Hello Readers,
As someone who’s devoured countless retellings of the
Hades and Persephone myth, I didn’t expect to be surprised. It’s a story that’s
always held a special place in my heart but over time, I’ve noticed a recurring
theme: Demeter is almost always cast as the villain. She’s portrayed as the
overbearing mother who refuses to let go, denying her daughter the freedom to
grow and live her own life.
That’s why I was so excited to come across a version that
flips the narrative. By giving Demeter a voice and a backstory, Hannah Lynn
brings emotional depth and complexity often missing in other retellings.
Instead of a one-dimensional antagonist, Demeter becomes someone we can
empathise with despite her flaws. This perspective shift added a
fresh, thoughtful layer to a myth I thought I knew inside and out.
What makes Daughters of Olympus stand out even more is
its dual narrative, told through the eyes of Demeter and Core (Persephone).
It’s a story of a mother and daughter, each navigating love, trauma, grief, and
the powerlessness that comes from living in a world ruled by gods.
The novel doesn’t shy away from heavy themes such as sexual
assault, abuse, and death but it also explores healing, resilience, and the
unbreakable bond between a mother and daughter. The characters are morally
complex and emotionally real, written with such care that I felt everything
alongside them.
I laughed, cried, and cried again. Lynn’s writing is raw
and beautiful. Honestly, I say this with love: I would like to read a Hannah
Lynn book that doesn’t emotionally break me... but if a little heartbreak is
the price of this kind of storytelling, I’ll keep coming back for more.
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