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theblushbookworm's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Zeus is the villain of “Hera” by Jennifer Saint, but our titular character isn’t necessarily the hero. “Hera” is a mythological retelling of the life of the queen of the gods, Hera. There’s a focus on Hera’s relationship to Zeus, monsters, and mortals, and I really enjoyed her character arc in relation to all three. I loved learning more about the myths, particularly the birth of Typhon, though of course creative liberties are taken. I think you’ll find Hera to be an awe-inspiring yet flawed character. Of all the many portrayals of Hera, I like Saint’s the best!
sop17hie's review against another edition
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
2.0
There was a lot that was skimmed over and a lot of brooding. It has many nods to myths but doesn't delve deep
nkcrabtree's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
fast-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? It's complicated
4.75
willybee's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
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
4.0
apinsker's review against another edition
3.75
Hera- Jennifer Saint- 3.75⭐️ Retelling of Old tales and an ending for a metamorphosis of the Queen goddess. I was really into it and then it kind of stalled for me.
booksandteatime's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Slavery, Violence, and War
ktkeps's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- 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
jneeni's review against another edition
Saint's writing just isn't for me. I'm not excited to pick this up and when I do, I'm not engaged.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault
guion11's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I almost didn’t finish this, because for most of the book, Hera wasn't sympathetic enough to be a hero/protagonist or villainous enough to be an anti-hero. By the end of the book I realized the ambiguity was part of the point. And the last section of the book was excellent, so even though I found the first 80% a little frustrating, I still overall liked it
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny
Moderate: Rape