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The flame of Olympus

Kate O'Hearn (2012)

SubgenreYA Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages416 (Chunky (400-600))
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads4.59/5 (97)

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

ViolenceAnimal Harm

Protagonist archetypes

Reluctant Hero

Synopsis

Thirteen-year-old Emily's life is transformed when Pegasus, the mythological winged horse, crashes onto the roof of her building during a New York City blackout and takes her to Olympus where she faces monsters, a corrupt governmental agency, and the quest to keep the Olympic flame burning.

Tags

Greek MythologyUrban FantasyAdventureMythology Retelling