Game of Strength and Storm

By: Rachel Menard

Write A Review

Paperback | 1 August 2022

At a Glance

Paperback
400 Pages

Age
14 - 18

Grade
4 - 7

Dimensions(cm)
26.5 x 17 x 6.2

Paperback

RRP $22.99

$22.75

or 4 interest-free payments of $5.69 with

Ships in 5 to 7 business days

Teenagers of Olympia Gen and Castor race to be the first to complete six nearly impossible challenges to obtain their greatest desire. Only one will win. The other walks away with nothing - if she walks away at all.

Victory is the only option. Once a year, the Olympian Empresses grant the wishes of ten people selected by a lottery - for a price. Seventeen-year-old Gen, a former circus performer, wants the freedom of her father, who was sentenced to life in prison for murders she knows he didn't commit. Castor plans to carry the island Arcadia into the future in place of her brother, Pollux, but only after the Empresses force a change in her island's archaic laws that requires a male heir. To get what they want, Gen and Castor must race to complete the better half of ten nearly impossible labors. They have to catch the fastest ship in the sea, slay the immortal Hydra, defeat a gangster called the Boar, and capture the flesh-eating Mares, among other deadly tasks. Gen has her magic, her ability to speak to animals, her inhuman strength - and the help of Pollux, who's been secretly pining for her for years. But Castor has her own gifts: the power of the storms, along with endless coin. Only one can win. The other walks away with nothing - if she walks away at all.

About the Author

Rachel Menard was born in New Jersey, raised in Arizona, and then relocated to Rhode Island. Throughout her life she has been a barista, college radio DJ, singer in an alt-country band, marketer, designer, and finally, a writer. Her short fiction has been featured on Cast of Wonders and her editorial work has been seen in Writer's Digest.

Industry Reviews

"[A] fast-paced, magical, action-oriented story with a conclusion that points to more adventures to come." -Kirkus Reviews

"Fast-paced and full of imagination, this glittering twist on Greek mythology surprised me at every turn. The heroines are brilliant, the tasks are brutal, and I cannot wait to be immersed in the world of Olympia again!" -Marissa Meyer, #1 New York Times best-selling author of The Lunar Chronicles and Heartless

"[A]n intriguing fantasy series starter....Menard's rapid pace and sympathetic characters make for a sweeping adventure." -Publishers Weekly

"[A] fast-paced, suspenseful, magical adventure with a satisfying twist on Greek mythology." -The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

"[T]his exciting novel is a strong selection to share with young adult readers with an interest in fantasy and adventure fiction." -Children's Literature

Shipping

	Standard Shipping	Express Shipping
Metro postcodes:	$9.99	$14.95
Regional postcodes:	$9.99	$14.95
Rural postcodes:	$9.99	$14.95

Orders over $89.00 qualify for free shipping.

How to return your order

At Booktopia, we offer hassle-free returns in accordance with our returns policy. If you wish to return an item, please get in touch with Booktopia Customer Care.

Additional postage charges may be applicable.