I've been having some fun with the myth retellings this summer but even so this one about Helen of Troy and her sister Clytemnestra was a nice surprise. Mainly because you think you know a story fairly well and the author actually does some new things with it. Except Agamemnon. I'm pretty sure he's the... Continue Reading →
The Women of the Trojan War
I love the idea of telling stories of the women of antiquity and specifically the women of The Trojan War has become a popular topic recently so I jumped at the chance to pick up A Thousand Ships. Overall it's a good book. I enjoyed it I just find myself almost bummed (don't know if... Continue Reading →
The Silence of the Girls No More
The Silence of the Girls By: Pat Barker Grade: A "None of that gives him the right to take another man's prize of honor. It doesn't belong to him; he hasn't earned it." There was a lot more, but I'd stopped listening. Honor, courage, loyalty, reputation- all those big words being bandied about- but for me... Continue Reading →
Wonder Woman Warbringer
Warbringer By: Leigh Bardugo Grade: B This Wonder Woman tale by one of my favorite authors was definitely on my most anticipated lists. So I picked it up immediately upon its release last week and I have to say I'm a little torn. The story is about how a teenage Diana saves a girl from... Continue Reading →