not uncommon, but Bracken took Greek Mythology to a new level. She gripped me from page one with Lore’s compelling character and hidden past. Already Lore is someone who would defy her gods—her development is going to be incredible to say the least. I look forward to seeing more of one of my favorite mythologies incorporated into LORE and cannot wait to see more of her character soon!

I LOVE Greek mythology and Alex Bracken, so this was an instant "need to read" for me. The sampler is everything I hoped it would be. The characters are interesting, the plot is fast paced and unique and I love how the author made the Greek mythology elements blend seamlessly with a modern setting. I cannot wait to get my hands on the full book and see how the story turns out.

An absolutely brilliant original story. Alexander Bracken has given these characters a depth that makes them real. The sample is fantastic, I can't wait to read the whole book!!!

I loved this sampler so much! I was sad that I couldn’t finish the book. I love mythology and it was a great mix. Can’t wait til the release date!!

Such a great intro! We're thrown straight into the action, danger, and intrigue as the Agon begins again, putting 9 gods into mortal bodies as hunters attempt to track them down to steal their power. It feels like a more grown-up "Trials of Apollo", with elements that sometimes even trend toward Hunger Games. I don't have much experience with Alexandra Bracken's books, but if this is any indication she's clearly a talented writer with a knack for throwing interesting characters into unique and dangerous situations. Can't wait to see what happens next!

Wow! This is going to be so good! I wish I had a full novel and not just a sampler, but from what I read this is going to be one to look out for in 2021. Can't wait to read more!

Greek mythology, female protagonist, adventure novel! OMG I need more!
Lore is an intriguing, down-to-earth, mysterious New Yorker. I can't wait to dig into her past and explore how these combined worlds work together just over the span of a week.
I love the snippets of the Ancient Greek language trickled here and there. It really enhances the idea of Lore's past life. And the romance is only just sprouting, but I already feel its roots locking me down. Also, can I just say, who doesn't love a wholesome gay mortal best friend?
Can't believe I have to wait until January, but this is everything I want in Greek mythology YA. With Bracken's drool-worthy writing, I'm so excited for this!

Oh my goodness... I need the full length of this book! Mythology, modern times...gods coming back...new gods! I enjoy Alexandra’s writing style, her characters, and how even reading 60 pages of a sampler isn’t nearly enough to satisfy me!

Chapter Sampler definitely has me curious and excited to read the full story! I've been craving some Medusa retellings

An excellent sample chapter! I love anything Greek mythology, and I'm eager to see where Alexandra Bracken takes Lore's story in the complete book. Will definitely be picking up Lore when it comes out! Hopefully I will get the full version of the e-ARC!

This book is already one of my most anticipated 2021 reads— it's got murderous hunters, Greek gods, heroes, and characters that I'm already invested in after a few chapters. This is a championship to steal a god's power, how could I not be invested?

Lore is such an engaging voice, and the setting of this book is so lively. I can't wait to read it. This wait is going to be a hard one.

I love Greek mythology, so I was thrilled to read this chapter sampler of Lore. I already really like Lore as a character! Lore’s loyalty to her friend and fierce fighting in the ring show that she is a very strong character. Within the sampler, I loved seeing the beginning outlines of complex world-building take place. The world seems gritty, filled with excellent sensory details, and teases an intriguing twist on immortality. Lore promises to deliver new adventures with Greek mythology that haven’t been done before! I’m looking forward to continuing the story and learning what happens next! Thank you to Alexandra Bracken, Disney-Hyperion, and Netgalley for a free chapter sampler in exchange for honest feedback.

I am a huge geek for Greek mythology and finding a book like Lore...
I CAN"T WAIT FOR THE ENTIRE BOOK!! I definitely enjoyed the characters and in this short sneak peek, I love how the author brought references from the old greek mythology and newer, unique references. The protagonist, Lore is actually pretty cool and I love how Athena (one of the last old gods) comes for her help in order to defeat their shared enemy. I am really grateful that I was able to read this sneak peek and would love to read the entire story once it comes out! I definitely recommend this to others!

Thank you Netgalley, the publisher and Alexandra Bracken for such a wonderfully thrilling story!!

I am SO excited for this book and I can’t wait for either the ARC release or the physical copy! The chapter sampler drew me in immediately and wanting more!