This book was way funnier than I was expecting in the best way! I honestly did not know it was supposed to have a comedy element (I very rarely read other reviews or descriptions before reading a book) and it pleasantly surprised me. This book was super unique and I found it super easy to get into and consume. I can't wait to read the second book!

📖 Book Review: Blood of Hercules by Jasmine Mas

‘It wasn’t about women being as tough as men; it was about the fact that they shouldn’t have to be.’

My thoughts 💭

Please check for trigger warnings. ‼️

Thank you NetGalley, Harper Collins, and Jasmine Mas for providing me with an ALC of this book. As always, all thoughts are my own.

Incredible, give me 14 more. Harry Potter (if he was a girl) adopted by the Malfoys (evil family) add Sparta. That is all I feel I need to say to get you to pick up this book. Oh, also WHY CHOOSE AND TOUCH HER AND DIE. Need I say more?!?!?! This book was incredible. The FMC was hilarious, she has not one, not two, but three animal pals! AND she is a serious bad a**! Go pick this one up, you won’t regret it. 5/5 ⭐️

This was alright, but it was fun and the story was interesting. Did I like the writing? Absolutely not but it did keep me entertained.

Addicting!! It didn't feel like Greek mythology to me with it being set "in the future". That being said it also didn't really feel futuristic to me, but I loved the vibes.
I loved all of Jasmine Mas's FMC characters, hilarious and secretly a BA! The narrators were splendid and I felt like they really brought a lot to this story!

4.5 stars!! Chaotic & funny with a side of possessive & obsessive gods.

This was a ride, and I enjoyed every second of it. I could not stop thinking about this book, every second I wasn’t reading it, I was obsessing over it. All the dynamics and characters kept me constantly on edge. I just needed to know how things were gonna unfold. The sad part is I have to wait until March to see how this story continues…

Loved Kharon, loved Patro, loved Alexis (even tho she was definitely very naive, I loved her inner monologues and how negative she is, truly relatable). But the best of them all is hands down my slithering queen NYX. She keeps it real and the way she hungered after all the “evil” gods was beyond relatable.
Who doesn’t want a strong, possessive, morally grey god that is obsessed with you?

Loved everything except the ending. Kinda?! I know there is gonna be more books ofc but still hated where we left off. I feel so unsatisfied. All that slow burn…for what??!

I was able to get and audio ARC from the publisher and NetGalley for my honest review and here we are.
I will say it took me 20% to get into this book. I really couldn’t stand the main character the first few chapters and then she was still pretty annoying to me. I will say it took me awhile to like her but after a while I did thankfully. I will say dark romance is something I find hard for me to get into and I like dark rom coms more but once I was into this I did like it. I also loved all the twist and turns that this book took us through. The pacing was odd in some parts but since it wasn’t the whole book I was able to get over it. I also loved that all the main characters had different voice actors. I think it made the story so much richer and helped me remember who was who.

I don't think I've ever laughed out loud so many times while reading a book! The characters are sarcastic and witty, and while the narrator is not my favorite, she does execute well. Looking forward to the sequel!

Going into this book I didn’t really know what to expect, I saw mixed reviews so I was apprehensive about it.

I actually enjoyed this book much more than I thought I would. While I have read Greek mythological books already, this is completely different than any I have read.

I will definitely be continuing this series when it comes out. I’m very interested in seeing where this story goes. It’s a good first book in a series.

I went between reading the ebook and listening to the audiobook. I thought the audiobook was really well done because it starts with Alexis being a kid and the narrator does well with Alexis at all ages and stages.

Thank you NetGalley, Harlequin Audio and Jasmine Mas for giving me an advanced listener’s copy of this book!

“Blood of Hercules” by Jasmine Mas is an enthralling fantasy that blends gripping mythology, dynamic characters, and an action-packed plot into an unforgettable experience—and the audiobook format elevates it to new heights. With the incredible narration by Meg Sylvan, Teddy Hamilton, Aiden Snow, and Tristan Morris, this audiobook becomes an immersive masterpiece that pulls listeners into its world from the very first word.

The narrators deliver stellar performances, each bringing a unique voice and emotional depth to their characters. Meg Sylvan’s portrayal of the heroine is especially compelling, capturing her strength, vulnerability, and determination with nuance and authenticity. Teddy Hamilton, Aiden Snow, and Tristan Morris round out the cast with equally captivating performances, embodying their roles with distinctive tones and intensity. Together, their voices create a seamless and engaging listening experience that makes the characters and story feel alive.

The story itself is a thrilling dive into mythology, with Jasmine Mas expertly weaving ancient legends into a modern, fast-paced narrative. The pacing is perfect, with moments of heart-pounding action balanced by emotional and introspective scenes that resonate deeply. The vivid world-building and richly detailed settings come to life through the narrators’ expressive storytelling, making it easy to get lost in this epic tale.

For fans of audiobooks, “Blood of Hercules” is a standout. Jasmine Mas has crafted an extraordinary story, and the powerhouse narration team enhances every aspect of it, making this a must-listen for lovers of mythology, fantasy, and immersive storytelling. Highly recommended!

Voice actor did a good job on this but I did not finish it as it was just not really my cup of tea. The worldbuilding was good, and maybe I will revisit it sometime.

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🏹 The Theories that are already going around in my head when I’m only at chapter 13 are insane!

🏹it’s not on a kid to protect another child just damn if Alexis isn’t amazing for doing it.

🏹Tell them how you really feel Alexis. Don’t hold back… ever.

🏹internal dialogue is a chefs kiss.

🏹we could all use a friend like Nyx in our lives.

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Witty, sarcastic and fun new take on the gods. When I say I burst out laughing I mean it. I read passages aloud to my husband when I was physically reading and even replayed portions of the audio to confirm I heard things right the first time.

This is one of my favorite books I’ve read in a while. When I started it I didn’t watch any reviews or read anything about it trying to go in as blind as possible and due to this is I didn’t realize it’s a brand new series. I can’t wait to read/listen to more of this series but I’m sad I have to wait so long.

I received an ALC of this in exchange for my honest review and it’s my honor to say it was five stars. Thank you @ and @


The narration was perfect, the character development was spot on, the twists were wonderful and Nyx will leave rent free in my head for eternity with her comments.

If you love mythology, sarcasm and slow burn romance this is for you. If you haven’t read or listened to this book you need to.

Favorite Quote:

“𝑨 𝒎𝒂𝒏 𝒘𝒂𝒔 𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒂𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒔𝒐 𝑰 𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒑𝒑𝒆𝒅 𝒍𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈” - 𝑨𝒍𝒆𝒙𝒊𝒔 “𝑩𝒍𝒐𝒐𝒅 𝒐𝒇 𝑯𝒆𝒓𝒄𝒖𝒍𝒆𝒔”

I really really enjoyed this book, and the narrators were amazing! I cannot wait for book 2 because I flew through this one! 4.5 stars!

Omg was this fun!
I was a little skeptical at first. Ngl.
The intro chapters didn’t necessarily draw me in right away and there is something about the “i hate you for no good reason” bit in a bullying romance that reallyyyyyy irks me. BUT Meg Sylvan’s narration was PHENOMENAL and I’m honestly really excited for book 2!

I haven’t read a ton of Greek Mythology retellings but I kept hearing how 𝘉𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘖𝘧 𝘏𝘦𝘳𝘤𝘶𝘭𝘦𝘴 was done so well and a true enemies to lovers. I had to listen to a few parts over only because I’m not 100% familiar with the names so I had to keep remembering who was who. Besides my lack of knowledge the book was really good! I loved the twist on how it was the Spartans, Titans, and humans in a modern-ish world with all their Godly powers. Alexis, the FMC, has the BEST inner dialogue and I loved her dry sarcastic humor in her head. There are many enemies in this book and just as many potential lovers which kept me guessing the entire time who would be the MMC. Alexis is a strong FMC and has overcome so much in her short life and is working through her trauma everyday. The writing was great and the characters are all so good! I can’t wait to read the next book in the series!

All-grown-up Percy Jackson meets Hunger Games in this action-packed tale of discovery, deception, and destiny.

Things I loved:
-Alexis and Nix’s friendship
-Fluffy Jr
-Mythology as an apocalypse

I’m not always a YA fantasy person, but this was so well done. Alexis’s snark and adaptable spirit not only made the story possible, but it continually kept things hilarious. If you’re looking for a book about a strong FMC coming into her own, this is it!

Thank you to The Hive and NetGalley for the ARC of this book. All opinions are my own.

I am a sucker for anything Greek/Roman mythology and was so excited to dive into this and boy am I glad I did! This was so good! While the beginning was a little slow, it picked up quickly and I couldn’t stop listening! It was addictive. Jasmine really makes you feel like you’re right in the middle of all of it. I loved the ending! It even surprised me a little and I can’t wait to see what happens next!

2.5 stars.

I have mixed feelings about this book. I absolutely binged it in less than 24 hours, but also really did not enjoy most of it. I do think that is has potential and I found the overall premise to be really interesting, but there were some significant pacing issues and the characters were uninteresting and lackluster to me. The training part (aka torture) that took up a lot of the book was extremely repetitive. It got more interesting towards the end of the book, but was just kind of chaotic overall. The only character that I actually liked was Nyx. I found the love interests to be highly unbelievable; there was exactly zero chemistry between Alexis and anyone else. The forced wedding and ceremony were basically sexual assault (and that wasn't the first time something assault-like happened in the book).

I listened to the audio and enjoyed the narrator who brought plenty of emotion to the story and differentiated the characters voices.

Thank you to Harlequin Audio and NetGalley for the advance listening copy.

5/5 is a beautiful twist to Greek Mythology set in a futuristic post-apocalyptic world! I had the privilege of listening to this novel's Audio ARC book, and it was so amazing! Not only is the writing just stellar, but the narrators are phenomenal. The main female narrator has the perfect tone and inflection for Alex; the level of sarcasm and snark in her voice is ideal for the internal monologue throughout this book. The male narrators are just mind-blowing! Sexy, raspy voices make you sit up and pay attention to every word they have to say. I highly recommend it!

Synopsis: Alex has grown up poor in a post-apocalyptic world ruled by the gods and threatened by the Titans, like living in a cardboard box forgotten by society-level poor. At the same time, struggling to keep herself and her foster brother Charlie alive. When she turns 19, though, her whole life changes; a simple blood test on paper shows she is descended from the gods, yes, the Greek gods, but how can that be? They are famous and wealthy, and she is a nobody with a stutter. Now, she is whisked away from the only "home" and "family" she has ever known and forced to compete in a brutal competition to prove she is suitable for immortality, something she never wanted to begin with. She wants to go home to her brother, not be caught up in the rivalry between the two god factions or fight Titans, especially when two of the most powerful and brutal of all the gods set their eyes on her.

This new fantasy series is one to watch! Set in a post-apocalyptic world decades in the future, where the world had been invaded by Titans and Spartans are fighting them. Humans are suffering and only a Titan attack is worth bringing the Spartans to help. We meet the protagonist, Alexis—who is as sarcastic as she is badass—when she is only ten years old, getting a glimpse of her awful childhood. Fast forward to the day of the test where the truth comes out—Alexis is not human. She’s Spartan. She is thrust into the world of the Spartans where she is the only female. Enter the men, Spartans really—and they are as possessive as they are psychotic. The plot is nonstop action and intrigue. I thoroughly enjoyed the audiobook with its varying narrators that added an extra dimension to this well-written story.

If you like the Zodiac Academy, you'll love this new series!

Thanks NetGalley for the opportunity to listen to this audiobook! Can’t wait for the next one!

This story's world building experience and backstory is fantastic. I listened to the audiobook version of this story. In part of the story, during the FMC's training, she has numerous experiences with an altered consciousness. Not only was this well written but the female narrator did an amazing job conveying this. The dialogue and inner thoughts of these characters had me often laughing out loud. I can't wait for the sequel since this one ends with a cliffhanger.

The audiobook has a bonus chapter at the end that is fun to listen to also. The only feedback I would note about the audiobook is that each of the male characters were narrated by different people. I have listened to some of the narrators in other books and they are outstanding and could have easily done all the voices. This was a little confusing to me as a listener but doesn't affect my rating or desire to continue to the series.

I received this audiobook for free as an advanced copy. Thank you NetGalley and Harlequin Audio for this experience. All of this review is my own opinion.