i hope you’re all doing well and having happy reading! what are you reading? Find Lore on Goodreads, Amazon, Indiebound, Bookshop.org & The Book Depository. Her debut novel, Brightly Woven, was published by EgmontUSA in 2010. Every seven years, the Agon begins. I give you a spoiler-free overview of Lore. Be still, my Circe loving heart. “Lore” is a modern masterpiece, a powerful novel that can be read on its own. She is a strong-willed girl who escaped the brutal world of her bloodline. This book sounds even better than what I expected , I’m so glad you like this! The side characters were basically cardboard and the antagonists are … Author:Alexandra Bracken Language: eng Format: azw3, epub Publisher: Disney Book Group Published: 2021-01-04T18:30:00+00:00 The lower levels were as still and dark as the upper one had been. |, Follow Utopia State of Mind on WordPress.com, Review: Luck of the Titanic by Stacey Lee, Review: The Ones We’re Meant to Find by Joan He. Alexandra Bracken "Alexandra Bracken (born February 27, 1987) is a New York Times bestselling American author. Required fields are marked *. Lore’s an intriguing character who’s wrestling with a lot of demons. Lore is also last of her bloodline. … “I will help you survive this week, and you will destroy the god once known as Aristos Kadmou, the enemy of my blood”. And we would be so honored if you read a book alongside us each month! Lore by Alexandra Bracken Published by Quercus Children's Books on 2021-01-07 Pages: 546 Goodreads. Overall, I really liked this unique spin on Greek mythos, and I really enjoyed how this author intertwined this story in a modern day setting. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. , Reviews , Reviews and Recommendations From the #1 New York Times best-selling author of The Darkest Minds comes a sweepingly ambitious, high-octane tale … But I really enjoyed Lore and Castor’s relationship. Reading the summary, I loved the idea of the Agon and the idea of Greek gods and goddesses coming to life. i hope you are having the happiest of reading currently. ❤️, happy book birthday to my fave pnr series of the last few years! Lore by Alexandra Bracken ePUB. Pre-Order. Lore brings to life a world of old gods meet new gods and killers. Lore is a kick-ass feminist YA fantasy novel that combines intrigue and action while developing a rich protagonist. you too lovely ❤ and honestly so true haha. From the #1 New York Times best-selling author of The Darkest Minds comes a sweepingly ambitious, high-octane tale of power, destiny, love and redemption.. Every seven years, the Agon begins. ( Log Out /  Alexandra Bracken. After selling her debut novel in college, Alex worked in children's publishing for several years before leaving to write full time. Content and Trigger Warnings: a lot of blood depiction, murder, loss of a loved one, graphic torture depictions (some to children), graphic violence, gore, sexual assault, grief depiction, ptsd, child abuse, threat of pedophilia,, threat of rape, implied pedophilia, slavery, talk of cancer (leukemia), child cancer (and mention of chemo, radiation, stem-cell transplants, etc. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. my heart at this whole comment. ), mention of heart attack, mention of cancer coming back, bombings, explosions, brief mentions of suicide, and war themes. How I wish I had known before! Every seven years, the Agon begins. I heard things about this book but you made me want to get it. (Disclaimer: I received this book from Netgalley. Alexandra Bracken is the No. Alexandra Bracken is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Darkest Minds series and Passenger series. Title: Lore Author: Alexandra Bracken Series: Standalone Publish Date: January 5, 2021 Publisher: Disney Hyperion Format: Print, Hardcover Goodread Summary: From the #1 New York Times best-selling author of The Darkest Minds comes a sweepingly ambitious, high-octane tale of power, destiny, love and redemption. and pjo just… the only one wearing the crown, bb. Yet, every seven years, the Agon takes place in a city for seven days, where all the descendants from all of these ancient bloodlines can kill the god they descend from and take their powers (and immortality) for themselves. Short Summary: Greek Gods and Goddesses must fight to retain their godly mantle in a reoccurring punishment/challenge. This is a pretty dark book, and it surprised me a lot with the constant learning of the torture that happened to Lore’s family in the past, so please use caution and make sure you are in the right headspace. The Argon occurs every seven years. Then we should see Castor’s medical treatment in the past, or they’d mention New York bagel styles and I’d be reminded, but a bit of whiplash while reading. Castor Achilleos – of House Achilles, Lore’s best friend and … ( Log Out /  i’m so excited to jump into this one hopefully this weekend! As punishment for a past rebellion, nine Greek gods are forced to walk the earth as mortals, hunted by the descendants of ancient bloodlines, all eager to kill a god and seize their divine power and immortality. She’s haunted by choices she’s made and regrets she has, and she’s scarred by … This has not impacted my review which is unbiased and honest. Born and raised in Arizona, she moved east to study history and English at the College of William and Mary in Virginia. By the last page of Lore, I ended up liking it more than I felt throughout the first 2/3. ➽ Castor Achilleos – of House Achilles, Lore’s best friend and fighting partner growing up, who had leukemia. Review: Lore by Alexandra Bracken From the #1 New York Times best-selling author of The Darkest Minds comes a sweepingly ambitious, high-octane tale of power, destiny, love and redemption. Maybe it was the fact that I couldn’t keep all the changing names and histories firm in my mind, or the fact that I felt like I couldn’t do more than root for Lore. After working in publishing for several years, she now writes full time. , Great review, Mel! Great review ❤, i hope you love it, sweetheart! She now lives in Arizona, where she was born and raised. But I will say, this book felt a bit too info dumpy at times for me, and I imagine if you didn’t know much about Greek mythos this story could get extra confusing, but I really did overall enjoy it each time I picked it up. Born and raised in Arizona, she moved east to study history and English at the College of William and Mary in Virginia. Every seven years, the Agon begins. Books Teacup and Reviews says: Amazing review! Lore and the lover boy had zero chemistry and the friendships were absolutely lackluster. Do you have those areas of interest that just get you? Since the banishment, these nine gods are forced to walk among humans like mortals, while carrying out their bloodline. 1 New York Times bestselling author of Passenger, Wayfarer, The Darkest Minds series and the Prosper Redding series. From the #1 New York Times best-selling author of The Darkest Minds comes a high-octane tale of power, destiny, and redemption. Review: Crazy Stupid Bromance by Lyssa Kay Adams, [ Newsletter Subscribers: 171 ➽ Athena – Betrayed by her sister, Artemis, and one of the last original gods, yet is wounded so badly at the beginning of this book that she makes a deal with Lore so they can both try to get revenge. Lore centers around Lore Perseous. listen… this a little like…. But things change even more so when Lore realizes she is a lot closer to another god than she realizes, and she also is quickly realizing that things are a lot more personal than she ever imagined. But Lore’s decision to bind her fate to Athena’s and rejoin the hunt will come at a deadly cost–and still may not be enough to stop the rise of a new god with the power to bring humanity to its knees. i'm filipino-american, i'm pan, and i love reading and reviewing books a totally unreasonable amount. Alexandra Bracken was born in Phoenix, Arizona. “And now history remembers her as a villain who deserved to die.”. ➽ Melora Perseous (Lore) – of House Perseus, underground fighter, trying to block out the loss of her family in the past, and the recent loss of another loved one. Summary; HER NAME WILL BE LEGEND. Lore is also last of her bloodline. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. It’s a story that examines how strongly we can fight destiny and loyalty. And I agree, we need more books about kids and people who have sicknesses and diseases get hopeful and happy endings. 3 thoughts on “ Review: Lore by Alexandra Bracken ” February 17, 2021 at 6:21 am Reply. But somewhere along the action, I got lost. Change ), hi, i'm melanie (she/her)! The premise and set up was truly amazing, and I was invested after the very first chapter! Especially when Wrath wants to kill all the gods, regardless of bloodline and regardless of transferring magical abilities and artifacts attached to those bloodlines. Yet as the next hunt dawns over New York City, two participants seek out her help: Castor, a childhood friend of Lore believed long dead, and a gravely wounded Athena, among the last of the original gods. This novel is written by Alexandra Bracken. Blog | Instagram | Youtube | Ko-fi | Spotify | Twitch, the way… the one brain cell made me add this to my review bb , Great review ❤ I've been seeing this book around and it seems so intriguing. ➽ Miles – Korean, queer, Lore’s roommate and best friend. Lore by Alexandra Bracken Posted by Brooke W. March 30, 2021 March 30, 2021 Posted in Bookish things! Pub: January 5, 2021. Frequency of Emails Subscribers Weekly Digest. adult pjo wish fulfillment a little.. hahahah! It’s an epic tale of family, secrets, loss, marriage, betrayal, friendships, laughter, and … This is a book club, hosted by four Asian book reviewers, dedicated to boosting marginalized voices and celebrating diverse books, while always focusing on authors of color! I received an advanced copy of Lore from NetGalley, in exchange for an honest review. ), TW: sexual assault, attempted rape, torture. Summary. I enjoyed the histories of betrayals, schemes and manipulations mounded upon each other. They are hunted by the descendants of ancient bloodlines, all eager to kill a god and seize their divine power and immortality. . February 17, 2021 at 11:52 am Reply. (This is one of the few triggers I do personally have, but I thought it was very well done, and it made my heart very happy to read, and I wish more children and young adults living with cancer, or living in remission, could read stories that give happy and hopeful endings. In New York City, she worked in the children's publishing industry, first as an editorial assistant, then in marketing. Author. BUT before I get ahead of myself and tell you my thoughts about my first Alexandra Bracken book, let’s talk Lore. As punishment for a past rebellion, nine Greek gods are forced to walk the earth as mortals, hunted by the descendants of ancient bloodlines, all eager to kill a god and seize their divine power and immortality. While I enjoyed this aspect immensely, I felt, especially at the beginning, that I needed to be consulting the reference tables. (Bron: Wikipedia. ❤️, happy monday, friends. For me, I love archaeological treasure hunting, mermaids, and Greek gods. Lore. Nine gods have been abandoned by Zeus as punishment for a rebellion filled with betrayal. I never got into PJO as a kid, so I’m excited to get into Greek mythology as an adult. Long ago, Lore Perseous fled that brutal world, turning her back on the hunt's promises of eternal glory after her family was murdered by a rival line. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Great review! I found myself wondering what drove her, and when by the time I felt like I did understand her, it was a bit too late. Every seven years, the Agon begins. thank you, sweet friend. From the #1 New York Times best-selling author of The Darkest Minds comes a sweepingly ambitious, high-octane tale of power, destiny, love, and redemption.Every seven years, the Agon begins. Lore is my first Alexandra Bracken novel and I was so excited to read such a hyped author plus Greek mythology. As punishment for a past rebellion, nine Greek gods are forced to walk the earth as mortals, hunted by the descendants of ancient bloodlines, all eager to kill a god and seize their divine power and immortality. Every seven years, the Agon begins. I didn’t discover my passion for archaeology and specifically Greek life until late in college. Lore is a story that unravels the past and the strings that will lead us to the future. Long ago, Lore Perseous fled that brutal world in the wake of her family’s sadistic murder by a rival line, turning her back on the hunt’s promises of eternal glory. Title: Lore Author: Alexandra Bracken Rating: ★☆☆☆☆(1.5 Stars) Publisher: Disney Hyperion Release Date: January 5, 2021 “Fear is a foreign land I shall never visit and a language that will never cross my tongue.” I'm going to be very honest with you - … It’s action packed from start to finish with so many lines of loyalties and stories of legends. Also, I will always love a good reclaiming of Medusa and her whole entire monster story. As a longtime fan of Alexandra Bracken’s, I’ve had Lore saved as an anticipated 2021 release pretty much since it was first announced.The Darkest Minds was one of my favourite book series back in the early-mid 2010s, and … but here are some things i’m planning to read this month and i’m very happy and very excited! Every seven years, the Agon begins. She is a true storyteller, and Lore is her best book. Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Truly, it made me realize how much I do miss reading urban fantasy, and I think the New York setting was very genius for the Agon. Hyperion. But at the same time, I was missing an emotional pull to keep reading, to need to find out what happened to Lore. A pack of power hungry families deeply entrenched in traditions and patriarchy. I loved the Van and Miles and truly were amazing side characters. ✨ i took the first week off to just focus on me, and my family and friends, and making some kpop content with all these exciting comebacks! But that’s why I was beyond excited for Lore! And so, Athena and Lore’s lives in this Agon are forever intertwined, while they try to survive in New York City, and try to get the vengeance they so desperately have wanted these last seven years against a new god called Wrath. Lore by Alexandra Bracken Review is here. I can’t even think of one off the top of my head that I loved. But that just felt a little too late. Hello! I loved learning about all the different types of magic and all the different artifacts, but I do wish they were woven into the story a little better, even though I was being all sidetracked like “wow I love this shield and I’m going to spiral about Dota AND the Iliad because of it and my nerdy ways!” And even though I did love the New York setting, I would forget that this was set in modern times, especially any scene with Wrath and any scene showing us Lore’s past. I feel like Bracken tried to create an anti-hero complex within Lore, but it was shallow and a bit confusing. ➽ Gil – Recently passed away, but the one who became a family with Lore and Miles these last few years. As punishment for a past rebellion, nine Greek gods are forced to walk the earth as mortals. As punishment for a past rebellion, nine Greek gods are forced to walk the earth as mortals, hunted by the descendants of ancient bloodlines, all eager to kill a god and seize their divine power and immortality. As punishment for a past rebellion, nine Greek gods are forced to walk the earth as mortals, hunted by the descendants of ancient bloodlines, all eager to kill a god and seize their divine power and immortality. I went on a backlist reading spree in 2019 and it made me realize how much I miss reading urban fantasy! I feel like we don't get many greek mythos YA novels anymore; like Percy Jackson & co has just always reigned supreme haha. Please check your inbox or spam folder now to confirm your subscription so you don't miss out on any fun!! While Lore stands strictly against the old traditions and sexism, the ways powerful men are never held accountable, she’s fighting against a system most wish to uphold. sending you so so so so much love. Like Liked by 1 person. Learn how your comment data is processed. Alexandra Bracken is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Darkest Minds series and Passenger series. Every seven years, the Agon begins. ☕, i just got my second dose of the vaccine and i’m feeling like a (book) dragon! She returned there later in life after having lived in New York City for many years. Immediately download the Through the Dark summary, chapter-by-chapter analysis, book notes, essays, quotes, character descriptions, lesson plans, and more - everything you need for studying or teaching Through the Dark. Every seven years, the Agon begins. Lore reached out a hand, feeling along the walls. In the new YA hit, 'Lore', by Alexandra Bracken, Greek mythology takes center stage as Greek gods find themselves mortal and hunted on the streets of New York. Melora Perseous (Lore) – of House Perseus, underground fighter, trying to block out the loss of her family in the past, and the recent loss of another loved one. I think it was a solid standalone, and I was very impressed with the characters, so many of the themes, and the central discussions of found family and second chances, and the constant reminder that there is no “right way” to heal from trauma and grief. I also want to briefly mention, and I do not want to be too personal, but childhood cancer is something that is very close to my heart and something that impacts every day of my life, so reading a book about a boy who had to go through multiple rounds of chemotherapy, radiation, and stem-cell transplants, for a cancer he had to fight twice, to get to see him be a modern-day Greek God… it was just very powerful. Set in modern day NYC, the world of Lore feels starkly contrasted with families ruled by male succession. Keep reading this book review to see what I thought about this Greek mythology inspired YA urban fantasy. For years she’s pushed away any thought of revenge against the man–now a god–responsible for their deaths. Goodreads | Amazon US | Book Depository | B&N | IndieBound | Bookshop, Finished copy provided by Disney-Hyperion, “Nine gods have betrayed me and now demand cruel revenge.”. However, I found myself finding it difficult to get to know Lore. ), “It’s okay to want good things […] and to believe that you deserve a good life.”. Lore by Alexandra Bracken Summary. ❤️. Author: Alexandra Bracken Publisher: Disney-Hyperion Publication Date: January, 2021 Pages: 576 ISBN-10: 1484778200 ISBN-13: 978-1484778203 Audience: 12 and up Jacket Design: Unknown at this time You can find Lore at Disney Books And while I enjoyed the Greek mythology aspects of Lore, this one unfortunately didn’t make it into my top. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. ✨, happy second week of april, friends! You're almost done! To be honest, I think if I wasn’t reviewing this book, I might not have finished it. It’s a world that seems to be removed from time. To be honest, I haven’t read a good Greek mythology inspired book in what feels like forever. LORE By Alexandra Bracken Published March 9, 2021 March 11, 2021 by Trang in book review, Trang's Corner, Trang's recommendations, Young Adult. And the start of a new Agon is finally here, and is going to take place in New York City, yet our main character is haunted by the last Agon where her family was brutally murdered. Your email address will not be published. After working in … i can’t wait to see! The goddess offers an alliance against their mutual enemy and, at last, a way for Lore to leave the Agon behind forever. I just wish we had more representation for this very real situation where people’s lives are so heavily influenced by this disease that impacts so many children every single day. I enjoyed Lore’s character, the ways she recognizes the injustices. ( Log Out /  From the #1 New York Times best-selling author of The Darkest Minds comes a sweepingly ambitious, high-octane tale of power, destiny, love and redemption. I’m really looking forward to reading it. I didn’t understand the summary but your explanation made this book make so much more sense haha. . Make sure to check out the book when it comes out January 5th! I can’t even think of another YA book where we get to see a young side character be impacted by cancer and see those around them be impacted by it too, and not have it be the focal point of a sad story starring it. ( Log Out /  ➽ Van – Black, queer, Castor’s best friend.