[ARC Review] Lore by Alexandra Bracken

Oh. My. Goodness. I need this book turned into a movie right now. 

In Alexandra Bracken's newest book, Zeus has punished the Olympian gods with an event known as the Agon - for seven days every seven years, gods like Apollo, Athena, and Poseidon are mortal. And if they're killed during this week? The mortal who kills them inherits their powers. The mortals vying for these powers are descended from ancient Greek heroes, and Lore finds herself the last mortal of her line. Together with allies new and old, Lore must fight for revenge, fight for love, and fight to end this vicious, bloody cycle. 

Right from the start, Lore was an exciting read, packed with action, adventure, and mythology. The Greek myth was woven beautifully into Lore's past and present, and Bracken likewise seamlessly connected ancient myth with modern New York City. The action scenes pull you in, making it impossible to put the book down. The characters, both god and mortal alike, had such wonderful character development; I rooted for some characters, immediately despised others, and felt conflicted over some gods the whole time. The story was gritty and unapologetically steeped in Greek mythology, yet readers unfamiliar with the mythology will have a great introduction to some of Mount Olympus' biggest gods. Lore is a fantastic read, perfect for anyone looking for action and adventure with just a touch of romance. 

A huge thanks to Disney/Hyperion and Netgalley for the advanced reader copy.