A review by postitsandpens
Ares: Bringer of War by George O'Connor

4.0

I quite liked this look at Ares, told through the story of The Iliad. The author's note at the end was particularly interesting, as he points out that most retellings of the epic poem leave out the shenanigans of the Gods and Goddesses, which in his opinion are the most interesting. This story takes Ares' involvement in the Trojan War and uses it to talk about his disagreements with his father, mother, and sister Athena, who he apparently really did not like. The illustrations are done in shades of red and brown, perfect for a story about the God of War and the bloodshed war creates. There are also some emotional parts, when Ares mourns the loss of his son, and his coming to terms with his father's opinion of him. I'm looking forward to finally finishing this series this year.