I highly recommend this book to anyone who geeks about about Greek mythology, particularly surrounding the Trojan war. This series really pieces together the background and string-pulling that went one by the prickly & petty gods and the human anguish that results. It ties together all the elements of prophecy so beautifully and thoroughly in a retelling that jumps off the page! So much clarity is packed in re the WHYs behind the story. Love it!