Book Title: The Sky Throne by Chris Ledbetter
Category: YA Fiction, 300 pages
Genre: Fantasy
Publisher: Month 9 Books
Release date: April 18, 2017
Tour dates: Sept 18 to Oct 20, 2017
Content Rating: PG + M (No f-words but there may be some mild profanity, and mild religious expletives such as “damn”, “hell” and “Oh God!”, some depictions of violence. No drug use or underage drinking. Some semi-mature themes – suggestion of sexual misconduct by certain characters, but not the actual performing of it.)
Book Description:
Duality dwells at every turn, and an adolescent Zeus will learn that all too well when Hyperion attacks his family on Crete.
When the dust settles, his mother is unconscious and his best friend left for dead.
Stacking epic insult upon fatal injury, Zeus discovers the woman who raised him is not his biological mother. But to ensure her safety while she recovers, a heavy-hearted Zeus leaves her behind to seek answers at Mount Olympus Preparatory Academia.
Zeus embarks on a quest to discover who ordered the attack on his home, avenge the death of his friend, and find his birth mother. When some of his new schoolmates vanish, Zeus’s quest is turned upside down, and the only way to make things right is to access the power of The Sky Throne, confront a most dangerous enemy, and take his life back.
On his way to becoming king of the Greek gods, Zeus will learn to seize power, neutralize his enemies, and fall in love.
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Meet the author:
Chris Ledbetter is an award-winning author of short fiction and novels for young adults. “Jason’s Quest,” a short story retelling of the Jason and Medea Greek myth was published in the anthology, Greek Myths Revisited. His first full-length novel, Drawn earned him two awards, Library of Clean Reads Best YA 2015 and Evernight Publishing Readers’ Choice Award Best YA 2015, as well as a USA TODAY “Must Read” recommendation. His second novel, Inked, concludes that duology. The Sky Throne is his newest young adult novel. The second book in the series is set to release in 2018.
He’s a proud member of SCBWI (Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators) and a strong supporter of the Need for Diverse Books. He now writes and lives in Wilmington, NC with his family, including three cats.
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5 stars
A young Zeus attends Eastern Crete Lower Academy and likes to pull pranks with his friend, Anytos. But one day an Older Diety, Hyperion, sets out to destroy him per a prophecy has foretold. Although Zeus escapes, Anytos is killed and his mother is injured. Zeus is hurting from his loss but is sent to Mount Olympus Preparatory Academia. From there Zeus has an adventure coming into his role as the leader of the gods and goddesses.
I really enjoy mythology stories and couldn’t wait to read The Sky Throne. I enjoyed reading about Zeus’ heritage and his struggle to be the leader. The twist on this book is that the gods and goddesses are given a modern twist making this a young adult story. So there is a modern day approach to the story with current slang and attitudes.
I think this story was well written and filled with lots of action and adventure. This retelling explores the six children of Kronos and Rhea. It takes place in their teen years and really explores Zeus trying to follow his heritage. I think this book is well written and one that you should check out.
I received The Sky Throne from iRead Book Tours for free. This has in no way influenced my opinion of this book.
Prizes
Grand Prize
One winner will get a signed paperback of The Sky Throne + $20 Amazon GC
(open USA only)
First Place
Two winners will each get an ebook copy of The Sky Throne + $10 Amazon GC
(open internationally)
Second Place
Two winners will each get an ebook copy of The Sky Throne
(open internationally)
TOTAL: 5 winners
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