The Children of Jocasta was a 2017 release by Sunday Times bestselling author Natalie Haynes.
I’ve read a couple of Natalie Haynes books recently, including A Thousand Ships and Stone Blind, and I really enjoy the feminist spin she puts on the classic tales.
I’ve read quite a few books about the Trojan War recently, including The Song of Achilles, Elektra and A Thousand Ships.
I love reading about Ancient Greece from different perspectives, especially the women’s. I therefore knew I needed to read The Silence of the Girls by Pat Barker.
A Thousand Ships by Natalie Haynes was released in 2019. It was shortlisted for the Women’s Prize for Fiction in 2020 and was an NPR Best Book of the Year.
Jennifer Saint is a popular author in the world of Greek mythology novels books and I have the complete list of Jennifer Saint books in order so you don’t miss a single one.
The Song of Achilles was the debut novel by Madeline Miller, published in 2011. The book is a retelling of the Greek myth of Achilles and Patroclus, focusing on their deep bond and love against the backdrop of the Trojan War.
Looking to mix up the books I read, I’ve recently ventured into the fantasy genre. I’ve particularly been enjoying tales based on mythology such as Circe, Ariadne and Elektra. I like how these books focus on the female perspective and so when I heard about Daughter of the Moon Goddess by Sue Lynn Tan, I …
Elektra by Jennifer Saint is a novel that retells the story of Elektra, a key figure in Greek mythology. Published in 2022, this book continues Jennifer Saint’s exploration of classical myths through the perspectives of female characters. Jennifer Saint’s Ariadne was the first book I read based on Greek mythology and I was instantly hooked. …
Circe by Madeline Miller was published in 2018 and is a retelling of the life of the enchantress Circe from Homer’s Odyssey.
The novel explores her journey of self-discovery, power, and transformation as she interacts with gods, mortals, and mythical creatures on her island of Aiaia.
Ariadne was the debut novel by Jennifer Saint, published in 2021. Ariadne was an instant Sunday Times bestseller, shortlisted for Waterstones Book of the Year in 2021 and was Waterstones Book of the month in January 2022 Ancient Greece and mythology has always fascinated me so I was looking forward to reading this book about Ariadne …