Description

Lore by Alexandra Bracken (ISBN 9781484778203) is a thrilling young-adult urban fantasy that reimagines Greek mythology in a modern setting. The story follows Melora “Lore” Perseous, the last descendant of her heroic bloodline, who once fought in the deadly contest known as the Agon—a seven-day hunt that occurs every seven years, during which Greek gods walk the earth in mortal form and can be slain by their mortal hunters. After her family is murdered by a rival line and she walks away from the brutal tradition, Lore tries to live a quiet life. But when the Agon returns to New York City, an injured goddess—Athena—and Lore’s childhood friend Castor, whom she thought dead, pull her back into the hunt. Lore must decide whether to rejoin the fight: an alliance with Athena offers a chance to avenge her family and end the cycle of violence, but doing so may cost her everything. The novel blends high-stakes action, mythology, destiny, and redemption with gritty worldbuilding and morally complex characters, creating a fast-paced and emotionally engaging fantasy adventure.