Elektra Jennifer Saint NOTE: I’m assuming a basic level of familiarity with Greek mythology. If the names and vocabulary are confusing, Google is your friend. Additionally, while “Elektra” and “Hecabe”…
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The Stardust Thief Chelsea Abdullah You’re off the edge of the map, mate. Here there be spoilers. I’m not really sure how I feel about this book. Nobody could accuse…
Ariadne Jennifer Saint NOTE: I’m assuming a basic level of familiarity with Greek mythology. I’m not explaining what the Minotaur is or drawing an Olympian family tree. If the names…
Circe Madeline Miller NOTE: I’m assuming a basic level of familiarity with Greek mythology. If the names and vocabulary are confusing, Google is your friend. You’re off the edge of…
The Song of Achilles Madeline Miller NOTE: I’m assuming a basic level of familiarity with Greek mythology. I’m not rehashing the Trojan War. If the names and vocabulary are confusing,…
Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ’s Childhood Pal Christopher Moore You’re off the edge of the map, mate. Here there be spoilers. I must say this story would never…
Urhurgh. I’ve been dragged backwards through five kinds of hell this week and I’m not really feeling the whole blogging thing, so this seemed like an opportune moment to get…
Wicked / Son of a Witch Gregory Maguire Illustrated by Douglas Smith WELP it may have taken me the better part of a month, but I’ve finally finished this brick….
The Lost Queen Signe Pike You’re off the edge of the map, mate. Here there be spoilers. If there’s one thing I can’t resist, it’s a good Arthurian retelling. This…
Macbeth Jo Nesbø Translated by Don Bartlett You’re off the edge of the map, mate. Here there be spoilers (but fewer than usual, because I try really really hard not to…