Helen of Sparta.
Amalia Carosella. 2015. [April] Lake
Union Publishing. 402.
[Source:NetGalley eArc]
First sentence: I gasped for breath, but my head was already beneath the water again, hard fingers digging into the back of my neck and holding me down.
First sentence: I gasped for breath, but my head was already beneath the water again, hard fingers digging into the back of my neck and holding me down.
Premise/Plot: We have a very well known story. Helen of Troy is one of the most recognizable
names from history but what we know about her can fit in the palm of our
hands. Enter this story the untold love
story of Helen of Sparta and Theseus of Athens.
My thoughts: I loved
this book!! For as long as I can
remember I have been into Greek and Roman mythology. From the moment I started this book all I wanted
to do was read it nonstop. I was back
there with Helen and Theseus seeing and feeling what they felt. To have her story told for the first time and
not just as a footnote to some larger story was amazing. I admit to experiencing dislike for the Greek
gods and goddesses for the first time thanks to this story. I can not wait and sincerely hope that a book
2 will be in the works in the near future because the ending of this book has
made me want more!
Rating 9.5/10
Recommendation:
Anyone that loves an engaging and wonderfully written story. Any fan of the Age of Heroes with Heracles,
Theseus, Ajax,
Agamemnon, and the others that made up that time period.
*I received a digital
review copy for free from the NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All
opinions are my own.*
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