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Blurb: Mature King Lykos has a sexy confidence that turns Alexios' head. Seduced by Lykos, Prince Alexios discovers a world of men he's never known before.
Meanwhile his slave Galen has gotten tired of waiting in the wings. He sets out to woo Alexios and win his heart.
Even Apollo can't leave Alexios alone. The young prince finds himself pursued by a god and in danger of a perilous love.
How will Alexios follow his heart when he unwittingly wins the favor of a god? Can Alexios escape the fate of Apollo's past lovers and have the man he wants?
Review: Do yourself a favor and read the Greek Lexicon of myths and characters at the end of the book before beginning Alexios' Fate.
The majority of the story is told through narrative. Told and told and told, so there is very little dialogue (and at that, contemporary dialogue in a historical novel-yikes!). The narrative is off-puttingly dense and gives an air of rigid constraint. I did manage to persevere in reading and found I enjoyed the book's plot and characters. It seems the author would do well if only she could loosen up her prose and pay more attention to pacing... the last third of the book is when the main conflict unfolds and resolves. Quickly.
Perhaps Alexios' finishes too easily as many layers of plot are left unresolved. I would love to read a follow up.
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