Ariadne

Moving, intelligent, and beautifully written

Bewertung am 21.06.2025
Bewertungsnummer: 2520792
Bewertet: eBook (ePUB)

Ariadne by Jennifer Saint moved me deeply. The novel retells the well-known Greek myth from the perspective of the women involved—with great empathy, emotional depth, and elegant prose. I especially appreciated the alternating perspectives of Ariadne and her sister Phaedra. Both women have distinct voices and compelling character arcs that unfold powerfully throughout the book. The writing is calm yet impactful, and the character development feels authentic and gripping. What affected me most was the quiet sense of tragedy woven through the story—and how clearly themes like power, powerlessness, and female strength are portrayed. This isn’t a typical hero’s tale, but a novel about self-determination, loss, sisterhood, and what remains when the myth ends. A story that lingers long after the last page—I wholeheartedly recommend it.

A recap of troy's war

Bewertung am 24.04.2023
Bewertungsnummer: 1928207
Bewertet: Buch (Taschenbuch)

If you like history and you would like to understand better the war of troy, I recommend you reading this book. You will see the point of view of three women and how they fought through the patriarchy. I ended up loving Cassandra, to me she was the best character but everybody will feel connected with someone different. A 5 star read for sure!