Hello Readers,
I am excited for Hera to be published in May and I can’t
wait to see the see the different sides of The Queen of the Gods. I thought I
would refresh my memory of Jeniffer’s writing style and reread Atalanta. I know
Atalanta isn’t on my goodreads for last year, but it was one of them books I
read while reacting and I didn’t want to publish a review that was just word
salad.
I grew up watching Jason and the Argonauts (1963) and it
was what inspired me get interested in Greek myths when I was younger, and it
wasn’t till I was an adult I realised there was a character missing not just
any old character but I kind of main character. Why did the film miss out
Atalanta. I was listening to podcast when I heard the name Atalanta mentioned
and jumped down the rabbit hole.
Turns out being born a princess isn’t always as fun as
you would think as Atalanta was left on the side of a mountain because she had
the audacity, nerve and the gumption to be born a girl… I know! She was then
raised by bears because why wouldn’t that be the next step. Atalanta was taken
under the wing of Artemis and the nymphs. Just a side note Artemis is a
demanding custodian and in my opinion is way too harsh with her expectations.
However, thanks to this “character building” Atalanta
grows into a strong woman who in her adult life will take on a whole ship of
doubtful men on what she can accomplish. Atalanta becomes a skilled bowman and
huntress; Atalanta even takes a vow of chastity to Artemis who in turn gives
her the gift of swiftness and guides her arrows with accuracy. One thing I
loved that despite the forces against her Atalanta is always true to herself
and never apologised for who she is.
I liked Jennifer writing style; it was easy to follow and
inspired me to learn more about the characters. I know I’m a little bias as I
love running off and doing my own research. Jennifer does an incredible job of
knitting together all the myths about Atalanta. I couldn't put this book down
because the worldbuilding was gorgeous and Jennifer created a version of
Atalanta that reader can relate too. You can’t help but get invested in the overlooked
story that accompanies Jason on the Argo. I think this book not only appeals to
Greek myth fans, but to fans of mythological retellings, fantasy readers and
anyone who love a strong female character.
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