Reviews

Athena's Child by Hannah Lynn

naoml's review against another edition

reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix

4.0

A short, easy read. It wasn't challenging but it was emotional. Beautifully handled, but I feel like it could be expanded

saya21's review against another edition

inspiring reflective sad fast-paced

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

4.0

lesleysbooks's review against another edition

emotional sad medium-paced

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

4.25

A beautifully written enjoyable retelling of Medusa’s story, and also that of Perseus

charlotteaimee14's review against another edition

Not in the mood for the dark feeling in this book at the moment. May return to it.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual harassment

radear's review against another edition

adventurous inspiring reflective sad fast-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Rape, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt

ebeubanks8's review against another edition

3.75

I hate perseus so i didnt like him being treated as helpful in this book, but i did enjoy athena being such a bitch because i think that is accurate to her character.

grayroacegnome's review against another edition

5.0

I really loved Hannah Lynn's take on the story of Medusa here (based on Ovid's original version), and I feel it really gave a voice to the injustices & trauma she underwent in the years prior to becoming simply another 'monster' for a hero to vanquish at the whims of cruel kings & Gods.

As a slight spoiler, I really loved how Lynn gave us so much reason to empathise with & fall in love with Medusa, but without needing to

Spoiler

villainise Perseus

- mortals are all toyed with by the Gods and can often feel helpless to prevent themselves from being puppeted by them. That feeling of infuriating powerlessness is the timeless main theme in this story, and well developed throughout the narrative.

I think the writing style was good, not mind-blowing but still very engaging and emotive. I could've perhaps done with a little more depth and character-building for some of the secondary characters, but all in all, I think this was a really great book, and one I will read again & again!

bobaandcaffeine's review against another edition

adventurous dark reflective sad medium-paced

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

3.0

mtnest's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional sad tense fast-paced

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

3.75

circesnightmare's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional sad medium-paced

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

3.25