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Atalanta by Jennifer Saint

May 25, 2023

Atalanta

How much Greek mythology is too much? Apparently, there is no limit so far. I loved Jennifer Saint’s last novel, Elektra, so knew I wanted to read her latest, Atalanta. Especially because this is a ... Read More...

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Filed Under: Book Reviews, Fiction Tagged: mythology, retellings, vacation reading

2022 Underrated Gems

December 26, 2022

gems

Nothing like waiting until the last week of the year to put out best-of lists. Today I want to share five gems that I adored that didn’t get as much love and attention as they deserve. Hopefully, you ... Read More...

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Filed Under: Book Reviews, Feature Tagged: contemporary life, favorite books, historical fiction, literary, mini-reviews

Elektra: A Novel of the House of Atreus

May 11, 2022

elektra

A Greek queen, her daughter, and a princess of Troy are thrown into each other’s lives thanks to the Trojan War. In her new novel, Elektra, Jennifer Saint paints a complex portrait of these women as ... Read More...

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Ariadne: A Novel by Jennifer Saint

May 3, 2021

ariadne

If you’re a fan of Greek mythology than 2021 is shaping up to be a great year. First there was A Thousand Ships by Natalie Haynes (which I loved) and now there’s Ariadne, the story of a Cretan ... Read More...

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Filed Under: Book Reviews, Fiction Tagged: debut, mythology

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