rae_2009's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
lillii's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-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? No
4.5
des_talks's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
tense
medium-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? No
5.0
zoeinthenight's review against another edition
3.0
As a lover of Greek Mythology, I vastly prefer a tale of original characters than a retelling that is factually incorrect.
molly31's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
eliana23's review
adventurous
dark
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
charlottelizabeth94's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
informative
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
midnight_lit_'s review against another edition
2.0
2.25 Stars
Thanks to Netgalley for the e-ARC
This book is a perfect example of almost but not quite there yet.
I think the book would have done better if the author had said it's inspired by the odyssey and not a retelling because it's not. It's the aftermath of the odyssey in the author's universe but I still don't think that counts as a retelling especially if one hasn't done the appropriate research
I think there is potential in the book but it could have been written really well and somewhere, it missed the mark
The characters aren't memorable and nor is the writing. Ultimately, an interesting story falls flat and did not impress me
Thanks to Netgalley for the e-ARC
This book is a perfect example of almost but not quite there yet.
I think the book would have done better if the author had said it's inspired by the odyssey and not a retelling because it's not. It's the aftermath of the odyssey in the author's universe but I still don't think that counts as a retelling especially if one hasn't done the appropriate research
I think there is potential in the book but it could have been written really well and somewhere, it missed the mark
The characters aren't memorable and nor is the writing. Ultimately, an interesting story falls flat and did not impress me
anxiousplanter's review
medium-paced
3.25
It had so much potential, but the ending seemed rushed and not very thought out.
emsprobablyreading's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
A decent YA myth-inspired fantasy, but the ending felt very rushed to me