There are a fair few players to keep track of in this game, different families to remember, and alliances to recall. However, you may find it more difficult than others to keep up with the story. If you aren’t familiar with the mythology the book is still accessible, no prior knowledge needed. It was exciting to see the gods move through this contemporary world and makes you realise just how marvelous Bracken is at worldbuilding – arguably the book’s greatest strength.īut depending on what kinds of novels you typically read, the level of worldbuilding has the potential to be a tad overwhelming. Somehow Bracken manages to interweave these two worlds seamlessly, with advanced technology like drones, facial recognition and GPS tracking all being used during this ancient hunt. Instead Lore takes place amongst the towering skyscrapers of modern-day New York City.

Bracken could have made this a story that was true to the myths and took place in ancient times, but if that were the case I probably wouldn’t have fallen in love. I want to start by mentioning the urban fantasy setting because I am a huge fan. So without further ado, let’s dive into this review! I ended up loving this book whole-heartedly and am still incredibly disappointed that it’s a stand-alone. I will admit, the start of the novel is a bit slow but trust me, persevere through the first few chapters and you will be in for a wild ride. I’m also a fan of Alexandra Bracken’s other works, so I was excited to start reading.

I am a HUGE fan of Greek mythology so from the outset I was completely sold on the concept. I exaggerate of course, but after reading the synopsis for Lore I was certainly intrigued. This was what you had been waiting your whole life for…

But not just any new book, one which claims to combine everything you loved about Percy Jackson with The Hunger Games, where the tributes are not children, but the Greek god themselves made mortal for one single week. As your thumb begins to ache you come across the most miraculous thing you’ve seen all week – a new book. Picture this: you’re sitting on your couch scrolling aimlessly through the internet and lamenting the fact that we are in lockdown yet again.

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