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Lore was a good book but fell short of being a great book due to its predictability. The premise of the novel, essentially a hunger games for the gods every 7 years, is very fascinating, and the author did a good job of weaving the mythos around this “god hunt” into a modern world layered with modern understanding. The feminist undertones were a really nice touch, and I think essential for a book that takes place in a world that glorifies male leaders/warriors and subjugates it’s women. I also loved the fact that there was no “chosen one” trope (or at least that it wasn’t as on-the-nose); Lore is just a girl in the right place at the wrong time and she realizes she has to do something to end the vicious cycle.

jeriannekeen's review against another edition

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adventurous hopeful inspiring mysterious sad fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Bracken took the ages old, over told, and predictable Greek mythology and took you instead on a journey of healing, self discovery, and adventure. Political twists and unlikely alliances, follow Lore as she struggles with who she was and who she is meant to be.

I loved this book. Definitely a 5 star read for me. It was so refreshing to take the classic elements of Greek mythology and rework them in a story that hasn't been told before. Bracken tells a tale full of twists and turns and I could not put the book down.

"Sometimes the braver thing is to accept help when you've been made to believe you shouldn't need it" absolute chefs kiss*

ratcousin's review against another edition

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adventurous

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

I hate when people call thing mid but this book was actually mid

estelleslibrary's review against another edition

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4.0

Un one-shot vraiment cool malgré quelques longueurs et un enchaînements d’actions sans fin qui perdent en intensité mais aussi le lecteur. Je pense qu’il y a un décalage entre le résumé et le contenu du livre. Je me suis attaché aux personnages, que l’on découvre sous un autre jour en particulier les divinités. C’était agréable d’imaginer ce que serait la mythologie dans notre monde moderne. Un récit ou une traduction qui donne une impression un peu maladroite mais qui à le mérite d'être original notamment sur les femmes et l’éducation antique. Le courage des personnages m’a touché ainsi que leur détermination. La fin m’a énormément ému. La vision du tableau d’ensemble apporte une belle fin bien que des questions restent sans réponse

clangendorf's review against another edition

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adventurous tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.5

Overall an interesting plot, but it was a little too YA for me. Basically I don’t view reading it as a waste of time, but could’ve lived life without reading it.

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2.0

No es un mal libro. Simplemente no era EL libro para mí. No sé explicarlo pero creo que no era un buen momento para mí leer algo de este estilo. No sé.

Si tan solo hubiese un solo personaje carismático pues me habría enganchado más pero todos eran igual de agonías, que lo entiendo dada la situación pero... venga un poco de positivismo o algo, cuenta un chiste, yo qué sé. Es que no he conectado con un solo personaje y eso ha hecho que me cueste 4 meses leer el libro.
En fin, por lo menos he logrado terminarlo antes de que acabe el año.

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