Lore

In a world where ancient Greek gods become mortal every seven years, the Agon begins anew in New York City. This deadly game offers mortals a chance to kill a god and claim their power. The city becomes a battleground as the new Ares, Wrath , emerges, having killed the previous god of war. Lore Perseous , the last of her bloodline, is reluctantly drawn back into this deadly game when she encounters a wounded Athena seeking refuge. The gods' mortality is both a curse and an opportunity, setting the stage for a brutal contest. The Agon pits bloodlines against each other, each seeking to claim a

Theme 1: Awakening of Mortal Gods

This thread running through Lore gives the story its emotional weight. Alexandra Bracken weaves it into the narrative with skill, ensuring that the reader feels the stakes as deeply as the characters do.

Theme 2: Bloodlines and Betrayals

This thread running through Lore gives the story its emotional weight. Alexandra Bracken weaves it into the narrative with skill, ensuring that the reader feels the stakes as deeply as the characters do.

Theme 3: The Hunt Begins

This thread running through Lore gives the story its emotional weight. Alexandra Bracken weaves it into the narrative with skill, ensuring that the reader feels the stakes as deeply as the characters do.

What Readers Say About Lore

Lore has resonated with readers for its emotional honesty and vivid storytelling. Many describe finishing it in a single sitting — drawn forward by Alexandra Bracken's prose and an almost desperate need to know how it ends.

A Passage Worth Sitting With

"Awakening of Mortal Gods" — Alexandra Bracken, Lore

About the Author

Alexandra Bracken is the author of Lore. Known for emotionally resonant storytelling, their work has found devoted readers across the globe.