I want to thank NetGalley, the publisher and the author for giving me the opportunity to review this book. I admit in my joy at joining NetGalley I may have been overzealous in my requesting numbers. As this book has already been published, I am choosing to work on the current upcoming publish date books in my que. As I complete those I will work on my backlogged request and will provide a review at that time. I again send my sincere thanks and apologies.

Meet Phoebe Katz, a twelve-year-old foster kid from New York City who’s been bounced around the system her entire life. Things happen around Phoebe, but it’s not like they’re her fault! But when a statue of Athena comes to life, Phoebe gets the stunning news she’s the daughter of Zeus, has a twin brother named Perseus―and was sent away from ancient Greece as a baby to stop a terrible prophecy that predicted she would one day destroy Olympus.

What an epic story!!!!!! What can I say about this story? The characters are amazing! Dynamic. Realistic. And relatable. The plot was absolutely amazing! My attention was held the entire time. Twists. Turns. Suspense. I love the entire story!!!! I was sad when I finished.

The Eye of Zeus is a fun middle grade adventure/quest story centred around the Greek gods. We follow 12 year old Phoebe Katz, a foster kid who has been bounced around from family to family since she was found on a New York City bus stop as a baby. She tries her best to lead a normal life but things just always seem to go wrong whenever Phoebe is around and she doesn't seem to know why. All starts to make sense when a statue of Athena comes to life and lets her now that she is the daughter of Zeus and sister to Perseus. That's not all she learns though, she also discovers that the reason she was sent away from Greece as a baby was because there was a prophecy made about her, a prophecy that said she was going to destroy Olympus. A long with her best friends Angie and Damian she travels to Greece to rescue her beloved social worker and there discovers a new prophecy that could solve everything. All she needs to do is collect six talismans from six different Greek monsters. Sounds easy enough, right? Well it shouldn't be any problem for a girl who has the powers of Zeus, right?
I highly implore everyone to pick up this book, it was such a fun adventure story with underlying themes that are very important to talk about. I'm actually really sad that I have to wait an entire year for the second book in this series, I already want to be back with these characters.

This was a fantastic romp through Ancient Greece with a thoroughly modern twist. Phoebe Katz is a great main character who yearns for her family but seems to cause chaos wherever she goes. With all the best monsters from Greek mythology making appearances in the quest to retrieve Carl, Phoebe’s social worker, back from the clutches of her half brother Ares - yes Phoebe is a demigod! Great tale of friendship, family and finding were you belong. I’m hoping for some more adventures for Phoebe and her friends.

I had a hard time getting into this one. It felt way too similar to Percy Jackson for me, which I have already read. The writing is well done and it is good for a middle grad audience, though!

This reminded me a lot of Percy Jackson except the main character is a girl who is tough and strong willed. I really enjoyed reading this.

Phoebe Katz is an orphan doing her best to stay out of trouble. She is not an ordinary orphan however, she is a daughter of Zeus and bound to a prophecy that might destroy her. This book encompasses friendship and confronting one's demons. It is geared toward youth, however there are lessons for all who read it, adults included. If you love Greek mythology, you will love this book. It differs from Rick Riordan in many ways, however fans of his will enjoy this book as well. Fret not fans, Katzy, Angie and Damian will return.

Great greek mythology read! I loved the characters, the story line, and the action scenes were well written. The fact that this story is put in modern times makes it even funnier when they are traveling to Olympus. I would definitely recommend this to a middle grade child!

this is a great book for those who love Rick Riorden and others who write about ancient Greek heroes and gods. When the heroine discovers that she is not an orphan, but is actually the daughter of Zeus and sister of Perseus that is shocking enough, but then she finds that there is a prophesy that says she will be the cause of Olympus's destruction. things go down hill from there but it makes for a really exciting story that will have the reader on the edge of their seat. I hope there are more adventures to come?

I'm a huge fan of Greek Mythology if my years of obsessing over Percy Jackson is any indication. Also Middle Grade action books are some of my favorites if you want something to read that will make you forget about your own problems. The protagonist was funny and relatable and all of the other characters were likable and fun. I also thought the plot was fun.

Fans of Rick Riordan's mythology stories (or the ones from his imprint) or those of Kate O'Hearn should enjoy this story that has a Percy Jackson feel to it. There's a pre-teen demigod, monsters, a quest and a prophecy. I enjoyed the ensemble in this, although Phoebe's friends were inconsistent at times whether they were going to be cautious and reluctant or all in for the adventure. My other disappointment was with how quickly and easily Phoebe understood her powers. There's no mentor or camp or brochure to tell her how they work. She just knows magical words and what powers are in her repertoire instinctively, I guess.

The mythology is spot on and the quest includes sufficient danger to keep readers engaged and flipping pages. Mythology fans should check out this series launch.

The Eye of Zeus is the story of Phoebe Katz's journey to save her social worker, Carl, who has been kidnapped by Ares who is trying to overthrow Zeus (who also happens to be Phoebe's father). Phoebe and her two friends, Angie and Damian travel throughout Ancient Greece to fulfil an ancient prophecy in the hopes of stopping Ares.

Phoebe learns she is a daughter of Zeus and can conjure lightning which proved to be both helpful and harmful during the course of this book. I enjoyed reading the story from Phoebe's point of view. She also has two great friends who believed her pretty quickly that she was a demigod. I loved Damian since he's a big mythology nerd like me. He knew more than me since I'd never heard of Erinyes before reading this.

My favorite aspect of this book though was the Ancient Greece world. Since I'm use to reading a certain Greek mythology series that has the gods in our world, I thought the way the characters entered Greece was a new take on a present day mythology story. Overall I'd give this book 4 stars since it was so fun to read.

A BIG Thank You to Netgalley and Sparkpress Books for providing me with an advanced reader’s copy of “The Eye of Zeus ” for my review.

Oh boy, I can just see the controversy surrounding this book on how it is a rip-off of Percy Jackson. Initially when you pick up this book, you feel like you are re-reading "The Lightning Thief" all over again. A teen in New York who realizes that they are a demi-god to the Greek mythology?

To be honest though, I really appreciate the author for trying to tell a middle grade adventure story surrounding the Greek mythology, without making it sound like it is copying off Percy Jackson. It seems like a difficult task to accomplish. I actually enjoyed reading this book for the most part! I thought she brought her own spin into the story-line and really enjoyed some of the plots. Also, I loved the characters. Phoebe is great as the protagonist! Damian, Angie and Phoebe make a great time, in addition to the charming Macario. Macario was written very well as one of those characters who I hated in the beginning but grew to like eventually. On a side note, even the illustrations are very nice and detailed and compliment the story very well!

While I really enjoyed the adventure elements, I felt the author could have written it better. My main problem with this story is how Phoebe instantly knew all the incantations and what to do without any prior training. If I just realized I had super powers, I would have trouble figuring out how to use it properly. Secondly, a lot of the battles that they fight for the 6 items seemed repetitious at times. Damian would be bait, while Angie would be on the side, and Phoebe would miraculously defeat the demons. I wished the author had spiced it up a bit and made the battles more different to one another.

And yes, perhaps the author could have also lowered the similarities as much as possible to not have it connected to the Percy Jackson novels. Leaving the Greek mythology aside, the setting need not have been in New York City nor have the protagonist parent/guardian kidnapped. This just made the book feel further connected to the Percy Jackson series.

Overall, despite its flaws, this is a fun book, and I am definitely interested to see how it continues!

Thank you to NetGalley, Alane Adams, and SparkPress for the opportunity to read The Eye of Zeus in exchange for an honest review.

Cute for middle grade. I know everyone has said this, but even just the book blurb shouts "Percy Jackson Knockoff." While there are many similarities, there is more than enough difference to make this book unique. I really liked Adams' The Legends of Orkney series. I would actually rather see a mythology tackled by this author that we don't really see as often in literature for younger readers, rather than the over-done Greek mythology.

About the plot: Phoebe Katz is the daughter of Zeus. When Ares takes her caseworker, Carl, she learns of her heritage and sets out on a quest to save him. There is a prophecy that Phoebe is fated to destroy Olympus. Somehow, with the magic of Olympus, Phoebe and her two friends, Angie and Damian, hitch a ride on a pegasus and end up in Ancient Greece.

Disaster seems to follow Phoebe throughout her travels in the ancient land. The trio set out on a quest throughout the lands of ancient Greece to find six items to place into the Eye of Zeus, a mirror-like object that is meant to help Phoebe save Olympus...and Carl.

They must defy fate, solve the riddle of the Spinx, slay a hydra (and a lion and a boar and a chimera), and cut off just a small piece of Cerberus' tail. Prophesies are often misconstrued. Can Phoebe read between the lines and twist the fate that everyone believes she must fulfill?

Two things I really like about this book: 1. The humor and 2. the illustrations. There are plenty of funny moments that made me actually laugh aloud and I had to read that part to my husband. Throughout there are also gorgeous illustrations of the various monsters and characters throughout Phoebe's journey.

One thing I didn't like: much of the dialogue felt flat and even a bit boring at times, though descriptions of events and creatures were interesting.

For the most part, a fun middle-grade adventure to the ancient land of Greece. A nice dive into mythology for young readers who have not yet been exposed to Greek mythology.

Also, check out the publisher's book trailer. It's very well done, more effort than many of the book trailers I have seen and relays the premise better than the book blurb!

Thank you very much for the opportunity to read this book. Unfortunately it wasn’t for me. While I loved the excerpt, I was unable to connect with the characters. Damian’s dialogue came across as though he was a walking encyclopaedia and I started to zone out whenever he spoke. I read the first half of the book and skimmed the second. I will not be reviewing this title on Goodreads or retail websites as I was unable to complete it.

Similar in theme to the Percy Jackson series, this story focuses on an American foster child who discovers she is the child of Zeus (and twin sister of Perseus) who has been hidden in time for her own protection. Minimal knowledge of the Greek pantheon is necessary for readers to enjoy this fast-paced book, but don't look for the depth offered by it's better known genre-mates. Would be highly suitable for readers who are interested in Percy Jackson, but who lack the necessary reading skill and/or attention span to complete those books themselves.

**Thank you author and Net Galley for sharing an ARC with me in exchange for an honest review.**

The fact that there was a strong female protagonist was a huge plus for me from the get-go. I was a big fan of the Percy Jackson series, so I was super excited to review this as well. I loved the fun and fast-paced adventure in this book. It took me right back into the reason(s) why I loved Percy Jackson so much. This was a book cram packed with action that I could not put down. I am excited that this is becoming a series, and I cannot wait to recommend it to my students!

For fans of Percy Jackson and/or Rick Riordan series, I highly recommend this!

The Eyes of Zeus by Alane Adams is the first book in a new middle grades fantasy series, The Legends of Olympus. The main character is Phoebe Katz, a girl who was abandoned by her parents when she was a newborn. She has been bounced around the foster system for years. and has experienced some trouble in school. Phoebe is having an ordinary day at Dexter Academy until she starts seeing some things that are definitely not typical, such as a two headed dog, a hydra, harpies, and talking statues. Phoebe quickly discovers that she is not an ordinary girl. She is in fact a daughter of Zeus and the twin sister of Perseus! She is really Princess Phoebe of Angos and she was gifted the power to call lightning. She was sent away from Olympus because of a prophecy. At first Phoebe wants nothing to do with Olympus or the Greek gods, but Ares wants Phoebe to fulfill the prophecy and forces her to enter the magical world of ancient Greece or she would face consequences.

Overall, I really enjoyed this book. It was a fast easy read and very appropriate for the intended audience. It could definitely be used to help teach about Greek mythology in a fun manner. It did feel a bit like I was reading Percy Jackson combined with Narnia, but the story is genuinely entertaining.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for providing a free copy in exchange for an honest review.

I'm giving this book 4.5 stars, rounding it up to 5. I really enjoyed this book! It has definitely got Percy Jackson vibes which I really liked; I LOVE Greek mythology! The characters were so much fun and I adored the voice in this book.

My only quibbles were that some of the words the MC used took me out of the story a bit, as they didn't always sound like something a middle grader would say (like referring to your home as your "crib") and it reminded me that the book is written by an adult--which of course it is. Also, one of the characters is nicknamed "sun-brain", which for me was just a tad too close to Percy Jackson's nickname "seaweed-brain".

Overall, I really enjoyed THE EYE OF ZEUS. If you liked Percy Jackson and want a little bit of a twist with a female protagonist, I'd definitely recommend this book!