Episode 47 | Was Bonds of Hercules by Jasmine Mas Worth the Hype? Review and Rating

Bonds of Hercules Review & Rating | Honest Romantasy Book Review | Booked for Two Podcast

An honest, semi-amateur review from readers who actually lived in the chaos.

In this episode of Booked for Two, we wrap up Bonds of Hercules by Jasmine Mas with our full review and rating — breaking down what worked, what didn’t, and why this book hit us the way it did.

We’re not English lit majors. We’re not professional critics. And if you’re here for deep prose analysis… that’s not us. But if you want an honest, reader-first take on story, characters, emotional payoff, and chaos, you’re in the right place.

This episode starts spoiler-free, then clearly marks when we dive into spoilers.

In this episode:

• Our spoiler-free thoughts on Bonds of Hercules and who this book is (and isn’t) for

• What Jasmine Mas does exceptionally well in this installment

• Where the book frustrated us or felt uneven as readers

• Character deep dives: Alexis, Augustus, Kharon, Achilles, Medusa, and the Broody Bunch

• How the Spartan Gladiator Competition reshapes the series

• Thoughts on power, consent, control, and corruption in romantasy

• The prophecy, the unfinished verse, and why this ending intentionally feels unresolved

• Our final ratings and whether we’re continuing into Book 3

Why listen to this review

If you’re looking for:

• a fantasy romance podcast

• an honest romantasy book review

• a Bonds of Hercules review & rating

• a Greek mythology fantasy discussion

• or a book podcast that doesn’t talk down to listeners

This episode is for you.

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