Blood of Troy, Claire Andrews
Blood of Troy, Claire Andrews
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Blood of Troy

Author: Claire Andrews

Narrator: Brittany Pressley

Unabridged: 14 hr 13 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 09/06/2022


Synopsis

The sequel to Daughter of Sparta thrusts warrior Daphne and her love interest, the Olympian god Apollo, into the middle of the Trojan War in an epic YA fantasy reimagining of Greek mythology.
 
A year after saving the powers of Olympus by defeating Nyx, the Goddess of Darkness, Daphne is haunted by still-looming threats, her complicated feelings for the god Apollo, and the promise she made to the Olympian gods that she would help them again when they called upon her. When their command finally comes, it is deceptively simple: secure herself a spot as one of Queen Helen’s guards.
 
A war is coming, and all of Sparta must be prepared.
 
In the midst of a treaty summit among the monarchs of Greece, Daphne and Helen uncover a plot of betrayal—and soon, a battle begins that leads to all-out war. As the kingdoms of Greece clash on the shores of Troy and the gods choose sides, Daphne must use her wits, her training, and her precarious relationship with Apollo to find a way to keep her queen safe, stop the war, and uncover the true reason the gods led her to Troy. But the gods are keeping more than one secret, and Daphne will be forced to decide how far she is willing to go to save those she loves—and whose side she’s on in a war that is prophesized to be the downfall of her people.

Reviews

Goodreads review by jessica on May 14, 2022

okay. heres the thing. when it comes to the trojan war, ive always sided with the greeks. patroclus deserved better, achilles is tragedy personified, and odysseus is my favourite wily character. i will root for them every step of the way. but this book… this book actually has me supporting the troja......more

Goodreads review by Claire on March 30, 2021

I've been wanting to write this book since even before I finished DAUGHTER OF SPARTA. I can't wait to share this continuation of Daphne and Apollo's story with you, and to flip what you think you know of the Trojan War upside down!......more

Goodreads review by La Crosse County Library on January 19, 2023

* Spoiler alert! * This is what happens when I get really into a new book series: I finish the first two books in quick succession and then have to wait for the third book that isn't coming out until later this year! (And of course there was quite the cliffhanger after the latest one, and I have to s......more

Goodreads review by Remy on April 04, 2022

*HEAVY BREATHING* fall of 2022 can’t come soon enough!! Pls just give us more Daphne and Apollo 😌😌😌 Update: 4/4/22 just finished this masterpiece!!! Review to come βš”οΈπŸΉ......more

Goodreads review by Aarushi on December 22, 2022

tws: death, violence, sexism, war representation: poc side characters, lgbt+ side characters ---------- Hello, everyone! I am pleased to let all know that I have finished my first book in three months! *cheers in background* now, am i going to finish my reading goal? judging by how i cannot read fifty......more


Quotes

* "Free of vanity, indifferent to the male gaze, and portrayed without objectification, Daphne’s the compelling hero of an epic closer in tone to its Homeric source than to many pop-culture iterations... A vivid, riveting sequel."β€”Kirkus, starred review

"It is hard to imagine a more compulsively readable book than Daughter of Sparta... but Andrews has outdone herself with Blood of Troy. Daphne is a stubborn, ambitious gem in a myth-spun tale full of glittering royalty, shining gods, and secrets that threaten to topple them all. The burning question I am left with? How will I—I mean readers—manage to wait for the trilogy's final installment?"β€”Lillie Lainoff, author of One For All

"This one had me at the edge of my seat. Absolutely riveting. Andrews weaves mythology, political intrigue, and aching romance with a masterful hand. I need the third book. Right. Now."β€”Rebecca Rode, author of Tides of Mutiny

Praise for Daughter of Sparta:

"A fresh, original spin on classic Greek mythology. Andrews is a debut to watch; Daughter of Sparta is an action-packed adventure with phenomenal writing and empowering female characters that are sure to pack a punch. I was absolutely enamored by this book!"β€”Adalyn Grace, New York Times bestselling author of the All the Stars and Teeth series

"Daughter of Sparta deftly weaves classic Greek myth into a spellbinding adventure led by a fierce and complex heroine. An utterly transportive and breathtaking debut."β€”Katy Rose Pool, author of There Will Come a Darkness

"Claire Andrews' Daughter of Sparta is an epic story about female empowerment, packed with romance, adventure and mystery. This fast-paced and well-researched novel was truly difficult to put down!"β€”June Hur, author of The Forest of Stolen Girls

"Nonstop action, drama, and an unforgettable female warrior will keep readers turning pages.... Awe-inspiring."β€”SLJ

"A strong female-led adventure story with an underlying romance."β€”SLC

"This twist on the narrative is great for readers aging out of Rick Riordan’s books."β€”Booklist

"This book has all the right elements to sweep you off your feet.... A fresh and exciting reimagining of the classic Greek myth."β€”Nerd Daily