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| Title | : | Helen of Sparta (Helen of Sparta #1) |
| Author | : | Amalia Carosella |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Deluxe Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 416 pages |
| Published | : | April 1st 2015 by Lake Union Publishing |
| Categories | : | Historical. Historical Fiction. Fiction. Fantasy. Mythology |
Amalia Carosella
Paperback | Pages: 416 pages Rating: 3.59 | 4935 Users | 439 Reviews
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Long before she ran away with Paris to Troy, Helen of Sparta was haunted by nightmares of a burning city under siege. These dreams foretold impending war—a war that only Helen has the power to avert. To do so, she must defy her family and betray her betrothed by fleeing the palace in the dead of night. In need of protection, she finds shelter and comfort in the arms of Theseus, son of Poseidon. With Theseus at her side, she believes she can escape her destiny. But at every turn, new dangers—violence, betrayal, extortion, threat of war—thwart Helen’s plans and bar her path. Still, she refuses to bend to the will of the gods.A new take on an ancient myth, Helen of Sparta is the story of one woman determined to decide her own fate.
The sequel to Helen of Sparta will be published by Lake Union Publishing in May 2016.
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| ISBN: | 1477821384 (ISBN13: 9781477821381) |
| Series: | Helen of Sparta #1 |
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Ratings: 3.59 From 4935 Users | 439 ReviewsWeigh Up Of Books Helen of Sparta (Helen of Sparta #1)
I've always loved mythology since I was a preteen with mumps and my mom bought me a book of mythology. This is the real deal. Not only is it fresh and well- written, but its got a author who is a scholar so its not a bodice-ripper. Its a adult book don't worry but a well written adult book.1) MASSIVE sibling feelings, though I do wish Clytamnestra had played a more prominent and nuanced role. The same goes for Penelope, so here's hoping that happens in the sequel. 2) Fuck the Atrides forever and ever and ever. 3) I like the spin Carosella put on the original mythology and the attention she paid to the presence of the gods in the mortals' lives, though I feel like she sometimes used all this to prop up Theseus' character, which is not my favourite thing in the world. The constant
**This is a read now on NetGalley!**4.5This was excellent. It's wonderful to see a Helen that gets to be less passive and more active in her own life. Review to come.Recommended for: fans of Stephanie Thornton, Kate Quinn
I was drawn to this book because I loved the idea of Helen of Sparta, not Helen of Troy. What a brilliant idea to tell the story of who Helen was before Paris entered the picture.Helen of Sparta is very well written, offering a fascinating glimpse into Spartan society. I hadn't been expecting to get so much of Theseus, and I was pleasantly surprised at his relationship with Helen and the strength of his character throughout the story. He's a dreamboat. There's a good cast of supporting
"Men did not claim to be children of gods unless they had the height to prove their words." This is the second historical retelling I have read and I was not let down, if anything it made me want to read more historical retellings, especially Greek ones! I would definitely read some Egyptian ones or something too though!This book follows the story of Helen, who was also a revolving topic in the other book I read (The Song of Achilles ). I was so excited to read a book from her point of view!
Different take on Helen's storyI really enjoyed this new spin on the story of Helen (of Sparta, Troy). It took awhile for me to realize that this story wasn't playing out the way it had in Homer's retelling. I fell in love with Theseus. Looking forward to future installments!
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