by Liz Braswell
First published 2021
Hercules has reclaimed his place among the gods, but Zeus forbids his romance with the mortal Meg. Hera offers Meg a path to godhood through a quest that will test her resolve. She must venture into the Underworld to rescue the current wife of her former lover, the same man she once saved by trading her soul to Hades. While Meg suffered in the Underworld, this ex-boyfriend moved on and married another woman. Now Meg faces monsters and deities as she navigates the realm of the dead. Hades stands as her greatest obstacle, the god who once owned her soul. Meg relies on her sharp intelligence and cutting remarks to survive each challenge. The quest forces her to confront her painful past and decide whether she truly wants eternal life with Hercules. Her lifelong pattern of avoiding commitment threatens to sabotage her chance at both love and immortality.
Genres: romance, mythology, adventure, fantasy
Vibes: emotional, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, second-chance
Setting: Underworld
336 pages · Hardcover · Random House/Disney