Blood of Hercules by Jasmine Mas – NY Times Bestselling Dark Fantasy Romance

Blood of Hercules by Jasmine Mas is a gender-bent Greek mythology retelling that transforms the legendary hero into Alexis Hert, a shy, stuttering foster child whose life changes forever when a blood test reveals her Spartan heritage. As a member of the immortal elite who rule humanity with god-like powers, Alexis is thrust into the brutal Spartan War Academy where deadly trials await.

What Makes Blood of Hercules a Must-Read

This New York Times bestseller and BookTok phenomenon delivers heart-pounding action, sarcastic inner monologues, and a morally gray romance set in a dystopian world overrun by Titans. Readers follow Alexis as she navigates themes of identity, survival, resilience, and power dynamics in a society where heroes are villains and strength is the only currency.

Perfect for fans of:

• Zodiac Academy and dark romantasy
• Greek mythology retellings with modern twists
• Strong female protagonists and enemies-to-lovers romance
• Fantasy romance with emotional depth and dark humor

About Jasmine Mas

Jasmine Mas is a New York Times bestselling author with a degree in ancient Greco-Roman classical studies from Georgetown University. Her books have been translated into over 20 languages. A former lawyer turned full-time fantasy romance author, Jasmine creates richly detailed mythological worlds inspired by her classical studies. The Villains of Lore series has become a viral sensation among BookTok readers worldwide.

Book Details

Title: Blood of Hercules (Villains of Lore, Book 1)
Author: Jasmine Mas
ISBN: 9780008751692
Publisher: HarperVoyager / Canary Street Press
Pages: 480-498
Format: Softcover
Genre: Dark Fantasy Romance, Romantasy, Greek Mythology Retelling

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