A review by maddness22
Ithaca by Claire North

adventurous challenging tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

Gosh such an incredible read!! I absolutely adored the voice of Hera. She was an incredible narrator and her perspective was a beautiful addition to the narrative. I also adored the thrilling nuances of all of the women and their relationships with each other and how they survived in the massive patriarchal Greek society. The men were well done too with the right level of ego and obnoxious-ness. Telemachus especially was so well done with the "I'm an obnoxious teenage boy wanting glory and power" energy too. What a thrilling and greatly in-depth read! Not sure when I'll ever get around to the sequel but I'm excited to keep going once I do.