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Barbara S. (Gig Harbor, WA)

A fun way to learn Greek mythology
It took me quite awhile to decide to read Circe by Madeline Miller as I wasn't sure Greek mythology was my thing, but once I had read it I wanted more. So I was delighted to read Ariadne. Again I found myself looking up the characters to find out more about them and how they interconnected with each other in history. Jennifer Saint tells a compelling story that makes you want to keep reading to find out how these Greek mythological characters will play out against each other.

Catharine L. (Petoskey, MI)

Ariadne
Haven't read Greek mythology since middle school. This book was a page turner. Loved the interaction between the gods and mortals; men and women. The two sisters, Ariadne and Phaedra are such strong characters who make decisions that are irreversible, and yet, we admire them.

Paula Jacunski

A new view of Greek gods
Jennifer Saint has succeeded in writing a novel about women and sisterhood in the time of the Greek gods. It's enjoyable and mostly well written. I had a hard time getting through Part I. The writing seemed biblical in style to me. In Part II and beyond, the story is told by both Ariadne and her sister Phaedra, and the different character's voices enliven the story. I would have like Saint to write a little bit more about Perseus before he plays a large role in the end of the story.
Overall, a very good book that was engrossing after Part I.

Pamela W. (Piney Flats, TN)

Not my Interest/Not the Writer's Fault
Jennifer Saint says she "wanted to write a Greek myth that brought women to the forefront," and she did that successfully. Perhaps I would have rated the book higher if I enjoyed Greek mythology. I plan to send the book to my granddaughter who loves the topic.

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