GreekMythology

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This book is not worthy of the hype. I hated it. Hercules was supposed to be a hero, but he jokes of killing his wife. Achilles and Agamemnon had not safe word with civilians. Achilles lets the king kill a girl that I wanted Achilles to save. I abandoned this book when Patroclus joked about dogs fighting. I regret buying it.

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Mslefinger

Song of Achilles | Madeline Miller

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The hype is so well deserved. A gorgeous, unforgettable love story with excitement, warmth, and thoughtful character evolution. Can't wait to read it again.

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Scochrane26

Stone Blind: A Novel | Natalie Haynes

1) I don‘t have a specific memory, but I loved the Bookmobile as a kid. Our main library was about 15 minutes away, so we often visited the Bookmobile on Saturdays. I would still go if they had one.
2) bookstore & library, Amazon occasionally for my kindle
3) Tagged
@Eggs #wondrouswednesday

Eggs Thanks for playing! 4d

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Graciouswarriorprincess

Atalanta: The Mesmerising Story of the Only Female Argonaut | Jennifer Saint

Book 97/100 of the year.

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DGRachel

Venus and Aphrodite | Bettany Hughes

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This was an informative look at the history and mythology surrounding Aphrodite/Venus - from her ancient Mesopotamian ancestor Ishtar, to Inanna and Astarte, and finally her Greek and Roman forms. While a little academically dry in tone, which caused me to switch to audiobook, it is a fascinating history of a goddess who is so much more than modern patriarchy gives her credit for being.

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ravenlee

Lore Olympus: Volume Six | Rachel Smythe

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Another great installment. My only complaint is I‘m having a hard time keeping similar-looking characters straight. I guess I‘ll have to do a full-series reread at some point while I wait for the next one this fall!

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AkashaVampie

This Poison Heart | Kalynn Bayron

Starting this one tonight. It is my 51st book of the year. My goal is 52 books this (and honestly every) year. I am hoping that I can reach 90 tho like I did last year. I've heard good things about this one. Going to dive in now.

#BookishMonopoly

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ravenlee

Lore Olympus: Volume Six | Rachel Smythe

I checked the mail on my way out to pick up kiddo from dance rehearsal, and my preorder arrived! Guess what I‘m reading while I wait. Of course, my bag now has two large books and a water bottle in it, so it weighs a ton.

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