A review by alt05
Ariadne by Jennifer Saint

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

3.75

I'm obsessed with Greek retellings from the POV of the women usually forgotten. Ariadne was no different! I loved how Jennifer Saint painted a tale of women who have been used, forgotten, and torn apart by the men who claim to be heroes. While I connected with both characters, Ariadne and Phaedra, I think having the book split between their perspectives left some holes in both plot and character development. I would have preferred separate stories of each sister. Also, the timeline of the story skipped around often, making it hard to follow what happened when. I do love Saint's writing. It's fluid and detailed. I feel as if she was painting a picture as she wrote. Overall, I really enjoyed this book!
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