Reviews

Athena's Child by Hannah Lynn

maryloofficial's review against another edition

dark emotional sad medium-paced

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

3.5

burkesbookshelf's review against another edition

4.0

If you enjoy The Song of Achilles and Circe you will enjoy this. I do wish this book was a bit longer and had kore detail, but was a good retelling. Again, understanding why it was short, but wish it was longer.

maabark's review against another edition

5.0

I really enjoyed this book and getting to read a different telling of Medusa's story. I thought the way the author put compassion and care into Medusa causes you to look at her story differently. Also liked the spin on Perseus who did a sacrificial killing of Medusa instead of the story we've always been told.


I would highly recommend everyone read this book!!

alondraayala's review

emotional reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A

4.0

michelleklejmont's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional fast-paced

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

3.75

kyproff's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.0

cinnamoonie's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional sad slow-paced

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

3.75

maivalentine's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad 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

3.0

gkepps's review against another edition

adventurous fast-paced

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

2.0

seyoban's review against another edition

fast-paced

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

2.5

The pacing was weird, where some parts felt glossed over but some parts were given more focus than I felt they needed. It was okay but nothing that sets it apart from the rest of the Greek mythology retelling crowd. The best part was the final couple of chapters

as I enjoyed the conversation between Medusa and Perseus - it was an interesting take on their confrontation and I like that Medusa was empowered in her death.