Gather initial thoughts and broad opinions about the book.

1. The Games Gods Play blends elements of Greek mythology with a high-stakes tournament narrative reminiscent of Suzanne Collins’s The Hunger Games. How engaging was this mixing of narrative genres, and how did it compare to other mythological retellings you’ve read?

2. Abigail Owen is known for writing fantasy romances that blend morally grey characters in action-charged settings, such as in the Inferno Rising series. If you’ve read other works by the author, how does The Games Gods Play compare in terms of world-building and character development?

3. Consider your previous knowledge of Greek mythology. Were there any elements of the novel that surprised you in terms of plot, character arcs, or repurposed myths? What moments were the most noteworthy for you?

Encourage readers to connect the book’s themes and characters with their personal experiences.

1. The Games Gods Play depicts Olympus as a battleground for political schemes, rivalries, divisive factions, and a race for greater power. Do you think this depiction reflects real-world struggles for leadership and control?

2. As an office clerk for the Order of Thieves, Lyra is ill-prepared for the Crucible’s deadly competition.