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Book Review: ‘The Children of Jocasta’ by Natalie Haynes
Title: The Children of Jocasta Author: Natalie Haynes Publisher: Mantle Publication Date: 2017 The Children of Jocasta is a Greek Myth retelling by author Natalie Haynes. Split between two timelines and spanning several decades, we begin following the lives of Jocasta and her youngest daughter Ismene when they are both fifteen years old. Jocasta is…
Book Review: ‘Ariadne’ by Jennifer Saint
Title: Ariadne Author: Jennifer Saint Publisher: Wildfire / Headline Publishing Group Publication Date: 2021 Ariadne by Jennifer Saint is a retelling of the classic Greek myth: Theseus and the Minotaur. Despite the popularity of the sub-genre, this is my first time reading either a historical or mythological retelling. Prior to reading the book, all I…
Book Review: ‘The Stone Witch of Florence’ by Anna Rasche
Title: The Stone Witch of Florence Author: Anna Rasche Publisher: Legend Press Ltd Publication Date: 2024 The Stone Witch of Florence is the debut novel by Anna Rasche, originally released in 2024. It is a stand-alone historical fantasy set between 1330 and 1348. The story follows Ginevra from childhood to adulthood as she secretly learns…
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