3.89 AVERAGE


A really great addition to the pantheon of Greek mythology retellings, but with a unique portrayal of gender identity. The romance between the mortal and the nonbinary deity is lovely and well-written. I could have used a little more in the way of plot, but this one hooked me in right away.

This deserves so many more stars. The book should have a lot more attention than it currently does. I haven’t read something like this before in my life and I doubt I’ll read another book like it.

Take the classic tale of Psyche and Eros. However, give zeros a gender fluid identity. The change was orchestrated so incredibly well that I had to google the story to make sure I didn’t miss something. Their relationship with Psyche and the adversity faced was tangible.

Can I talk about the writing? This book contained a lot of really great and descriptive details. It painted a really beautiful picture.

I really enjoyed my time with this book. It changed me. At least, it changed the way I understood myself. That doesn’t happen with everything I read.
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5.0
adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced
adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
emotional medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated
adventurous hopeful reflective 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: Complicated

I just wish that the ending had given a scene reuniting Psyche and her mother, not just mention of it.
emotional inspiring reflective medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

oh how soft language can be
dark emotional hopeful mysterious slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
adventurous emotional mysterious medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
hopeful mysterious fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: No