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This Divine Revelry: The sizzling new romantic mythology retelling of Ariadne

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When 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 . . .

481 pages, Kindle Edition

Expected publication September 10, 2026

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255 reviews1 follower
August 17, 2026
Ty to net galley for the arc!

Really enjoyed this!! Bea is definitely an auto buy author for me. I loved the story a lot it didnt feel slow at all and kept me intrigued all throughout. The romance was great and i loved the different themes included.
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153 reviews4 followers
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
July 26, 2026
Rating: 4.5⭐️


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“I love you; you are every bit the light of my life
as those seven stars shining in the Heavens;
I only know one truth of my soul
and it is that it calls your name.”


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This book just injected an unhealthy amount of serotonin directly into the Greek myth nerd living inside my brain.

I already knew a bit about Ariadne and Dionysus’s lore, and this was my very first retelling of their story. Are some details different from the original mythology? Probably. Did I have the time of my life? Abso-freaking-lutely.

I can never say no to anything Greek myth-related, and this book is yet another reminder of that. Every chapter had me wanting to pause and aggressively fact-check some myths because I kept thinking, “Wait… is that actually part of the lore?”. The writing style made everything feel so immersive that I genuinely did not expect to become this emotionally invested in Ariadne and Dionysus, but here we are.

AND WE LOVE FEMALE RAGE IN THIS HOUSE. I can feel Ariadne’s anger, disappointment, and resilience the entire book. After everything Theseus put her through, watching her slowly reclaim herself instead of letting it define her was so satisfying. She’s fierce, clever, and goddessmaxxing 24/7.

And Dionysus, my beloved chaotic menace. He’s so unhinged, charming, and somehow still feels deeply human despite literally being a god. I loved that he isn’t portrayed as flawless, his insecurities and imperfections make him feel so much more real, and that’s exactly what made me adore him.

THE LONGING. Lorddddd. Inject it directly into my bloodstream. Their dynamic was so heart-fluttering, and I absolutely love their Grade-A level of witty-banterism.

Theseus was BEYOND aggravating, he deserves to be shredded to pieces by Asterion. I rest my case. Case closed.

Finally, one of my favorite little details was seeing all the other Greek myths woven throughout the story. Every little reference felt like finding hidden treasure, and instead of satisfying my mythology obsession, it somehow made it even worse because I immediately wanted to fall down another Greek myth rabbit hole the second I finished it.


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Thank you to Penguin Random House UK and NetGalley for the ARC!
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110 reviews3 followers
July 24, 2026
Bea Fitzgerald is an auto buy author for me and I am so sad this is her final Greek retelling! Ariadne is one of my favourite characters from mythology, so I was so happy to discover that one of my favourite authors was putting her on spin on the story.

When Ariadne, Princess of Crete, vows to help free the Athenian prince, Theseus, and his fellow tributes from the monster which (allegedly) lurks beneath her palace's floors, she hopes she will also free herself from the savage rule of her father. Instead, she finds herself abandoned on an island while Theseus sails away. Ariadne swears revenge. Luckily, the island happens to belong to the new god, Dionysus. The two strike up a deal which could elevate them both to legends. The catch? They’re getting married.

Theseus is one of my most hated characters ever, and the version in this was perfect - he is so infuriating and the epitome of toxic masculinity. I loved that she worked in his abduction of Helen, which I don’t often seen
Bea Fitzgerald perfectly encompasses everything wrong with him - arrogant, selfish, and self-aggrandising. On the other hand, Dionysus was such a breath of fresh air. No spoilers, but I loved the way she wove gender fluidity into the story and linked it back to the original myth of Dionysus’s birth! And my favourite character - Ariadne. I could feel her rage crackling throughout, and I thought I knew what was coming - well, by now I should know that you never know what’s around the corner in a Bea Fitzgerald book! Rather than being a helpless, marooned reject, we get to see her as a strong, selfless young woman, sick of tyranny and injustice.

As was fitting for the final book in her Greek retelling series, there were plenty of appearances, cameos, and references to other characters who appear in her books. It was so well done and felt really cohesive.

This beautifully written slow-burn love story breathed new life into a familiar myth, and I couldn’t put it down. If you love feminine rage, delicious revenge, and marriage of convenience - put this on your TBR.

Thank you House of YA for an early copy!
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139 reviews4 followers
August 16, 2026
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4.5/5

Thank you to NetGalley and Penguin Random House for the opportunity to read an ARC of This Divine Revelry ahead of its September release.

I’ve read Bea Fitzgerald’s other three mythology books, so I was very excited to dive into another Greek mythology retelling — and this time it’s Ariadne’s story, with Dionysus thrown into the mix.

The book gets off to a seriously action-packed start, before settling into the heart of Ariadne’s story: betrayal, revenge, feminine rage and a woman deciding she’s had enough of being a footnote in a man’s story. And honestly… nothing hurts quite like a woman scorned. 😂

One of the things I always love about Bea’s books is how easy they are to read. Her writing has such a natural humour to it, and This Divine Revelry had me genuinely laughing out loud, particularly the banter and dynamic between Ariadne and Dionysus. Their relationship was definitely one of my favourite parts of the book.

I also really appreciate the way Bea continues to play with gender and sexuality in her mythology retellings rather than simply defaulting to traditional, heteronormative storylines. Dionysus being gender-fluid non-confirming adds another interesting layer to the character and to the story, and it felt very naturally woven into the narrative.

At its heart, this is a story about women reclaiming their power and refusing to let men control the stories that define them. Ariadne’s journey from being used and discarded to deciding she can rewrite the narrative herself was incredibly satisfying.

There’s feminine rage, revenge, romance, humour and a whole lot of Greek mythology — basically everything I’ve come to expect from a Bea Fitzgerald retelling.

I think this might actually be my favourite of Bea’s mythology books so far. 💜

Women don’t need to be footnotes in men’s stories. They can change the whole damn story.
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242 reviews58 followers
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
June 14, 2026
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.
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247 reviews11 followers
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
August 23, 2026
NetGalley Review-

‘Only those who rule by fear see freedom as a fall’

Who runs the world? Girls!

Greek mythology has always had a place in my heart and that will never change. I was blown away with this retelling of Ariadne and Dionysus, it was funny, gripping, sweet, sad and so much girl power it made you root for all the female (and Dionysus) characters throughout.

This was mainly a story of the strength of being a woman and not letting men tear us down or hold us back. Ariadne was such a woman ahead of her time, confronting fears and standing strong and sharing that strength along with other woman so they would not be afraid also. This feels like a letter to the world, to the ones who look down upon.

Dionysus has always been a god I’ve honoured (being Wiccan) and to see him being accepting and not judgmental, to stand for the rights of others, to not be afraid to being themselves and also a huge feminist just makes my heart grow for him.

I hope this book shows young girls that we don’t need someone like a toxic man holding us back, that our voices should be heard and that we can make our own choices and choose our own paths.

Also dolphins, that’s all I’ll say.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
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340 reviews11 followers
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
July 2, 2026
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!!
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193 reviews1 follower
August 14, 2026
4.5 ⭐️ (rounded up)

This was such an entertaining read. I really enjoy this depiction of Ariadnes story and how new life was breathed into the familiar mytho and seeing Ariadnes develop as a character and come into her own as the plot progressed.

Dionysus was such a chaotic menace, but so utterly charming, and I really liked the way that his imperfections and insecurities were portrayed as it made him feel like such a real, relatable character. The slow burn dynamic between him and Ariadne was so beautifully done.

Theseus is up there as one of my least favourite ‘heroes’ in Greek Mythology, and I’m so pleased that he was portrayed in this as the arrogant and selfish prat he is.

As someone who has read and adored Bea Fitzgerald other mythology retellings, I really liked having appearances, mentions and references to other characters from those books.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the advanced reader copy of this book. All opinions expressed in this review are my own.
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121 reviews2 followers
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
August 13, 2026
This was such a wonderful book! I have just finished it and I think I will grieve that it is over.

The story follows Ariadne, usually just a footnote in Theseus's tale. Fitzgerald builds on the lesser known elements of her mythology afterbeing abandoned, where she ends up marrying Dionysus. It was in turn romantic, hilarious and heartbreaking - I couldn't have asked for more.

The characters in this book are deeply lovable, (or despiseable in the case of certain demigods). Fitzgerald has also managed to create a story that relates so clearly to our current world and conflicts about gender, power and shame without it being heavy handed or patronising. Her handling of trauma, mental illness and gender is a masterclass in what YA should be. She doesn't avoid these elements of the story but uses them to create something overwhelmingly fun and enjoyable.

SO GOOD!
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4 reviews
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
August 16, 2026

I fell in love with the myth of Ariadne and Dionysus when reading Jennifer Saint's debut novel based on the myth. I was so excited when I saw that Bea had an upcoming novel about them!
I absolutely adored this book and it certainly did the myth justice for me. Dionysus will always be a favoured God of mine and his love for Ariadne and vice versa is such a lovely thing to read about in Greek mythology.
Bea's books always have inclusivity involved in them which are relevant to both the modern world today and the world of Greek mythology. I can't wait to reread this!
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140 reviews17 followers
August 24, 2026
Bea’s mythology reimaginings are always some of my favourites. She always writes strong, fierce women that aren’t afraid to speak their mind even if it’s to a Greek God. As they are YA there isn’t alot of spice, but then sense of yearning and longing and what they will do in the face of potentially losing true love makes up for it! So this one was an awesome reimagining of Adriadne and Dionysus.
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Author 6 books817 followers
Review of advance copy received from Author
May 22, 2026
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.
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183 reviews13 followers
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
August 12, 2026
Love love love!

Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with what might just be my favourite read of the year

This Divine Revelry is a book about writing your own story, prioritising what makes you joyful and liberating yourself, whether from society or from the darkness within.
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Author 2 books276 followers
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
May 23, 2026
a ridiculously funny reimagining with a big, sensitive, irresistible heart—truly the perfect book to lose yourself in :’))
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394 reviews32 followers
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
June 30, 2026
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.
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185 reviews5 followers
Review of advance copy received from Author
June 16, 2026
✨ 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 🫶🏻✨
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