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Crown of Olympus
Thirteen powerful champions. Twelve deadly trials. One golden crown. And a prophecy that could ruin them all.
For the second time in history, the throne of Olympus sits empty. With only one way to appease godly egos and negate a civil war, a brutal tournament is announced.
The champions are chosen. The arenas are set. Olympus is waiting.
Nyssa is Death's daughter. She is powerful, fierce, and feared by the living.
Caelus is the King’s son. He was forged for power, and born to rule.
She enters for reasons wrapped in grief and vengeance; to defy the Olympians who dared to look down upon her, and ensure that the fate written for her doesn’t end in disaster.
He enters to claim his birthright, to prove he is more than a mirror image of his father, and to get close to the woman threatening to steal more than his crown.
Olympus demands a victor. Fate demands a price.
It’s not just about a crown – it’s about who survives long enough to wear it.
And whether they’re willing to pay the cost in blood.
Fans of The Games Gods Play (Abigail Owen) and Blood of Hercules (Jasmine Mas) will devour this series.
For the second time in history, the throne of Olympus sits empty. With only one way to appease godly egos and negate a civil war, a brutal tournament is announced.
The champions are chosen. The arenas are set. Olympus is waiting.
Nyssa is Death's daughter. She is powerful, fierce, and feared by the living.
Caelus is the King’s son. He was forged for power, and born to rule.
She enters for reasons wrapped in grief and vengeance; to defy the Olympians who dared to look down upon her, and ensure that the fate written for her doesn’t end in disaster.
He enters to claim his birthright, to prove he is more than a mirror image of his father, and to get close to the woman threatening to steal more than his crown.
Olympus demands a victor. Fate demands a price.
It’s not just about a crown – it’s about who survives long enough to wear it.
And whether they’re willing to pay the cost in blood.
Fans of The Games Gods Play (Abigail Owen) and Blood of Hercules (Jasmine Mas) will devour this series.
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Published October 1, 2025
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September 18, 2025
Firstly - how is this a debut?! This book was freaking amazing. It drew me in from the very start and I knew I would absolutely love it.
From Greek mythology to deadly trials, slow burn chemistry and pining, and emotional devastation - this book has it all. There was even a moment in the book I had to put it down (temporarily) because I was scared to continue. Holy heck. No spoilers but the last few chapters are action packed and intense, prepare yourself!
I will be waiting not so patiently for the next book which I already cannot wait to read and see what happens next.
From Greek mythology to deadly trials, slow burn chemistry and pining, and emotional devastation - this book has it all. There was even a moment in the book I had to put it down (temporarily) because I was scared to continue. Holy heck. No spoilers but the last few chapters are action packed and intense, prepare yourself!
I will be waiting not so patiently for the next book which I already cannot wait to read and see what happens next.
June 7, 2025
I was fortunate to be a beta reader for this book and I cannot accurately express how phenomenal this book is. I laughed, I sobbed, I screamed and squealed. I cannot wait to read it again as an ARC reader and then again when it officially comes out.
Kate, you are brilliant and I love to hate you for it. The way you have written the villains in this story, the visuals you provide in some of the most stunning scenes. I am so excited to read this series time and time again.
Kate, you are brilliant and I love to hate you for it. The way you have written the villains in this story, the visuals you provide in some of the most stunning scenes. I am so excited to read this series time and time again.
October 1, 2025
Crown of Olympus is Kate Asher's debut novel and what a debut indeed! If this book is just the beginning, I can't wait to see what she does next.
Nyssa is the daughter of Hades and Persephone, after the death of Zeus she is called to Olympus and must compete in a series of trials for the Crown of Olympus.
I was in love with Nyssa's character from the start and the development of her character throughout the story is so well written. Did I mention she's the morally grey shadow momma in this story?! And Caelus is such a perfect, yearning MMC.
The side characters stole the show for me. Aros is cheeky and flirty and Charon is the supportive best friend and I am here for them both!
This has all your favourite tropes
- Enemies to Lovers
- Trials
- Prophecy
- Slow Burn
- Sarcastic Animals
- Greek Mythology
And so many more!
This book was a 5 star read and then the last few chapters, the plot twists, the emotional damage, made this an absolute 6 star read for me. The set up for the next book is amazing and I am so looking forward to seeing where this story goes from here
Nyssa is the daughter of Hades and Persephone, after the death of Zeus she is called to Olympus and must compete in a series of trials for the Crown of Olympus.
I was in love with Nyssa's character from the start and the development of her character throughout the story is so well written. Did I mention she's the morally grey shadow momma in this story?! And Caelus is such a perfect, yearning MMC.
The side characters stole the show for me. Aros is cheeky and flirty and Charon is the supportive best friend and I am here for them both!
This has all your favourite tropes
- Enemies to Lovers
- Trials
- Prophecy
- Slow Burn
- Sarcastic Animals
- Greek Mythology
And so many more!
This book was a 5 star read and then the last few chapters, the plot twists, the emotional damage, made this an absolute 6 star read for me. The set up for the next book is amazing and I am so looking forward to seeing where this story goes from here
August 20, 2025
Thirteen champions. Twelve brutal trials. One crown—and a prophecy that could ruin them all.
Crown of Olympus by Kate Asher is her debut novel but it sure doesn't read like it. This book grabs your attention—and holds it! This story is fierce, ambitious, and surprisingly funny, yet what makes it unforgettable is the heart beneath all the blood and battle.
Nyssa | Our fmc is the daughter of Death himself. She’s powerful, vengeful and she's carrying the weight of everything she’s lost.
Opposite her is Caelus | the heir to a crumbling throne, desperate to prove he’s more than just his father’s shadow. Their chemistry together is electric. And as much as the trials are the stage, the real tension comes from the way these two lives tangle and unravel against each other.
The majority of the book plunges us into the arenas, and those trials are deadly, unpredictable, and high stakes. But the soul of the story, for me, wasn’t in the crowns or the combat. It was in the found family. Watching Nyssa—who has lived her life isolated, feared, untouchable—slowly gather her people amidst all the chaos hit me harder than any twist. There’s a surprising warmth here: witty, sarcastic creatures, Olympians who are both larger-than-life and familiarly human in their flaws. The humor, especially, in this book balances out the brutality and I loved it.
The ending was complete chaos. The last fifty pages were one twist after another, each one more devastating than the last. That cliffhanger was masterful and a little cruel. It made me want to throw the book and then immediately hug it back to my chest.
This is Greek mythology reimagined with grit, emotion, and a cast of characters you can’t help but love—even when they’re breaking your heart. If this is Asher’s debut, then we’re witnessing the start of something big.
Crown of Olympus by Kate Asher is her debut novel but it sure doesn't read like it. This book grabs your attention—and holds it! This story is fierce, ambitious, and surprisingly funny, yet what makes it unforgettable is the heart beneath all the blood and battle.
Nyssa | Our fmc is the daughter of Death himself. She’s powerful, vengeful and she's carrying the weight of everything she’s lost.
Opposite her is Caelus | the heir to a crumbling throne, desperate to prove he’s more than just his father’s shadow. Their chemistry together is electric. And as much as the trials are the stage, the real tension comes from the way these two lives tangle and unravel against each other.
The majority of the book plunges us into the arenas, and those trials are deadly, unpredictable, and high stakes. But the soul of the story, for me, wasn’t in the crowns or the combat. It was in the found family. Watching Nyssa—who has lived her life isolated, feared, untouchable—slowly gather her people amidst all the chaos hit me harder than any twist. There’s a surprising warmth here: witty, sarcastic creatures, Olympians who are both larger-than-life and familiarly human in their flaws. The humor, especially, in this book balances out the brutality and I loved it.
The ending was complete chaos. The last fifty pages were one twist after another, each one more devastating than the last. That cliffhanger was masterful and a little cruel. It made me want to throw the book and then immediately hug it back to my chest.
This is Greek mythology reimagined with grit, emotion, and a cast of characters you can’t help but love—even when they’re breaking your heart. If this is Asher’s debut, then we’re witnessing the start of something big.
August 13, 2025
I hate that I am writing the lowest review so far because I did enjoy it, but this book just missed for me. There's nothing inherently wrong with it. The characters are interesting, the trials were entertaining, and the twists were good. The banter was good and there were some great moments that had me laughing. The animal companions was an interesting twist that I enjoyed and the ending of the book sets up well for the second in the series. I honestly just had a hard time connecting to the main characters and the romance wasn't for me.
If you enjoy Greek retellings, deadly trials, banter, and spice this book is for you.
Tropes:
Enemies to lovers
Deadly trials
Animal Companions
He falls first
Banter
I received this book as an ARC and these are my honest opinions. I wish the author the best.
If you enjoy Greek retellings, deadly trials, banter, and spice this book is for you.
Tropes:
Enemies to lovers
Deadly trials
Animal Companions
He falls first
Banter
I received this book as an ARC and these are my honest opinions. I wish the author the best.
September 4, 2025
This book was absolutely incredible. I've always been obsessed with everything to do with Greek Gods and Godesses so I was excited to be given the opportunity to read an advanced copy of COO. It had everything in it you could possibly want. Trials, love, betrayal, heart ache, battle, shocks and more. I need the next one so badly. This book was like The Games Gods Play, but it delivered WAY more! I highly recommend this one.
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October 6, 2025DNF/pausing at 23%
Vibing with the premise & characters but not the writing style at all. Not sure I’ll come back to this or not
Vibing with the premise & characters but not the writing style at all. Not sure I’ll come back to this or not
December 27, 2025
I am blown away by how much I LOVED this book.
I DEVOURED it.
Firstly, the characters.
Our FMC is 30!!! She is my favourite FMC I’ve read. She knows her worth, she’s funny, witty, sarcastic. She has excellent banter.
Our MMC is the most gorgeous fictional man I’ve ever come across I am GRIEVING finishing this book I miss him (do I need to reread already??😂).
This book wasn’t just dominated by the FMC and MMC but instead you come to absolutely love, (and hate) some of the characters.
I genuinely felt SO attached to them.
Secondly, the trials. These trials were so diverse and interesting. Some were violent, some were hilarious crying with laughter types, some were devastating.
I was thoroughly impressed.
Thirdly: Greek gods. Need I say more?
Fourthly: bonded animals I ADOREEEEEE THIS.
YOU WILL LAUGH OUT LOUD. YOU WILL GASP, SCREAM, CRY. YOU WILL SWOON. Get ready to experience every emotion under the sun.
And finally, the romance.
The yearning. The desire. The tension. The respect. It was literally just fkn perfect.
I could not have asked for a better romantasy to finish 2025 on. READ THIS BOOK!!
I DEVOURED it.
Firstly, the characters.
Our FMC is 30!!! She is my favourite FMC I’ve read. She knows her worth, she’s funny, witty, sarcastic. She has excellent banter.
Our MMC is the most gorgeous fictional man I’ve ever come across I am GRIEVING finishing this book I miss him (do I need to reread already??😂).
This book wasn’t just dominated by the FMC and MMC but instead you come to absolutely love, (and hate) some of the characters.
I genuinely felt SO attached to them.
Secondly, the trials. These trials were so diverse and interesting. Some were violent, some were hilarious crying with laughter types, some were devastating.
I was thoroughly impressed.
Thirdly: Greek gods. Need I say more?
Fourthly: bonded animals I ADOREEEEEE THIS.
YOU WILL LAUGH OUT LOUD. YOU WILL GASP, SCREAM, CRY. YOU WILL SWOON. Get ready to experience every emotion under the sun.
And finally, the romance.
The yearning. The desire. The tension. The respect. It was literally just fkn perfect.
I could not have asked for a better romantasy to finish 2025 on. READ THIS BOOK!!
September 9, 2025
Kate Asher’s debut feels anything but—her writing is sharp, emotional, and completely addictive. From the first page, I was pulled into a brutal tournament for the throne of Olympus, where gods and their children battle for power, legacy, and survival.
At the heart of the story are Nyssa, the fierce daughter of Hades, and Caelus, the ambitious son of Zeus. Their clash of vengeance and duty makes for a tense, explosive dynamic that had me hooked. What I really loved was the banter. The hilarious back-and-forth between them had me laughing out loud more than once, a perfect counterbalance to the dark intensity of the trials. (Taser-boy🤣).
The book perfectly balances dark themes of vengeance, betrayal, and prophecy with flashes of humor and heart. The trials themselves are thrilling, unpredictable, and often left me gasping. And that ending? Absolutely explosive—a whirlwind of twists and heartbreak that has me desperate for the next book.
Crown of Olympus is an epic start to a series that blends mythology, power struggles, and emotional depth into a true page-turner. And that ending, that was cruel.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐thank you for allowing me to read this ARC
At the heart of the story are Nyssa, the fierce daughter of Hades, and Caelus, the ambitious son of Zeus. Their clash of vengeance and duty makes for a tense, explosive dynamic that had me hooked. What I really loved was the banter. The hilarious back-and-forth between them had me laughing out loud more than once, a perfect counterbalance to the dark intensity of the trials. (Taser-boy🤣).
The book perfectly balances dark themes of vengeance, betrayal, and prophecy with flashes of humor and heart. The trials themselves are thrilling, unpredictable, and often left me gasping. And that ending? Absolutely explosive—a whirlwind of twists and heartbreak that has me desperate for the next book.
Crown of Olympus is an epic start to a series that blends mythology, power struggles, and emotional depth into a true page-turner. And that ending, that was cruel.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐thank you for allowing me to read this ARC
August 3, 2025
I finished this ARC in 8 hours. Review coming as soon as I recover from that ending. Definitely a top read for this year. 10/10 will recommend always.
UPDATED:
I received an ARC and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
Wow. Any book centered around Greek mythology is an immediate add to cart for me, but this book still managed to take me by surprise. The new take on some of the gods was absolutely refreshing. I was immediately sucked into the story by the first three lines, and I couldn’t put it down. The characters were compelling, real, and hilarious. The plot was full of trials and games, magic, and some amazing banter. I didn’t want the book to end. The MMC is the best example of non-cringey yearning. I ate that UP. Nyssa is also a brutally strong and fierce FMC and seeing her character blossom through the book was so beautiful. The cliffhanger took me OUT! I absolutely adored this book and cannot wait until the next one releases. Easily a top read for 2025 for me.
UPDATED:
I received an ARC and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
Wow. Any book centered around Greek mythology is an immediate add to cart for me, but this book still managed to take me by surprise. The new take on some of the gods was absolutely refreshing. I was immediately sucked into the story by the first three lines, and I couldn’t put it down. The characters were compelling, real, and hilarious. The plot was full of trials and games, magic, and some amazing banter. I didn’t want the book to end. The MMC is the best example of non-cringey yearning. I ate that UP. Nyssa is also a brutally strong and fierce FMC and seeing her character blossom through the book was so beautiful. The cliffhanger took me OUT! I absolutely adored this book and cannot wait until the next one releases. Easily a top read for 2025 for me.
October 2, 2025
You think you know who Hades is until you read this book!!
I was honored to receive this book as an ARC by the talented author and am leaving a voluntary honest review.
For being a debut romantasy, this book crushed it! The first lines will grab your attention and keep you pulled towards the FMC. She is strong, a bit sassy, has vulnerable moments but never annoying. She puts her whole heart into the trials and meets some unexpected side characters. I liked the dual POV, checking off the major tropes, unique magic system and unique world setting. It's clear that Kate has done tons of research into Greek mythology and she pulls it together. Oh, and her inner dialogue will make you laugh. No spoilers here........... I think it would be best for fans of Greek mythology, light vs. dark, forbidden love, strong FMC and of course the darkest shadows of the underworld. 🤭🖤🖤🖤
I was honored to receive this book as an ARC by the talented author and am leaving a voluntary honest review.
For being a debut romantasy, this book crushed it! The first lines will grab your attention and keep you pulled towards the FMC. She is strong, a bit sassy, has vulnerable moments but never annoying. She puts her whole heart into the trials and meets some unexpected side characters. I liked the dual POV, checking off the major tropes, unique magic system and unique world setting. It's clear that Kate has done tons of research into Greek mythology and she pulls it together. Oh, and her inner dialogue will make you laugh. No spoilers here........... I think it would be best for fans of Greek mythology, light vs. dark, forbidden love, strong FMC and of course the darkest shadows of the underworld. 🤭🖤🖤🖤
August 27, 2025
I thoroughly enjoyed this book and would recommend to those who enjoy trials, games and Greek gods. It is an enemies to lovers, lots of action within the trials and the banter is written extremely well.
I absolutely fell in love with the FMC Nyssa who is a kickass strong FMC with a sassy and quick witted mouth. This girl doesn't back down and as the daughter of Hades, well you would expect that.
I am looking forward to reading more by Kate Asher as her writing style flows well, the characters are likeable and also hateable lol and the plot and world building is easy to follow.
I absolutely fell in love with the FMC Nyssa who is a kickass strong FMC with a sassy and quick witted mouth. This girl doesn't back down and as the daughter of Hades, well you would expect that.
I am looking forward to reading more by Kate Asher as her writing style flows well, the characters are likeable and also hateable lol and the plot and world building is easy to follow.
November 30, 2025
“Nope, not dealing with that lust bucket right now”
“We had come so close to being free of dick-stick junior.”
Just a couple of my favorite quotes from this book! This was our November book club book and I absolutely loved it which is somewhat surprising because there was not much smut! However there was YEARNING that edged the fuck outta me! Plus all of these characters were hilarious, I laughed so much! I can’t wait to see where Nyssa’s story goes in book two!
“We had come so close to being free of dick-stick junior.”
Just a couple of my favorite quotes from this book! This was our November book club book and I absolutely loved it which is somewhat surprising because there was not much smut! However there was YEARNING that edged the fuck outta me! Plus all of these characters were hilarious, I laughed so much! I can’t wait to see where Nyssa’s story goes in book two!
August 4, 2025
I received an ARC and am voluntarily leaving my honest review. And boy, oh boy! With prophecies, politics and ever shifting power dynamics all wrapped up into a series of deadly trials to claim the crown, this Greek mythology reimagining was everything I hoped for and more.
Once I started, I just could not put this book down. It is the perfect blend of heroine’s journey and a slow burn romance that leaves you holding your breath with every turn of the page. Not to mention a cast of characters - both new and familiar - that will have you deeply invested in every interaction and how the story will finally play out.
As a debut novel, Kate has woven 400+ pages of pure magic.
I cannot wait to read more and find out how Nyssa, Caelus and the rest of “team heroes” will shape the future of the realms.
Once I started, I just could not put this book down. It is the perfect blend of heroine’s journey and a slow burn romance that leaves you holding your breath with every turn of the page. Not to mention a cast of characters - both new and familiar - that will have you deeply invested in every interaction and how the story will finally play out.
As a debut novel, Kate has woven 400+ pages of pure magic.
I cannot wait to read more and find out how Nyssa, Caelus and the rest of “team heroes” will shape the future of the realms.
October 1, 2025
Just finished reading an advanced copy of a book that was just released called, Crown of Olympus. This was about Nyssa, she is the daughter of Hades. And Olympus is suddenly searching for their next king/queen. Twelve trials are to be held to see who is deserving of the crown, and each god can either compete themselves or choose a champion to compete on their behalf. Nyssa enters the trials because she is tired of being looked down on and disrespected by the other gods. She can hold her own in battles of the mind and of strength, but a battle of the heart she was not prepared for. Caelus is the son of Zeus, he has been trained to one day take his father's place and rule Olympus. Caelus enters to show he is more than just his father's son, to forge his own path, and to get closer to Nyssa despite her wanting nothing to do with him. These aren't just trials, it's survival.
This book had me on the edge of my seat from the first chapter and didn't let me go until the verrry end! I was completely captivated by this storyline, the characters, the twists, the trials, the emotions, all of it! I absolutely loved this!! I cannot believe this is the author's debut novel, it was absolutely incredible and I will be anxiously awaiting book 2! 💜📚
Thank you to the author and the publisher for this ARC of Crown of Olympus, in exchange for an honest review.
This book had me on the edge of my seat from the first chapter and didn't let me go until the verrry end! I was completely captivated by this storyline, the characters, the twists, the trials, the emotions, all of it! I absolutely loved this!! I cannot believe this is the author's debut novel, it was absolutely incredible and I will be anxiously awaiting book 2! 💜📚
Thank you to the author and the publisher for this ARC of Crown of Olympus, in exchange for an honest review.
August 1, 2025
This book owned me. The world of Olympus is brutal and intoxicating, and I was hooked from page one. The trials? Absolutely savage. The politics? Deliciously messy. And the tension between Nyssa and Caelus? Unreal. Nyssa is everything I love in a heroine, her grief and vengeance hit hard, and every move she made had me holding my breath. And Caelus? The perfect mix of ruthless and soft, torn between legacy and love. This story is bloody beautifully written, and full of gods, fate, and fire. If you love morally gray characters, high-stakes competition, slowburn tension, and jaw-dropping twists read it. This is one of those stories that stays with you long after the final page.😍
January 28, 2026
I got the Arc copy and this is my honest review, ehem
I CRY! WDYM HE'S GONNA DIE (iykyk)
Okay fuh, I'm calming down. Okay first of all this is my first time I read about Greek mythology. I don't really know about them so for me I'm quite confused because there are so many names. Second, I love the pronunciation at the early pages as I, English is my second language can properly pronounce the names without have my tongue twist. Third, I fear I'm feeling quite bored in the middle because it seems to me that trials never end (this may be only me tho). Fourth, I laughed so hard when at Aphrodite trials and I love that 😂. Fifth and last, I literally sobbing at the last few chapters 😭. I'm shocked, angry and flabbergasted with all those happening in the last few chapters. I really want to kill Hera very much 🤬.
So the conclusion is, I thought I want to give 4 ⭐ but with I'm sobbing and the ending of course I have to rate this book as a 5 ⭐ read for me.
I CRY! WDYM HE'S GONNA DIE (iykyk)
Okay fuh, I'm calming down. Okay first of all this is my first time I read about Greek mythology. I don't really know about them so for me I'm quite confused because there are so many names. Second, I love the pronunciation at the early pages as I, English is my second language can properly pronounce the names without have my tongue twist. Third, I fear I'm feeling quite bored in the middle because it seems to me that trials never end (this may be only me tho). Fourth, I laughed so hard when at Aphrodite trials and I love that 😂. Fifth and last, I literally sobbing at the last few chapters 😭. I'm shocked, angry and flabbergasted with all those happening in the last few chapters. I really want to kill Hera very much 🤬.
So the conclusion is, I thought I want to give 4 ⭐ but with I'm sobbing and the ending of course I have to rate this book as a 5 ⭐ read for me.
October 1, 2025
Had me at Greek mythology. But kept me at the beautiful cover, the first two sentences of the book (and the last - and all those in between) the depth of the characters, the plot, the deadly trials, and scheming gods and goddesses. The slow burn and then add in the animals who you can't help but fall in love with 😍
This book is the first book published by an Australian author and I am so grateful I was privileged to read an ARC of it, I just know that this book will be a huge hit and already I can't wait for book 2!
This book is the first book published by an Australian author and I am so grateful I was privileged to read an ARC of it, I just know that this book will be a huge hit and already I can't wait for book 2!
August 10, 2025
4.5 ⭐️
I was given a chance to read an advanced copy of this book and these are all my thoughts. Thank you so much Kate for the gifted ARC! 💕
This was a great read, and an AMAZING debut… you have found family, you have games and trials, Greek Mythology… need I say more? ✨
The games and trials are definitely the highlight here, not only are they really original, there are 11 of them… where usually you’d have 3 or 4, here they just keep on coming.
I really liked the modernish speech in these gods and goddesses context, specially because you could see the difference between the way the newest and oldest generations of gods interacted.
I love Nyssa so much 😫 a lot of times dark and brooding FMCs can be a bit of a downer or too full of themselves in a way that isn’t empowering, it’s just annoying? That was NOT the case here… immediately it felt like she was a marshmallow wrapped in a cracker, tough exterior but cozy on the inside, with her demons, with her struggles, and above all that with her lovely friendship with Charon 🥹 But boy oh boy is this girl a badass, she is the most powerfully goddess girlie out there and she knows it and I lovedddd it.
Caelus is yummy but I need another book where we have more of a chance to see him interacting with Nyssa, I felt like this was an introduction, a little taste of what is to come from him…
Love Aros deeply, I feel like there’s a little arc developing there for him and I’m desperate to see how that evolves in the story to come…
The personalities of the Gods are so cool, specially seeing how Apollo, Athena, Hera, Ares, Poseidon and Aphrodite are represented, it feels like depth was given to these characters despite the fact that we already know them.
The spice level was low on this one, 🌶️/5 but you can TELL it’s going to go up from here and I can’t waitttt 🤭
Also, some of the plot twists had me gagged, the last trial was insane, saw some of the twists coming but was completely thrown by others, I mean WHAT??? iykyk
Final review, it’s a great book, it feels really original inside of a genre and theme that have been used and abused, so that’s really saying something… I will absolutely be reading the next one and I can’t for it 🥰💗
I was given a chance to read an advanced copy of this book and these are all my thoughts. Thank you so much Kate for the gifted ARC! 💕
This was a great read, and an AMAZING debut… you have found family, you have games and trials, Greek Mythology… need I say more? ✨
The games and trials are definitely the highlight here, not only are they really original, there are 11 of them… where usually you’d have 3 or 4, here they just keep on coming.
I really liked the modernish speech in these gods and goddesses context, specially because you could see the difference between the way the newest and oldest generations of gods interacted.
I love Nyssa so much 😫 a lot of times dark and brooding FMCs can be a bit of a downer or too full of themselves in a way that isn’t empowering, it’s just annoying? That was NOT the case here… immediately it felt like she was a marshmallow wrapped in a cracker, tough exterior but cozy on the inside, with her demons, with her struggles, and above all that with her lovely friendship with Charon 🥹 But boy oh boy is this girl a badass, she is the most powerfully goddess girlie out there and she knows it and I lovedddd it.
Caelus is yummy but I need another book where we have more of a chance to see him interacting with Nyssa, I felt like this was an introduction, a little taste of what is to come from him…
Love Aros deeply, I feel like there’s a little arc developing there for him and I’m desperate to see how that evolves in the story to come…
The personalities of the Gods are so cool, specially seeing how Apollo, Athena, Hera, Ares, Poseidon and Aphrodite are represented, it feels like depth was given to these characters despite the fact that we already know them.
The spice level was low on this one, 🌶️/5 but you can TELL it’s going to go up from here and I can’t waitttt 🤭
Also, some of the plot twists had me gagged, the last trial was insane, saw some of the twists coming but was completely thrown by others, I mean WHAT??? iykyk
Final review, it’s a great book, it feels really original inside of a genre and theme that have been used and abused, so that’s really saying something… I will absolutely be reading the next one and I can’t for it 🥰💗
October 21, 2025
WOW WOW WOW
I went into this book completed blind but highly recommended and it did not disappoint. I’m not sure I can cohesively put together at the moment the words that this story deserves but it is gut wrenchingly phenomenal!
You will feel EVERY emotion and you will feel them deeply! I don’t think I’ve laughed this much with a book in a while, Kate Asher is witty and the humor flows effortlessly it’s not forced or cringey in any way, that’s not always easy to execute especially in a fantasy . In the same vein, you feel anger and sadness just as profoundly. I’ve cried in books but this one took it to another level. I literally had no idea where it was going as I read it.
Every character you meet from the main characters to the side characters have you hanging on their every word.
Nyssa (Daughter of Hades) the badass FMC that isn’t insufferable for a single moment and you’re rooting for the whole time, to Caelus (Son of Zeus) who is powerful but equally soft and down bad for his goddess, to Aros ( Son of Ares) I love this character so much he is hilarious and everything you want in a side character he’s loyal to a fault, Charon (the ferryman) and Nyssas best friend is that person you grow up being inseparable with that would go to the ends of the earth for you, the type of platonic love we all deserve in our lives, to Aphrodite, Apollo, Archimedes all supportive and fun with their own quirks and loyalties! Honestly, I would devour a side story for each of them because they leave you wanting to know more. To me, that’s a well written story when there are so many layers to keep you invested.
I had such a good time with this story and I can’t wait to see where it goes.
I went into this book completed blind but highly recommended and it did not disappoint. I’m not sure I can cohesively put together at the moment the words that this story deserves but it is gut wrenchingly phenomenal!
You will feel EVERY emotion and you will feel them deeply! I don’t think I’ve laughed this much with a book in a while, Kate Asher is witty and the humor flows effortlessly it’s not forced or cringey in any way, that’s not always easy to execute especially in a fantasy . In the same vein, you feel anger and sadness just as profoundly. I’ve cried in books but this one took it to another level. I literally had no idea where it was going as I read it.
Every character you meet from the main characters to the side characters have you hanging on their every word.
Nyssa (Daughter of Hades) the badass FMC that isn’t insufferable for a single moment and you’re rooting for the whole time, to Caelus (Son of Zeus) who is powerful but equally soft and down bad for his goddess, to Aros ( Son of Ares) I love this character so much he is hilarious and everything you want in a side character he’s loyal to a fault, Charon (the ferryman) and Nyssas best friend is that person you grow up being inseparable with that would go to the ends of the earth for you, the type of platonic love we all deserve in our lives, to Aphrodite, Apollo, Archimedes all supportive and fun with their own quirks and loyalties! Honestly, I would devour a side story for each of them because they leave you wanting to know more. To me, that’s a well written story when there are so many layers to keep you invested.
I had such a good time with this story and I can’t wait to see where it goes.
August 5, 2025
HOLY OLYMPUS.
I’m actually in awe that Crown of Olympus is a debut because from the very first line, this book had me in a chokehold. It kicked down the gates of Olympus, ripped out my heart and somehow made me thank it for the pain.
I devoured this story like air, utterly obsessed from beginning to end. As someone who’s always been enamoured with Greek mythology, this book scratched an itch I didn’t even know I had. This book was rich with prophecy’s, divine politics and layered with betrayal, vengeance and just the right amount of slow burn tension to make your heart ache. Crown of Olympus isn’t just another myth inspired romantasy. It brilliantly reimagines the gods and the ones who dare to stand against them.
At the centre of the divine chaos is Nyssa, daughter of Hades —yes the god of death himself. She’s a living storm cloaked in shadows and absolute force of nature. Her shadow wielding abilities are both terrifying and beautiful and from the moment she stepped onto the page, I was obsessed. She doesn’t beg the gods for mercy, she makes them afraid.
Then there’s Caelus—the son of Zeus—born to rule, trained for war and determined to prove he’s not just a mirror image of the father he refuses to become. The tension between him and Nyssa was electric and watching their dynamic unfold through the trials was definitely a highlight.
Each of the trials was so vividly written, that I could picture them unfold. They were brutal, dripping with divine chaos and you could feel the gods hands in every impossible choice. The world of Olympus is steeped in grudges, secrets and sarcasm. It feels familiar but unpredictable. The added bonus of sarcastic animal companions was also a nice touch because they have absolutely zero patience for divine nonsense and even less chill. They bring the perfect amount of commentary and claws.
Kate’s writing is sharp and full of heart. She weaved together rage, grief, betrayal and a slow burn romance that hits like thunder. It feels like the kind of story that’s always existed, yet somehow brand new? This book reminded me exactly why I fell in love with Greek mythology in the first place.
The final chapters were a flood of betrayals, reveals and brutal choices. Every thread snapped, every secret spilled and the cliffhanger had me desperate and begging for the next book. This book is full of chaos, betrayal and full of gods with too much power and not enough therapy. If you love Greek mythology, divine chaos and FMC's who walk into war with nothing but shadows and rage, then this book is your next obsession.
This book will demand your soul and I handed mine over no questions asked.
I’m actually in awe that Crown of Olympus is a debut because from the very first line, this book had me in a chokehold. It kicked down the gates of Olympus, ripped out my heart and somehow made me thank it for the pain.
I devoured this story like air, utterly obsessed from beginning to end. As someone who’s always been enamoured with Greek mythology, this book scratched an itch I didn’t even know I had. This book was rich with prophecy’s, divine politics and layered with betrayal, vengeance and just the right amount of slow burn tension to make your heart ache. Crown of Olympus isn’t just another myth inspired romantasy. It brilliantly reimagines the gods and the ones who dare to stand against them.
At the centre of the divine chaos is Nyssa, daughter of Hades —yes the god of death himself. She’s a living storm cloaked in shadows and absolute force of nature. Her shadow wielding abilities are both terrifying and beautiful and from the moment she stepped onto the page, I was obsessed. She doesn’t beg the gods for mercy, she makes them afraid.
Then there’s Caelus—the son of Zeus—born to rule, trained for war and determined to prove he’s not just a mirror image of the father he refuses to become. The tension between him and Nyssa was electric and watching their dynamic unfold through the trials was definitely a highlight.
Each of the trials was so vividly written, that I could picture them unfold. They were brutal, dripping with divine chaos and you could feel the gods hands in every impossible choice. The world of Olympus is steeped in grudges, secrets and sarcasm. It feels familiar but unpredictable. The added bonus of sarcastic animal companions was also a nice touch because they have absolutely zero patience for divine nonsense and even less chill. They bring the perfect amount of commentary and claws.
Kate’s writing is sharp and full of heart. She weaved together rage, grief, betrayal and a slow burn romance that hits like thunder. It feels like the kind of story that’s always existed, yet somehow brand new? This book reminded me exactly why I fell in love with Greek mythology in the first place.
The final chapters were a flood of betrayals, reveals and brutal choices. Every thread snapped, every secret spilled and the cliffhanger had me desperate and begging for the next book. This book is full of chaos, betrayal and full of gods with too much power and not enough therapy. If you love Greek mythology, divine chaos and FMC's who walk into war with nothing but shadows and rage, then this book is your next obsession.
This book will demand your soul and I handed mine over no questions asked.
August 10, 2025
I cannot believe this was a debut. This book owned me from page one and broke me by page 466. Brutal doesn’t even begin to cover it—the trials are savage, the politics razor-sharp, and every victory comes laced with danger. The slow burn between Nyssa and Caelus? Utterly delicious. And the banter between the found family? Chef’s kiss.
I now know Kate Asher is one of those authors—the kind who lures you in with a richly imagined world, characters you adore, and a story that wraps around your heart… and then, with unholy glee, smashes it all to smithereens. This is one of those books you press into people’s hands with the warning: It broke me, and you need to read it. 👏👏👏👏👏
The final chapters are a relentless cascade of betrayals, devastating reveals, and impossible choices. After the deadly trials of this first book in The Hades Trial series, Asher delivers an ending that unravels every thread and spills every secret, leaving you desperate for more. This is a realm where chaos reigns, grudges run deeper than the Styx, and even gods are powerless against their own hubris.
Told in two POVs—Nyssa, Hades’s daughter with vengeance in her veins, and Caelus, Zeus’s son determined to claim his birthright—the story brims with tension, mythic intrigue, and unstoppable momentum. The “Crown of Olympus” itself is almost a character: an artefact that chooses rulers for reasons no god can truly fathom.
If you love Greek mythology, brutal tournaments, slow-burn enemies-to-lovers tension, fierce found family bonds, and heroines who step into battle armed with nothing but defiance and fire in their hearts, this will be your next obsession.
Special mention to the pronunciation guide and map at the start—absolute treasures in a world this richly imagined.
Thirteen champions. Twelve trials. One crown. Olympus demands a victor, but fate demands a price. This was phenomenal.
📅 Out 1 October 2025.
Thanks to BookFunnel and Kate Asher for the eARC in exchange for an honest review.
I now know Kate Asher is one of those authors—the kind who lures you in with a richly imagined world, characters you adore, and a story that wraps around your heart… and then, with unholy glee, smashes it all to smithereens. This is one of those books you press into people’s hands with the warning: It broke me, and you need to read it. 👏👏👏👏👏
The final chapters are a relentless cascade of betrayals, devastating reveals, and impossible choices. After the deadly trials of this first book in The Hades Trial series, Asher delivers an ending that unravels every thread and spills every secret, leaving you desperate for more. This is a realm where chaos reigns, grudges run deeper than the Styx, and even gods are powerless against their own hubris.
Told in two POVs—Nyssa, Hades’s daughter with vengeance in her veins, and Caelus, Zeus’s son determined to claim his birthright—the story brims with tension, mythic intrigue, and unstoppable momentum. The “Crown of Olympus” itself is almost a character: an artefact that chooses rulers for reasons no god can truly fathom.
If you love Greek mythology, brutal tournaments, slow-burn enemies-to-lovers tension, fierce found family bonds, and heroines who step into battle armed with nothing but defiance and fire in their hearts, this will be your next obsession.
Special mention to the pronunciation guide and map at the start—absolute treasures in a world this richly imagined.
Thirteen champions. Twelve trials. One crown. Olympus demands a victor, but fate demands a price. This was phenomenal.
📅 Out 1 October 2025.
Thanks to BookFunnel and Kate Asher for the eARC in exchange for an honest review.
October 17, 2025
10/10 Greek Mythology perfection!😍
As someone who has been obsessed with Greek mythology since childhood and spent countless hours poring over books, research, and movies about it, Crown of Olympus didn’t just meet my expectations… it shattered them. This story has carved a permanent place in my heart.
Kate Asher's debut novel is nothing short of sensational! The witty banter and sass are iconic (and hilarious), the lore is richly woven through every single chapter, the romance is heart-tugging and the spice will definitely have you weak in the knees. Nyssa and Caelus' banter is top-tier 👌 and is definitely now one of my favorite enemies-to-lovers stories!
But my absolute favorite part (apart from the Greek mythology aspect of course😍) is Kate's humor! I’ve never laughed this hard while reading a fantasy novel. Her comedic timing is a masterpiece, and so is this book. 😍
Nyssa's sass had me in stitches! I adored her attitude and razor-sharp, witty one-liners. Caelus and Aros were equal parts swoon-inducing and adorable! The friendships between Aphrodite, Apollo, and Charon were adorable and pulled on all the heartstrings 🥺 And while all the challenges had me holding my breath in anticipation, Aphrodite's challenge had me crying with laughter! Of course, the Bonded animals were the cherry on top! (I'm so glad Kate has given us her word to never harm them 👀)
I could probably write a novel about everything I loved about this book! From the found family vibes, to the breath-stealing trials to the plot twists that hit me harder than Zeus's lightning bolt! To the heart-wrenching finale and epilogue that had me sobbing into my pillow.... I loved it!
Crown of Olympus has officially earned its spot as my comfort read (alongside my other Greek Mythology favorites)
And Kate Asher, with her brilliant blend of lore, fantasy, humor, and heart, has become an instant auto-buy author for me!
As someone who has been obsessed with Greek mythology since childhood and spent countless hours poring over books, research, and movies about it, Crown of Olympus didn’t just meet my expectations… it shattered them. This story has carved a permanent place in my heart.
Kate Asher's debut novel is nothing short of sensational! The witty banter and sass are iconic (and hilarious), the lore is richly woven through every single chapter, the romance is heart-tugging and the spice will definitely have you weak in the knees. Nyssa and Caelus' banter is top-tier 👌 and is definitely now one of my favorite enemies-to-lovers stories!
But my absolute favorite part (apart from the Greek mythology aspect of course😍) is Kate's humor! I’ve never laughed this hard while reading a fantasy novel. Her comedic timing is a masterpiece, and so is this book. 😍
Nyssa's sass had me in stitches! I adored her attitude and razor-sharp, witty one-liners. Caelus and Aros were equal parts swoon-inducing and adorable! The friendships between Aphrodite, Apollo, and Charon were adorable and pulled on all the heartstrings 🥺 And while all the challenges had me holding my breath in anticipation, Aphrodite's challenge had me crying with laughter! Of course, the Bonded animals were the cherry on top! (I'm so glad Kate has given us her word to never harm them 👀)
I could probably write a novel about everything I loved about this book! From the found family vibes, to the breath-stealing trials to the plot twists that hit me harder than Zeus's lightning bolt! To the heart-wrenching finale and epilogue that had me sobbing into my pillow.... I loved it!
Crown of Olympus has officially earned its spot as my comfort read (alongside my other Greek Mythology favorites)
And Kate Asher, with her brilliant blend of lore, fantasy, humor, and heart, has become an instant auto-buy author for me!
August 10, 2025
Crowns of Olympus by Kate Asher
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️
She’s deaths daughter and he’s the Kings son. 13 champions. 12 deadly trials. The realm needs a ruler, but fate has a price!
Man oh man! This book was so fun! Quick, action packed. Fast paced. So many vibes I had to forcibly put it down to assume adult responsibilities.
Favorite part - the dry humor! Kate knows how to write some sarcasm and it does not disappoint! I was cackling like a drunk hyena at parts and giggling at the banter and side remarks from the characters.
Nyssa, the daughter of Hades is an absolute stud! Homegirl is strong, resilient, beautiful, smart and has mouth and I love it!
Caelus, son of Zeus, is powerful, quiet, smokin hot, and trying to wrap around his head that he’s born to rule!
There is spice, heart break, politics, banter banter banter, godly powers, found family, prophecies, and 12 deadly trials and the best surprise animal sidekicks!
The ending is intense! It’ll have you frozen in time anxiously trying to figure out “is this moment” oh and heads up for the epilogue. I’m pretty sure Kate put that in there to give you once more swift kick once you’re thoroughly died from the ending.
And one last note - Kate is an absolute wonderful human being. She’s kind, quick and smart and deserve all the things. One of the nicest people I’ve had the pleasure of meeting and a great writer! I’d read a washing machine manual if she wrote it. (I’d be giggling the whole time.)
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️
She’s deaths daughter and he’s the Kings son. 13 champions. 12 deadly trials. The realm needs a ruler, but fate has a price!
Man oh man! This book was so fun! Quick, action packed. Fast paced. So many vibes I had to forcibly put it down to assume adult responsibilities.
Favorite part - the dry humor! Kate knows how to write some sarcasm and it does not disappoint! I was cackling like a drunk hyena at parts and giggling at the banter and side remarks from the characters.
Nyssa, the daughter of Hades is an absolute stud! Homegirl is strong, resilient, beautiful, smart and has mouth and I love it!
Caelus, son of Zeus, is powerful, quiet, smokin hot, and trying to wrap around his head that he’s born to rule!
There is spice, heart break, politics, banter banter banter, godly powers, found family, prophecies, and 12 deadly trials and the best surprise animal sidekicks!
The ending is intense! It’ll have you frozen in time anxiously trying to figure out “is this moment” oh and heads up for the epilogue. I’m pretty sure Kate put that in there to give you once more swift kick once you’re thoroughly died from the ending.
And one last note - Kate is an absolute wonderful human being. She’s kind, quick and smart and deserve all the things. One of the nicest people I’ve had the pleasure of meeting and a great writer! I’d read a washing machine manual if she wrote it. (I’d be giggling the whole time.)
September 28, 2025
When I heard that this was a reimagining of the Greek gods and goddesses, I knew I had to pick this book up. And let me tell you, it did not disappoint! It is one of those books that I will be thinking about constantly in the days to come. This book gave me all of the emotions. It had me gasping, swooning, and even crying. Nyssa is the badass that you want in every FMC. I won’t give too much away but let’s just say I want to be here when I grow up. It very rare that I find myself getting attached to even the side characters but the small found family in this had me getting attached to those characters. At first glance, this book may seem straightforward but for me the further I got the less straightforward it was. I can’t even believe that this is a debut novel because it was that good. I didn’t put this book down until I finished it. I say this a lot but I really really can’t wait until book 2. If you like stories about Greek gods, then you need to pick up this book and be introduced to them in a way that hasn’t been done before. I highly recommend this book!
October 5, 2025
Nyssa is pissed off and condems the one person she hates the most to Tautarus as she is the daughter of Hades and Persephone. The idiot who crossed her? Zeus. And now Olympus needs a new leader... who will the crown of Olympus pick? While competing, Nyssa learns these trials could bring her more than just power over Olympus: friendship and love seem to find their way into her dark shadow wielding existance.
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Some of my favourite tropes for #romantacybooks books are in this one:
💀 a badass fmc
💀 trials! 12 of them!
💀 my heart was ripped out twice. TWICE!
💀 the 🌶 level is 👌, keeps you wanting.
💀 snarky compagnons 🐺🐉
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So if you are into Greek mythology (step away if you want it to be a correct representation, this is reads as mythical fan fiction.) and you like smiting gods who try to compensate their tiny trident 🧜🏻♂️, you are in the right place.
I raced through this book after slumping bad and it pulled me out. Big thanks to Kate Asher for having me on her ARC team.
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4☆|5 and looking forward to the next installment to see how Nyssa, Caelis, Aros and Aph(rodite) will manage that cliffhanger!! Tik tok tik tok Kate 😉🤪 (inside joke, you get it when you finish this book!)
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Some of my favourite tropes for #romantacybooks books are in this one:
💀 a badass fmc
💀 trials! 12 of them!
💀 my heart was ripped out twice. TWICE!
💀 the 🌶 level is 👌, keeps you wanting.
💀 snarky compagnons 🐺🐉
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So if you are into Greek mythology (step away if you want it to be a correct representation, this is reads as mythical fan fiction.) and you like smiting gods who try to compensate their tiny trident 🧜🏻♂️, you are in the right place.
I raced through this book after slumping bad and it pulled me out. Big thanks to Kate Asher for having me on her ARC team.
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4☆|5 and looking forward to the next installment to see how Nyssa, Caelis, Aros and Aph(rodite) will manage that cliffhanger!! Tik tok tik tok Kate 😉🤪 (inside joke, you get it when you finish this book!)
September 30, 2025
This was incredible for a debut! I'm shocked this was a debut.
I could understand a couple spots it could have been tightened up a bit but overall the pacing was great and the storytelling was a lot of fun.
I really enjoyed the tropes, he falls first, trials, and a really good fk it moment.
I loved that it was about the Gods. I'm a sucker for Gods. The entire story was told beautifully. I loved the characters and their stories. The chemistry was on fire. MMC = HOT.
I can't wait to see how the found family vibes continue. It was a bittersweet story at the end and I honestly loved the ending so much.
My only negative was there were tons of names and I got a little confused because of that, but the worldbuilding more than made up for it. Very well done on the olympus reimagining.
I really can't wait for book two to see how everything plays out.
highly recommend!!
I could understand a couple spots it could have been tightened up a bit but overall the pacing was great and the storytelling was a lot of fun.
I really enjoyed the tropes, he falls first, trials, and a really good fk it moment.
I loved that it was about the Gods. I'm a sucker for Gods. The entire story was told beautifully. I loved the characters and their stories. The chemistry was on fire. MMC = HOT.
I can't wait to see how the found family vibes continue. It was a bittersweet story at the end and I honestly loved the ending so much.
My only negative was there were tons of names and I got a little confused because of that, but the worldbuilding more than made up for it. Very well done on the olympus reimagining.
I really can't wait for book two to see how everything plays out.
highly recommend!!
September 4, 2025
Whew. This book. I may need a minute to get over this one. I stared at a wall for a bit after finishing this one.
• Deadly Trials? Got 'em
• Spicy Tension? You betcha
• Yearning? FOR DAYS
• Found Family? Yep. And add in lots of giggles.
This book has quite literally everything you want in a Romantasy. Prophecy, lore, amazing plotline, budding romance, heart-stopping AND heart-stomping moments that you don't think you'll get past.
The writing was engaging and easy to read while getting the world-building across in a way that wasn't heavy.
Our characters are deep, dynamic, and passionate. I loved every single one of our Team Heroes crew, and I was not ready for the book to end.
If this was Asher's debut, I don't know if I'm ready for book 2.
overall: highly recommend
spice: open door
• Deadly Trials? Got 'em
• Spicy Tension? You betcha
• Yearning? FOR DAYS
• Found Family? Yep. And add in lots of giggles.
This book has quite literally everything you want in a Romantasy. Prophecy, lore, amazing plotline, budding romance, heart-stopping AND heart-stomping moments that you don't think you'll get past.
The writing was engaging and easy to read while getting the world-building across in a way that wasn't heavy.
Our characters are deep, dynamic, and passionate. I loved every single one of our Team Heroes crew, and I was not ready for the book to end.
If this was Asher's debut, I don't know if I'm ready for book 2.
overall: highly recommend
spice: open door
October 27, 2025
Crown of Olympus had me cackling, swooning, and emotionally spiralling all at once. The banter? Razor sharp. The lore? Rich and addictive. And Nyssa and Caelus? Easily one of my new favourite enemies-to-lovers pairs, equal parts tension, tenderness, and chaos.
I don’t think I’ve ever laughed this much while reading fantasy. The timing is flawless, and somehow it still manages to rip your heart out right after making you snort-laugh.
Those last few chapters? Absolutely feral. They shattered me in the best, most soul-destroying way. I closed the book wrecked, and already craving book two.
Docking half a star purely for the excessive use of “fuck” (and the one time use of “motherfucker,” which tested my patience). Otherwise? 4.5 ⭐️ A knockout that I’ll be thinking about for ages.
I don’t think I’ve ever laughed this much while reading fantasy. The timing is flawless, and somehow it still manages to rip your heart out right after making you snort-laugh.
Those last few chapters? Absolutely feral. They shattered me in the best, most soul-destroying way. I closed the book wrecked, and already craving book two.
Docking half a star purely for the excessive use of “fuck” (and the one time use of “motherfucker,” which tested my patience). Otherwise? 4.5 ⭐️ A knockout that I’ll be thinking about for ages.
January 19, 2026
Wow! I inhaled this! Cannot believe this is a debut book.
I really enjoyed how fast paced this was, lots of action. There is romance that is a bit lust forward but I absolutely loved this and it doesn’t draw away from the main story. At first I thought it might be a love triangle 👀
There is heartbreak 💔❤️🩹💔 & something I wasn’t prepared for 😱😭
Nyssa has to be one of my favourite FMCs to date. She’s funny, strong and just a bad a$$. There are lots of great quotes I loved and it’s very funny!
I personally love stories with gods, particularly when it draws on Greek methodology. It’s so fun! Do yourself a favour and read it!!
I really enjoyed how fast paced this was, lots of action. There is romance that is a bit lust forward but I absolutely loved this and it doesn’t draw away from the main story. At first I thought it might be a love triangle 👀
There is heartbreak 💔❤️🩹💔 & something I wasn’t prepared for 😱😭
Nyssa has to be one of my favourite FMCs to date. She’s funny, strong and just a bad a$$. There are lots of great quotes I loved and it’s very funny!
I personally love stories with gods, particularly when it draws on Greek methodology. It’s so fun! Do yourself a favour and read it!!
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