Daughter of Chaos has all the emelents of a fantasy read without feeling like you're reading yet another fantasy novel. I appreciate that - it stands out and should have a wide appeal. The references to Greek Mythology werent' so dense that you needed a solid background in them to understand the storyline or characters. It was easy to fall in love with Danae and cheer for her as she went along her journey.

I received an ARC and this is my unbiased and honest opinion.

Daughter of Chaos was a great story filled with the perils of the Gods and Goddesses of Olympus. The characters were well written and the plot moved at a great pace. The only flaw that stood out to me was the main character didn’t seem to have much emotion. A few characters close to her are taken and she doesn’t bat an eye. She also isn’t very loyal but I think that’s because of all the events that happen to her. The side characters are amazing and you feel for each of them. I hope to see some of them back in the next book.

Danae finds out she has god like powers and goes on a guest to find answers. During her travel she stumbles upon Heracles and his band. They join together and end up battling against the gods and goddesses. Danae must get to Prometheus so she can save the world against the viciousnesses of the Olympians. Will she prevail?

A enjoyable read, filled with great battles, and well wrote characters. I am looking forward to the sequel.

Thank you to NetGalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing for the ARC.

I’m in love with this book from the characters to the pacing of the book, it’s all right up my alley. Greek mythology has never really been my thing but I found myself looking up terms to be better at immersing myself in the story.

Thanks to netgalley for a copy of the book for an exchange for an honest review.

Danae lives on the island of Naxos with her parents and beloved sister Alea. Life is difficult but the love they share for one another holds them together. When Danae, Alea and their mother attend the festival of Demeter they, like the other villagers, hope their meagre offerings will appease the goddess. But it has been a hard winter, the harvest is small and more and more villagers join the Missing. The festival is a disaster, not only is Demeter displeased with the offerings, she deserves a blood sacrifice, driving the villagers to panic. In the chaos, Alea goes missing. When she is finally found their lives change forever. Danae learns that the gods are not as all powerful as the stories depict them. Danae learns that she may have powers that rival that of the gods themselves. Danae goes on a quest throughout Greece to learn of her powers encountering friends and foes along the way.
Daughter of Chaos is an exciting tale inspired by the myths of Ancient Greece, it is not a retelling, rather a new tale set in the land of Greek myth that tells a story of its own. I loved it!

This was a really enjoyable mythology retelling! Honestly, I go into mythology books with a bit of hesitation, but this one was really entertaining and unique in my opinion. There are several well known characters such as Heracles, Atalanta, plus Jason and the other Argonauts, along with the usual gods of Olympus. However, there's a twist on their stories and I'm excited to see what's next in book two. Danae is the FMC and she has it rough. It was just problem after problem and I felt so bad for her, but so curious about her role in the overall story. I found the book exciting throughout and I was never bored. Even in the parts with less action, I found the story to be engaging and had me brushing up on some of the old mythology stories I read about. If you're into mythology retellings, this is a good one.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this arc!

This book was unfortunately a miss for me. I enjoy Retellings and I love Greek mythology, but this book did not add anything for me. The plot was sluggish and weirdly paced and lots of scenes just fell flat for me. In a subgenre that is quite stacked, this novel doesn’t make the mark.

Daughter of Chaos by A.S. Webb is the perfect epitome of what an epic fantasy should be. Set in ancient Greece this novel is booming with fantastic world building, likeable characters and a plot that will keep you on your toes.

Webb has an amazing talent for weaving a story that ties into the Greek mythology we all know and love while still making Danae's, our FMC, journey well paced and extremely interesting! I would recommend this book to anyone who loves Greek mythology, epic adventures, or hidden identity tropes.

As a side note, there is very little romance in the book and only takes place in the last 3rd of the book.

Daughter of Chaos is a great start to a new fantasy series surrounding Greek mythology. Even if you're not into mythology, this story has something for everyone-- you definitely do not need to be familiar with the stories to enjoy. I will definitely be picking up the sequel and look forward to seeing where the story goes!

Thank you to NetGalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing | MIRA for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

A promising fantasy novel set amongst and against daring Greek Mythology. An interesting take on popular favorites. I really enjoyed this take. I think there’s a lot of potential here for further books of the series. There were some twists I didn’t see coming which at this point is hard to encounter.

I’d definitely recommend this to others. I am looking forward to reading the sequel.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC.

4.75/5 stars

In this mythological reimagining, Danae, a fisherman's daughter, becomes entangled in a prophecy after the kidnapping of her nephew and the death of her sister. Forced from her home, she embarks on a perilous journey through a world of heroes and monsters, forging an unlikely alliance with Heracles and his crew. But Danae’s true destiny goes beyond slaying monsters—she will challenge the very gods themselves, determined to bring them down from Olympus and free humanity from their tyranny.

Let me start by saying that I know very little about Greek Mythology, but I found this take on the typical god/demigod/mortal power struggle to be extremely refreshing. I had a little bit of a hard time getting into the story at the beginning; however, the background that A.S. Webb builds for the FMC is important to the character growth that occurs throughout the storyline. I liked the characters in this world and felt a wide range of emotions when certain decisions were made. The adventures, or sidequests if you will, remind me very much of a Homer-esque story, which is compelling and builds a unique and colorful world as Danae travels to the end of the world to find the key to her role in the downfall of the gods' tyranny. Of course, we don't get all the answers in the first book and I'm dying to see what comes next! The twists and turns make this book a compelling read for anyone looking for an adventure.

A huge thank you NetGalley, Harlequin Trade Publishing, and A.S. Webb for allowing me access to an eARC in exchange for my honest review!

Really great potential potential but the writing and plot fell flat for me. While the concept was strong, the execution was not - more “telling than doing” style of writing like “this happened, that happened, I felt X,” which made the cadence of the storyline choppy and difficult to feel immersed into. The plot dragged for me as well with the first third of the book being a “x then y then z” plod along of events in the FMC’s hometown. Lots of loose ends with difficult pacing.

Daughter of Chaos is an otherworldly, gripping first book in The Dark Pantheon series. For Greek mythology and fantasy lovers alike, this is a must-read for 2025!

Danae is such a compelling character and I found myself eagerly turning every page completely immersed in her story. The world building, lore, and character development was written very well and I had a hard time putting the book down.

If you like high stakes with a strong female lead, Danae will quickly hold a special spot in your heart. The side characters are also each so unique in their own ways, they all felt like their own and really helped expand on the world.

I will say that this book takes it’s own narrative when it comes to Greek myths and does not follow a set tale. It’s a story that features and draws from interesting aspects but with a completely different world & perspective to be told.

I’m eagerly awaiting the next book in the series, there’s so much more to explore!

Thank you to the publisher; Harlequin Trade Publishing | MIRA, the author; A.S. Webb, and Net Galley for the opportunity to read this ARC. This is my unbiased opinion and is given with free will.

It took me a little bit to get into this one, but once I did I could not put it down. I loved the adventures the group went on and all of the drama that went down with it. Several twists and secrets revealed… which kept me turning page after page. I am definitely looking forward to the next installment.

3.5* Rounded Up

Overall I enjoyed this and thought it was an interesting approach to a Greek Mythology chosen one fantasy. It sometimes felt like the Odyssey which I enjoyed but then also sometimes it dragged a bit in the pacing. The beginning was very engaging and I connected to the main character and her journey and rooted for her throughout. I think if you are a fan of Greek Mythology then this would be fun but do not go into it thinking it will be super accurate depictions as it is a bit different how some characters are portrayed and their origin stories. Overall I enjoyed this though it did take me a bit longer to read due to the pacing.

Thanks to Netgalley and MIRA, Harlequin Trade Publishing for granting me access in exchange for an honest review.

WHY DID I GO INTO THIS THINKING IT WAS A STANDALONE! THE CLIFFHANGER WHY?!?
Okay, first, huge thank you to @harlequinbooks and @harlequin_audio because this is one of the best audiobooks I've ever listened to. @lyvansker did a wonderful job of enveloping me into the story! There were so many characters in this book and Lucy did a phenomenal job of differentiating between each one. She really was the perfect fit for this story!

This was the Greek mythology retelling that I was craving. The prose of @webbandpen is absolutely phenomenal and cannot be compared to anything that I have read since Odysseus in high school. In fact, there are a lot of comparisons between Odysseus and Daughter of Chaos. You follow the story of Danae who lives in a small town that is cursed by the gods. Her sister falls pregnant by a mysterious being and Danae is thrust into a chaotic, prophecy fulfilling story of travel, disaster, love, and ultimately a story about finding yourself. Danae encounters such fantastical creatures and that is one of my absolute favorite things in writing. The creativity you must have to come up with such unique characters and animals is incomprehensible. This is the type of story I imagine being studied in new high School classrooms for its amazing plot, character development and writing style. I did not expect to love this book as much as I did. I highly recommend this read to anyone who likes Greek mythology, Odysseus, and just all around amazing writing.

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I didn’t expect to love Daughter of Chaos as much as I did, Greek mythology isn’t usually my thing, but this story was so fresh and action-packed that I couldn’t put it down. Following Danae, a fisherman’s daughter with a wild destiny, the book is full of gods, monsters, and intense quests. Seeing familiar names like Heracles woven into the story was such a treat, and the twists kept it feeling unique.

Danae wasn’t always easy to root for, but her struggles and growth made her feel real, and I couldn’t help but get invested in her journey. The worldbuilding was rich, and the action scenes were everything I wanted. If you love mythology or just need an exciting fantasy escape, I’d definitely recommend this one. I can’t wait to see what happens in the next book!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5 stars-
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the e-ARC in exchange for my honest review.

I’ve never been particularly drawn to Greek mythology but this story was so riveting! Never a dull moment, this was high stakes galore and very action packed! Steeped in Greek lore, we get to meet many gods and characters from the classic tales as we traverse with Danae through countless adventures brimming with danger. From Hercules to the Argonauts, to even Hera and Zeus, this fantasy retelling was peak epic and I can’t wait to meet more mythological characters in the next installment!

It was difficult to like and connect with Danae at times, but I still find myself invested in and rooting for her. Danae is the designated heroine in this story’s chosen one trope, however she’s certainly more of a morally grey individual. Despite having good intentions, we see her lie and manipulate others to reach her goal of ending the gods’ tyranny, and also witness how her inability to check her anger at times left both death and destruction behind in her path. Reading this left me with the age-old question, does the end really justify the means?

I find I almost always enjoy books inspired by Greek mythology, and Daughter of Chaos was no exception. I think I actually enjoyed the beginning of the book more than the rest, despite it being a little more slow moving. The characters were interesting, and I enjoyed the depiction of life in this small Greek village. Danae was likable and easy to sympathize with. I really enjoyed seeing the way she loved her sister as well as her interactions with other family members and villagers.

I did find the ending of the book to be a bit odd. It felt a bit disconnected from the rest of the book as a whole despite being the culmination of everything Danae had gone through up until that point. The jump in pace and even tone just ended up feeling a little abrupt, particularly some of the bits with Heracles. Overall though, I did really enjoy the book and will definitely be looking forward to the next one!

I switched back and forth between the eARC and the ALC for Daughter of Chaos, and I did want to say that while I found the narration overall to be good, some of the accent choices were odd. This is true for the male accents in particular. It kind of took me out of the story whenever I heard dialogue in a sort of Cockney accent (I’m not an accent expert so it’s possible it’s not exactly Cockney, but it sounded similar enough to throw me off). I wasn’t expecting heavy Greek accents or anything, but I definitely wasn’t expecting to be transported to London’s East End either. Nevertheless, I did enjoy the audiobook well enough.

Thank you Harlequin Trade Publishing, Mira, and The Hive for both the eARC and ALC of Daughter of Chaos. All opinions are my own!

An intriguing use of characters from Greek mythology to tell the story of Danae, a fisherman's daughter. Retelling of the myths has been a thing for the last several years so those familiar with them either through the originals (so to speak) or the retellings might enjoy this more than those who are coming fresh to it. I found myself googling to check my memory of who's who and how they fit in. That said this could also be read simply as Danae's life, Thanks to Netgalley for the arc. It's an immersive experience and while not my favorite of the genre it's pretty darn good.

Daughter of Chaos is a gripping reimagining of Greek mythology that breathes new life into well-known tales while forging its own unique path. Set in a world where mortals live under the tyranny of the gods, the story follows Danae, a fisherman's daughter with mysterious powers, on a quest that could change the fate of humanity.

I loved the inclusion of characters from various myths—Heracles, Paris and Helen, Theseus, and more—which enriched the narrative and made the story feel deeply rooted in its mythological backdrop. Heracles, in particular, plays a significant role, and it was so enjoyable to see his dynamic woven into the plot.

The twists surrounding the true nature of the gods were fascinating and added an innovative layer to the story. The tone reflected the gravitas of a classic Greek tragedy, capturing the drama, moral dilemmas, and larger-than-life stakes that define the genre.

This book left me eager to see where Danae’s journey leads next. A.S. Webb has crafted an engaging and thought-provoking tale that’s perfect for fans of Greek mythology and epic fantasy. Highly recommend!