Born a mortal, Medusa’s mortality is something her sisters, the Gorgons’ have been particularly conscious of, worried that she could hurt herself or experience the horrors of human life. Their concerns come to pass when Medusa is assaulted by Poseidon and punished for it by Athene. But her tragedy doesn’t end there, as Perseus embarksContinue reading “Stone Blind by Natalie Haynes”
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Lore by Alexandra Bracken
Last living member of the House of Persides, Melora Perseous had forsaken the Agon years ago. The hunt not only stole her family from her but further crippled the stature of the Persides in the eyes of the other bloodlines. Now, faced with the choice to help her childhood best friend and goddess Athena, LoreContinue reading “Lore by Alexandra Bracken”
Book Review — The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
Madeline Miller has a way with words. Reading The Song of Achilles was like swaying with the waves, the ocean lapping at you and the peace making you one with the environment. It was soothing, inviting and towards the end, a surge of emotions. I hadn’t felt this connected to a book in the longestContinue reading “Book Review — The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller”
Book Review — Demigods and Magicians by Rick Riordan
All Images Courtesy – Goodreads The three short stories that make up Demigods and Magicians bring together the characters of the Percy Jackson series and those of the Kane Chronicles series in a thrilling fashion. There’s a new baddie in town and for a change, his ambitions are a lot bigger than usual. Setne (or Prince Khaemwaset)Continue reading “Book Review — Demigods and Magicians by Rick Riordan”
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