A review by hannicherri
Ariadne by Jennifer Saint

adventurous dark emotional tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

I really loved this book. I enjoyed hearing about Greek mythology from the female perspective. Women suffering for the passions of men is such an eternal problem, so the topic feels applicable today even though the context of the problems they are facing is ancient/mythological. My only critique of the book is that it tried to fit a lot of myths in just a few hundred pages, and I occasionally felt confused or overwhelmed by the backstories. Another warning is that there are a couple instances of extreme violence against women & children. It’s worth knowing that before going into the book. 
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