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Psyche and Eros by Luna McNamara

22 reviews

florecita_lectora's review against another edition

adventurous emotional inspiring 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? Yes

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Death, Grief, Torture, Chronic illness, Toxic relationship, and Murder

Moderate: Death of parent, Kidnapping, Violence, and War

Minor: Chronic illness, Suicide, and Pregnancy

arieloley's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful reflective sad tense fast-paced

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

3.5

It took me a moment to get into the novel, but eventually I found myself really captivated by the story. While the writing makes it clear that this is McNamara’s first novel, the ambition of the author to explore deep themes and difficult emotions overrides the sometimes juvenile quality of the prose. 

I really enjoyed the liberties the author took with changing the intertwined myths, and the story was entertaining overall. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: War, Child death, Violence, and Murder

Moderate: Sexism and Animal death

Minor: Suicide, Sexual violence, Alcoholism, Xenophobia, and Toxic relationship

stephaniediane07's review against another edition

emotional medium-paced

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

3.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death, Suicide, Murder, Confinement, Pregnancy, Violence, Misogyny, and War

Minor: Death of parent and Cancer

sarahsbooklife's review against another edition

adventurous funny inspiring 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? Yes

4.0

I've always wanted to read a Psyche and Eros retelling, since I fell in love with the myth when I was younger. It is honestly one of my favourite myths. 
I thought that this was a great retelling and couldn't put this book down. 
A great feminist take on this classic myth. Blended with the stories of a few other heroes and gods. I loved the romance, the adventure and the stakes shown in this story. A must read Greek myth retelling 🏺🏛

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Murder, Blood, and Grief

Moderate: Cursing and Violence

Minor: War, Misogyny, Sexual content, Injury/Injury detail, and Vomit

mythian's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring 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? No

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder

Moderate: Sexual assault, Sexual content, and War

skylover's review against another edition

adventurous challenging informative lighthearted slow-paced

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

3.0

A quick and easy read of a myth not well known in today's world. I felt at times the language didn't seem to match  ("oh fuck", a reference to a dishwasher, etc.) the setting in which the story took place so it would take me out of the world. Eros was dry and not a fun character to follow, and while Psyche was interesting in the beginning with her prophecy to be a hero, she's written rather dull once her and Eros are separated. Also, I know it's mythology but if she were pregnant, wouldn't she be more cautious to drink potions that turned her into butterflies or her baby be injured if she fell from great heights to mud? The baby plot line seemed unnecessary to me and added no additional ideas to the plot.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder

Moderate: War and Violence

eenicem's review against another edition

adventurous medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Diverse cast of characters? No

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Suicide, Animal death, Blood, and Murder

Moderate: Sexism, Domestic abuse, Sexual violence, Violence, and Sexual harassment

Minor: Death of parent, Torture, Child abuse, Pregnancy, Terminal illness, War, and Cancer

cwerber's review against another edition

adventurous reflective medium-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

I found myself rolling my eyes at both of them and I never really formed a sympathy for either of them. I absolutely agree with you about the spice level. Tame. So very very tame. But saucy to have sex at the entrance of the Underworld?! Maybe not saucy but ballsy. Most definitely,  ballsy. I found myself wanting to get to know more about the side characters. Oh! And Eros' visit to the underworld to talk with Persephone. Really?! You just glossed over that?! In order to feel more for them, it was necessary to read more about the main characters...and I don't think we got that, which is such a shame. It had great potential.

I did find myself amused by Zephyrus, especially when he called himself cloud-brain. But again, I found myself wanting to know about him and his husband.

So much potential and it all feels wasted.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Violence, and Sexism

Moderate: War

Minor: Sexual content

catherinedsharp's review against another edition

reflective fast-paced

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

3.75

Lovely retelling of a well known tale. Some beautiful lines but not my favourite writing style overall. Pretty good!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Blood, Death of parent, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Death, Murder, Pregnancy, and War

katievallin's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful lighthearted sad 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? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Death, Kidnapping, Grief, Murder, Sexism, and Child death

Moderate: Infidelity, Misogyny, Pregnancy, and War

Minor: Death of parent, Child abuse, Incest, Rape, Domestic abuse, Sexual content, and Slavery