Shattered Gods

The explosive conclusion to Robert’s bestselling Dark Olympus series (after Tender Cruelty) offers readers an un-put-downable final trip to the dystopian city of Olympus, where the ruling council of 13 “gods” face the wrath of Circe. Fifteen years before the start of the book, Circe was ripped away from her lover, Hecate, by the reigning Zeus, who wanted her for a bride and is widely believed to have murdered her. There’s been a regime change since then, however, and the new legacy titleholders are far more principled than their predecessors. So much so that Hecate, who infiltrated the ranks of the 13, taking up the mantle of Hermes to seek revenge, is now willing to move on and explore the possibility of new love with her dear friend Atalanta. But Circe, who has revealed herself to be very much alive, remains out for blood. As her twisty revenge mission plays out, however, she doesn’t expect to fall hard for both Hermes and Atalanta. Injuries, close calls, and unexpected deaths abound in the page-turning political plot, bolstered by the women’s tense emotional arcs and powerful chemistry. This is a worthy finale to a blockbuster series. (June)