A review by archer3
Ariadne by Jennifer Saint

adventurous emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

"I would not let a man who knew the value of nothing make me doubt the value of myself."

This was a superbly written book that had me on the edge of my seat the whole time - despite knowing Greek mythology and most of what was going to happen. 

I love that we got Phaedra's perspective in addition to Ariadne's; it made the story much more nuanced and kept my attention in a way that just Ariadne's POV wouldn't have. I also really appreciated how Saint explored motherhood in so many different ways and provided real insight into all the characters' emotions. She even made me start to like Dionysus a little bit....

No part of this book fell flat for me, and I adored the ending. Saint kept her writing simple while still allowing for complexity and minute details; she really did this story justice.