Greek Mythology published by Flatiron Books 4 May 21
You had me at “feminist retelling,” Jennifer. I love Greek mythology retellings and how each one can put the characters in a different light.
For instance, take Pasiphae. She is incredibly different in this book versus what we saw of her in Circe. It’s a lot of fun getting to see the different sides of each Greek Mythology character.
This did have a slow start, but after about the first 50 pages, it really picked up and became interesting. And I love how we got not only Ariadne’s POV, but her sister’s as well. Once the initial betrayal was out of the way, I really enjoyed this story.
I will say it is funny, because the last time I read anything about Dionysus, it was in Percy Jackson. So it was a little difficult reconciling Mr. D with the Dionysus Ariadne falls in love with. 😂
Overall, another great Greek Mythology retelling that is fun to follow along with right up until the tragic ending. I wholeheartedly recommend this one; you just have to push through the slow start.
Grade: B+
Summary:
Ariadne, Princess of Crete, grows up greeting the dawn from her beautiful dancing floor and listening to her nursemaid’s stories of gods and heroes. But beneath her golden palace echo the ever-present hoofbeats of her brother, the Minotaur, a monster who demands blood sacrifice.
When Theseus, Prince of Athens, arrives to vanquish the beast, Ariadne sees in his green eyes not a threat but an escape. Defying the gods, betraying her family and country, and risking everything for love, Ariadne helps Theseus kill the Minotaur. But will Ariadne’s decision ensure her happy ending? And what of Phaedra, the beloved younger sister she leaves behind?
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