Greek myths retellings are my literary catnip. I love them! Jennifer Saint’s books are some of my favorites. I haven’t read Ithaca yet, but it’s on my tbr.
Hi!! I love your videos!! This one was on my Google stories page, and I love Greek mythology and have been wanting to read Atalanta so I was excited to hear what you had to say about them!! I love your calm cadence, and how you explain the books! ❤
I love Jennifer Saint, she’s definitely my favourite Greek mythology retelling author. I haven’t actually read Atalanta yet but I definitely want to and now it’s even higher up my TBR.
I was so excited when you first introduced Ithaca in a previous video but when I looked into it and found the narrator was not Penelope herself I was really disappointed. You and Erica made Penelope come to life for me in a very real and grounded way and that's who I wanted to hear from, not the distant Hera. But your review of it addressed that situation so beautifully that I felt my own feelings about it were in good company, if that makes sense....Thank you, Willow.
I guess if any Greek myth were to be reframed as a romance novel, it should be that of Psyche and Eros. Although, it's more of a tragedy in many ways. Great analysis! I'm definitely keen to pick up Atalanta now.
As for Eros and Psyche, I hope your other subscribers will go over to Erica's channel and take in all that the two of you said about women's strength on women's terms. I so desperately needed to hear that point of view spoken of and honored. It is a rare and important perspective. Many thanks to both of you.
Perhaps one day I'll try reading Atalanta. The only Greek mythology retelling I've read is Wrath Goddess Sing by Maya Deane, which I thought was just okay.
Interesting. I actually found the initial framing of ‘strength’ from a male perspective in Eros and Psyche was kind of the point - she was taught by the male society this is what strength is, and her character starts to view this differently as she does some self exploration. I thought it linked in with the concept of reframing what is perceived as a monster. The execution was clunky, but I still enjoyed it.
I have really enjoyed Haynes' and Miller's retellings. I haven't tried Saint's as I had a feeling they might be weaker but you really sold Atalanta to me. Hope you are feeling better now.
I've added Atalanta to my list, but your recommendation of Clytemnestra is next for me. Hayes is the queen! I think she provides a great look at Penelope's personality via the snarky letters to Odysseus. 😂
Greek myths retellings are my literary catnip. I love them! Jennifer Saint’s books are some of my favorites. I haven’t read Ithaca yet, but it’s on my tbr.
Hi!! I love your videos!! This one was on my Google stories page, and I love Greek mythology and have been wanting to read Atalanta so I was excited to hear what you had to say about them!! I love your calm cadence, and how you explain the books! ❤
I love Jennifer Saint, she’s definitely my favourite Greek mythology retelling author. I haven’t actually read Atalanta yet but I definitely want to and now it’s even higher up my TBR.
I was so excited when you first introduced Ithaca in a previous video but when I looked into it and found the narrator was not Penelope herself I was really disappointed. You and Erica made Penelope come to life for me in a very real and grounded way and that's who I wanted to hear from, not the distant Hera. But your review of it addressed that situation so beautifully that I felt my own feelings about it were in good company, if that makes sense....Thank you, Willow.
Definitely gonna have to pick up Atalanta. Sounds like it’s up my alley to read. Definitely will plan on reading more mythology books. 😊
Greek mythology is my absolute favorite genre, so if you are interested I highly recommend Ariadne by Jennifer Saint and Circe by Madeline Miller!!!
can’t wait to check these out
“Arrogant little sh*t” 😂 📖🪱💚
Ithaca is really good I can't wait to read the sequel and check out Atalanta
I guess if any Greek myth were to be reframed as a romance novel, it should be that of Psyche and Eros. Although, it's more of a tragedy in many ways.
Great analysis! I'm definitely keen to pick up Atalanta now.
As for Eros and Psyche, I hope your other subscribers will go over to Erica's channel and take in all that the two of you said about women's strength on women's terms. I so desperately needed to hear that point of view spoken of and honored. It is a rare and important perspective. Many thanks to both of you.
Wonderful video!
Perhaps one day I'll try reading Atalanta. The only Greek mythology retelling I've read is Wrath Goddess Sing by Maya Deane, which I thought was just okay.
Interesting. I actually found the initial framing of ‘strength’ from a male perspective in Eros and Psyche was kind of the point - she was taught by the male society this is what strength is, and her character starts to view this differently as she does some self exploration. I thought it linked in with the concept of reframing what is perceived as a monster. The execution was clunky, but I still enjoyed it.
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I have really enjoyed Haynes' and Miller's retellings. I haven't tried Saint's as I had a feeling they might be weaker but you really sold Atalanta to me.
Hope you are feeling better now.
I like Miller’s books too, but Haynes is my absolute queen, followed by Saint. So please check her books out :)
@@WillowTalksBooks I will now 😀
I've added Atalanta to my list, but your recommendation of Clytemnestra is next for me. Hayes is the queen! I think she provides a great look at Penelope's personality via the snarky letters to Odysseus. 😂