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Saint allows the reader to see Hera in a different light. There seemed to be too many events packed in, taking opportunities to better understand Hera away. Saint does a great job painting pictures of the settings and many of the events; I could really see, with great detail, what was happening. The audiobook was hit-or-miss. I also felt as though Fredrick was too monotoned and even paced in her delivery of the material, even the eventful parts.

This book read like a pissed off roll call of Zeus‘ descendants (4 of whom descend from Hera, as well), but I enjoyed it. Years ago as a Math/CS major at a liberal arts college, ‘free‘ credits found the way to two particular instructors in the English Dept - one of whom was a master storyteller allowing me into her upper level mythology course - without doubt my favorite 3 credits in those 4 years. This book tested my memory in a great way.

I really enjoy Saint‘s Greek mythology retellings! This time, she writes from Hera‘s perspective. Often coming across as the villain, Saint rounds her out here and makes her motivations as more than simple jealousy. Including many of my favorite stories, I enjoyed the narrator‘s performance and this fresh take on these familiar tales! I can‘t wait to see what Saint will write next!! #AudioColoring

I used up my last three credits with #botm and my membership‘s now on hold.
Hopefully I won‘t be having #fomo next month.😜
They put in their volume zero as a little extra.

Finally using up my last three credits for #BOTM.
I think I might actually enjoy these. We‘ll see. 🤞
What has everyone else picked? Or did you skip? Or, have you bailed on them too?

I'm excited for this month's picks! I love some Greek retellings and I've been eyeing this thriller for a while now. 📚 #BOTM

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She's so pretty! 🥰🥰🥰 (Goldsboro limited edition.)

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4.5/5 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌗

#greek #hera #gods #olympus