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A review by lighthartedreader
Psyche and Eros by Luna McNamara
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Thank you NetGalley and William Morrow for the ARC of this amazing book!
This is the tale of Psyche and Eros, but a fresh take on the myth that many have heard or read before.
This book is written in dual POVs which I found very refreshing! As a reader you were able to see the story more completely and got to understand more characters motivations throughout the plot.
The book begins with Eros' beginning since he is one of the original gods to have been around when the earth was made. This does a great way of showing why and how Eros became the sort of recluse god that he is when he meets Psyche.
We are introduced to Psyche when she was born. A daughter that was suppose to be a son but her father hears a prophecy depicting her as a hero, boom dad accepts her! We get to see bits of her life growing up and training to be a hero that she is destined to be. But after she meets Eros that belief and want is changed when she sees that maybe the hero's she marveled at were not that great of people that she thought they were.
Both Psyche and Eros are challenged throughout the story with the beliefs they held onto throughout life while also fighting to get back to one another (while discovering their true love for each other *heart eyes*).
This story is interwoven with great other Greek myths, heroes, tales, and events. The likes of Troy, Achilles, Atalanta and, many of the pantheon of Greek gods.
Overall this was not the typical retelling novel that is out there currently. I enjoyed it for showing the gods as the are closer to in history but also keeping some of them likable (others not so much but it keeps it interesting!) There was a crazy plot event that actually made my mouth drop when it happened and from there the plot winds and twist with the melancholy type vibe that greek mythology is known for. It made this book very hard to pub down. The ending was nicely wrapped up but not too "happily ever after".
This would be great for anyone who enjoys Jennifer Saint's and Percy Jackson! Great novels that intertwine mythology but add a uniqueness to them.
Now I counting down the days until I can buy the physical copy!
This is the tale of Psyche and Eros, but a fresh take on the myth that many have heard or read before.
This book is written in dual POVs which I found very refreshing! As a reader you were able to see the story more completely and got to understand more characters motivations throughout the plot.
The book begins with Eros' beginning since he is one of the original gods to have been around when the earth was made. This does a great way of showing why and how Eros became the sort of recluse god that he is when he meets Psyche.
We are introduced to Psyche when she was born. A daughter that was suppose to be a son but her father hears a prophecy depicting her as a hero, boom dad accepts her! We get to see bits of her life growing up and training to be a hero that she is destined to be. But after she meets Eros that belief and want is changed when she sees that maybe the hero's she marveled at were not that great of people that she thought they were.
Both Psyche and Eros are challenged throughout the story with the beliefs they held onto throughout life while also fighting to get back to one another (while discovering their true love for each other *heart eyes*).
This story is interwoven with great other Greek myths, heroes, tales, and events. The likes of Troy, Achilles, Atalanta and, many of the pantheon of Greek gods.
Overall this was not the typical retelling novel that is out there currently. I enjoyed it for showing the gods as the are closer to in history but also keeping some of them likable (others not so much but it keeps it interesting!) There was a crazy plot event that actually made my mouth drop when it happened and from there the plot winds and twist with the melancholy type vibe that greek mythology is known for. It made this book very hard to pub down. The ending was nicely wrapped up but not too "happily ever after".
This would be great for anyone who enjoys Jennifer Saint's and Percy Jackson! Great novels that intertwine mythology but add a uniqueness to them.
Now I counting down the days until I can buy the physical copy!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail
Minor: War