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The Games Gods Play

by Abigail Owen

Narrator Piper Goodeve

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Length 17 hours 56 minutes

Language English

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Bookseller recommendation

“Slow burn, absolutely stunning and enough twists and turns to keep you on your toes! Absolutely perfect for fans of The Hunger Games and Percy Jackson who want more of that, but with adult characters they can relate to, plus the author’s own unique twists and turns. I laughed and cried and now cannot wait to see what happens in the next book. ”
— Emily • The Traveling Book Bus

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“Such a fun take on greek mythology characters and herculean trials! I really enjoyed the tension with a bit of spice and drama in this book and absolutely unhinged main character. ”
— Mariam • UC San Diego Bookstore

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“This is one of my favorite reads of 2024! Five stars all the way around.”
— Miranda • Gottwals Books

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“If the Greek Gods had their own Hunger Games - that’s what’s happening in The Games Gods Play! Owen does a masterful job at bringing us into this world and then leaving us wanting more! ”
— Calleigh • Fabled Bookshop & Cafe

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“I adored this book! A beautiful and unique take on the Greek gods in modern times. It has it all: a strong FMC, smart and snarky dialogue, danger around every corner, heartbreaking and tear inducing scenes, and just the right amount of spice to leave you wanting more. This Hunger Games meets Greek mythology romantacy has something for everyone - including a moment or two when you just want to thrown the book at the wall in disbelief!”
— Kristi • Owl's Nest Books

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“I LOVED this book. It’s like the Triwizard tournament but with Greek Gods instead of wizards and made for adult listeners. ”
— Danielle • The Next Chapter GP

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“This was a fantastic book. I binge listened to it. I can’t wait for the next in the series. Well written, great plot and fun to listen to.”
— Tara • The Brass Unicorn

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“Filled with Greek gods and goddesses who sponsor champions through various labors, this fantasy adventure is one of my 'best reads of 2024'. Hades was amazing and the banter with Lyra perfect. I highly recommend this book! 4.5 Stars”
— Joanne • Inscribe Books

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“This book is full of action, drama, Greek gods and romance. ⭐️: 5 🌶️: 2.5 ”
— Kara • Midnight Readers Shop

Summary

THE GODS LOVE TO PLAY WITH US MERE MORTALS. AND EVERY HUNDRED YEARS, WE LET THEM …I have never been favored by the gods. Far from it, thanks to Zeus. Living as a cursed office clerk for the Order of Thieves, I just keep my head down and hope the capricious beings who rule from Olympus won’t notice me. Not an easy feat, given San Francisco is Zeus’ patron city, but I make do. I survive. Until the night I tangle with a different god.The worst god. Hades.For the first time ever, the ruthless, mercurial King of the Underworld has entered the Crucible—the deadly contest the gods hold to determine a new ruler to sit on the throne of Olympus. But instead of fighting their own battles, the gods name mortals to compete in their stead. So why in the Underworld did Hades choose me—a sarcastic nobody with a curse on her shoulders—as his champion? And why does my heart trip every time he says I’m his?I don’t know if I’m a pawn, bait, or something else entirely to this dangerously tempting god. How can I, when he has more secrets than stars in the sky? Because Hades is playing by his own rules … and Death will win at any cost.

Fiction Romance Fantasy