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Listopia > briical's votes on the list LIS 9382: Greek Myth Retellings Book Club (12 Books)
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Ithaca (The Songs of Penelope, #1)
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"A feminist retelling of the Odyssey recounting the tales of the women left behind after the men leave for war; Ithaca is narrated in the sardonic tone of the goddess Hera and takes readers on a journey of resilience, wit, and the cunning manipulations of women trying to survive the cruelties of the island. "
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rated it 4 stars
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Stone Blind
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"This powerful feminist re-imaging of the myth of Medusa will have you questioning what truly makes a monster as you root for the “villain”; Stone Blind captivates readers with its multifaceted characters from legends, beautiful historic setting, and a seamlessly paced plotline that reminds you that history is written by the victors."
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rated it 3 stars
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Circe
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"A masterpiece in lyrical storytelling, Miller subverts the misogynistic tropes of traditional Greek myths and instead writes a coming-of-age tale of Circe, a complex heroine who defies her family and turns her punishment of isolation into a blessing, tackling monsters, magic, love, betrayal, and individuality along the way. "
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rated it 4 stars
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Ariadne
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"A lush retelling of the myth of the Minotaur from the perspective of the doomed princess Ariadne, Saint thrusts you into a world of magic and intrigue and demonstrates the power of choice and autonomy in a time where women had none. "
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rated it 2 stars
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Atalanta
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"This wild, adventurous tale follows Atalanta, a fierce huntress raised by bears and the goddess Artemis, as she joins the Argonauts on their quest for the Golden Fleece, and follows her struggles to make a name for herself amongst heroes and those who don’t know the motivation that comes from being told “you can’t.”"
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rated it 4 stars
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Elektra
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"Told in the POV’s of Clytemnestra, Cassandra, and Elektra, this book re-examines the motivations behind some of the most famous tragic women of Sparta and Troy and their complex motivations and desires for justice, love, and retribution with well-researched characterization and engrossing writing. "
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rated it 3 stars
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The Song of Achilles
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"Considered a modern classic, this LGBT novel is impossible to finish with dry eyes as its poetic writing of the slow-burn connection between Patroclus and Achilles will leave a lasting impression and make you deeply care about the epic fall of Troy."
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A Thousand Ships
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"A retelling of the Illiad from the perspective of the muse Calliope, this character-driven novel is an anthology of stories connecting you to the forgotten women of Troy, giving you a new perspective to the classic story with themes of pain, triumph, and resilience. "
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The Silence of the Girls (Women of Troy, #1)
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"This retelling of the Trojan War focuses not on the glorious conquests of men but rather the quiet battles of women, giving the unique perspective of those who have too often been overlooked and the voices that beg to be heard in this introspective tale of Brises. "
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Lore
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"A young adult novel that sets the greek gods reborn as teenagers fighting to the death in modern day New York City, this deadly novel has a breakneck pace, action packed plot, conniving characters, and a compelling theme of a young girl grappling with vengeance, fate, and freedom in the perfect blend of fantasy and contemporary. "
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rated it 5 stars
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Clytemnestra
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"Following one of the most notorious female villains of Ancient Greek myths, Clytemnestra is a tale of a woman taking the power back and creating her own justice in this character deep-dive that crafts a powerful feminist narrative with rich worldbuilding and polished prose. "
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rated it 4 stars
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The Lightning Thief (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, #1)
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"Considered the new Harry Potter for a reason, this coming of age tale can be enjoyed by readers of all ages with its quick prose, sharp wit, found family, and action packed plot centred around child demigods at a summer camp on a heroic quest to save the world."
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rated it 5 stars
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