Jillian
I found this book to be quite fantastic, but a little long winded and at times almost predictable. The concept is very good and I really enjoyed the plot twist. I literally had to put my book down and my jaw dropped. I think many of the characters were slightly flat, and some plot lines were unresolved but overall it was a good thriller and an engaging read
This book was so gorgeous I just couldn't put it down. Every character was so endearing and it was one of the only books that has put a smile on my face recently. I needed an escape and this fantasy world was exactly what I was craving. Found family, little homosexuality, hilarious children, and a sense of belonging I wish I could have in real life. <3
I expected this book to be so good but it just wasn't. Achilles was genuinely the worst character I have read, having no personality until the end of the book where he becomes an absolute douchebag. The main problem was the one dimensionality of almost every character. Patroclus, just an Achilles fanboy. Achilles? Literally only cares about his honor. Thetis? Homophobe. The only okay character was that Anatolian girl but even she was forgettable. I'm really sad that I didn't like this book :(
Heartbreaking book. I related to so many of her experience that it was hard to read without wondering about my past. The writing was a little too flowery at times but the whole book was a punch to the gut. The only thing that bothered me was the generalizations and negative views of all white people. I understand the perspective but it seemed ultimately hurtful to describe her abusers above all as white men.
