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katsmiao's review
5.0
I loved this book.
I love Greek mythology and the intertwining of historical people/places and fiction.
I don't want to give the plot away, but the story was so well written, that it will bring Ancient Greece and the pantheon to life for young readers.
Even as a (middle aged) adult I enjoyed this book very much. It was a great read.
I love Greek mythology and the intertwining of historical people/places and fiction.
I don't want to give the plot away, but the story was so well written, that it will bring Ancient Greece and the pantheon to life for young readers.
Even as a (middle aged) adult I enjoyed this book very much. It was a great read.
wakela's review
4.0
Disclaimer: I received this book free from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. I did not receive any form of compensation.
I have always been in love with the old mythologies. I can never understand why the older religions are called myths by mainstream society and the newer religions are called religions. They are all stories of gods and how to live your life.
Well, that is just a personal beef with how society views things that it doesn't approve of or doesn't want to acknowledge.
The story however is a retelling of an old myth but with a fictional twist. Historical fiction has become all the rage. One of the great things about historical fiction is that it helps create a thirst for historical knowledge. Anything that helps people to learn some of the historical occurrences is a great thing in my opinion.
That being said, this is a great introduction into ancient mythology for middle grade readers.
The story is based off of the Amazon Queen Otrere and her daughter Hippolyta. If you look up the myth, you will see that most of the story holds true to the myth. The fictional part is that they don't have actual dialogue or minute by minute telling in the old myths. They just have the basis of the story.
This book helped to breathe life into the myth and make it fun to read. I definitely want to see some of the other books in this series.
I have always been in love with the old mythologies. I can never understand why the older religions are called myths by mainstream society and the newer religions are called religions. They are all stories of gods and how to live your life.
Well, that is just a personal beef with how society views things that it doesn't approve of or doesn't want to acknowledge.
The story however is a retelling of an old myth but with a fictional twist. Historical fiction has become all the rage. One of the great things about historical fiction is that it helps create a thirst for historical knowledge. Anything that helps people to learn some of the historical occurrences is a great thing in my opinion.
That being said, this is a great introduction into ancient mythology for middle grade readers.
The story is based off of the Amazon Queen Otrere and her daughter Hippolyta. If you look up the myth, you will see that most of the story holds true to the myth. The fictional part is that they don't have actual dialogue or minute by minute telling in the old myths. They just have the basis of the story.
This book helped to breathe life into the myth and make it fun to read. I definitely want to see some of the other books in this series.
librarydanielle's review
3.0
cute, but not really all that much substance. there are some rather heavy handed morals/life lessons peppered throughout the book as well. overall a fun enjoyable read for kids a little too young for the Percy Jackson books.
nicolet2018's review
3.0
My gosh, I read this so many years ago. I have always loved greek mythology. Overall, I found this complex and quite a different take on the legend of the Amazons.
scostner's review
3.0
This is an historical fantasy story about the childhood of the Amazon queen, Hippolyta. Although she is only 13, she is already a trained warrior as well as a princess. At her mother's request she travels to Troy to deliver her brother to his father, King Laomedon. That journey results in being staked out as a sacrifice to an angry sea monster, battling enemy soldiers, meeting gods in disguise, and trying to lift a curse on the Amazons. Hippolyta is brave, loyal, and a good fighter, but she must learn some lessons about controlling her temper and knowing when it is right to fight.
Readers who enjoy the mythology incorporated into stories like Percy Jackson and the Olympians, The Kane Chronicles, or Goddess Girls would probably enjoy this series. There are books about Odysseus, Jason, and Atalanta by the same authors.
I read an e-book provided by the publisher through NetGalley.
Readers who enjoy the mythology incorporated into stories like Percy Jackson and the Olympians, The Kane Chronicles, or Goddess Girls would probably enjoy this series. There are books about Odysseus, Jason, and Atalanta by the same authors.
I read an e-book provided by the publisher through NetGalley.
nikki_knack's review
3.0
A quick easy read of Yolen and Harris' take on Hippolyta's origin story. It's certainly childrens/middle grade journey of mythic proportions, and Tithonus was a lovely foil for Hippolyta's character. Shaped by real myths, it was helpful for my preliminary toe-dip into Amazon research. You can see how Diana/Wonder Women's character would be shaped by this iteration of Hippolyta; her strength, persistence, and compassion are very endearing.
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