"Every winter solstice, today's earthly descendants of Greek gods, nymphs, and muses must visit Mount Olympus to preserve their near-god status. Until Dorothy's mother refuses to go, sealing her fate and dying a human death shortly after. In retaliation, the gods release an ultimatum: return to the heavens as gods or live as humans on earth. Everyone must now make a choice. Dorothy is already at the bottom of the godly chain as the descendant of the infamous Pandora. Without her mother, Dorothy's world becomes quieter, stiller--and her grief consumes her. Apple, on the other hand, is the beloved descendant of Zeus and Hera. As the most popular girl in school, she must maintain a perfect facade, or risk ruining the family name. The two girls couldn't be more different, but their mothers were best friends, and now they grow closer, too. Yet as the solstice nears, Apple's fear of losing Dorothy causes her to make a choice for them that changes everything--and the consequences are great. Will Apple and Dorothy be able to fix their friendship? Will they even choose the same path?"--Dust jacket flap.
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