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Lifestyles of Gods and Monsters by Emily Roberson

Lifestyles of Gods and Monsters

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Emily Roberson

Farrar Straus & Giroux · Ebook · October 22, 2019

Greek mythology meets the Kardashians in Emily Roberson's Lifestyles of Gods and Monsters, a fresh, fast-paced debut young adult novel about celebrity culture, family dynamics, and finding love amidst it all.

YA Fantasy RomanceGreek & Roman Myths for TeensMonster Tales for TeensFantasy
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MythologyYoung AdultRetellingsRomance
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Who it’s for
For when you want teens, modernity, and a paranormal spark without too much ceremony.
Genres
Greek & Roman Myths for Teens, YA Fantasy Romance, Monster Tales for Teens
Published
Farrar Straus & Giroux, October 22, 2019

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About this book

Greek mythology meets the Kardashians in Emily Roberson's Lifestyles of Gods and Monsters, a fresh, fast-paced debut young adult novel about celebrity culture, family dynamics, and finding love amidst it all. Sixteen-year-old Ariadne’s whole life is curated and shared with the world. Her royal family’s entertainment empire is beloved by the tabloids, all over social media, and the hottest thing on television. The biggest moneymaker?

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The Labyrinth Contest, a TV extravaganza in which Ariadne leads fourteen teens into a maze to kill a monster. To win means endless glory; to lose means death. In ten seasons, no one has ever won. When the gorgeous, mysterious Theseus arrives at the competition and asks Ariadne to help him to victory, she doesn’t expect to fall for him. He might be acting interested in her just to boost ratings. Their chemistry is undeniable, though, and she can help him survive. If he wins, the contest would end for good. But if she helps him, she doesn’t just endanger her family’s empire—the monster would have to die. And for Ariadne, his life might be the only one worth saving. Ariadne’s every move is watched by the public and predestined by the gods, so how can she find a way to forge her own destiny and save the people she loves?

Why It Works

For when you want teens, modernity, and a paranormal spark without too much ceremony.

Come here for

  • modern teen-romance energy
  • fantasy with a romance-forward pull

Expect

  • YA fantasy-romance blend
  • easy entry into a contemporary supernatural setup

Where it sits

Greek & Roman Myths for Teens93%
Monster Tales for Teens46%
YA Fantasy Romance44%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Contemporary YA Fantasy
  • Greek & Roman Myths for Teens
  • YA Romance
Authors
Emily Roberson
Publisher
Farrar Straus & Giroux
Published
October 22, 2019
Format
Ebook
Reading lane
Contemporary YA Fantasy