I was already excited for this, but this sampler just bumped Lore up to my number one must read for 2021. I cannot wait to delve deeper in this world!

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher I was able to read an excerpt of Lore in exchange for an honest review.

What an interesting premise! I absolutely love (Greek) mythology, I knew this book was something for me. It definitely reminded me a bit of the Percy Jackson series because of the New York setting (and of course the Greek gods), but this seems darker and more savage.
Lore seems like a great heroine, strong, but also clever enough to hold her own. I can’t wait to see how her story goes! The sampler did a great job at making the world come alive without drowning you in unnecessary infodump. I’m very intrigued by the set-up of the plot - the quest for revenge, the bloodlines and the gods - this book definitely gets bumped high on my list for most anticipated 2021 reads!

OK so I badly need the rest of this book because those chapters were so so good! I really like the main character Lore. She's strong, a little feisty and doesn't give up on a challenge. Her best friend Miles is hilarious and I kind of want to be friend with him too. I also love that there is Greek mythology and greek gods in this book. The whole concept of the Agon is super interesting and I can't wait to read more! I can't compare what I've read to the Percy Jackson books because they're not the same but I think that readers who enjoy that series will love this book.
I can't wait to read more Lore and I will be impatiently waiting for it's release date!

Thank you so much to Netgalley and Disney books for the chapter sampler!

This was EXACTLY what I was looking for! What a fun, fast-paced fantasy based in Greek mythology. The foundation of the fantastical world is set up quickly and in a very straightforward way and I love the witty, strong heroine we get in Lore. The side characters are all immediately lovable as well - sidekick Miles, goddess Athena, and long lost friend Castor. This was only a chapter sampler and I am DYING to read the rest of the story -- especially to see some sparks fly with Castor!

I was completely enthralled by these first few chapters! I love how the author weaves Greek mythology into the modern world. It shows how much care and effort she put into her worldbuilding. I also IMMEDIATELY fell in love with the characters introduced. Lore seems like such a messy and complicated character; she's guarded, but I could tell that she's fiercely protective of who she loves. Also, I can't wait to learn more about Castor in the rest of the book and see how his relationship with Lore develops.

I didn't realize this was as chapter sampler when I requested but it just made me more excited for the full book! I'm such a huge fan of Alex Bracken's worldbuilding and dedication to her characters and I could already feel the excitement of the quest in these first few chapters. It seems like such a refreshing take on Greek mythology and the writing style is perfect for the action-packed adventure.

When I first got approved for this I was super upset because I never saw it was just a chapter sampler but once I started reading it - I loved it! I cannot wait for the full book to come out. The cover is beautiful. Of course I want to get into characters, plot and everything else but it wasn't enough to fully know. But I will be reading the whole book as soon as it is out! I feel like this is will be a book I cannot put down!

I love mythology and when I saw Alexandra Bracken is writing a retelling of sorts, I jumped at the chance to read the sampler. Overall, I loved it and will definitely check out the full novel when it releases.

I’m not the biggest fan of samplers so it annoys me a bit to only have this tiny little tease, but the premise of the story is intriguing and I love Alexandra Bracken. I look forward to reading the full book!

I was looking forward to reading this book because the premise and cover is great but I had trouble getting over the fact that it was nearly $20 to purchase it completely and we only got one sample chapter and the formatting bothered me too.

I received a free copy in exchange for an honest review from Netgalley.

To be honest, when I requested this, it was not listed as a sampler. So that was a little bit of disappointment colors it for me. I’m the type that wants to sit down to the whole story, and not left waiting months or more to know what happened, only to forget what I’ve read by the time it comes out. But, what I did read of this sampler was intriguing. This was for only the first handful of chapters, and generally by then I’ve determined if the world I’m reading is one I want to continue to learn about. I don’t commonly find I somehow like a book more after getting several chapters in, and yes if it’s borderline I have been known to skip forward, read a bit and jump back if it’s worthwhile. But, these characters aren’t flat, they’re realitisc, and they make sense. I’m a little concerned about the backstory and mythology, but I think this is going to be a story that peppers some of those important details throughout, and hold some back until just before we need them. So far, Lore is a strong character, and has enough personal backstory to make me interested. I’m sure the book will take a massive jump in pace shortly after where the sampler ended, so I’m hopeful.

I am very excited to pick this back up when the book comes out in January. The story picks up right away and kept me engaged. Thanks for the teaser!

I received the excerpt in exchange of a honest review.

I am a huge mythology fan. So I was really excited about this. And my-oh-my it didn't disappoint me at all. It left me wanting for more and I am quite sure this book is going to be amazing. Let's hope for the best.
Thank you for giving me a sampler! ❤️

Thank you to NetGalley for this chapter sampler.

The concept for this story is wonderful and I loved it. However, for some reason, I could not get into this sampler at all. There was a disconnect for me.

I’m a huge fan of mythology and was so excited to read this... was a little disappointed that it’s just the beginning (it wasn’t listed as excerpts when I requested it). After this little teaser, I’m excited for the full book!

This is such a promising beginning, I cannot wait to dig into this book when it finally releases! Lore is just my kind of heroine and my love for greek mythology and specifically, adaptations/twists on it is satisfied with just the beginning chapters of this book!

I can already tell how rich and intricate this series is going to be (I hope it’s a series because of it isn’t I’m going to be devastated) and I’m going to be counting down the days until this book comes out!

Disclaimer: I received the excerpt in exchange of an honest review.
I am a huge fan of mythology, so when I heard about this book coming out I knew I needed to read it as soon as I could.
This excerpt left me wanting for more, am extremely attached to the characters yet, no. However I am really intrigued and I cannot wait to see where this is going.
The writing, as per her habit, is delightful and easy to get into.
I cannot wait to read the full novel.
4/5 ⭐️
Bookarina

I am already in desperate need to get the rest of this book. Publishers, I will give my right arm for a full ARC of this book! The writing was superb. The characters are so complex, but yet so relatable. I am loving what I’m seeing so far.

HOW CAN I CAN GET THE REST OF THE BOOK? I haven´t been so invested into reading something until I started reading Lore! Reading this sample seems like reading a 25-year old Percy Jackson/Annabeth Chase adventure! It is so savage, it feels… not for teenagers… and it is so captivating from chapter 1.

Lore, the main character, is such a strong woman! She has no vibes of being this damsel in distress that will be struggling with what to do or what is right, nor the seems to be the archetype of the gorgeous femme fatal that depends a lot of her looks. She is already into the killing! Killing for revenge and she does not seem to be the kind of person that is doubtful!

I worry a bit about her best friend, Miles. Why? Because I wouldn´t like to see him being the “purse” like comedy gay sidekick that is there for the lols. He already is this kid-like character that is obsessed with sugar although he is in college, but I love his relationship with his mom. I am really excited about this book and where it is going. The blurb is appealing, the plot seems to be complicated and action-packed. I just need the full book so that I can keep on fanboying.

Thank you so much to Disney Publishing for the Chapter Sample of Lore.

This is such a great teaser! I'm so excited for the full book to come available because this chapter completely had me hooked. Lore (the character) is amazing and I'm so excited to see where her story goes. There's so much to cover in a standalone but I'm confident Bracken is up to the challenge (I'm a big fan of hers, so I can't wait for this to come out).