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bookingbonkers's review against another edition
5.0
This was so easy to read! Brilliant characters and story. War, heartbreak, powerful women, so good! Will read this again and anything else by this author!
mbenson's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
5.0
thejunglebookie's review
4.0
A little disappointed in the representation of the queen Hippolyte. The basis of this entire book seems like a massive Stockholm syndrome go the face & made this demigoddess, this badass, unstoppable warrior … into someone whose character is so weak.
This women has banged the Garganeans who are the manliest of manly men but Theseus’s dick was so mind blowing it was worth leaving her throne and people?? I’m not buying it. And then of course when shit comes to bite her in the ass all of a sudden it’s like “wait.. he isn’t actually a nice guy?” I’m confused”. Like c’mon. It wasn’t surprising in the least but my heart did hurt when Hippolyte had to leave her son.
Great book though
This women has banged the Garganeans who are the manliest of manly men but Theseus’s dick was so mind blowing it was worth leaving her throne and people?? I’m not buying it. And then of course when shit comes to bite her in the ass all of a sudden it’s like “wait.. he isn’t actually a nice guy?” I’m confused”. Like c’mon. It wasn’t surprising in the least but my heart did hurt when Hippolyte had to leave her son.
Great book though
missgarceau's review against another edition
4.0
There are so many versions of this story & I was SO hoping this was a nice one. It wasn’t…
If you’re familiar with the mythology- you’ll understand what I mean by that. It is one of the most cruel tragedies & my heart hurts.
I need these “retellings” to come with better warnings. If they are just going to be the same as the ancient ones that rip your heart out & crush your soul, I’d like to know ahead of time.
So here’s me, warning other readers, that this is for the fans of the ancient mythology & not for the dreamers desperate for the myth to change. There is no HEA here & not even the “almost HEA” version that is also part of the ancient mythology.
I liked that the focus that was more about the sisters- but it still bothered me that the rest of Hippolytus’ tale wasn’t included. Since my heart was already torn out- might as well crush my soul further… you know? Instead we get the warrior version.
Read if you want your soul crushed & betrayal doesn’t shatter your heart. This isn’t a nice ending. It’s Ancient Greek Mythology & it will wreck you.
If you’re familiar with the mythology- you’ll understand what I mean by that. It is one of the most cruel tragedies & my heart hurts.
I need these “retellings” to come with better warnings. If they are just going to be the same as the ancient ones that rip your heart out & crush your soul, I’d like to know ahead of time.
So here’s me, warning other readers, that this is for the fans of the ancient mythology & not for the dreamers desperate for the myth to change. There is no HEA here & not even the “almost HEA” version that is also part of the ancient mythology.
I liked that the focus that was more about the sisters- but it still bothered me that the rest of Hippolytus’ tale wasn’t included. Since my heart was already torn out- might as well crush my soul further… you know? Instead we get the warrior version.
Read if you want your soul crushed & betrayal doesn’t shatter your heart. This isn’t a nice ending. It’s Ancient Greek Mythology & it will wreck you.
stefreads's review
adventurous
emotional
sad
tense
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? Yes
3.75
elkr's review
adventurous
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
emma155's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
informative
sad
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? Yes
4.5
areyouokayani's review
adventurous
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
lisajayne_02's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
emilyjeanne's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
slow-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