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Daughter of Sparta by Claire M. Andrews

appsalot's review against another edition

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

2.75

zainab's review against another edition

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4.0

Percy Jackson vibes, but the events at times felt anticlimactic. Still enjoyed it.

jeany__baby's review

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adventurous fast-paced

3.25

Re read from years ago

keniasedler's review

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adventurous dark lighthearted mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

Claire Andrews doesn't stay true to the myths but, as she acknowledged in her author's note: "But that is the beauty of myths, stories that are ever changing--we can take from them what is most relevant to us personally, and revel in the fantasy. Students and scholars of ancient Greece will likely do much hand-wringing, some sighing, and possibly a bit of eye-rolling as they follow Daphne's journey. For that, though, I offer no apology except to say that history is often said to be written by the victors, usually men, and Daphne has won this particular battle."

Hear, hear!

Also, this book was just plain fun! It started off a bit slow, but then it picked up and I didn't want to put it down.

⭐⭐⭐⭐

neza_kapelj's review against another edition

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mysterious slow-paced

2.0

harvypat18's review against another edition

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4.0

Apollo is a hottie. another exception for blondes ✅

mrsmariegirl's review against another edition

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adventurous 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? No

5.0

This book was FUN. Plain and simple. If I ever need a pick me up I’m reaching for this one. 

cozycarrot's review against another edition

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adventurous medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix

5.0

maddieandherbooks's review against another edition

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4.0

4.5 stars

the sequel’s too far away

princessklee's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging inspiring