A review by rachelmcg2004
Atalanta by Jennifer Saint

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

4.5

4.5 stars! I liked this book - I thought it was a unique way of portraying how Atalanta herself might have felt about the adventures she experienced during her life. Sometimes I found myself slightly not vibing with her - a half star was docked for Meleager's tendency to say that Atalanta was "not like other girls," which in this context was completely true, but it still gave me war flashbacks.

However, I really loved how her arc concluded and I felt that her journey was realistic and true to her character in the myths. I especially loved how her interpersonal dynamics were developed with the characters that she was close with. One of the parts of the book that I really vibed with was Atalanta's viewpoint on the adventures with the Argonauts, and I loved how her relationship with Hippomenes was introduced and developed.

I found myself wanting a bit more, and I know this wasn't quite written in the epic style, but I do wish that it had been a bit more epic. However, at the same time it was a good story about a girl trying to find herself and find peace, and ultimately succeeding at finding both.

Would definitely recommend! <3
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