A review by lyssa_winegar
Ariadne by Jennifer Saint

dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

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

3.5

this book is a true continuation of the tradition of greek tragedy. it is so sad it hurts, and the awful irony of ariadne and her sister phaedra's situations are poignant. especially as a new mom myself, jennifer saint paints a beautifully bittersweet picture of motherhood in its various forms, as well as what it really means to be a woman walking the legendary world of greek myth.

i maybe should rate this book higher, closer to a 4, but the ending left a bitter taste in my mouth.