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tsap's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
katlouisee's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
3.5
beckyjadem12's review
adventurous
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
4.0
sofia_pinho's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
mordsfesch's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
I liked "Ariadne" and "Elektra", but I think this one might be my favourite by Jennifer Saint.
lizslostlibrary's review
4.0
I liked the book, but I didn't love it sadly.
I expected a strong FMC, and while I did grow to love her, I was still upset with her.
" I hadn't admitted to myself that I loved him, too, until now."
When I first started reading about her upbringing, I thought that I was getting a strong female lead that wouldn’t change her ways and stayed independent throughout the whole book. Imagine my disappointment when she starts greeting gradually with the dude whenever she’s in the voyage. That was such a big portion of her upbringing and that bothered me so bad. It felt as if it was taking away from her value in her character, especially being the only female on this voyage. Considering the big names that she was with, you’d think she would be more focused on what she was sent out to do. I think it bothered me so much because he was literally married too! Then in the end, she turns around with her bullish claiming that she loved him since the beginning but didn’t know it. Where was the build up? Was it just supposed to be just those few moments that left such an impression on her? That’s dumb. I feel like this romance took away from all that she accomplished, especially that ending. F don’t get me wrong, it was cute but it made it seem like she couldn’t get her happy ending unless she ended up with the boy.
Basically, I'm just salty LOL. Aside from that, the plot was amazing. I enjoyed the adventure we set off on and I loved reading about all of the other gods and how they played into their story. I would read it again. I think that my Ms aim issue with the book was the romance portion of it. Everything was great aside from that.
It was a good read though, it was a nice adventure.
I expected a strong FMC, and while I did grow to love her, I was still upset with her.
" I hadn't admitted to myself that I loved him, too, until now."
When I first started reading about her upbringing, I thought that I was getting a strong female lead that wouldn’t change her ways and stayed independent throughout the whole book. Imagine my disappointment when she starts greeting gradually with the dude whenever she’s in the voyage. That was such a big portion of her upbringing and that bothered me so bad. It felt as if it was taking away from her value in her character, especially being the only female on this voyage. Considering the big names that she was with, you’d think she would be more focused on what she was sent out to do. I think it bothered me so much because he was literally married too! Then in the end, she turns around with her bullish claiming that she loved him since the beginning but didn’t know it. Where was the build up? Was it just supposed to be just those few moments that left such an impression on her? That’s dumb. I feel like this romance took away from all that she accomplished, especially that ending. F don’t get me wrong, it was cute but it made it seem like she couldn’t get her happy ending unless she ended up with the boy.
Basically, I'm just salty LOL. Aside from that, the plot was amazing. I enjoyed the adventure we set off on and I loved reading about all of the other gods and how they played into their story. I would read it again. I think that my Ms aim issue with the book was the romance portion of it. Everything was great aside from that.
It was a good read though, it was a nice adventure.
manderzreadz's review
4.0
I love Greek retellings and I’m very glad that Saint brought Atalanta’s story to life in this book. I thoroughly enjoyed it, but would have liked more action during battles on the voyage for the Fleece and more regard for motherhood than just it seeming like a hindrance.
olamarzeta's review
adventurous
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
beccaannekent's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
3.0
I always eat up everything Jennifer Saint releases, and this was no different.
However, there was something not quite right about this book that I couldn’t put my finger on. I was enjoying throughout, but it never gripped me as much as her previous ones have.
Then it hit me, and Atalanta said it herself, throughout the book (particularly during the Argo scenes), she felt like she was a spectator in her own life. She was on this huge journey, an amazing adventure yet felt like a secondary character to Jason and Medea.
If this was the authors intention throughout the book to give the readers this impression, then I think she did a phenomenal job. But, I’ve learned that style of writing is not my favourite and it dampened my enjoyment of it slightly.
However, there was something not quite right about this book that I couldn’t put my finger on. I was enjoying throughout, but it never gripped me as much as her previous ones have.
Then it hit me, and Atalanta said it herself, throughout the book (particularly during the Argo scenes), she felt like she was a spectator in her own life. She was on this huge journey, an amazing adventure yet felt like a secondary character to Jason and Medea.
If this was the authors intention throughout the book to give the readers this impression, then I think she did a phenomenal job. But, I’ve learned that style of writing is not my favourite and it dampened my enjoyment of it slightly.