Ariadne is perfect for fans of The Silence of the Girls! Ariadne explores the sad fates that befall mortal women time and time again when the4.5 Stars
Ariadne is perfect for fans of The Silence of the Girls! Ariadne explores the sad fates that befall mortal women time and time again when they have the misfortune of catching the eye of a God. I enjoyed the addition of Phaedra's point-of-view as I knew little of the mythology surrounding her. If Ariadne is the cautionary tale for what happens when gods get involved, Phaedra is the sadder story of what it meant to be a woman who was forever subjected to the whims of men.
Like Circe and other mythology retellings I have read, it is a slower read and takes time to become invested but the story was no less enjoyable for the slower pacing.
Barrie Kreinik is a wonderful narrator for this book!
Thanks so much to Netgalley and the publisher for the audio-arc!...more
This was not all I'd hoped it would be. The first two-thirds had me assuming it would be a 3 star read but the last third picked up and got i3.5 stars
This was not all I'd hoped it would be. The first two-thirds had me assuming it would be a 3 star read but the last third picked up and got it an extra star. I found it difficult to relate to the characters and wanted more face time with the gods....more
I love, love, LOVE this book! The Mythology is divine, the characters are intriguing, the plot kept me on my toes, and the writing was delig4.5 stars!
I love, love, LOVE this book! The Mythology is divine, the characters are intriguing, the plot kept me on my toes, and the writing was delightful. This story is a myth retold from a woman's point of view and therefore perfect for fans of Circe and The Silence of the Girls.
This is the first book I've read by Emily R. King but it definitely isn't going to be my last! I'm so excited there's going to be a sequel!
Thanks so much to Netgalley and the publisher for the e-arc!...more
4.25 stars! This was a wonderful retelling of the story of Achilles told almost entirely from the POV of Achilles's concubine, Briseis. I have not rea4.25 stars! This was a wonderful retelling of the story of Achilles told almost entirely from the POV of Achilles's concubine, Briseis. I have not read The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller yet so I cannot offer a comparison but I thoroughly enjoyed this retelling....more
Sam Glasbrenner
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