Disclosure: This book contains bad language, sexual content, and violence
THE GODS LOVE TO PLAY WITH US MERE MORTALS.
AND EVERY HUNDRED YEARS, WE LET THEM...
I have never been favored by the gods. Far from it, thanks to Zeus.
Living as a cursed office clerk for the Order of Thieves, I just keep my head down and hope the capricious beings who rule from Olympus won't notice me. Not an easy feat, given San Francisco is Zeus' patron city, but I make do. I survive. Until the night I tangle with a different god.
The worst god. Hades.
For the first time ever, the ruthless, mercurial King of the Underworld has entered the Crucible--- the deadly contest the gods hold to determine a new ruler to sit on the throne of Olympus. But instead of fighting their own battles, the gods name mortals to compete in their stead.
So why in the Underworld did Hades choose me--- a sarcastic nobody with a curse on her shoulders--- as his champion? And why does my heart trip every time he says I'm his?
I don't know if I'm a pawn, bait, or something else entirely to this dangerously tempting god. How can I, when he has more secrets than stars in the sky?
Because Hades is playing by his own rules... and Death will win at any costs.
This series offers a fresh, engaging perspective on Greek Mythology. While I've never been a fan of the Greek gods and goddesses, often finding them more malevolent than divine, this narrative brilliantly portrays their human-like qualities – showcasing both their virtues and their flaws. Some of these flaws, however, pose a greater threat to mortals than others, leading individuals to choose a god or goddess to worship based on these very attributes. Lyra Kere, for instance, reveres Hermes, the god of thieves. This makes it all the more astonishing when Hades, the god of death, selects her as his champion for the Crucible. Adding to the chaos, this marks Hades' first-ever participation in the competition, given his existing dominion over the Underworld. His motive for vying for the throne of Olympus remains a perplexing mystery, one that everyone dreads seeing unfold. Yet, Lyra carries a curse, bestowed upon her before birth by Zeus, the current king of Olympus. Hades promises to lift this curse if she emerges victorious in the Crucible. This powerful incentive drives Lyra to win, but her strong moral compass also puts her in jeopardy as she strives to protect her fellow champions. Her deep-seated disdain for the gods and goddesses only intensifies her resolve to collaborate with her peers, keeping as many of them alive and well as humanly possible. Naturally, Lyra faces adversaries not only among the gods and goddesses but also rivals in the grueling labors they are forced to endure. Beyond fighting for her life, Lyra grapples with her burgeoning feelings for Hades. She finds herself falling for him, but how can she love a god, especially one she inherently distrusts? He is clearly harboring secrets, yet she can't ignore his softer, more caring side. He seems unlike the other Olympian deities, but is this a blessing or a curse? This installment is packed with exciting twists and adventures, making it incredibly difficult to put down. I eagerly anticipate the next book to discover what awaits Lyra and Hades in their perilous journey.
Pages: 509
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