Daughter of Chaos (The Dark Pantheon, #1)

Daughter of Chaos (The Dark Pantheon, #1)

A.S. Webb

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For mortals to be free, the gods must fall in this sweeping epic fantasy debut. ---- In ancient Greece, mortals suffer under the tyranny of the gods—forced to sacrifice the food they depend on, their worldly possessions and even each other at the whims of the Twelve. But an ancient prophecy speaks of hope, of one who will set humankind free. On the island of Naxos, Danae, a fisherman's daughter, develops strange powers tied to a mysterious tree bearing golden fruit. Driven from her home, she seeks guidance from the oracle but finds only more questions…and whispers of a secret network of believers who have long been awaiting her arrival. Determined to learn more, Danae joins forces with the legendary Heracles and his crew. Together they battle monsters and gods alike on a quest to the end of the world as Danae seeks the one who holds the key to her destiny. But a terrifying truth is yet to be unlocked. A truth that could destroy the world as she knows it. Danae must choose to follow her destiny or her heart, while the fate of humanity rests on her shoulders.


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    Reaaaally disappointed I didn’t vibe with this one. The writing just felt dry and it just felt like an absolute slog to read. I understand this is a retelling - however I can’t get over how so many changes were just, nonsensical? And so many inaccuracies. Also if we weren’t dealing with Greek gods and Greek names, I would not be able to tell you that this was set in Greece because the world building was beautiful but not at all well-rounded. Very sad

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