I received an eARC of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I read a lot of Gail Carson Levine books when I was a kid, so I requested this one knowing I'd enjoy her writing style, which lends itself to this type of fantasy. Also, having just read Song of Achilles, I was eager to read more about the cast of characters involved in the Trojan War.

I appreciate that she stipulates in her Author's Note which material she researched and which she imagined for the story. Rin and Cassandra are both depicted as strong young women with a decent amount of agency for the time, and I think middle-grade readers will appreciate that. While the second part seemed less robust than the first, I enjoyed reading about both characters and the way their stories intertwined.

This is a welcome addition to any middle-grade library (or for adults who love Greek mythology).