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Ariadne by Jennifer Saint

59 reviews

theblushbookworm's review against another edition

adventurous emotional medium-paced

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

4.0

My heart breaks for the women of this story: Ariadne, Phaedra, Pasiphae, Seleme, the Argive women. Men sucking is truly ancient. If you’re a fan of Greek mythology retellings, particularly Circe by Madeleine Miller, definitely pick up Ariadne.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Child death, Death, Gore, Sexual violence, Blood, Grief, and Gaslighting

lenak's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual violence and Suicide

functional_fox's review against another edition

emotional sad tense slow-paced

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

4.5

Gorgeous feminist retelling, emphasizes the plight of women in Greek mythos. At times dialogue was wordy but otherwise descriptions flowed effortlessly. Saint does a good job at creating a deep sense of unease in readers as one discovers betrayals alongside the characters. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Animal death, Misogyny, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, and Pregnancy

nick13's review against another edition

adventurous dark slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

I had heard several good things about this book so when I decided to read it, I was quite excited. However, I was left quite disappointed as, even for such a short book, it seemed to drag on and on at times about myths that barely pertained to the story and the ending, to me, felt a little lack luster. Overall, it was an okay read with really amazing moments in it but everything between those moments just make my attention wonder elsewhere.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Animal death, Death, Domestic abuse, Genocide, Gore, Sexual violence, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Abandonment, and War

Moderate: Rape and Pregnancy

Minor: Child death

allapaz's review against another edition

challenging emotional sad tense medium-paced

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

4.25

solid story and characterization, Ariadne’s life lent itself well to a feminist retelling, though incredibly heavy at times, even for myth

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Child abuse, Child death, Gore, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Suicide attempt, and Murder

rachelparker's review against another edition

adventurous emotional sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, and Suicide

Minor: Child death, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Vomit, Murder, Abandonment, and War

kelburke's review against another edition

emotional hopeful sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Child death, Sexism, Blood, and Alcohol

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Sexual violence, Suicide, Violence, and War

Minor: Death, Genocide, and Slavery

sirenricobooks's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful informative reflective sad fast-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? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Misogyny, Sexism, and Abandonment

Moderate: Death of parent and Pregnancy

Minor: Body horror, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Blood, Grief, Cannibalism, Sexual harassment, and Classism

leahkarge's review against another edition

3.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Child death, Death, Gore, Infidelity, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Slavery, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Abandonment, and Alcohol

tashtasher's review against another edition

adventurous emotional sad tense slow-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Grief, Abandonment, and Alcohol

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gore, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Torture, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Religious bigotry, Murder, Pregnancy, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Misogyny, Medical trauma, Death of parent, Gaslighting, and Classism