Thanks to Swoon Reads and NetGalley for an advanced eARC of this to review! The summary definitely gives me Percy Jackson vibes, which I’m always here for. Been kind of in the mood to read some Greek mythology, and this hit the spot!

If you’re looking for an action packed book to pick up this summer, this will absolutely hit the spot! Right from the beginning, Rothschild and Harvey drop you into the middle of the action, and it doesn’t really let up until the end of the book. 

What adds to the pacing is the switch between different characters throughout the book. The constant switching between characters propels you forward, which is great for someone who likes fast pacing. For me, it made it difficult to really connect to any of the main characters in the book. I think there were 5 narrators in all? I just wanted a little more character development from at least one or two of them.

There is also a lot of Greek mythology packed in this book. In fact, some of the stuff they reference I had to brush up on, because I didn’t quite get the references. There’s some elements that I think the authors assume you’ll know, so they don’t necessarily go into as much detail. With the pacing of the plot, some elements get lost and I think this adds to not really connecting to the characters.

All in all, if you’re looking for a fast paced book to read this summer all about Greek mythology, this is for you! Especially if you read for plot more than you read for character. 

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Definitely action-packed! Review to come later next week.