Title: Breaking Fate: A Greek Myth Monster Retelling (Dark Gods Rising Book 2)
Author: S.M. McCoy
Genre: Fantasy Romance, Romantasy, Slow-Burn Fantasy Romance, Greek Mythology Retelling
Book Blurb:
Death will take me, in its flames I will rise.In a world of gods and monsters, prophecy and fate sway hearts and minds until a monster rises to rule them all, and darkness rises on Olympus.
"A Medusa who is worthy of admiration." - Amazon Reviewer
The continuation of the award-winning Taking Medusa, Dark Gods Rising Series.
Caught in a deal with the King of the Underworld, Medusa must learn to embrace her power and conquer the darkness in her own mind to protect the dark gods and free herself from the ties that bind her. Reconciling the truth of the past and accepting control over her future, she discovers the strings of fate aren't so easily unraveled.
Hades and Poseidon play games with her life, but with the help of new and old allies she pushes to reclaim her destiny for herself. She just didn't expect her heart to play such a vital role in deciding what fate she fights for while the very lives of the deathless gods hang in the balance.
Dive into this slow-burn fantasy adventure with a romance that defies prophecy in this page-turning continuation of Medusa's untold story.
Using current known Greek myths as we know them and retelling them from Medusa’s perspective. After all, history is written by the victors, and the bards got the story all wrong. Poets were influenced by the reigning Olympians, and Medusa still lives and she's fighting through fate to become whole so she can save the very gods that wish to destroy her to keep the one who's stolen her heart.
A paranormal myth and legends adventure romance, plot with spice, that will have you flipping pages well past your bedtime to know what happens next as the dark gods rise up and prove being a hero is a matter of perspective and plot twists that will have you squirming for more.
My Review:
Torn between her love for Dion and her attraction to Hades, Aless must make a choice. Will she embrace the darkness within, or will she drown in a life not her choosing? Breaking Fate is book two in the Dark Gods Rising series and it’s better than book one. I stayed up late, almost to two in the morning one night, because this book had me under its spell. Picking up from book one, S.M. McCoy writes a breathtaking romantasy retelling of Medusa as she continues her journey. Prophecies are a tricky thing and the path to redemption is not always clear. You’ll be rooting for Aless to take control while reading this intoxicating story.
Let’s start with the characters. Aless/Medusa is one of the finest heroines I’ve ever read. In Breaking Fate, she’s struggling to find her identity and conquer the mirrors of truth. She’s trapped in the Underworld, not knowing who or what to trust. She’s strangely attracted to Hades while loving Dion aka Poseidon. But as she grows, her love for Dion wans. What does it all mean? I could tell you, but then again, I don’t reveal spoilers. Take my advice and read this book.
Hades is the god of the Underworld, but his silver tongue ties Aless in knots. He’s evasive when it comes to emotions and that makes him the perfect morally gray hero. Readers will flock to his bad boy persona, but the kicker is he’s so much more than that. His complexity continues throughout this book, and I found myself rooting for him.
The world-building is flawless, just like in book one. S.M. McCoy recreates these Greek myths with vivid imagery and emotion. It’s like watching a movie, only better.
If you’re looking for a romantasy adventure with dark themes, pick up Breaking Fate. I await book three with bated breath.
My Rating: 5++ stars
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Author Biography:
Stevie Marie is the author of young adult paranormal fantasy, The Divine Series, and The Acatalec Series. Born within the apex of another universe, where magic flows like leaky faucets, and forged from the fires of the Underrealm she dug her way to Earth and reluctantly participates in human society, secretly returning to her home world to relay the stories of her monsters, and the troubled love of her people. When she isn’t writing she’s designing clothing, momming it up with her tiny monsters, or narrating audiobooks in the rainy city of Seattle, Washington.
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Reviewed by: Nancy