A review by jo_cbooks
The Last Song of Penelope by Claire North

challenging tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

The Last Song of Penelope is a great closure to a fantastic trilogy. It did take a bit to draw me in as I was not as big of a fan of Athena’s narrating as I was of Hera. There were times I felt she went on unnecessary tangents that distracted from the story, but as the story picked up I was able to look past Athena’s ramblings. I absolutely loved seeing the character growth of Penelope, and finally getting to witness the dynamic between her and Odysseus! I will say, the entire book I was hoping for Telemachus to be killed because I find his disrespect to his mother infuriating. It just goes to show that Claire North writes fantastic characters, whether they are characters I like or not!