The Heroines by Laura Shepperson

The Heroines

Laura Shepperson

352 pages first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical challenging informative medium-paced
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The Heroines by Laura Shepperson is a captivating read for fans of feminist retellings of ancient mythology, historical fiction, and fantasy, who will be drawn into a rich and immersive world where the voices of strong, complex women are finally given the chance to be heard.

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In Athens, crowds flock to the Agora, where the most shocking trial of the ancient world is about to shake the city to its very foundations . . . Theseus, King of Athens and legendary hero of the Greeks, is steering his people towards a radical ne...

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Community Reviews

3.29
based on 1,051 reviews

Moods

dark: 72%

sad: 64%

emotional: 57%

tense: 38%

challenging: 31%

adventurous: 24%

reflective: 24%

informative: 6%

mysterious: 5%

inspiring: 3%

hopeful: 1%


Pace

18% of readers chose fast
60% of readers chose medium
21% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

22% of readers chose Plot
42% of readers chose A mix
34% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

41% of readers chose Yes
27% of readers chose Complicated
30% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

9% of readers chose Yes
44% of readers chose Complicated
45% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

19% of readers chose Yes
13% of readers chose Complicated
60% of readers chose No
6% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

56% of readers chose Yes
19% of readers chose Complicated
21% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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