En la antigua Grecia, los mortales sufren bajo la tiranía de los dioses, obligados a sacrificar la comida de la que dependen, sus posesiones mundanas e incluso ellos mismos según los caprichos de los Doce. Pero una antigua profecía habla de esperanza, de alguien que liberará a la humanidad. En la isla de Naxos, Danae, la hija de un pescador, desarrolla poderes extraños vinculados a un misterioso árbol que da frutos dorados. Expulsada de su hogar, busca la guía del oráculo, pero solo encuentra más preguntas... y susurros de una red secreta de creyentes que llevan mucho tiempo esperando su llegada. Danae debe elegir entre seguir su destino o su corazón, mientras el destino de la humanidad descansa sobre sus hombros.

El libro es una fantasía con elementos de mitología griega, me pareció un muy buen debut, el ritmo es bastante rápido, me gustó la acción y el crecimiento de la protagonista, me gustó el desarrollo y construcción de mundo.

El audiolibro es narrado excelentemente por Lucy Walker-Evans.

This was a bit tough to get through. I’ve read through a handful of Greek mythology retellings or adjacent stories, and this one did not hold me at all in the way the others did. I feel like the actual plot that is teased in the marketing synopsis doesn’t actually happen until the nearly 40% mark of the book, and the characters are flat and grey. I couldn’t find it in me to root for Danae, and while the audiobook narrator kept me marginally entertained, I just couldn’t make myself care about any of the plot points. The twists in the known mythology was a bit interesting but again, could have been way more integrated into the plot and not what felt like an afterthought. On the whole, I give this 2.5⭐, rounded to 3 on Goodreads.

*Thank you again to NetGalley and the publishers for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.*

Daughter of Chaos

By A.S. Webb

Daughter of Chaos is every Greek Mythology fantasy reader's dream. Daughter of Chaos is more of a darker fantasy, with heavier themes. Danae, a daughter of a fisherman, seems to be followed by a shade. She sees a person with red eyes, a shade, in different parts of her town. Her sister is taken during a ceremony of offerings, and is brought back not quite the same. Tragedy happens and Danae must find answers.

Daughter of Chaos is the first book in the Dark Pantheon Trilogy. I would rate Daughter of Chaos and 3.75/5 stars. The plot was compelling, but it took a large portion of the book to get to it. A great deal of foundation was set. Danae felt flat at times, but she was also going through a lot of trauma. The side characters were fun and unique. I can’t wait to see what happens in the rest of the trilogy. Daughter of Chaos is definitely not for the faint of heart.

I listened to the audiobook of Daughter of Chaos, and the audiobook was clear and concise. I rate the audiobook 5/5. The narrator was easy to understand. I usually listen to audiobooks at 2x, and I was able to dive right into the realm.

Thank you Netgalley for the opportunity to listen to Daughter of Chaos.

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Danae lives on the island of Naxos in the South Aegean where villagers must give an offering to Demeter and human sacrifices happen if she is not appeased. After a tragedy happens and she eats a golden apple, she must flee her island to save her life. Once she flees she finds out
that she is part of a prophecy, which she doesn’t really believe; is hunted by monsters; and meets Hercules and his crew; and has other surprising experiences as her hero’s journey is just getting started.

I liked the retelling of some of the Greek myths, but I was a bit annoyed with Danae at times. Overall it was a good story. Lucy Walker-Evans does a good job at narrating the audio book.

Thanks to NetGalley and Harlequin Audio for the advance copy of the audiobook in exchange for my honest opinion.

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A girl from a tiny Greek island destined to change the world

If you like Greek History, fresh retelling of old stories, Powerful female characters, and non-Binary representation you MUST read this book!

I love Greek retelling, but this story flips everything on its head and...and I loved it.

Danae is forced to leave her island after a traumatic event reveals she has god-like powers. She is tumbled down a traumatic river of events as she seeks to find her way back to her family while her world is getting ripped apart.

Content warnings: Rape, gore, intense situations, closed door intimacy.

I just finished this book and my mind is reeling. This fresh take on the Greek myths is as crazy as it is intriguing. The book ended on a bit of a cliffhanger with a lot of threads unresolved so be prepared. I can't wait for the next one!

I really liked the narrator. Some of the pronunciations were not traditional American English due to where this was published, but I loved how it fit the character.

Felt too "modern" for a book about and set in Ancient Greek Myth. Just not the kind of thing I can get engaged with or dive into.

This is the story of Murphy’s Law walking around Greece and in inadvertently terrorizing the Mediterranean. Danae should have been called catastrophe. It was a fun red but a bit redundant with the amount of chaos that just keeps happening to her and everybody around her because of her throughout the story and I about halfway through I got a little old.

This audiobook is definitely an odyssey…if you were a millennial who became obsessed with Greek mythology right around the time of Hercules (Zero to Hero!) and now still maintains at least one active Wikipedia tab about some kind of Greek myth, this is for you. I was able to listen to this as part of The Hive and the narration was excellent, although it is one that I’d want to get a physical copy of to tandem read to reference back to names/places that I may not have absorbed the first time. It was hard to listen to this while trying to focus on another task, but super enjoyable to kick back and listen to when I could focus on it. It skews nearly all mythology/fantasy and very little romance, which didn’t bother me at all but is worth knowing if fantasy romance is more your thing. It ends on the cliffiest of cliffhangers and I will be eagerly awaiting book 2!

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

First and foremost- I really enjoyed the narration for this! I think the narrator did a great job. But my thoughts on the book itself are conflicted. I enjoyed it. I loved this take on Jason, the argonauts, and the Gods. But I am so familiar with the story that at times I felt pulled out of the book. I have been a lover of Greek/Roman history, stories, and their Gods for so long that this has been such a hard review to write. I think the book is good, don't get me wrong! I loved the story and thought it was so interesting. At times I just wish I could've been more invested that I was. I definitely recommend this one though! I think this sets up such a great story and I can't wait to see what happens next!

If you are a fan of Greek mythology, you need to jump on this book ASAP. There are easter egg references to so many different things. There is also a very nice twisty take on who the gods are and how they get their power that I absolutely love. The world and myth building are excellent and really help this book stand out against other Greek mythology retellings. Webb also does a great job of weaving original characters into established myths and reexplaining them to fit into this winding plot.

I listened to the audiobook for this and while I loved the narrator and how things were portayed through the audiobook, I think I would have done better physically reading this one too as I had no idea of how to spell any of the characters names or many of the cities. This made it harder to follow at first, but once things got going and Danae left her home, I start to be able to follow better.

Daughter of Chaos by A S Webb takes Greek mythology, shakes it up like a storm from Olympus, and drops us into an epic adventure filled with gods, heroes, and one very determined fisherman’s daughter. Danae is just minding her own business on the island of Naxos when a golden apple changes everything. Where that apple sprouts from was both shocking, disturbing, and terribly sad. She suddenly finds herself on a collision course with fate, legendary heroes, and deities who have way too much time on their hands to be this dramatic.

Webb’s writing is fast paced, immersive, and refreshingly modern. She doesn’t bog the story down with heavy handed prose. She keeps it snappy, which makes for an addictive read. Danae is the kind of protagonist you root for. Clever, resilient, and just bold enough to make you wonder if she has any survival instincts at all. But let’s be honest. You don’t go toe to toe with Heracles and Jason without a little nerve.

Speaking of mythology, Webb sprinkles in familiar faces from Greek legends, but she doesn’t just rehash old tales. She reimagines them, weaving Danae’s journey seamlessly into the existing lore while keeping things unpredictable. The world building was truly masterful. And let’s talk about the gods for a second. Webb nails their chaotic, self absorbed, and occasionally terrifying personalities. They’re not just background noise. They’re major players in Danae’s destiny, whether she likes it or not.

Is Danae a little too confident at times? Maybe. But honestly, when your life is basically a Greek tragedy waiting to happen, confidence might be the only thing keeping you from getting turned into a constellation. The stakes are high, the action is constant, and the deeper themes like destiny, free will, and the questionable morality of divine beings give the story some real weight.

Bottom line. Daughter of Chaos is a wild ride through ancient Greece that mythology nerds and fantasy lovers alike will devour. It’s clever, cinematic, and packed with enough twists to keep you flipping pages well past bedtime. If this is just the beginning of The Dark Pantheon series, sign me up for whatever chaos comes next.

The audiobook edition of Daughter of Chaos is an absolute treat, thanks to Lucy Walker Evans’ stellar narration. She doesn’t just read the story, she breathes life into it, giving each character a distinct voice and personality that pulls you even deeper into Danae’s journey. Her delivery is engaging, her pacing spot on, and the way she captures the intensity of the story makes for an immersive listening experience. Whether it’s the commanding presence of gods, the swagger of heroes, or the raw determination of Danae herself, she nails every moment. If you’re thinking about picking this up in audio, do it. Highly recommend.

A special thank you to @netgalley and @Harlequinaudio for a copy of this enchanting audiobook, in exchange for my honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

This is an exciting debut novel! Engrossing, beautiful and full of all mythology's love and power plays! Danae is a normal girl in town, a fisherman's daughter. Her sister's abduction before her marriage into a wealthy family, followed by Danae's rape, brought misfortune on her family. Later, she discovers she is pregnant, and the city shuns her family for her pregnancy outside of marriage. When the baby boy is born, Danae and her family do what they can to provide for her sister and the child. Then her sister passes away and Danae finds her but she has a vision of a golden apple tree and taking a bite of an apple and wakes up tied up with her mother fearful of her and calling the religious elders because she believes some negative entity possesses her, but her father distraught doesn't want to lose another daughter saves her and sends her as a stowaway in a boat to search for someone!
Danae starts on an epic journey, even teaming up with Hercules on the way to save the people and take down the gods on Mount Olympus. But like everything, it is not what it seems!
I've been on a mythology-based book binge lately, and this is one of the better ones I've read. It was an absolute adventure, and I can't wait until the next book in the series comes out!
I received the audiobook for review, and the narrator brought the story, places, and even the different monsters to life! Great tone and a overall influential voice to tell a mythology book! I definitely recommend this book to you if you enjoy Greek Mythology as this will be an adventure you do not want to miss out on! Thank you Netgalley and Harlequin Audio for the opportunity.It was a grand adventure!

Thank you to Harlequin Audio and NetGalley for the chance to listen to this book, all opinions are my own.

Okay, I’ve been struggling to write this review because I have very mixed feelings about the book. There were some parts I loved which made this feel like a 5 star read and other parts that I was just rolling my eyes at and made it feel like a 3 or 2. But I’m settling on a 4 because overall I enjoyed reading it and I think the next book will probably be really interesting.

Beware, some spoilers about character deaths and certain plot points follow.

I don’t read a lot of Greek mythology reimaginings so I’m not sure how actual fans of the genre will enjoy this one. The author definitely takes a lot of liberties with the traditional mythology (which I actually loved) and it kind of reminded me a bit of Madeline Miller. Though the writing style and plotting is super different so don’t go in expecting to read Song of Achilles. I do think general fantasy fans like me are the target audience for this one but you also have to enjoy the traditional episodic storytelling of ancient mythology. While there is an overarching journey for the main character, Danae, there are a lot of individual storylines that don’t necessarily feel relevant to the main plot. I actually really enjoyed all of these and once I realized that this story was going to meander a bit and I should just go along for the ride, I enjoyed the tour through Greek mythology retold.

There are a lot of familiar names here, Helen, Ariadne, Heracles, Jason, ALL the gods and goddesses, and while I don’t think you need to know everything surrounding their mythologies, I do see little nods to the original stories. But again, I like the way the author twisted these and showed new stories and perspectives in this alternate world.

I enjoyed all of the highs and lows of Danae’s journey and how she came into her powers and the choices she made to get there.

Things I didn’t love: I’ll be honest, the one trans person in the entire story sacrificing themselves so the main character could live, not cool. And I do think the MC is queer (probably bisexual as she spends a lot of time enjoying the way naked women look) but I wanted that to be a bit more definitive. But these are my own interpretations of the story and maybe the author intended something different.

I also kinda hated Heracles and definitely did not ship him with Danae. It’s fine that they slept together but if he becomes an actual love interest in the second book I’m probably going to DNF. I would actually love if the series stayed romance free while Danae is figuring her shit out. Especially after that ending, she has got stuff to do!

Audiobook review: The narrator has a British accent (which is fine, I didn’t expect the narrator to have a Greek accent despite where the book took place) but the narrator’s choice to give different characters in this world different types of UK accents (Irish, Scottish, etc) definitely took me out of the story sometimes. I get it, they had to differentiate between characters somehow but it was definitely a little distracting at times.

So yeah, did I like this book? Yes. Did it also kind of bug me? Also yes. So a 3.5/4* it is!

Thank you NetGalley and Harlequin Audio for the e-audiobook!
While the premise of this story seemed really interesting, it ended up not being for me. I struggled to get into the story as there were times I felt the story wasn't flowing as smoothly as it could. Overall the idea was cool and I liked the Greek mythology elements but it didn't stand out to me as I think we could have used more development on the magic/mythology.

I am picky about my audiobook voices but this one was wonderful. I enjoyed listening to this Greek mythology inspired tale that questioned power and the stories we are told. I am a sucker for anything that includes mythology with a twist or the validity of those stories so this hit the spot. I think this is great for people who loved Percy Jackson when they were younger or have found themselves feeling sorry for Medusa in recent years.

"Daughter of Chaos" emerges as a refreshing tempest, challenging the very fabric of fate itself. This first installment in what promises to be an epic series starts as a gentle tide before swelling into a relentless maelstrom of adventure.

The audiobook narration by Lucy Walker-Evans perfectly complements the story's epic atmosphere. Her voice brings the characters to life, adding depth and vibrancy to the listener's imagination. Walker-Evans particularly shines in portraying Danae's perspective, skillfully conveying her challenges and the pivotal moments when she takes control of her destiny. The narration enhances the overall experience, making the audiobook a captivating journey through the characters' world.

More than just a strong beginning, "Daughter of Chaos" is a siren's call to readers, luring them into a world where fate is fluid and destiny is determined by the strength of one's will. A.S. Webb has set the stage for an epic saga that promises to captivate and enthrall, leaving us eagerly awaiting the next chapter in this mesmerizing tale of defiance and discovery.

Thank you, Harlequin Audio and NetGalley, for my free audiobook.

3.5 Stars⭐️⭐️⭐️💫
Thank you to NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to listen to The Daughter Of Chaos in advance! The beginning of this book was a little slow but the pace eventually sped up when she meets Hercules and his warrior friends. I really enjoyed the adventures they went on and at times the main character. I didn’t like reckless choices she kept making but I could see her maturing more and more as the book went on! The ending has me very excited for book 2 and seeing what happens with her relationship with Hercules and seeing what the Gods will do next!
If you love Greek mythology and retellings then I think this book is for you!💕📚

This wasn't a bad book but I was not attached to it. I feel like it needed a bit more of something and I am not really sure what it was. Maybe a connection to the characters. Conceptually a really solid read but not sure I'll continue the series as of right now.

Thank you for the audiobook book, Netgalley and the publisher.

This book was very slow paced. Very slow. I had a hard time connecting with any of the characters or much of the storyline. Being based off Greek mythology, that helped keep my interest a little.

A fun romp through Greek mythology! I really enjoyed the writing style and the plot. It feels like an homage to Percy Jackson in a lot of places but I wasn't mad about it. Definitely recommend to fans of Greek myths and Greek culture.