Really enjoyed the short teaser of this book! In the first few chapters you get a good look into the protagonist and what kind of obstacles she is facing. The supporting characters also seem promising so I have high hopes for the rest of this book. Very excited to read the full version of Alexandra Bracken's newest page turner!

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for providing a copy for review.
This is for a chapter sampler.

I have never reviewed a chapter sampler so here goes nothing. I think this has a really interesting premise. This was for the first six chapters and honestly there is a lot of potential already for this to be an amazing book. I will say, that I was quite confused on the over concept of the Agon. It does get explained a bit, but I think I'd understand more when I read a full copy. There was enough for me to already be interested in the characters. Lore is definitely a mystery that I am enjoying. Her friend seems like a cinnamon roll which is always nice. Overall I like this enough to want to pick up a copy when it gets released.

Adorei essa prévia.
Logo de cara ela te fisga e te mantém curiosa pela continuação.
Sem dúvidas estou ansiosa para ler todo o livro em 2021.

Very very good from the preview! I love the greek god framing device and I am very excited to read the rest of the book!

January 2021 needs to get here immediately. After reading this I can confidently say that this book just jumped to the top of my most anticipated books for 2021. Alexandra Bracken is back and I could not be more excited!

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The minute I got my hands on this preview, I devoured it. Alexandra has once again managed to put a unique and engaging twist to a well-known and beloved type of narrative. I cannot wait to read the full book and follow along with Lore and Athena as they navigate a modern mythological setting.

Alex Bracken has a really good intro to what I hope will finish excitingly in this mythological story. I’m annoyed I was only given a sampler but I’ll definitely be buying the book as it was addicting!

I read the Lore sampler in one quick sitting and it definitely seems like a promising premise! Of course it ended right when I was really getting engaged in the story, but that’s how samplers work haha. I really enjoyed the mythology and the fact that Athena seems like she’s going to be a prominent character, but I’m not loving Lore as a *main* character so far. Then again, it’s still the beginning of the book. I can see myself picking this up when it’s published!

Okay, so I knew I would probably run into this problem if I ever tried a chapter sampler. Now I need the whole book! I love Alex Bracken's writing, and she is an auto-buy author for me. Lore promises to be no different. I loved the introduction to Lore's character, as well as the world she is trying to escape but gets sucked back into anyway. I am not as familiar with Greek mythology as some readers might be, yet I had no trouble following what was happening. This sampler definitely sets us up for an epic standalone full of action, adventure, and high stakes for well developed characters. I can't wait to read more!

I absolutely loved this sample. I found the plot gripping and impossible to put down. The modern take on Greek mythology was amazing and completely different from anything else I’ve read before. It was a much darker twist on the mythology I knew already. I really liked the writers style, world building and characters.

Every seven years the Agon happens, and nine Greek gods are forced to walk on Earth as mortals while being hunted by the descendants of ancient bloodlines intent on killing the gods for their powers and immortality. The protagonist, Lore, is one of the descendants of the ancient bloodlines, but she has hid for years, avoiding this secret world of the Agon and the deadly hunt for gods. But, as the next hunt begins in New York, Lore is pulled back into the world she has spent years running from.

I am intrigued to see how the story progresses and can’t wait for the book to be released so that I can finish it.

The concept for this story is very interesting, and the world building seems solid. Alexandra Bracken's writing has been hit or miss for me in the past. I really enjoy the ideas and characters she comes up with, but sometimes end up bored by the writing. So, I enjoyed the chance to sample a bit of this book. I'm still not sure if I'll pick it up when it comes out or not. It was definitely interesting.

This is definately be the book to watch out for the beginning of next year!! The authors writing flowed almost musically! The world building was beautiful and timeless, and the details aren't overwhelming the story... I can not wait to read it in its entirety!!

I know Alexandra Bracken from her earlier novels - I've read the entirety of "The Darkest Minds" trilogy and really enjoyed it and the "Passenger" duology, which wasn't my favourite. So, safe to say, Bracken's books have been hit or miss for me, and I proceeded to read the sample of "Lore" with caution and low expectations.

In the novel, we meet our young protagonist, Lore, who is in the process of coping with grief by participating in illegal ring fights. Unexpectedly, she meets an old friend who reminds her of the past she so desperately would like to forget. Soon after, she meets no other than Athena herself, wounded on her doorstep. The goddess sends her on a quest that could change the power relations between the houses and gods that still remained on Earth.

For a sample, the seventy-something pages of Lore gave me a clear understanding of what the novel is about: Greek gods still fighting for influence on Earth. And since I love everything Greek mythology related, I was hooked from the first pages. The writing style, as in other Braken books, is quite accessible and enjoyable (although I struggled a bit with the opening chapter). The story seems to be well organized and thought-through. Lore's point of view is quite enjoyable to read, and hopefully, it stays that way for the whole novel. And finally, the plot itself. I think I heard of some book that brings Greek gods into the modern setting (aside from Rick Riordan's impressive bibliography), but "Lore" - full of vengeance and gory rivalry between the descendants of gods and gods themselves - is something else entirely.

I'm actually really intrigued and curious about how the story evolves. I would definitely check out the rest of the novel when it comes out early next year.

This sneak peek of Lore definitely has me hooked! I am very intrigued and I can’t wait to find out more. The first chapter starts with a bang and totally grabbed my attention! I am looking forward to reading this!

She just continues to amaze me! I enjoy her work so much! This was really good! I liked it so much! I really liked her writing, and I just wanted to keep reading! I was sad when the excerpt ended! I wanted more!

Loved this Sampler!

Such an intriguing story so far. Can’t wait to read more. Such a unique story. Very excited.

God, I need this book yesterday! The sneak peek only made it harder to wait for it! Loved it and can't wait for the whole thing 😍

I'm really interested in this one. It was a lot to take in at first but I think I will really like the rest of the book. It's definitely on my radar for next year and I can't wait to read it.

This sample made me preorder the book right away. It has all the elements I love and the writing is excellent. Not overly descriptive with unnecessary words just because.
Highly anticipated.

The author mixed greek mythology and urban fantasy in an awesome way. I have not read that many books about greek mythology so it was really intriguing and interesting from the first chapter. This book has a hunger game vibe, but it's hunters killing gods to take their powers instead of being teenagers killing each other. The setting reminded me of the Mortal Instrument's beginning when we realize that there is a whole aspect of the world that is hidden and known only by a handful of people (it also happens in New York).

I admit that the beginning was a little confusing. I had a little trouble differentiating all the families and understanding how exactly the Agon works (who can take the power of the god, who is hunting which god, etc.), but it became clearer in the 4th and 5th chapters.

Lore seems to be a great character. She can take care of herself, is a fierce fighter, but still has a good heart and all she wants is to live a quiet life.

I am eager to read the entire book in January!