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The flame of Olympus
416 pages
A high-flying, modern-meets-mythic adventure where ordinary city life collides spectacularly with ancient magic.
What it feels like
Reading this book feels like strapping in for a cinematic, high-altitude roller coaster where the modern world and ancient mythology violently and wondrously collide. The narrative moves at a propulsive clip, trading quiet moments for breathless escapes, shadowy government agencies, and epic clashes with legendary monsters. It carries an earnest, accessible tone that perfectly captures the overwhelming awe of a young protagonist thrust into a world of gods and winged horses. The atmosphere is steeped in a sense of urgent wonder, balancing the gritty reality of a New York City blackout with the gleaming, high-stakes peril of Mount Olympus. It is an absolute delight for middle-grade readers who crave action-packed quests, fierce loyalties, and the thrilling fantasy of discovering that myths are real and hiding just out of sight.
- Mood
- wondrous
- high-stakes
- cinematic
- mythic
- Tone
- earnest
- adventurous
- urgent
- accessible
- Pace
- propulsive
- Themes
- unlikely friendships · discovering hidden courage · bridging worlds · fighting corrupt authority · loyalty
- The writing
- Straightforward and action-driven, keeping the pages turning with snappy dialogue and cinematic descriptions.
- The arc
- Begins in sudden, chaotic upheaval and builds into a soaring journey of bravery and steadfast loyalty.
- Who it's for
- Young readers who devour fast-paced mythological quests and dream of discovering magic hidden in their own backyards.
Content notes
- fantasy violence
- perilous situations
- parental injury
About the book
Thirteen-year-old Emily's life is transformed when Pegasus, the mythological winged horse, crashes onto the roof of her building during a New York City blackout and takes her to Olympus where she faces monsters, a corrupt governmental agency, and the quest to keep the Olympic flame burning.
Description from Open Library.
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