Reviews tagging 'Abandonment'

Atalanta by Jennifer Saint

35 reviews

rachelmcg2004's review against another edition

adventurous challenging hopeful reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

4.5 stars! I liked this book - I thought it was a unique way of portraying how Atalanta herself might have felt about the adventures she experienced during her life. Sometimes I found myself slightly not vibing with her - a half star was docked for Meleager's tendency to say that Atalanta was "not like other girls," which in this context was completely true, but it still gave me war flashbacks.

However, I really loved how her arc concluded and I felt that her journey was realistic and true to her character in the myths. I especially loved how her interpersonal dynamics were developed with the characters that she was close with. One of the parts of the book that I really vibed with was Atalanta's viewpoint on the adventures with the Argonauts, and I loved how her relationship with Hippomenes was introduced and developed.

I found myself wanting a bit more, and I know this wasn't quite written in the epic style, but I do wish that it had been a bit more epic. However, at the same time it was a good story about a girl trying to find herself and find peace, and ultimately succeeding at finding both.

Would definitely recommend! <3

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexism and Misogyny

Moderate: Abandonment and Violence

Minor: Pregnancy and Sexual content

zara89's review against another edition

adventurous medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death, Abandonment, Sexual content, Pregnancy, Infidelity, and Violence

danilo_syrtis's review against another edition

adventurous emotional inspiring fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Abandonment, Sexual harassment, Misogyny, Animal death, Infidelity, and Violence

Minor: Pregnancy, Death of parent, and Murder

tashtasher's review against another edition

adventurous slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexism, Murder, Pregnancy, Death, Misogyny, and Violence

Moderate: Rape, War, Grief, Toxic relationship, Abandonment, and Blood

Minor: Alcohol, Classism, Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Slavery, Animal cruelty, Child death, Death of parent, Mental illness, Sexual violence, Kidnapping, and Animal death

manaledi's review against another edition

adventurous slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

There are so many Greek myths and gods and goddesses and heroes and they all blur together. Atalanta is an interesting story for a retelling and yet it irks me the way a story about a woman who don't need no man still ends up being about the men she crosses paths with. Also, very weird pet peeve, but she left on a basically 9 month adventure on a boat with ONE outfit and no one ever discussed bathing or laundry and it's those practicalities that make it make sense even if the rest of it is magic. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment and Animal death

Moderate: Sexism, Rape, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Pregnancy, Sexual content, and Violence

redheadorganist's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Murder, Abandonment, Death, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Gore, Death of parent, and Fire/Fire injury

Moderate: Pregnancy and Sexual content

Minor: Suicide and Rape

garnethalo's review

adventurous emotional tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

It a Greek myth about women in Greece. Expect tragedy. And divine punishment.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny and Murder

Moderate: Animal death and Pregnancy

Minor: Abandonment, Slavery, Rape, and Sexual assault

Greek mythology is tragic and not a happy ending.

mrsandersonreads's review against another edition

adventurous emotional inspiring sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.75

I absolutely loved this book. I raced through it. Luckily I don't know much about greek mythology, so the ending was a surprise. In some ways I wish it had ended differently, but overall I really loved this retelling of the ancient myth ❤️

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexism, Pregnancy, Violence, Misogyny, Sexual violence, Suicide, Death, Animal death, Abandonment, and Infidelity

franzi_'s review

adventurous emotional reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death, Misogyny, and Abandonment

Minor: Infidelity, Pregnancy, Rape, and Slavery

peggyhepburn's review against another edition

adventurous emotional inspiring tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

“Equal in strength”.

I enjoyed this more than I expected to if I’m honest. I’m a fan of Greek mythology, and re-tellings are such an interesting way to learn more, especially of stories less shared.

This started out quite slow, of course setting up the character and getting to know the protagonist well before she heads on her quest, and I struggled with this build-up even though I knew it was necessary for the story.

But when I started Part 2 I found it difficult to put down. The journey was so rich, the characters felt fleshed out, and I just needed to know more. 

I audibly gasped at one point in a later part which is rare for me, and yet I am so thankful it was this book that made it happen. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Infidelity, Pregnancy, Sexism, Abandonment, and Misogyny

Moderate: Animal death, Blood, Sexual assault, Rape, and Slavery