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Queens of Themiscyra by Hannah Lynn
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
sad
fast-paced
5.0
The Amazons, feared throughout Greece, are led by Ares's chosen child, Queen Hippolyte. The Amazon's skills are well known and on the battlefield, there is no match. The Amazons call Themiscyra home, a place no man is allowed to tread, a place for their women. Hippolyte and the Amazons are returning home when they spot a strange ship off their coast, fearing the worst they prepare for a battle on their lands. The ship however carries men searching for the help of Hippolyte and a man that wants the Queen as his wife.
Hippolyte is taken to Athens and begins building new bonds within its walls. Her sister Penthesilea is now Queen of the Amazons. For six years Hippolyte lives and loves in Athens. Meanwhile, the Amazons are growing stronger under the mighty rule of Penthesilea. However, when Hippolyte's world is flipped upside down she returns home to Themiscyra and her sisters for their help. Now Penthesilea must make the choice that could change the fate of the Amazons.
I loved this story. This is a story on the strength of women and love. Lynn did a great job creating a story that never felt slow. The feminine rage I felt while reading this book was so strong. The story is rich with Greek culture and the characters have distinct and realistic personalities. This is the second book I have read by Hannah Lynn and her writing has proven to be consistent, I cannot wait to read more. She may be my new go-to Greek Mythology author. I cannot describe how many emotions I felt while reading this book but I can say I cried. I hope that Lynn decides to write more stories on Grecian women because I will preorder it immediately.
Thank you NetGalley and Sourcebooks Landmark for providing me with a digital copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Hippolyte is taken to Athens and begins building new bonds within its walls. Her sister Penthesilea is now Queen of the Amazons. For six years Hippolyte lives and loves in Athens. Meanwhile, the Amazons are growing stronger under the mighty rule of Penthesilea. However, when Hippolyte's world is flipped upside down she returns home to Themiscyra and her sisters for their help. Now Penthesilea must make the choice that could change the fate of the Amazons.
I loved this story. This is a story on the strength of women and love. Lynn did a great job creating a story that never felt slow. The feminine rage I felt while reading this book was so strong. The story is rich with Greek culture and the characters have distinct and realistic personalities. This is the second book I have read by Hannah Lynn and her writing has proven to be consistent, I cannot wait to read more. She may be my new go-to Greek Mythology author. I cannot describe how many emotions I felt while reading this book but I can say I cried. I hope that Lynn decides to write more stories on Grecian women because I will preorder it immediately.
Thank you NetGalley and Sourcebooks Landmark for providing me with a digital copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.