loyaltoliterature 's review for:

Athena's Child by Hannah Lynn

4.0

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This is the fifth iteration of the Medusa/Perseus myth crossover that I’ve read in the last few years. I would say “Athena’s Child” is the least complex of the tellings but that’s not to the diminishment of the reading experience. I cared deeply for Medusa and I liked how Ms. Lynn softened Perseus (I’ll take a more bland hero over a posturing dick any day). If it sounds like I’m not selling this story well, do forgive me. Overall, I liked the book and it’s the version I would probably be most likely to recommend for a teen reader who wants to dip their toe into the vast sea of mythological retellings.

I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review. “Athena’s Child” comes out Sept. 26th!