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Wings of Fury by Emily R. King
3.0
This tale is set before the creation of the well-known Greek Pantheon. It is set before Zeus becomes King of the Gods and imagines a world that exists under the rule of the Titans. Cronus reigns supreme and his dominance leaves women shrouded and forced to live a half existence as servents. Wings of Fury centers on three sisters: Althea, Bronte, and Cleora. All three are the daughters of Stavra, who was taken by Cronus and forced to bear a Titan child that killed her.
Orphaned and on their own, the three sisters plan to escape their fate and make a better life for themselves on an island away from the rule of Cronus. However, there are several factors that make this challenge. Althea is marked with a bond and awaiting an arranged marriage to Cronus' general. One day, Althea visits an oracle and learns she is destined to help Cronus' surviving son overthrow his father and take the throne. She enlists the help of Theo, a soldier, to sail to Crete and find Cronus' son, Zeus.
Wings of Fury envisions a period of Greek mythology that often serves as a preface to most stories. This book is about the brutal rule of the Titans and the individuals, who decide to overthrow the ruling king, and fleshes out their motivations and backstory. I found this to be rather fascinating as I particularly like books that examine ancient deities and look at the gods, who came before. However, this story is more fun and action-packed than musing on the destiny/fate of the future gods to come. But, ultimately, I hope this means we can expect more stories told in this vein.
Orphaned and on their own, the three sisters plan to escape their fate and make a better life for themselves on an island away from the rule of Cronus. However, there are several factors that make this challenge. Althea is marked with a bond and awaiting an arranged marriage to Cronus' general. One day, Althea visits an oracle and learns she is destined to help Cronus' surviving son overthrow his father and take the throne. She enlists the help of Theo, a soldier, to sail to Crete and find Cronus' son, Zeus.
Wings of Fury envisions a period of Greek mythology that often serves as a preface to most stories. This book is about the brutal rule of the Titans and the individuals, who decide to overthrow the ruling king, and fleshes out their motivations and backstory. I found this to be rather fascinating as I particularly like books that examine ancient deities and look at the gods, who came before. However, this story is more fun and action-packed than musing on the destiny/fate of the future gods to come. But, ultimately, I hope this means we can expect more stories told in this vein.