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ahse1dances's review
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I received an Advanced Readers Copy of this book. I really loved it, it was a Greek mythology retelling, but this rendition added so much nuance and depth to Psyche and Eros’s story. I think that this book navigated the concept of being non-binary or genderfluid really well. It felt very intentional and well integrated with Eros as a deity. Psyches slow decent to the climax was done well. The prose is beautiful but not overly flowery, I was engaged the whole time. And everything wrapped up really nicely. The only thing that would have made this better was more of Eros’s perspective throughout the story.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Domestic abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, and Homophobia
megansoetaert's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I expected to like this book, but I loved it so, so much! De Robertis’ writing is flowing and emotional. I felt intimately connected to the characters, Psyche in particular, and loved reading their reflections and emotions.
The Palace of Eros is one of the best retellings of Greek mythology I’ve read. De Robertis created a story that expands what women in ancient Greece could be, what forms love can take, and how gender is expansive and wonderful. I can’t wait for this book to be out in the world 🫶🏼
Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for a copy of this eARC in exchange for my honest review.
The Palace of Eros is one of the best retellings of Greek mythology I’ve read. De Robertis created a story that expands what women in ancient Greece could be, what forms love can take, and how gender is expansive and wonderful. I can’t wait for this book to be out in the world 🫶🏼
Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for a copy of this eARC in exchange for my honest review.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Sexism, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Homophobia and Transphobia
unforgivenparrot58's review
dark
emotional
inspiring
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
5.0
OMG! Queer Psyche and Eros! And Eros is nonbinary! A queer Greek mythology lover's dream!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Lesbophobia, Sexual content, Homophobia, Sexism, and Misogyny
Moderate: Homophobia, Emotional abuse, Pregnancy, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Rape, Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, and Domestic abuse
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