I loved the first book, and the second didn't fall short. There is still a ton of magic, badass heroines, animal companions, impossible tasks, found families, and romance. And heartbreak, too. Buckle up.

In Clash of Fate and Fury, Gen is tasked with two more impossible errands to appease the Empresses and win her father’s freedom: fetch the Golden Apples from Hesperides and the terrifying fire-breathing, three-headed Cerberus guarding the gate to the underworld. To do so, she must travel to a foreign land that no Olympian has set foot in for hundreds of years. And I love the team she gathered to help her; the sweet Pollux, the cunning Adikia, the crafty Flek, the mysterious Bale, and the bossy and proud Castor.

Gen and Castor reluctantly working together was as chaotic as I thought they would be. I didn't love Gen as much as in the first book, though. I enjoyed Castor a little more because I felt she was more true to her herself than Gen. Anyway, there are centaurs, blood-thirsty sea creatures, dangerous waters, magical storms, and many other challenges along the way, including inner struggles that might send someone to their death. Oh, yes, my heart broke several times, and it was hard to face the chance to lose some of my favourite characters.

I can't wait to read more stories by Rachel Menard!

Favorite main character the the cast the magic the adventure the family aspects of the story. love that family will go though for each other

It was as amazing as the first book! I really enjoyed this second installment of the series.
Gen and Castor reluctantly working together as a dream team was a little less than chaotic, but I love it! Pollux is as dear as always although he gave me a scare in the middle part of the book. My heart broken for Bale, though.
Pacing and writing pace were as immaculate as the first book! I rec this duology for those who are interested in reading genderbent Herculean story, with sweet cinnamon roll LI, and all the adventures!

Thanks, Netgalley and Publisher for the opportunity to read and review!
Amazing read, just like the first book! I love the imaginative world that the author created and the amazing main characters who are so lovably NOT perfect at all! There's a solid character development, which makes the characters get under your skin and you love them all exactly because of their flawed nature! There's amazing adventure scenes, character development, intriguing magical creatures and crafty world-building, Amazing second installment and I will always recommend the series!

I received a copy of this book via NetGalley (thank you Flux Books and the author) in exchange for an honest review.

The final installment of Rachel Menard’s gender-bent Herculean duology, Clash of Fate and Fury was everything I could have hoped for and more. I’m a very slow reader, and it only took me three days to finish this story as I couldn’t put it down.

The first book (Game of Strength and Storm) was flawless in its own right, but the close to the story saw so much growth in each of its characters, as well as pain and heartache.

In this half, Gen is tasked with two more impossible errands to appease the Empresses and win her father’s freedom: fetch the Golden Apples from Hesperides and the terrifying fire-breathing, three-headed Cerberus guarding the gate to the underworld. To do so, she and her boyfriend, Pollux, must travel to a foreign land that no Olympian has set foot in for hundreds of years.

Employing the help of a MetalWorker with a crush on Gen and her nemesis Castor, they must figure out a way in, find the apples and Cerberus, and come up with a way to attain them and transport them back to Olympia.

They meet all manner of challenges along the way, not limited to the errands themselves. Centaurs, blood-thirsty sea creatures, dangerous waters, magical storms and creatures, oracles, witches and more await their turn at a chance to put an end to their journey.

Menard’s imaginative world, loveably flawed characters, and solid plot impress. I was swept into the story and felt as though I was journeying right alongside Gen, Pollux, and Castor. With both this book and the first, I could tell how much work and craft had gone into making everything perfect.

If you love headstrong—as well as physically strong—females, swoony and swooning love interests, solid magic systems, flawed characters and relationships, adventure, and mythology, you’ll definitely enjoy these books. If you haven’t read it yet, I recommend starting with the first, Game of Strength and Storm. If you’ve read the first one already, well, then what are you waiting for?