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352 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781408725436
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Hachette Australia
Publication date: 31 January 2023
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.
Description
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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Moods
dark: 72%
sad: 64%
emotional: 57%
tense: 38%
challenging: 31%
adventurous: 24%
reflective: 24%
informative: 6%
mysterious: 5%
inspiring: 3%
hopeful: 1%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violenceModerate
Murder, Suicide, ViolenceMinor
War, Abortion, Child death352 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781408725436
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Hachette Australia
Publication date: 31 January 2023
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.
Description
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...
Community 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
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violenceModerate
Murder, Suicide, ViolenceMinor
War, Abortion, Child death