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Blood of Hercules

by Jasmine Mas · Villains of Lore #1

2024 · 496 pages

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💬 Mentioned in 10+ Reddit threads

📖 179k+ Goodreads ratings

📚 Book 1 of an ongoing series (2 published)

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⏳ This series may not be complete yet — 2 of 2 books published

📊 Readers are divided — ratings range from 3.9 GR to 4.4 AMZ to 3.9 R.io

About this book

Blood of Hercules Alexis thought she was just surviving on her own terms—until a blood test reveals she's got divine ancestry running through her veins and lands her at the cutthroat Spartan War Academy, where becoming immortal means proving yourself in ways that'll test everything you are. Surrounded by intense mentors like the legendary Achilles and mysterious professors who literally rule the underworld, Alexis has to transform from a scrappy survivor into a warrior worthy of godhood while navigating dangerous crushes, deadly classmates, and monsters that want her dead. This is dark academia meets epic mythology with serious bite—perfect if you crave a heroine who's sharp-tongued and stubborn, morally complex love interests, and a world where the line between hero and villain gets deliciously blurry. Prepare for breathless training montages, swoon-worthy tension, and the kind of high-stakes adventure that'll have you racing to find out if immortality is really worth the cost.

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