A review by the_bookishkat
Psyche and Eros by Luna McNamara

adventurous 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

4.5

I really liked this book! If you're after a gripping book that elegantly includes Greek myth while still retaining its own flair and originality, this is the book for you! I didn't feel like this book was attempting to be an exact echo of the original tale, instead it took its own unique journey, retaining enough threads of Greek tales to feel grounded while becoming engaging and fun. 

I felt as though the characterisation was really good in this book: we were told just enough about each character to remain interested but without dwelling too much on personal details. The dual POVs were really well written with both characters' voices feeling different and consistent throughout.

I loved the different adventures that both Eros and Psyche were sent on - this added really regular pacing throughout which made it easy to read. I also loved that the story didn't rely on only one character to fight for their love - the best part was watching them both fight separately and realising that they truly loved one another. 

Psyche as a character was amazing - I really rooted for her throughout the book, loving her brazenness and desire for adventure! 

Overall, I really enjoyed this book and I highly recommend for any reader wanting to delve into the Greek mythology trend at the moment - this was an easy, yet highly satisfying read for me to start with! 

Thanks to Orion Books and NetGalley for early access to this book!