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Daughter of Sparta #3

Storm of Olympus

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In this heart-pounding conclusion to the Daughter of Sparta series, Daphne must face her past, her deepest fears, and an enemy who can defeat even the all-powerful gods of Olympus in this epic reimagining of classic Greek mythology, for fans of Circe. 
 
After fighting in the Trojan War against her own people and finally facing the Goddess of Darkness, Nyx, Daphne finds herself stranded on the island of Aeaea, where Circe has spent her days. As Daphne struggles to regain her will to fight as well as rein in the new abilities that have been thrust upon her, she reels from the horrendous sacrifice she had to make and her own failure in the battle for Troy. 

Memories plague her--of her family, of her shortcomings, of her lover, Apollo, and the secrets he and the gods keep--and as the days turn into months, she is unable to escape the island and return to the fight against the Titans. The fight that she knows continues on without her, and is ripping the world apart because of her.  

As Daphne begins to uncover who she is and what her dangerous and powerful lineage truly means, the hope of entire kingdoms rests on her shoulders. But it has been prophesized that she will bring about the ruin of Olympus and the downfall of Sparta, just as she was the destruction of Troy. Now, as she watches her terrible destiny coming true, she must become a hero to rival those of legends and save the gods, her people, and the world. Or she will watch it all burn around her.

Claire M. Andrews has crafted a jaw-dropping conclusion to an epic series that gives women a powerful place among Greek mythology, flipping the world of gods and goddesses on its head. This breakneck race to the finish line will have readers devouring its pages late into the night with one mind blowing twist after another, in a finale fit for a heroine who rivals any Ancient Greek hero.

416 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 5, 2023

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645 reviews589 followers
October 7, 2025
3.5 stars

I had a hard time deciding how I wanted to rate this one. Still not sure if this is even accurate.

I really like the storyline and the characters (anything that's Greek mythology is 🔥). But the writing in this one just seemed flat. I didn't reread the previous two books, so I don't remember if they had this same problem, but the writing was really choppy and didn't flow, which ends up bringing you out of the story a bit.

I was also not a fan of the perceived relationship between Daphne and Hermes. I feel like we were definitely being pushed to see a romance there, but it was out of nowhere and had no business developing in the third book. And then it didn't go anywhere, so what was the point in including it? They should have just been close friends without all the "heated stares" and "shivers from his touch." Boooo - Apollo all day.

And more of a side complaint, her brother despises her the whole time and even attempts to try her for fucking war crimes, and then all of a sudden he says just kidding, I can't lose you. Talk about whiplash.

Overall, the story was really enjoyable and I liked the series. I just think this last book fell a little short.
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22 reviews26 followers
July 16, 2023
Claire we will be having words!!!

Sobbing 2023 where are you??
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498 reviews231 followers
November 19, 2023
"Now I don´t only command the storms. I am the storm."

A book filled with strong badass women, greek mythology and a bit of romance.

(sorry I am sick, so this is the only review I can muster up)
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867 reviews319 followers
February 28, 2024
I think this is a series that I'm going to recommend to those who just got into the Greek mythology and want stories and retellings about it. The story while being true to the original myths, has it's own twists that is fun to read. I really like the storyline and the characters (anything that's Greek mythology is my cup of tea).

My favorite parts were obviously odyssues, Persephone, Hades and Hyppolyta's. Persephone kicked some ass and I liked that she had a big role in the war, and oooh The crossover between Greek and Norse were also fun. Talking about Gods Assemble!

This is Spoiler, but this is a book where Zeus is actually Killed!! 😃😃 Loved that. Even poseiden got what he deserved, never liked that bitch too. I think none of the other villians in the story(Nyx and her husband Èrebos, Cronous or even Ares I wasn't a fan of) didn't give me much villian vibe as Zeus(and posiden sometimes) always does, so 10 more Combos for that Lol! Zeus is 95% The Reason to any problem So... 🫶

Hades is and always has been the best male god and no one can prove otherwise!

I also loved that women sat on the throne and inherited their loathful parents's heritage. Like Imagine A woman like Daphne instrad of Zeus sitting on the Sky's throne?! How peaceful and amazing things will be 🫡

Alexa, play Kings and Queens by Ava Max for this occasion.

It was so damn satisfying to watch women take up the majority of the book's plot and fight as equal as any others. In fact, I say that this book is saved By women and goddesses, not any of the gods or other men, and that is something i'm sure CMA wanted to establish in her series.

I feel like the writing in this one just seemed a bit flat and didn't flow, which ends up bringing you out of the story a bit. And more of a side complaint, her brother despises her the whole time and even attempts to try her for war crimes, and then all of a sudden he says just kidding, I can't lose you.

The overall arc of the romance in this story was also dissapointing, I wasn't a fan of the perceived relationship between Daphne and Hermes. I feel like we were definitely being pushed to see a romance there, but it was out of nowhere and had no business developing in the third book. And then it didn't go anywhere, so what was the point in including it?
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5,598 reviews489 followers
September 8, 2023
*Source* Publisher
*Genre* Young Adult Fiction / Legends, Myths, Fables / Greek & Roman
*Rating* 4.0

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Storm of Olympus, by Claire Andrews, is the third and final installment in the authors Daughter of Sparta trilogy. This story follows Daphne Diodorus aka Shield of Helen, Savior of the Muses and Storm Incarnate. Since we last read about Daphne, Troy has fallen, the Titans have been released from their prison, Olympus has been taken over by Titans, and most of the Gods and Goddesses have fallen in battle and been sent to Tartarus including Zeus, Poseidon, Demeter, Hera, Persephone, Hades, and Apollo.

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106 reviews10 followers
August 18, 2025
I really can't wait for this to come out!! My heart is breaking from the last one, but also filled with excitement for this one!!!!

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I have loved this series since Daughter of Sparta came out. It is am immersive Greek Mythology series, fully of all the gods and heroes we have loved hearing about. I love the take Claire M. Andrews takes with her research on the myths and adding her own little twists to them.

Daphne is a heroine that is both frustrating at times but also I could feel the anguish and determination she has for Olympus to face their wrath and for humanity to be saved. With this book we face the battle of the Titans vs. The Gods and most of all who Daphne really is and the power she holds within her hands whether that is for good or bad. I loved the concepts that are brought up on what it meant to become a god and the sacrifices they make and also the power they hold and how it is easy to use it for selfish reasons.

The journey to many islands, lands, and with all my favourite characters from Daphne, Apollo, Lyta, Lykous, Helen, and Hermes was so good. The dialogue, the fighting scenes, and the incorporation of the myths was well done. This trilogy is an underrated trilogy that really will stand as one of my favourites on my shelf. I am a sucker for Greek mythology since I was little from computer strategy games, to history channel documentary, to other games and even books.
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99 reviews4 followers
June 7, 2023
I am a beta reader and received an ARC for free. I am writing this review of my own volition and not at the request of the publisher or the author.

I first fell in love with Daphne's story back in 2020, when I was fortunate enough to get an ARC of Daughter of Sparta. What I loved about that book (and it's sequel, Blood of Troy) was how it took the traditional Greek myths I knew and loved growing up and made them unpredictable, fresh and with a focus on feminine power and agency which was sorely lacking in the old tales. I am beyond delighted to share that Storm of Olympus is another tremendous triumph. Full of engaging, strong female characters, this is a fitting, triumphant final chapter in Daphne's story, once she has been denied yet sorely deserved for a very, very long time.

Summary, no spoilers

Fresh from the fall of Troy, Daphne finds herself cast up on a remote isle governed by a reclusive witch where she struggles to understand and harness her powers and must race against the building threat of the titans and the gods alike to save those she loves....if they let her.

There is barely time to breath as Andrew's whisks the reader away from the first pages, thick with Daphne's frustration over her as yet untamed powers and transports us across Greece and maybe even, beyond (so hard not to give spoilers!). I could not put down this fast paced story, full of heart-stopping battles, tender moments and even a few gasp-worthy betrayals (!!!!). There are so many familiar names in this story, and I particularly love how Andrews uses their traditional names and tells their stories with her own voice. She surprised me on so many occasions and I love how she keeps me guessing and surprised the whole story through (I'm a notorious plot guesser).

This book is teeming with fantastic female energy, from the powerhouse that is Helen of Troy (yes, THAT Helen! She's now a badass!) to Hippolyta of the Amazons, Kassandra, Phaedra and Circe, to the Goddesses from lore we know well who, despite all their power, after eons of existence, have maybe forgotten what true fire and passion are. Of course we also have Daphne, but she is not infallible; she must go on her own journey as well, learning some very painful lessons along the way, accepting she cannot save everyone and while to have agency over one's own actions is important, letting others choose their own path is equally as necessary.

I'm absolutely thrilled with this story and was very relieved with the satisfying ending. I won't say I didn't cry at some point during the book, but I'll leave future readers questioning whether they were tears of grief or of joy or both.
The final book in the Daughter of Sparta trilogy is a beautiful story and a fitting tribute to one of the most maligned tragic heroines in all of Greek mythology. Andrews' writing has only gotten better over the three books and I am so excited to see what she comes up with next!
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68 reviews4 followers
October 17, 2024
During the Trojan War, Daphne was manipulated by Nyx into freeing the Titans, forfeiting her mortal life. Haunted by guilt and loss, Daphne hid from humanity on Aeaea and trained to master her new immortal powers under Circe's guidance. When Hermes appears on the shore, wounded and on the brink of death, Daphne realized she could no longer sit on the sidelines while the Titans ravaged her land and people. Despite their disdain for her, the gods call upon her once again to fight alongside mortals and immortals alike to take back Olympus and end the Titans' tyranny. However, Daphne carries a heavy secret as she attempts to return balance to the world: She was prophesied to bring about the ruin of Olympus.

I honestly had such a hard time getting through this book. It dragged in a lot of places, and some conflict felt like they were conveniently resolved. A lot of the battle scenes felt like this; the Titans' powers were super hyped throughout the story, but then end up getting killed rather abruptly. Her conflict with Pyrrhus went from 100 to 0 really quick, and I wasn't convinced by Pyrrhus's change of heart after how the author described his anger and hatred.

I was also starting to dislike Daphne as a character. She's definitely strong and kick-ass, perfect for a YA heroine, but her wishy-washyness really annoyed me. She called Apollo her love, but the author made it seem like she also had feelings for Hermes? It didn't make sense to me as I read and was just annoying whenever that happened.

The author's random use of descriptors were really awkward and often out of place, and I felt myself rolling my eyes whenever I would come across something like "...the former king of Olympus..." or "...the god I love..." I didn't notice in the other books as much, but the author did a lot more showing a telling in this one than I preferred. Sentences like "I lean still-healing arms against the railing for support, and not because my legs have barely healed" were used throughout the book, and it took me out of reading.

It definitely was an action-packed story that gave a refreshing new take on myths that have been used time and time again. There were plenty of strong and endearing characters as well as queer on-screen relationships.

Hades, Persephone, Hephaestus, and Lykou deserved better, and their scenes wrecked me.

31 reviews
October 21, 2023
A confusing end to a trilogy with so much potential.

Andrews sets up many things very well in the beginning, starting with the overall theme that power corrupts and the smaller, love interest-related theme that trust is important. And then throws both out the window.

And there are many quotes I could put here where both the Olympians themselves, along with Daphne, and several mortals state that the power the immortals wield has made them into arrogant rulers who grossly abuse their gifts. Loki sums it up nicely here, "the gods of Olympus will continue this cycle of violence until the entire world burns for their mistakes." And so the clear solution is to eliminate the gods and allow humans to control their future without divine intervention right? Nope! Andrews decided to kick out the bad gods and put new ones in their place. . . Thereby extending the reign of the immortals who will continue to become corrupted under the weight of their power.

In regards to the love story, Apollo and Daphne repeatedly argue about trust but neither of them really trust the other. Is it because they're both self-sacrificial and too proud to accept any type of help to the absolute extreme? Yes! Neither of them seem ready to be in a relationship. Also poor Hermes. If this book was really out here to challenge the narrative, it would have let Daphne, Apollo, and Hermes be a poly threesome. The posturing and jealousy was exhausting. Maybe it's because I'm not into love triangles. But girl, either pick a man and stick with him or just choose both.

The book meanders quite a bit and it ironically goes back to its roots in this quote, "'Do you think you and I will be remembered for the remarkable things we've done?' 'No,' I answer honestly. 'Not when so many men stand beside us. We will be vilified for the very things they are heralded for, when this was is over.'" But that quote only made me ask - what remarkable things have you done that make you think you should be remembered?
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43 reviews
September 12, 2023
If I have to read “begging for release” one more time I’m going to throw up.

I was really disappointed in this book. The first two were great but it just seemed like lazy writing to finish out a contracted amount of books. It was repetitive in the language, the characters were stagnant and flat. I found the descriptions hard to visualize and ultimately, not a world I was lost in. Not a book I will reread.
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71 reviews16 followers
September 28, 2023
Nothing that happens in this book makes any sense. Did anybody else spot Hermes walking into a room that he was already in? I would like to never read the word "lightning" ever again. I think this book was just 450 pages of so-and-so roaring so-and-so's name, injuries that conveniently disappear, Daphne enduring THE MOST PAINFUL PAIN SHE'S EVER FELT every couple of pages. Idk. The writing is bad. I enjoyed reading it? But also suffered immensely. Idk.
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121 reviews3 followers
September 19, 2023
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4.5/5 stars

*Spoiler alert!*

I can already feel the book hangover coming over me. It was worth it though, not just for Storm of Olympus, but for the rest of this Greek mythology-inspired trilogy. Claire M. Andrews clearly did her research and then wove an arguably better yarn than the original stories, one that gives women, often bereft of agency in Greek mythology, their voices. Alongside Daphne, we get to see Helen, Ariadne, Hippolyta, and more as they fight side by side to reclaim Olympus not just for the gods, but the mortals as well.




“My gaze snaps up toward her. The goddess lays a cool hand on my shivering back.
‘He’s dead. All the gods are dead.’ Tears flow, burning a path down my cheeks. ‘How can I stop the titans from destroying humanity without them?’
Circe, lips trembling raises her chin. ‘You can save us all.’
I cannot feel hope. Will not. I croak, ‘How?’
She raises a cool, dry hand to my cheek. ‘By becoming the Storm of Olympus.’”


I knew it was coming, but it was quite the blow, with the gods defending Olympus from the newly released titans fall one by one during the seven months Daphne spends training to use her new immortal gifts with Circe on Aeaea. That’s towards the beginning of Storm of Olympus. I died but came back to life when Hermes informs Daphne the gods aren’t dead, but their souls merely trapped in Tartarus, a special hell in the Underworld. Daphne is to rescue them, Hercules-style.



I’m not normally like this, but Apollo and Daphne are my OTP. (I love them.) The romance Andrews builds throughout the trilogy is much, much better of a story than the original Apollo and Daphne myth. (Also, Artemis is totally an Apollo/Daphne stan, as we see her trying to get Apollo to stop keeping so many secrets from Daphne.) Plus, I get the joy of Daphne putting arrogant Zeus in his place as Daphne fights with the gods in a tenuous alliance. We all know that Zeus deserves being taken down a peg or two, or a hundred.

“‘No more letting your hubris ruin the world.’ Drawing on my power, I let twin balls of lightning swirl in my palms. The wind rips around the cavern, snuffing the flames and forcing each of the Olympians back. Poseidon’s eyes are wide, his face slack and pale. ‘Change your ways before I let the titans destroy you. Again.’
‘You little bitch.’ Zeus leaps for me.
Apollo’s fist catches him hard enough on the temple that the blow reverberates up my own arm. The god of prophecy moved so quickly I didn’t even see him. Zeus slumps to the ground.
‘The next time you all die, I won’t bring you back.’ I turn and march from the forge without a backwards glance.’”





See, very satisfying, and many moments of humility for Zeus throughout Storm of Olympus warm my heart. Zeus was never my favorite character in Greek mythology. (I wasn’t sad when he was killed later in the book.)

“I fight for not just two sides, but three. For the mortals who need me, the gods who despise me, and to prove wrong the voice inside me screaming that it will never be enough.
We stand at an impasse. This god I love, yet loathe the family he fights for.
‘I won’t watch you die, Daphne. Not again.’ He turns on his heels, stomping into the camp.
The emptiness that fills me after he marches away is matched only by what I felt when he died.’”


Daphne fights for humanity, not just for the gods. She wants to end the slaughter by the titans, but doesn’t want to restore the Olympians to power, only to have the same cycle of violence and deceit and corruption lead to another apocalyptic war. Apollo is frustrated by her insistence on flinging herself into the fray and afraid of her dying, yet remains chained by Zeus and Hera’s bind on his powers. (There’s more to the bind than he’s willing to admit, but still chooses to fight by Daphne’s side.)

“Hera climbs slowly to her feet, throwing back her shoulders and raising her chin. ‘I cannot lift the bind, and neither can my husband or Poseidon. It is a lockless chain, only to be broken by Apollo of his own free will. He claimed to love you more than us, and so we cursed him to plummet to the true depths of his feelings for you in order to release himself.’ She brushes the front of her dress. ‘I understand why he never told you the true cost. We gods are hesitant to voice our true feelings, and none like him know the pain that invoking such feelings may cause.’ She hesitates, amethyst eyes flashing in the dark night. ‘He hasn’t been able to break the curse yet because he is just as afraid of his feelings as you are.’”




(Oof, I felt that in my soul. They both are stubborn and afraid for each other, but have to, over the series, grow to trust the other with both honesty and the understanding they both can defend themselves. Yes, he breaks the bind later in the book. And no, I won’t spoil that. Also, my heart has yet to recover.)

But Daphne needs more allies than she has. This leads to her, Apollo, and Hermes going on a diplomatic mission to Asgard of all places to see the help of the gods and goddesses of the Norse pantheon. Which doesn’t go well, partially because of Hermes being Hermes by thieving some of Asgard’s greatest treasures. (Hermes also was one of my favorite characters.) However, Helen and company have much more success in finding allies.

Hermes:


“Our newfound allies, an army unto its own, may have just drawn the titans into the fold at last. The smile I flash, turning to stare down the enemy encampment, is grim. A horn blares in the distance, rousing the titans’ armies. In mere hours, they will dine on our blood.
I raise my chin. Lightning dances at my fingertips.
And I will feast on their bones.”


(I will be that person for a second and say, “Yas, queen!” I love me some confident Daphne. Watching her grow over the series into a confident hero has been a treat.)

Even with the additional allies, the gods’ side is vastly outnumbered by the titans’ army. It’s steep odds to retake Olympus. Can Daphne truly become the Storm of Olympus and lead her army to victory?

Read and find out for yourself! (No spoilers!)

After finishing this trilogy, I want to thank the author for all the blood, sweat, and tears that were undoubtedly put into this story. It made my mythology-obsessed heart happy. Undoubtedly, these books will join the ranks of my comfort re-reads. They have already made their mark and I don’t think I’ll ever forget them.



Happy reading!

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170 reviews
January 3, 2025
3.6 ⭐️

My thoughts:
1. If this were not YA it would be a why choose book. Also it kind of could have been anyway since Pyrrhus got two lovers.
2. SPEAKING OF lovers that term was used far too often. It made me uncomfortable.
3. I love the way the concept of myths was fleshed out. The way they are directly stated to be stories spun far from the truth by victors to tell a tale that may or may not have any truth to it.
4. Lykou will be missed. I loved him.
5. What did Okeanos want? I want answers.
6. I am an Athena apologist and although the other books in the series made it hard to stand by my girl this one was a reprieve. Freyja, Artemis, and Persephone girlies are also safe.
7. I love how we are begged to care about the tattoos just to get no grand reveal. That’s so cool and fun.

There were times the author told me information via Daphne that there was no way she would have known but hey, what can you do 🤷‍♀️
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315 reviews6 followers
September 11, 2023
I loved this series.
As a major fan of all things Greek myth, I have read many, if not all, of the recent retellings. This is by far the best.
Each book in the series is epic (literally and figuratively) in its own way, and Storm of Olympus is the perfect finale.
Be prepared, though, it is very, very long. Many new characters are introduced, and for those not (at the very least somewhat) versed in Greek Mythology, it could absolutely be overwhelming in its largess.
This is a women’s retelling (as most of these new releases are). All of the true heroes here are the women, mortal and goddess both. The mortal men and Gods are there for certain, but mostly as support; as villains, lovers, friends, and family. But it is the women surrounding our MC Daphne that carry the story.
What I love most about this series though is, unlike all of the other rehashes that have been published lately, this one rewrites much of mythology to create an original story, complete with an original ending. I love that. My main complaint with others, like Stone Blind, was that they took no license, no creativity in spinning a new myth. This series does that in spades, creating true novels, not just retelling an age old myth from a new perspective. Andrews takes pieces of the the original and gives her own take (i.e. the laurel tree that needs to be saved. In the original myth Daphne is turned into a laurel tree, so this imagery is really well thought out) crafting something exciting and brand new.
A few things bothered me throughout the series; an unnecessary love “triangle,” very long, drawn out areas of the books that certainly could have been edited down, etc.
But as a whole - a massive, well done undertaking.
Highly recommended.
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557 reviews87 followers
November 11, 2023
This series was the greek mythology retelling I always wanted and didn’t know it and I will be forever grateful for it. Storm of Olympus wasn’t perfect as I wanted but it was definitely the bittersweet end I waited for. I will always love the girl power aesthetic of this series and will always recommend it to anyone who loves mythology and retellings with a feminine perspective .

If it wasn’t for some plot choices, Storm of Olympus could have been one of the best endings I ever read. On one hand, those choices didn’t affect the final, on the other hand, that means it was unnecessary for the plot and just took time and space for more important things. Apart from that, it was as its successors, not from the faint of heart and that means nonstop action, nonstop drama, nonstop twists and I lived for all of it. The originality of this series and how well it’s done always surprises me. I love how different it’s from the source, how feminist and powerful it is and in that, didn’t fail me one bit.

As my brave powerful girls that stole my heart. The most precious thing on this series it’s the female characters and their sisterhood (sorry Apollo, you know I love you). I cheered for them in every step of the way and this book was the one where FINALLY they all got the recognition they deserved. I can’t explain to you how high the level of fangirling was in this reading. I just wanted my romance levels had been the same… I will never forgive you didn’t had all the attention Apollo.

Overall, it was a good end for a great series. It wasn’t my favorite book but as a series, it is definitely one that will stay in my heart.

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2,377 reviews281 followers
September 4, 2023
Storm of Olympus by Claire M. Andrews is the final book in the Daughter of Sparta series, and it does not disappoint. Filled with famous myths made real, battles, loss, twists and tricks, and rage, Storm of Olympus is epic in scope. I loved every minute of it and am a little sad that my time with Daphne is now over.

From the opening chapter of the first book in the series, I fell in love with Daphne of ancient Sparta. Each book shows Daphne a little more vulnerable, a little more sure of herself, and much angrier at the gods and goddesses who messed around with her fate. This all comes to a head in Storm of Olympus as Daphne struggles to end her personal war against the gods and prevent one against the Titans. It is a feat worthy of a goddess, and Daphne must find the strength and determination to accept her place among the lofty.

In the previous books, we've seen Daphne face loss and love. She develops into a fierce, extremely loyal warrior who only wants to protect her family, friends, and country. In Storm of Olympus, she faces love and loss once again, but now the stakes are higher, and the path to success is more in doubt. Daphne has to dig deep, and Ms. Andrews ensures the readers are there for her every struggle and flash of doubt. For as grandiose as most of the battle scenes are in this series finale, our point of view from Daphne's mind makes it a very intimate story also. I love that insight and subsequent intimacy.

Ms. Andrews holds nothing back in her series finale. Storm of Olympus has every major Greek god and goddess, every well-known Titan, and many more minor gods, goddesses, and Titans. Plus, she crosses mythologies as Daphne seeks help from wherever she can. Moreso than in the previous two novels, Daphne's search results in more female than male help, which emphasizes the theme of girl power. There is one scene towards the end of the book that embodies this theme so perfectly that I will never forget it. I might not know all of the women in the scene, but I know what they represent, and the idea that they all hang out together to watch over humankind fills me with glee.

From the beginning, we know that Daphne will achieve greatness in whatever she does. Storm of Olympus is the culmination of those early glimpses of her strength, determination, and stubbornness. The appearance of what seems like the entire pantheon of Greek gods, goddesses, and Titans is simply frosting on the cake. I loved Ms. Andrews' reimaging of those gods and goddesses, their interactions with humans, and humans' reactions to their actions. Any time the lowly find ways to overpower the highest levels is cause for celebration, and seeing Daphne get the best of the gods is food for the soul. Daphne is the epitome of girl power. In a world full of Heras, be a Daphne.
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95 reviews
October 21, 2023
Wow...

The way I went from "GODS!! I LOVE THIS BOOK!!" to "GODS!! I HATE THIS BOOK!!" back to "GODS, I LOVE THIS BOOK!!" and so on during the whole time I was reading it.

I can't even find the words to write this review! Not only the story of Daphne and Apollo but of so many others. Losses and fears and victories and courage.

The battles were epic, the story had me hooked since I read the first sentence and I don't think my neighbours appreciated just how much I'd talk with the characters. The ending... Wow. I can't find the words, it had costs and it hurt but it was perfect! And, to be fair, I too would've shoved either of them off the mountain in that moment, but alas (If you read you know, if you didn't read you should, then you'll know).

This was a lot of nothing in a lot of words, huh? But I don't wanna give spoilers even though I wanna gush about every little thing! So, go read the book, it's great!

In the meantime, the Garden must have balance... Will you answer the call?
Profile Image for Addie BookCrazyBlogger.
1,781 reviews55 followers
May 20, 2024
After fighting in the Trojan War, Daphne is left by betrayals: her lover Apollo who she can’t seem to trust or fully let in, her brother who hates her after he mistakenly believes Daphne killed their other brother and of course, all of the gods and goddess who are out for Daphne’s blood. As she struggles to regain her will to fight and to understand her new abilities, the gods call on her again. Only now it is foretold she will be the downfall of Olympus and Sparta. Can she save her people? Or will she forced to watch their downfall? I know how much YA authors love their love triangles but I’ll be honest, I found it a little frustrating in this book. Like you just spent two books building up Apollo and Daphne’s relationship! I thought it was really interesting to see how the author also incorporated Norse mythology as well. I thought this was an epic conclusion to a stunning series.
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153 reviews1 follower
January 8, 2024
What an amazing conclusion to this trilogy. Andrew’s story telling ability has really grown. SOOO much happened in this book. Every time I thought I knew what was happening, even more shit would happen. Such a fresh take on Greek mythology! The only negative was I wish her relationship with Apollo was more fleshed out and they spent more time together— but that’s just the romance girlie in me talking. The battle scenes were unmatched! Andrew’s is definitely not afraid to kill off characters. I also loved Hermes! While him flirting with Daphne infront of Apollo was kinda weird, I’m also a sucker for the “overly-flirtatious, funny, but clearly doesn’t have a chance” character.
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167 reviews25 followers
January 24, 2025
I swear, this should have been multiple novels with the amount of action and peaks of drama. Nevertheless, Andrews squished it into one.

I got answers, for most of the questions I had. I still have a few that will remain unknown. Maybe I'll go re-read the series at some point in the future.

If you've read book 1 and 2, go ahead and read this one. Like I said lots of action, like I enjoyed that. Andrews was very specific in writing those battle scenes.

I cried, without shame. If you read the book, you'll know the moment because you'll probably choke up too.

Alright, that's all I have. Thanks for the story, Andrews.
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83 reviews4 followers
September 20, 2023
I enjoyed the finale of this trilogy. I love the Greek mythology and the unique retelling and creation of new myths. I absolutely adore Apollo and wish he had more POV chapters. His few chapters were some of my favorites. I really didn’t like the unnecessary love triangle going on… totally not fair to Apollo. I also felt like some of the events were too drawn out and could have been shortened. It was a lot of action at moments and I had to reread to make sure what I read was indeed what I read.
6 reviews
June 20, 2024
What a crazy book. It really gave you everything. It was full of betrayal and shock factors that left me stunned but also was full of happy moments as well and most especially had a totally satisfying ending. Were tears shed? Yes but it was totally worth it. It gave me everything and more that I wanted. I was just waiting for the end where it would shatter me and leave me frustrated and anger it left me happy and full of hope. This book was an excellent ending to the trilogy.
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9 reviews
January 5, 2024
I’m in love with this series. This is probably my favorite book series I have ever read. The way it’s so somber and like I’m happy but I’m also dying on the inside from this book like what the heck. Anyway 10/10 If you like Greek mythology you will love this book
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166 reviews5 followers
December 20, 2024
This book was good! I loved seeing Daphne grow into her powers and get stronger. Seeing the other gods was also a really cool twist. The story was great, even if it got slow in parts. Overall it was a great story, and a great conclusion to the series.
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45 reviews
October 6, 2023
Best book ever! Fitting end to the best series of all time! I cried a little with each pages turned. When you get past chapter 50, keep a box of tissues nearby.
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100 reviews12 followers
May 25, 2024
Beautiful Greek mythology book! Has everything I so love about Greek mythology. So much adventure. Action packed. Twists and turns at every corner
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