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★“With exceptional grace and enormous energy, Geras recreates the saga
of the Trojan War from a feminist perspective . . . Captivating.”
—Publishers Weekly (starred review)
★“Geras handles both her chosen perspective and her subject’s grand themes
with aplomb.”—The Horn Book (starred review)
“A sexy, sweeping tale, filled with drama, sassy humor, and vividly imagined
domestic details.”—Booklist
“Delivers the sack of Troy as an ambitious, cinematic affair.”
—The New York Times Book Review
★“Geras once again shows her skill at fashioning multidimensional characters from
mythological figures and making them accessible to a 21st-century audience . . . A
fresh, thought-provoking twist to the classic tale.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“Filled with intrigue and subterfuge and replete with visits from the gods, this
visceral, lusty, tragic retelling will draw older teen readers.”—Booklist
“Mysterious, multilayered, and well developed, this interpretation of Ithaka . . . will
be an irresistible draw for Greek myth fans, romance readers, and those who enjoy
strong character development along with their battle scenes.”—The Bulletin
“Geras masterfully weaves her own story . . . while remaining true to the spirit of
Homer’s epic.”—VOYA
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