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Atalanta by Jennifer Saint

23 reviews

stellahadz's review against another edition

adventurous 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? It's complicated

4.0

As someone who grew up reading and hearing Greek mythology, Atalanta's story is one I admittedly wasn't very familiar with, so I was excited to get into this book. It started off a little slow, but once it gets going, it doesn't stop. The writing is detailed and vivid, which I loved. I wish the author had taken some time to flesh out the characters a bit more - one problem I have with Greek mythology is that the characters are sometimes portrayed in a caricature-ish way, and modern retellings have the opportunity to give them a little more complexity while also staying true to the characters based on the different readings we have access to today. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death, Sexism, Pregnancy, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Animal death

tashtasher's review against another edition

adventurous slow-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexism, Murder, Pregnancy, Death, Misogyny, and Violence

Moderate: Rape, War, Grief, Toxic relationship, Abandonment, and Blood

Minor: Alcohol, Classism, Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Slavery, Animal cruelty, Child death, Death of parent, Mental illness, Sexual violence, Kidnapping, and Animal death

hspfost's review against another edition

adventurous dark reflective slow-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

3.75

This was an enjoyable read: good setting, good storytelling. The plot moved quickly, but it somehow still dragged at times.

I definitely had some mixed emotions at the end, despite the fact that it isn’t a tragedy.

Overall, glad I read it, but not sure that I would read it again.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood and Violence

Moderate: Sexual assault

redheadorganist's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional tense 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? It's complicated

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Murder, Abandonment, Death, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Gore, Death of parent, and Fire/Fire injury

Moderate: Pregnancy and Sexual content

Minor: Suicide and Rape

lauramcc7's review against another edition

adventurous emotional fast-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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Rape, Violence, Grief, Animal death, Blood, Infidelity, Pregnancy, and Child abuse

chainsawheartbooks's review against another edition

adventurous emotional inspiring tense 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? It's complicated

4.25

“Equal in strength”.

I enjoyed this more than I expected to if I’m honest. I’m a fan of Greek mythology, and re-tellings are such an interesting way to learn more, especially of stories less shared.

This started out quite slow, of course setting up the character and getting to know the protagonist well before she heads on her quest, and I struggled with this build-up even though I knew it was necessary for the story.

But when I started Part 2 I found it difficult to put down. The journey was so rich, the characters felt fleshed out, and I just needed to know more. 

I audibly gasped at one point in a later part which is rare for me, and yet I am so thankful it was this book that made it happen. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Infidelity, Pregnancy, Sexism, Abandonment, and Misogyny

Moderate: Animal death, Blood, Sexual assault, Rape, and Slavery

bookish_hollyx's review against another edition

adventurous dark medium-paced

3.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death, Sexism, Blood, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, Animal death, and Misogyny

Minor: Rape and Sexual assault

knitreadkate's review against another edition

adventurous dark inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

4.75

I have no prior knowledge of Atalanta or Greek mythology. 

I absolutely love Ariadne by Jennifer Saint, Electra was alright but I absolutely enjoyed Atalanta. 

I believe I’m now a sucker for Greek mythology having enjoyed Madeline Miller and now Jennifer Saint. Please recommend me any others you think I should read!

I was enthralled in the forest of Atalanta’s world. I enjoyed the writing, the way Atalanta thinks and while I was a bit confused with the Aphrodite trance towards the end - I did enjoy the ending. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Death, Infidelity, Murder, and Blood

shayna14's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional funny inspiring tense fast-paced

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

3.0

atalanta is my favorite greek hero, so my hopes for this book were very high. it was a solid 4 stars for me until the argonauts returned from their quest. after that, the book felt rushed and at times very predictable, while also lacking depth. it felt like the same effort wasn't given to the writing, honestly :/

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Animal death, Sexual harassment, Alcoholism, Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment, Blood, Body horror, Bullying, Child abuse, Death, Gore, Grief, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Misogyny, Murder, Pregnancy, Sexism, and Violence

Moderate: Sexual content

desjas's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring reflective tense fast-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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Violence, and Death

Moderate: Alcohol, Blood, and War