When I tell you I LOVED THIS BOOK. It has been a while since I was so immersed in an audiobook. Gave me all the Hunger Games vibes, with Greek mythology (my fave) as an added bonus.

I went in completely blind, and I recommend. The blurb for the book description gives away the ending, in my opinion!! It was a wild ride from the opening dedication, which had me GAGGED. My favorite character was the snake, Nyx. The humor comes through so well in the audiobook. I was laughing out loud often at how ridiculous some moments were, in the best way.

Throughout the book, I found myself wondering which love interest the FMC would choose. Without giving too much away, I will just say the ending was PERFECT.

This book NEEDS to be a movie or a series. Grateful to have received this as an ALC.

With a powerhouse narration team featuring Teddy Hamilton, Meg Sylvan, Aiden Snow, and Tristan Morris, Blood of Hercules is a gripping, sarcastic, and darkly thrilling reimagining of Hercules that completely blew me away. This audiobook delivers a perfect mix of humor, tension, and action, making it impossible to hit pause!

🩸 The Story:
In a Titan-infested world ruled by the elite Spartans, our shy, stammering heroine discovers she’s part of this god-like ruling class. Thrust into the Spartan War Academy, she faces brutal tests, terrifying professors (hello, Kharon and Augustus), and dangerous mentors like Achilles and Patro. Oh, and let’s not forget the villains smothering her with their hate and obsession. They think she’s weak, but they have no idea who they’re messing with.

🔥 Why It’s Amazing:

The Narration: The cast breathes life into every moment, capturing the dark humor, tension, and intensity perfectly.
The Heroine: Her transformation from insecure to unstoppable is chef’s kiss. She’s clever, resilient, and refuses to back down.
Enemies-to-Lovers: Dark, obsessive, and morally gray love interests? Yes, please! The tension is electric.
Greek Mythology Meets War Academy: The perfect mix of reimagined myths, high-stakes politics, and brutal training.
Dark Humor: The sharp sarcasm had me laughing even as the stakes rose higher.
Final Thoughts:
Blood of Hercules is a must-listen for fans of morally gray alphas, villains getting the girl, and extreme enemies-to-lovers romance. With its incredible narration and unforgettable story, it’s no surprise this one’s a viral sensation. Don’t miss out!

There were several elements to this book that I very much enjoyed. I am also so intrigued by Greek mythology retellings. I love seeing everyone’s perspectives on the stories. The premise of this book and seeing everyone talk about it on Bookstagram is what sucked me in. I listened to the audiobook, and the narrator did a fantastic job. The animation and mannerisms of the character were executed so well.

I have come to learn, however, that this book was not for me, and that’s okay. I thought there was going to be romance, and there was none at all. Which again, is okay, but I saw romantasy and just expected it. It might be the millennial in me, but most of the slang and lingo these days just annoys me. This book is filled to the brim with it. The ending was absolutely bizarre. I’m still confused, and it gave me the ick. I’d like to say this was dual POV, but it wasn’t really. There were random POVs all throughout the book, and I’m not really sure why they were necessary.

Many thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for allowing me to listen to this ARC in exchange for an honest review

Unfortunately this book wasn't for me. I just couldn't get into the story and found the language and writing out of place.

I listened to the Audio Version of this, and I know that does change the experience of a book for some people. So, I did want to include that information. This audio version does have several of my favorite narrators as well. Which also increases my enjoyment of the experience. This being said, I do have every intention now to go buy a physical copy of this book, because I loved it. I also will be anxiously waiting for book 2. I loved the dark silly sarcastic humor that the book is drenched in. I also enjoyed the twist on the greek mythology. Being a romantasy lover I have read a lot of books that have greek mythology tied into them, and this one is easily going to be one of my favorites. The romance in this book is constantly building, but not in the way you expect. Its different, and was refreshing to be honest.

This is a Dark Fantasy Romance. Due to some of the darker themes, please check trigger warnings before reading. The romance in this book is tension filled. The book does have spice. There is also spicy language. The book moves at steady pace following Alexis as her world is turned upside down as she learns she is part spartan. She is taken away to participate in a war academy to prove her worthy to be part of the spartan society. With deadly trials, prejudice spartans, hateful mentors, and harsh professors she doesnt know if she will survive to graduation. This book is thrilling with the action, dark humor, and slow burn chemistry building between the characters.

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4 ⭐️ I received the audiobook of this story on NetGalley and I truly think it made the experience 10x better. The voice actors had great timing with the jokes and picked up on bits of sarcasm that I otherwise would have missed.
I wished we had seen the male perspectives a bit more as their feelings for Alexis were hard to believe after their actions and words towards her. I’m looking forward to Kharon and Augustus finding out Alexis’s tragic backstory and seeing the Mens’ softer sides in the next book. I’m also hoping for a romance between Charlie and Helen.

A wild and thrilling ride! Experiencing the story entirely through the main character’s perspective was a rare and masterful touch. The narrator’s performance took the audiobook to another level—absolutely phenomenal!

The plot was straightforward, but it reeled me in so much that I could not put this book down. Alexis is discovered to have Spartan blood and is brought to the Spartan Academy. I didn't like Alexis' character just because I typically am not drawn to main characters who are so pessimistic about the world. however, she is resilient despite all of the challenges thrown at her in the academy. I'm very excited to read the next book!

Yes! This is the romantasy I've been waiting for and will be recommending for a long time to come. This is the first book I've read by Jasmine Mas but it certainly won't be my last. I loved the characters and enjoyed watching the storyline develop. Achilles and Patro are warming my heart now although it took a minute for me to warm up to them (or for them to warm up to Alexis!). My favorite character though is Kharon. I did not see the spin towards the end with Kharon and Augustus, but I am here for it! I loved the dynamics between the characters and will definitely pick up the next book. The audio narration was outstanding and I loved the full cast narration. When the male narrators took over, I felt like it added depth to the narration which made the story feel immersive. 5/5 and will definitely be sharing on Bookstagram for all of my friends!

“Love is rich with honey and venom.”

This was the perfect amount of mystery, comedic relief and romance. I couldn’t put the book down! Alexis inner monologue was hilarious! But she was such a badass. After having terrible foster parents, and literally raising herself, she had incredible willpower. She never gave up, even though there were times she wanted to. I highly suggest the audiobook because the narrator did an amazing job portraying Alexis. And don’t get me started with the love interests because Kharon was my favorite. There’s just something about an unhinged man 😮‍💨 I’m obsessed!! I need the next book now 😩

The world building and mystery were amazing. I love Alexis and her snark and mental dialogue were so fun to follow. I cannot wait for the next book.

I heard so much about this book that I was a little scared to read it (actually, I listened to it) and be disappointed. Fortunately, I loved this book. I liked the post-apocalyptic Olympic storyline interesting. I loved the way the narrator captured Alexis's sassy, sarcastic attitude was amazing. I loved that Alexis fought throughout the book even when she thought about giving in to death. Nyx was also amazing and loved that she wanted to bite everyone. The males characters in this book were good, but in the end, Alexis was just amazing to me.

There wasn't as much chemistry build-up between the FMC and the men for me to lean towards anyone. It felt forced otherwise (I guess it kind of was). Majority of the story was spent time jumping which I was extremely confused about.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for providing me an ARC for the audiobook in exchange for an honest review <3

This book was a great palette cleanser for me! It’s not heavy Fantasy, there isn’t too much of world building and a magic system but I wasn’t upset about that and still enjoyed my read. The author went towards the comedic route when writing this story and I did find myself giggling at some parts of the book, mainly when we were in the FMCS head. (Which was majority of the time😂)

For the readers who needs spice, there is only one spicy scene and she’s receiving if you know what I mean. If you expect more spice than that, then this book isn’t for you. I’d recommend this book to Romantasy lovers but specifically the ones who like comedic drama but also Assistant to the Villain vibes.

Blood of Hercules takes place in a world ruled by powerful, god-like Spartans. It’s there that a shy foster child, Alexis, discovers she’s one of them after a shocking blood test. She’s then thrust into the Spartan War Academy where she must endure brutal trials, navigate dangerous mentors and professors, and face relentless enemies. Unbeknownst to her tormentors, she’s far more formidable than anyone realizes.

I listened to the audiobook version, and it was highly entertaining and enjoyable. I was hooked right from the beginning and I couldn’t wait to listen to more. At times, I did find the writing a little cringey, but I still found the book very addictive.

If you’re drawn to intense love interests with dark, sociopathic traits, then this book is a must-read. It’s a hate-to-love romance. The male leads go from loathing Alexis to being obsessed with controlling and protecting her, while she continues to view them with disgust and hatred, leaving much ground to cover for any romantic development.

Also, a special shout out to Nyx the animal sidekick who's a snake that no one can see or hear, but adds to Alexis’ humor and wit.

I really enjoyed the audiobook. The narration matched the characters, and I enjoyed that the distinct voices added depth, making the story truly come alive. For audiobook fans, this is a fantastic experience.

This book helped me out of my reading slump. I can’t wait for book 2.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for an audio book arc.

Enjoyable and a crazy ride. Rarely do you experience a story simply from the main character as they do in such a fantastic way. So well done. The narrator took this audiobook to a whole new level. Absolutely fantastic.

ARC review!

Modern day hercules? Yes please

I was given this story to listen to. Thank you netgalley, Jasmine Ma's and Harper voyager.

The amount of times I giggled throughout this story . I loved TBE banter between the FMC and MMC. Our little spitfire FMC had me rooting for her from the beginning. These boys were ruthless and she stood her ground each and every time.

Rating: 4.5 stars

This book was really good! I was swept away in the story and Alexis’s hardship and struggles. I was invested in who she would end up with and how everything would play out. I listened to the audiobook and definitely recommend listening to it! Maybe either have a friend or get a kindle or physical copy to look at the houses and who everyone goes with, but it honestly didn’t matter all that much once I got into the story more. This was just such an easy book to listen to that left me wanting more. I can’t wait until the next book comes out so some of the answers I’m looking for are finally revealed. If you love Greek mythology, The Hunger Games, and The Testing, then go read this book!

Thank you to NetGalley and Jasmine MAs for an audiobook in exchange for an honest review.

Rating: 4.5 Stars

Wow oh WOW did I have so much fun with this! This book was great vibes and I truly had such a fun time reading it. I also loved out FMC, and found myself laughing out loud throughout.

Omggg !!!! I am speechless and cannot wait to read the next one !!!! I was enthralled in this audio... amazing voice actors !!! I loved the sarcasticness throughout this whole story ... some spice ... amazing story... twist and turns ... I loved Alexis the FMC... she was a fighter her whole life and when she was forced to endure the crucible she didn't disappoint... there were so many other great characters in this story as well ... this has been one of my favorite reads to date!!!


Thank you netgalley for allowing me tonarc listen to the audio for a honest review.