Hello Readers,
Thank you so much to NetGalley for the early copy of No Friend to This House. I received a free eBook in exchange for an honest review. With the book publishing today there’s no need to worry this review is completely spoiler-free,
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Author: Natalie Haynes
Genre: Greek Mythology, Historical Fiction
Pages: 368
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Synopsis: This is what no one tells you, in the songs sung about Jason and the Argo. This part of his quest has been forgotten, by everyone but me...
Jason and his Argonauts set sail to find the Golden Fleece. The journey is filled with danger, for him and everyone he meets. But if he ever reaches the distant land he seeks, he faces almost certain death.
Medea – priestess, witch, and daughter of a brutal king – has the power to save the life of a stranger. Will she betray her family and her home, and what will she demand in return?
Medea and Jason seize their one chance of a life together, as the gods intend. But their love is steeped in vengeance from the beginning, and no one – not even those closest to them – will be safe.
Based on the classic tragedy by Euripides, this is Medea as you've never seen her before...
Miniature Review
Through her trademark style of weaving together multiple perspectives, Natalie gives a voice to the women so often overlooked in the old myths. Each viewpoint feels rich and engaging, adding layers of depth to the story, and showing just how blurred the line between hero and villain can really be.
The story moves at just the right pace its gripping without ever feeling rushed. Natalie’s writing is vivid and full of heart. Once again Natalie’s knowledge of Greek mythology shines through, but it never overwhelms the story. Instead, she perfectly balances myth and narrative, creating a story that is both fascinating and impossible to put down.
For fans of feminist retellings and mythological fiction, No Friend to This House is a must-read as Natalie once again proves she's is the Queen of Greek myth retellings.
L x
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