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3.75 AVERAGE
3.75 AVERAGE
I am wild, I am free.
I am Atalanta.
This has so far been my favorite of Jennifer Saint's books (Elektra and Ariadne being the others I have read). Perhaps it was partially because I was largely unfamiliar with Atalanta's story, so I could not have the same criticisms I had of the former books, but I do think Saint's writing shines better in this easy-to-consume work.
Atalanta is a mortal, but just barely. Left on a mountainside by her parents, who were saddened to see she was born a girl, she was raised by bears until Artemis discovered her and invited her to live among her nymphs in the forest. Unlike other reviewers, this was actually my favorite part of Atalanta's story, save for the ending. I loved learning about Artemis' forest, how her nymphs lived, how they came to be her devotees, and of course the classic Greek tragedies that befall them along the way. Finding out how Atalanta was shaped by their lifestyle, and how she grew outside of it, was fascinating to me, and I felt Saint's writing style really flourished here.
I was one of those embarrassingly ignorant people who did not know Atalanta was a part of the Argonauts' quest for the Golden Fleece. Getting to learn her side of the story, and that of a warrior who felt sidelined and slighted by Medea and Jason's trickery, was unique and fun. I loved seeing Atalanta waver between her promise to Artemis and her mortal feelings and challenges.
Although I grew slightly less interested once (SPOILER) she was kicked out of Artemis' forest, I enjoyed the last scene and the way Saint finished this book that it brought it back up a whole other 1/2 star for me, making it my first 4-star book for her. I thoroughly enjoyed this read, and it convinced me to give her other works another try.
I am Atalanta.
This has so far been my favorite of Jennifer Saint's books (Elektra and Ariadne being the others I have read). Perhaps it was partially because I was largely unfamiliar with Atalanta's story, so I could not have the same criticisms I had of the former books, but I do think Saint's writing shines better in this easy-to-consume work.
Atalanta is a mortal, but just barely. Left on a mountainside by her parents, who were saddened to see she was born a girl, she was raised by bears until Artemis discovered her and invited her to live among her nymphs in the forest. Unlike other reviewers, this was actually my favorite part of Atalanta's story, save for the ending. I loved learning about Artemis' forest, how her nymphs lived, how they came to be her devotees, and of course the classic Greek tragedies that befall them along the way. Finding out how Atalanta was shaped by their lifestyle, and how she grew outside of it, was fascinating to me, and I felt Saint's writing style really flourished here.
I was one of those embarrassingly ignorant people who did not know Atalanta was a part of the Argonauts' quest for the Golden Fleece. Getting to learn her side of the story, and that of a warrior who felt sidelined and slighted by Medea and Jason's trickery, was unique and fun. I loved seeing Atalanta waver between her promise to Artemis and her mortal feelings and challenges.
Although I grew slightly less interested once (SPOILER) she was kicked out of Artemis' forest, I enjoyed the last scene and the way Saint finished this book that it brought it back up a whole other 1/2 star for me, making it my first 4-star book for her. I thoroughly enjoyed this read, and it convinced me to give her other works another try.
adventurous
emotional
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:
Yes
adventurous
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
Jennifer Saint, I love you and your beautiful ability to find forgotten figures of mythology and turn them into full fledged heroes in their own rights
I will admit i have a soft spot for greek myth retellings, but Atlanta is truly among the best of them. She is a dynamic character, likeable, human. She sticks to herself, her true nature, no matter who she follows. The ending was incredibly satisfying.
Honestly, I really enjoyed this book. Highly recommend :)
Honestly, I really enjoyed this book. Highly recommend :)
adventurous
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Nice read, but not super special.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Death, Misogyny, Sexism, Violence, Blood, Murder, Abandonment, Alcohol
Moderate: Grief
Minor: Gore, Infidelity, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Slavery, Suicide, Pregnancy, Injury/Injury detail
I could read this woman's groceries list and still enjoy it
adventurous
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
inspiring
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:
Yes