Only having read the first few chapters as a preview, I am intrigued enough to want to read the rest of the book. The author has a unique premise for the Greek Gods that is nothing I've read before and I'm eager to discover if Lore survives the hunt.

I recently got to read the first chapter sample of Lore. It was even better than I imagined so far.
It starts off pretty fast paced and right into the story. You also meet the characters right away with out long boring introductions. I'm really excited to read the rest and I hope its as hard to put down as this little taste was.

Chapter sample provided through netgalley

Based on the sample, I'm absolutely intrigued and can't wait to read more! Every seven years Greek gods are bound to walk the Earth as mortals...and mortals can be killed and hunted. With descendants of ancient bloodlines all eager for a shot at power and immortality, the game, the Agon, is a sight to behold - particularly since no one knows where it will be held until it's held.

As the hunt begins in New York City, Lore is thrust back into a world she thought she left for good. Unfortunately for Lore, she's sought out by two of The Agon's participants: a boy she believed to be long dead and a gravely-wounded Athena, one of the last remaining original gods.

The sample I read flew by due to the fast pace AND because I was so caught up in the story. A hunt where winners take over as the new gods?? How could I say no to that! I really enjoyed these few chapters and can't wait for the book to release!

This book was so not what I expected and i loved that! I couldn't put this down and finished it in a matter of hours highly recommend this book.

Do I need this book in my life? I NEED THIS BOOK IN MY LIFE.

Thanks to Netgalley for the first chapter.

Thank you so much for this excerpt! It was so good, I’m definitely super intrigued and I can’t wait to read the rest! 🙌

I cannot begin to describe how amazing this sampler is and how I am desperate for more. The opening was so intriguing, and I liked being thrown right into the middle of the scene and not knowing what was going on. One of my favorite elements of the story is the setting because it takes place in NYC so it feels modern and yet it's about old mythology stories so at the same time it feels ancient. It's a great blend and really heightens the plot. I was obsessed with Lore from the beginning as she was not willing to take any disrespect from men. I love to see it. Also we love childhood best friends, so the tension between her and Castor was oh so good. I need to know what happens between them as she tracks him down. Also I know Lore and Athena are going to have so many good scenes together as they butt heads.

I love stories where the gods live amongst humans and still play an active role in society even if its unknown, so this story is right down my alley, and I cannot wait to read the rest. This is definitely one of my most anticipated 2021 releases.

Thank you NetGalley for an advanced sample of the first six chapters of LORE by Alexandra Bracken. This was such a fun, unique twist on Greek mythology so far. It's dark and action-packed and Lore is so interesting with a mysterious past and Miles is so cute and funny and I'm excited to read more soon!

I've been anticipating Lore for quite some time now and this sampler was even better than I'd imagined! Bracken's style of storytelling is as splendid as always. She packs enough intrigue and mystery in the beginning chapters for people to want for more. This book combines fantastic elements such as greek mythology, strong characters, a protagonist you want to root for from the first page, and tragedy (We all love pain & suffering!)

This book seems like one of those books you just can't stop reading once you start. I can't wait to join these characters on this crazy ride against time and gods!

I'm so excited for this book 😍. It's one of my most anticipated releases of 2021. Give me anything with Greek mythology and I'm in 😍😅. I just loved the sample and can't wait to read the whole book 😍

Only receiving six chapters is a full blow tease! I am absolutely in awe of this book already and I can't wait for more!

The beginning is kinda confusing and very complex but as we go on I expect more will be explained and we'll get a better understanding of the terminology and world. Please don't let this sway you from reading it, keep at it and I'm sure you'll love it!

Thank you, NetGalley and Disney Publishing Worldwide for the first couple of chapters to review! All thoughts and opinions are my own.

The cover of Lore immediately caught my eye. For someone who studied Ancient Roman and Greek history in university, the beautiful gorgon on the cover immediately stole my heart and demanded to be read. And boy, am I glad I did. NetGalley provided the first six chapters of Lore, and these few chapters made me wish it was 2021 already so I could have a completed copy.

"For seven days, every seven years, the gods walk on earth as mortals. If you can kill one, you become a new god and take their power and immortality, but you'll be hunted in the next Agon as well." We meet Lore Perseous, sole survivor of her house, in hiding from the Agon. She has no interest in it after her entire family got slaughtered, and only wishes to be free. However, when a nearly-dead Athena ends up on her doorstep and demands her help, it seems she can no longer run or hide from this cruel game between gods.

I love Greek and Roman mythology, and especially enjoy a good retelling or twist on it. So far, I think Lore is setting up a great story woven with sprinkles of mythology. Not too much, so that it still is it's own story, but definitely enough to still be recognizable as mythology. I'm also excited about the promise of strong female main characters, lgbtq+ representation and just general good writing. I'll definitely be reading the finished copy, and will update my review when the time comes. For now, I'll give it 5 stars.

This review is currently based off of just a few chapters I got access on NetGalley but will be updated once I get my hands on this book, and I will.

For all of those who have read any Bracken book, you know what to expect. Now pair that with Greek mythology. For those that haven't had the chance to peek into worlds Bracken has created so far, this is, in my opinion, a good starter for you.

Very excited for this book!

Incredible! I’ve always been a huge fan of books related to or based on greek mythology so I knew I had to give this one a shot. Even though this sampler only has a few chapters, I can already tell that I’m going to love this book!

“‘It’s the way of things, is it not?’ The new god said. He leaned down, watching as the last flare of life left the old god’s eyes. ‘The way of your father, and his father before him. The old gods must die to allow the new to rise.’”

Please note that I received an advance reader's copy of this book's first six chapters in exchange for an honest review. I have since requested the full book (I was trying to clear out all my arcs but this was just too good).


So far, 5 stars.

Wow. Just ... wow. I'm in awe. I haven't been this invested and impressed by a YA novel in a long time. I'll admit, I walked in a little skeptical, having been disappointed by a few books I'd been highly anticipating but this book blew me away. I only read six chapters but I cannot wait to read the rest. From the very start, we're drawn into the story and introduced to the main character and I just ... loved everything about the storytelling.

“‘For seven days, every seven years, the gods walk on earth as mortals. If you can kill one, you become a new god and take their power and immortality, but you’ll be hunted in the next Agon as well.’”


That's the plot in a nutshell. Every seven years, there's a deadly hunt called the Agon where (greek) gods are hunted for their power, their immortality, and the glory and honor that comes to the house of the "new god." Some of the original gods still remain (such as Artemis), while others have already been slain, either for their powers to be passed onto their killer or gone forever. Lore, our main character is the last remaining of the House of Perseus, and she's tried to stay far away from the Agon and all of its bloodshed after her family (mother, father, and sisters) were brutally murdered. Only now, years later, she's drawn back into it all when one of the old gods shows up at her door, offering her what she's been wanting all this time - a way out, to truly be free and ... something else, something she's been pretending she hasn't wanted all this time.

I can't wait until I get to read the whole thing.

This chapter sampler is AMAZING and is really successful in captivating a reader's attention. I'm so looking forward to the whole book! Alexandra Bracken is a good writer and storyteller, this part of mythology is surely in good hands.

I received the sample chapters for this book and all I can say is WOW!! Major Greek mythology meets Hunger Games vibes and I can’t wait for the release of this one!

It was a little daunting to try and grasp all that was happening in the first few chapters as we are sort of dropped into the middle of Lore’s life. From what I gathered Lore, the last descendant of Perseus, has decided not to participate in the fight for power currently taking place in modern day New York City. Hunters are tracking down gods and the descendants of gods in an effort to steal their powers and immortality. Lore’s entire family was murdered by one of these hunters and now she has removed herself from that life and fights men and women in underground fight clubs for money and to avoid her hurt and grief.
Come to find out she’s actually being hunted and that’s kind of where the story takes off (I assume!)

I LOVE Greek mythology retellings so I’m anxious waiting the release of this one so I can finish the story!! The sample sent to me was fantastic, well written, and had me longing to know what happened next!

Bracken always has such power in her words. I am eager to continue reading about this mythology world she is developing. Her books blow me away.

This chapter sampler was amazing, and I can't wait to read more. Alexandra Bracken has a way with words. Plus ancient Greek mythology is a must read.

First of all I didn't know this was a sampler I thought it was the whole book. Now I want to cry because this was so good and I want to read more. Please grant my wish, I really want to read the whole book.