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This Divine Revelry
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Expected 10 Sep 26When Ariadne, Princess of Crete, vows to help free the Athenian prince, Theseus, and his fellow tributes - sacrifices for the monster which allegedly lurks beneath her palace's floors - she hopes she will free herself from the savage rule of her father, too.
Instead, she finds herself abandoned on an island the morning after Theseus has sworn love and marriage - watching his ship sail away without her.
In return, Ariadne swears revenge. Which is all very well - except for the aforementioned being abandoned on an island thing. Luckily for her though, the island happens to belong to a god. Alright, currently a fairly minor one (though only if you think wine and partying are minor concerns) - but it quickly turns out Dionysus and Ariadne may be able to help each other.
Dionysus needs followers to maintain his fragile, threatened power. Ariadne wants to stop Theseus from spreading rumours of his own greatness any further. Together, they may be able to make a story so powerful, it will elevate them both to the status of legends.
Ariadne isn't interested in real love any more - of course - which is a shame, as there's something irresistible about the pull between her and Dionysus - even if he is completely infuriating. And he is the first person to agree with her that women can be more than just footnotes in men's myths.
They have a power of their own.
And once that power is unleashed - the men of Ariadne's story, and even the gods themselves, should prepare to tremble . . .
Instead, she finds herself abandoned on an island the morning after Theseus has sworn love and marriage - watching his ship sail away without her.
In return, Ariadne swears revenge. Which is all very well - except for the aforementioned being abandoned on an island thing. Luckily for her though, the island happens to belong to a god. Alright, currently a fairly minor one (though only if you think wine and partying are minor concerns) - but it quickly turns out Dionysus and Ariadne may be able to help each other.
Dionysus needs followers to maintain his fragile, threatened power. Ariadne wants to stop Theseus from spreading rumours of his own greatness any further. Together, they may be able to make a story so powerful, it will elevate them both to the status of legends.
Ariadne isn't interested in real love any more - of course - which is a shame, as there's something irresistible about the pull between her and Dionysus - even if he is completely infuriating. And he is the first person to agree with her that women can be more than just footnotes in men's myths.
They have a power of their own.
And once that power is unleashed - the men of Ariadne's story, and even the gods themselves, should prepare to tremble . . .
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Expected publication September 10, 2026
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Review of advance copy received from Publisher
Hello Mythfourlogy. What a glorious beast you are.
I adore the Greek Mythological re-imagining space. I adore the fact it opens portals of intrigue to a variety of readers into an area of History, Religion and Beliefs that I have been obsessed with since I was a tot. Classics is for everyone, and Fitzgerald’s re-imaginings prove this point for me as a bookseller. Fitzgerald drops favorite tropes and classical myths and story-lines into an accessible, easily digestible Young Adult framework and sweetens the deal with queer-normative characters, relatable experiences in unfamiliar settings and balances both the light and dark of life with snappy humor that book after book has me literally chortling.
Dionysus... OH Dionysus... One of my favorite Godly beings of the Hellenic studies. Fitzgerald does you WELL. Each re-imagining that Fitzgerald releases fills a space in my heart in entirely new and inventive ways. The gender-fluidity of a ‘God’ like Dionysus is lovingly discussed here, as are those of us who often feel villified or excluded from societal norms. This Divine Revelry sings to the beauty of finding your people, your Thiasus or fellow Maenads. The slow burn, marriage-of-convenience romance that kindled between Ariadne and Dionysus was a delight, and character depth is excavated with such care and tenacity to not shy away from how often a God of Theatre and those that follow the beat of Dionysian’s drums... tend to utilise masks and performative actions. If you get my drift! A love-letter to the most multifaceted of Hellenistic Gods, and a love letter to feminine vulnerability. Bea, thank you for this one. I adored it.
I adore the Greek Mythological re-imagining space. I adore the fact it opens portals of intrigue to a variety of readers into an area of History, Religion and Beliefs that I have been obsessed with since I was a tot. Classics is for everyone, and Fitzgerald’s re-imaginings prove this point for me as a bookseller. Fitzgerald drops favorite tropes and classical myths and story-lines into an accessible, easily digestible Young Adult framework and sweetens the deal with queer-normative characters, relatable experiences in unfamiliar settings and balances both the light and dark of life with snappy humor that book after book has me literally chortling.
Dionysus... OH Dionysus... One of my favorite Godly beings of the Hellenic studies. Fitzgerald does you WELL. Each re-imagining that Fitzgerald releases fills a space in my heart in entirely new and inventive ways. The gender-fluidity of a ‘God’ like Dionysus is lovingly discussed here, as are those of us who often feel villified or excluded from societal norms. This Divine Revelry sings to the beauty of finding your people, your Thiasus or fellow Maenads. The slow burn, marriage-of-convenience romance that kindled between Ariadne and Dionysus was a delight, and character depth is excavated with such care and tenacity to not shy away from how often a God of Theatre and those that follow the beat of Dionysian’s drums... tend to utilise masks and performative actions. If you get my drift! A love-letter to the most multifaceted of Hellenistic Gods, and a love letter to feminine vulnerability. Bea, thank you for this one. I adored it.
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
I devoured yet another Bea Fitzgerald book? Who would've guessed 🤷♀️
When Ariadne flees her home with Theseus, he leaves her on an (what he believes) abandoned island. Was anyone surprised? No, of course not. What an ass. As fate would have it, this is exactly where she runs into the god of wine and revelry, Dionysus. So silver linings and all that right?
I laughed my ass of with this story. Both Ariadne and Dionysus are so effortlessly hilarious and sassy, they were meant to be. Unfortunately, it's not all laughs and there is quite a bit of fighting, longing, heartbreak and all that. Obviously Ariadne runs into a bunch of annoying men (though Theseus remains the biggest asshat of them all) but also Dionysus struggles with some mental issues. And they way they help each other while simultaneously fighting their own battles is so beautiful to witness. Their slow burn romance was everything!!
Small mention for my beloved Hades also getting an appearance in this book because I adore Bea's version of Hades!!
When Ariadne flees her home with Theseus, he leaves her on an (what he believes) abandoned island. Was anyone surprised? No, of course not. What an ass. As fate would have it, this is exactly where she runs into the god of wine and revelry, Dionysus. So silver linings and all that right?
I laughed my ass of with this story. Both Ariadne and Dionysus are so effortlessly hilarious and sassy, they were meant to be. Unfortunately, it's not all laughs and there is quite a bit of fighting, longing, heartbreak and all that. Obviously Ariadne runs into a bunch of annoying men (though Theseus remains the biggest asshat of them all) but also Dionysus struggles with some mental issues. And they way they help each other while simultaneously fighting their own battles is so beautiful to witness. Their slow burn romance was everything!!
Small mention for my beloved Hades also getting an appearance in this book because I adore Bea's version of Hades!!
Review of advance copy received from Author
Desire, revenge and rebellion - this is Bea Fitzgerald at her absolute best. With electric chemistry, delicious humor and a heroine filled with rage and heart, This Divine Revelry is a fierce and catharctic reclamation of myth and female power.
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
a ridiculously funny reimagining with a big, sensitive, irresistible heart—truly the perfect book to lose yourself in :’))
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
It is 1:30AM I was unable to put this book down.
I shall write a better review later. But this kinda speaks for itself. Is it the best in the set? It's a tight call between this and GGQ.
I shall write a better review later. But this kinda speaks for itself. Is it the best in the set? It's a tight call between this and GGQ.
Review of advance copy received from Author
✨ totally addictive and intoxicating slow-burn, filled to the brim with pining ✨
After helping Theseus escape her father’s labyrinth, Ariadne finds herself abandoned by him on an island. Luckily the island belongs to a fairly minor and annoying god. But, as it turns out, Dionysus and Ariadne may be able to help each other 💃🏼✨
AAAAAAAAHaAHah! Sorry- I just needed to get that before I started dotting down my opinion! I always have such a hard time writing down my opinion without spoilers, because sometimes you just NEED to yap about the plot! But alas, this is a spoiler-free zone.
This Divine Revelry is guaranteed to have you giggling and kicking your feet. I truly had best time falling in love with these characters, both Ariadne and Dionysus stole my heart! This book is witty, totally addictive and filled to the brim with pining. No one reimagines Greek Myth quite like Bea Fitzgerald, the twists and turns that are guaranteed to keep you on the edge of your seat. Last but not least; includes the necessary Theseus-hate every mythology lover needs in their lives.I devoured this like the Gods themselves demanded it. Find a comfy chair, get yourself some snacks; you are gonna want to finish this book in one sitting!
Blessed I got to read this early, the biggest big thanks to Bea Fitzgerald and Penguin Random House for getting me an ARC copy to 🫶🏻✨
After helping Theseus escape her father’s labyrinth, Ariadne finds herself abandoned by him on an island. Luckily the island belongs to a
AAAAAAAAHaAHah! Sorry- I just needed to get that before I started dotting down my opinion! I always have such a hard time writing down my opinion without spoilers, because sometimes you just NEED to yap about the plot! But alas, this is a spoiler-free zone.
This Divine Revelry is guaranteed to have you giggling and kicking your feet. I truly had best time falling in love with these characters, both Ariadne and Dionysus stole my heart! This book is witty, totally addictive and filled to the brim with pining. No one reimagines Greek Myth quite like Bea Fitzgerald, the twists and turns that are guaranteed to keep you on the edge of your seat. Last but not least; includes the necessary Theseus-hate every mythology lover needs in their lives.
Blessed I got to read this early, the biggest big thanks to Bea Fitzgerald and Penguin Random House for getting me an ARC copy to 🫶🏻✨
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