The Things Gods Break

Name: The Things Gods Break
Brand: HarperCollins New Zealand
SKU: 9781038960412
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the unmissable new 2025 sequel to the international bestselling Greek Gods romantasy The Games Gods Play

By Abigail Owen

Series: Crucible Trilogy

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She has won the games of the gods, can she stand against the titans? THE STUNNING DELUXE HARDBACK EDITION OF THE SECOND BOOK IN THE CRUCIBLE TRILOGY FROM THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES, #1 USA TODAY BESTSELLER, The Games Gods... Read More

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She has won the games of the gods, can she stand against the titans?

THE STUNNING DELUXE HARDBACK EDITION OF THE SECOND BOOK IN THE CRUCIBLE TRILOGY FROM THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES, #1 USA TODAY BESTSELLER, The Games Gods Play

Lyra may have survived the Crucible, but now she faces an even more dangerous test - a deadly race against time begins in Tartarus.

The games continue in the thrilling and highly anticipated follow-up to the bestselling romantasy The Games Gods Play. Welcome to Tartarus!

Series: Crucible Trilogy

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The Things Gods Break

She has won the games of the gods, but can she stand against the titans? The second book in the Crucible Trilogy from the international bestselling author of the instant #1 New York Times and #1 USA Today bestseller, The Games Gods Play. Lyra may have survived the Crucible, but now she faces an even more dangerous test—a deadly race...

By Abigail Owen

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The Games Gods Play

The Games Gods Play is the instant #1 New York Times and #1 USA Today bestseller. This dazzling romantasy epic from an award-winning author is akin to A Court of Thorns and Roses meeting Percy Jackson in an alternate contemporary world where the gods of mythology never died. Perfect for readers of Rebecca Yarros. The gods love to play with...

By Abigail Owen

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Amelia's Pick

The Things Gods Break

She has won the games of the gods, can she stand against the titans? THE STUNNING DELUXE HARDBACK EDITION OF THE SECOND BOOK IN THE CRUCIBLE TRILOGY FROM THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES, #1 USA TODAY BESTSELLER, The Games Gods Play Lyra may have survived the Crucible, but now she faces an even more...

By Abigail Owen

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The Wrath Gods Reap

Don't miss the thrilling conclusion to the number 1 New York Times bestselling The Games Gods Reap and The Things Gods Break, as the Hunger Games meets Percy Jackson in a slow-burn romance between a fierce contestant, Lyra, and Hades, the god of death himself. Now Lyra, the God of Death's champion in the Crucible must fight for her life, but Hades is done sitting...

By Abigail Owen

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The Things Gods Break

She has won the games of the gods, can she stand against the titans? The second book in the Crucible Trilogy from the bestselling author of the instant #1 New York Times, #1 USA Today bestseller, The Games Gods Play. Lyra may have survived the Crucible, but now she faces an even more dangerous test - a deadly race against...

By Abigail Owen

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The Games Gods Play

The Games Gods Play by Abigail Owen is the enthralling fusion of romance, fantasy, and mythology that propels readers into a spellbinding universe where deities walk among mortals. In this riveting contemporary tale, gods have not faded into the pages of history; instead, they thrive, exerting their whims over the human world from the heights of Olympus. Every century, a...

By Abigail Owen

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The Games Gods Play

The beautiful deluxe hardback edition of The Games Gods Play, the instant #1 New York Times and #1 USA Today bestseller, presents a dazzling romantasy epic from an award-winning author. It is A Court of Thorns and Roses meets Percy Jackson in an alternate contemporary world where the gods of mythology never died. This book is perfect for readers of...

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781038960412

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 14 October 2025

Country: Australia

Imprint: HQ Fiction

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Weight: 825g

Pages: 528

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About the Author

Multi-award-winning author Abigail Owen writes adult and upper YA fantasy romance. She loves 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, MBA, and chocoholic.

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The Things Gods Break

She has won the games of the gods, but can she stand against the titans? The second book in the Crucible Trilogy from the international bestselling author of the instant #1 New York Times and #1 USA Today bestseller, The Games Gods Play. Lyra may have survived the Crucible, but now she faces an even more dangerous test—a deadly race...

By Abigail Owen

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$27⁹⁹
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~~$36⁹⁹~~

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The Games Gods Play

The Games Gods Play is the instant #1 New York Times and #1 USA Today bestseller. This dazzling romantasy epic from an award-winning author is akin to A Court of Thorns and Roses meeting Percy Jackson in an alternate contemporary world where the gods of mythology never died. Perfect for readers of Rebecca Yarros. The gods love to play with...

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The Wrath Gods Reap

Don't miss the thrilling conclusion to the number 1 New York Times bestselling The Games Gods Reap and The Things Gods Break, as the Hunger Games meets Percy Jackson in a slow-burn romance between a fierce contestant, Lyra, and Hades, the god of death himself. Now Lyra, the God of Death's champion in the Crucible must fight for her life, but Hades is done sitting...

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Out 10 Nov 2026
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The Things Gods Break

She has won the games of the gods, can she stand against the titans? The second book in the Crucible Trilogy from the bestselling author of the instant #1 New York Times, #1 USA Today bestseller, The Games Gods Play. Lyra may have survived the Crucible, but now she faces an even more dangerous test - a deadly race against...

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