The book follows the character of Phoebe, a young runner who discovers that the school she's attending is full of family and relatives of Greek gods and goddesses.

They move to a secret island where she is accepted to an exclusive academy for the descendants of Greek gods, which is run by Phoebe's new stepfather.

At the school, she quickly befriends Nicole and Troy, making it onto her cross country team, due to her talent in running.

was positive, with the School Library Journal stating that the book "will keep teens, particularly girls, reading to find out if Phoebe will finally fit in, get her crush, and make the team.

"[2] Publishers Weekly called the book's plot "a fun, fresh update" on a familiar theme.