Lore by Alexandra Bracken is an adrenaline-fueled twist on Greek mythology that delivers on action but stumbles with uneven pacing and info-dumping. While the premise is epic and Lore is a fierce lead, the dense world-building sometimes overshadows the emotional depth of the story.

Lore by Alexandra Bracken pulls you into a world of gods, hunters, and ancient power struggles. The story centers on Lore, a young woman who is caught in a deadly competition where gods are hunted by humans, and the stakes couldn’t be higher. Bracken’s writing is fast-paced and immersive, with rich world-building and complex characters that keep you on the edge of your seat. The mix of Greek mythology, action, and dark twists makes for a compelling read, though at times the pacing can be a bit overwhelming. Overall, it’s a unique, action-packed adventure perfect for fans of mythology and high-stakes fantasy.

What an interesting take on Greek mythology and Gods in the modern day. Much darker than I anticipated, but I liked it.

This one just wasn’t for me, I struggled to connect with it but I really enjoyed the premise and mythology and have enjoyed her other books.

This book was entertaining and I always enjoy anything to do with Greek mythology. But I felt the characters to be flat at times and think I would have enjoyed them digging more into the Agon instead of being on the periphery.

I was SO excited for this book! I absolutely loved the premise of it.

This fell short to me.

The writing style was just so not it for me. It could have been so much better. I know it’s a YA book but it just needed so much more.

Alex is one of my all time favorite authors and I’m glad to have read this. While not my favorite of her work I found the concept interesting and am happy to have read it

Lore is an exciting blend of Greek mythology and modern-day suspense. Set in the modern world where gods walk among mortals, the story follows Lore, a young woman trained to hunt and kill these divine beings.

When the next Agon - a deadly game where gods are hunted for sport - begins, Lore finds herself caught in a dangerous web of deceit and betrayal. Forced to confront her past and question her loyalties, she must decide whether to participate in the hunt or protect the innocent.

The pacing of the novel is relentless, with plenty of action, suspense, and twists to keep readers engaged. The author's vivid descriptions bring the world to life, making it easy to visualize the thrilling hunts and dangerous encounters.

Lore is a thrilling and thought-provoking read for fans of fantasy and mythology. It's a perfect blend of action, adventure, and character-driven storytelling.

Brilliant book! Fast paced and action packed. Lore is one of my favorite characters in a book! Hope there's more books one day in this world

DNF at about 30%, I found the plot didn't move fast enough. Characters stayed in the same location/scene for so long that I got bored. Really great writing though and great concept, it just wasn't for me.

This was hard for me to finish, there is something about mythology that I really struggle with getting into those stories. However, I was engaged enough to finish and I did overall enjoy it.

I bought this for my school's collection after reading the ARC. Definite buy if you have a large fantasy following.

I try to be very conscious of the fact that YA books are written for a specific audience, of which I'm no longer a member, but I'm afraid I don't think Lore would really work for them, either. I've been reading Bracken's work on and off since college and I don't think any of them have particularly resonated with me since her debut, Brightly Woven. There are shades of that special something here, but the pacing is a bit of a mess and I didn't connect with any of the characters. If you want to give Bracken a go, I'd recommend trying Brightly Woven or perhaps The Dreadful Tale of Prosper Reading instead.

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@alexbracken and yall 😅 the twists and turns in this book are amazing. Page after page I was like give me more. If you like greek mythology you def need to get this book... hell even if you dont still read it... its good
10:25 AM · Feb 23, 2021

I forgot to leave a review for this, but I really enjoyed it! It's been out for ages, so I won't say much more than I need to for my star rating. <3

I enjoyed this book but it's been awhile since i've read it. I'm trying to update the books on netgalley that i've read already so I can focus more on the ones that I haven't read. I'm hoping to be better about reviewing books as I read them.

This was a really immersive, inventive, adventurous mythology retelling—I loved the strong characters, propulsive pacing, and finely-drawn world!

No other words except LOVE IT! Alexandra Bracken has outdone herself in this Greek mythology story! It's a great modernized story that everyone should read!

Purchased for my high school library. If you like adventure mythology, you'll like this one. It did bog down a bit in the middle for me. There are a lot of extraneous characters to keep track of, especially with remembering who the modern names are for the old gods/goddesses. But, I have not seen much of my copy since I put it out on the shelf, so the high schoolers like it.

A fun witty Greek story from Alexandra Bracken. I loved the world building and characters the most. The way she was able to portray a "modern" world with heavy Greek influences if the worship of Greek gods never went out of style essentially.