Abigail Owen is the #1 New York Times and #1 USA Today bestselling author of 30+ books that range from upper YA (18+) epic romantasy to new adult modern mythic romantasy to super spicy adult paranormal romance. She loves magical worlds with plots that move hot and fast, feisty heroines with sass, heroes with heart, a dash of snark, and oodles of HEAs! Other titles include: wife, mother, Star Wars geek, ex-competitive skydiver, AuDHD, spreadsheet lover, Jeopardy! fanatic, organizational guru, true classic movie buff, linguaphile, wishful world traveler, and chocoholic. Abigail currently resides in Austin, Texas, with her own swoon-worthy hero, their (mostly) angelic teenagers, and an adorable fur baby. abigailowen.com

"A stunning and unique fantasy laced with intrigue, adventure and a delicious romance. This story is my latest obsession." ―USA Today bestselling author, Devney Perry on The Games Gods Play

"This series will have you on the edge of your seat. The trials, the monsters, Lyra's relationship with Hades, not to mention the angst, the relationships that form, the love, the heartbreak...I cannot recommend this series enough! I cannot wait for the next book!"

"[...] I was beyond excited for The Things Gods Break [...] and it didn't disappoint. [...] I laughed, I cried and I didn't think that I would be one of the things broken from The Things Gods Break. [..] [G]et so excited for October because you're going to love book 2! [...] It's again going to be a top 5 book for 2025."

"This novel was truly an emotional journey from beginning to end. [...] [E]very chapter carried an intensity that kept me fully engaged. [...] The tension never relents, and just when one believes the story has reached its peak, Owen finds a way to raise the stakes once more."

"6 stars for sure (really infinite stars) this book was so good! I didn't think it could possibly get better than the first book but A. Owen proved me wrong. I was absolutely in a chokehold by this book."

"Don't miss this highly anticipated sequel to The Games Gods Play! I absolutely loved the twists and turns that Lyra faces."

"What an incredible follow up to The Games Gods Play!! I literally dropped everything to start reading this. [...] With tons of action and moving parts, the book still left room to breathe with moments of tenderness, humour and heartbreak. A total gem."

"[...] THIS BOOOOKKKKKKKK! �� First of all, I LOVE trials, and I love Greek mythology especially when the main character is the 'evil' god Hades. This book had both, and I ate it upppp. [...] I devoured every second of this book, and the way it ended? OMFG. I need the second book ASAP." - on The Games Gods Play

"I can't remember the last time I read a book that had me on the edge of my seat like this one did! [...] The romance was a delicious slow burn [...] and I enjoyed all of the references to Greek mythology. [...] I'm very excited to see where the next book in this series leads!" - on The Games Gods Play

"This book was everything I wanted it to be and more. The angst. The story. The action. I loved everything about it. The story itself was so unique. [...] If you like all the angst and magic and [a] strong heroine -- pick this book up. You will not be disappointed." - on The Games Gods Play

"The Games Gods Play truly is a grown-up Percy Jackson with Hunger Games vibes. [...] [T]he tension Lyra and Hades give off throughout is SCORCHING. In short, this book is now a part of my personality until the next one is released." - on The Games Gods Play

"I've been looking for a book to emotionally destroy me, and this one totally did in the best of ways. [...] I'm trying to be vague because I would be so mad if someone spoiled this for me, but just know that I want to scream about this book at the top of my lungs. I will be insufferable until this book is released and I can finally talk about it with my book peeps."

"[...] [T]he things the Gods are breaking, Ms. Abigail Owen, are your readers. Broken. This book is a freaking rollercoaster, and the hits just keep on coming. I'm just going to go cry in a corner until we get book three."

"This series will have you on the edge of your seat. The trials, the monsters, Lyra's relationship with Hades, not to mention the angst, the relationships that form, the love, the heartbreak...I cannot recommend this series enough! I cannot wait for the next book!"

"I loved how threads from book 1 continue to be woven throughout. But Ms. Owen and I need to have a chat about this cliffhanger!"

"I was captivated by page one, she created a story that was equally action packed as it was emotionally driven. [...] This book needs to be on the top of your TBR pile and preorder list! [...] I wish I could rate this book higher than five stars because this is GOD TIER WRITING!!!"

"When the second book is better than the first book and took a turn in the story that I wasn't expecting, then you know you're on an amazing adventure. I just ate it up! I think this is my first 5 star read of 2025 and I can't wait for book 3!"

Publisher: Entangled: Red Tower Books

Pub date: 2025-09-16

Length: 500 pages