Blood of Hercules is the debut novel in the Villains of Lore series by New York Times bestselling author Jasmine Mas, published by HarperVoyager (August 2024). An instant viral sensation on BookTok, it is a dark fantasy romance reimagining of Greek mythology set in a modern world where gods, Titans, and immortals called Spartans rule over humanity.

The story follows Alexis Hert, a shy, stammering foster child struggling to survive in a Titan-infested world. When a blood test reveals she carries the hidden divine heritage of a Spartan — one of the immortal elite with god-like powers — she is forced to attend the brutal Spartan War Academy to prove herself worthy of immortality. There she must endure ruthless trials under the mentorship of legendary warriors Achilles and Patro, while navigating dangerous alliances with the mysterious professors Augustus and Kharon.

Blending enemies-to-lovers tension, spicy romance, and a richly imagined mythology-inspired setting, Blood of Hercules features full-color character art, embossed lettering, and bonus content. The 496-page paperback is a Goodreads Choice Award nominee for Readers' Favorite Romantasy (2024) and has earned over 166,000 ratings on Goodreads. Author Jasmine Mas holds a degree in ancient Greco-Roman classical studies from Georgetown University and is a former lawyer.