Author: Claire. M Andrews
Series/Standalone: Daughter of Sparta (Book #1)
Genre: Fantasy, Historical, Young Adult
Pages: 375
Publisher: Jimmy Patterson Book
Year Published: 2021
Format: Audiobook
"Sparta forged her into a deadly weapon. Now the gods need her to save the world!
Seventeen-year-old Daphne has spent her entire life honing her body and mind into that of a warrior, hoping to be accepted by the unyielding people of ancient Sparta. But an unexpected encounter with the goddess Artemis- who holds Daphne's brother's fate in her hands- upends the life she's worked hard to build. Nine mysterious items have been stolen from Mount Olympus, and if Daphne cannot find them, the gods waning powers will fade away, the mortal world will descend into chaos, and her brother's life will be forfeit.
Guided by Artemis's twin- the handsome and entirely-too-self-assured god Apollo- Daphne's journey will take her from the labyrinth of the Minotaur to the riddle-spinning Sphinx of Thebes, team her up with mythological legends such as Theseus and Hippolyta of the Amazons, and pit her against the gods themselves.
A reinterpretation of the classic Greek myth of Daphne and Apollo, Daughter of Sparta, by debut author Clair M. Andrews turns the traditional male-dominated mythology we know into a heart-pounding and empowering female-led adventure."
My Rating: 3.5/5
This was an entertaining retelling, although I've never read the original I do understand its overall plotline. I love that the author took a male-oriented perspective flipped. The characters each had a unique voice and were fascinating to read about. I liked the idea that the mythological creatures and characters were, no questions asked. Daphne is a strong woman with power that was great to read from. I was surprised to see that this is a series and I might continue on, but I would be ok if this was a standalone and just went with some questions not being answered.
Thanks for reading,
Sidny
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