Luna McNamara

In this utterly transporting reimagining of Greek mythology, the god of desire is cursed to fall for a spirited young mortal woman, but if she looks upon his face they will be parted forever—an epic adventure and love story for the ages, sure to satisfy fans of Madeline Miller and V.E. Schwab Who said true love is a myth? A prophecy claims that Psyche, princess of Mycenae, will defeat a monster feared even by the gods. Rebelling against her society’s expectations for women, Psyche spends her youth mastering blade and bow, preparing to meet her destiny. When Psyche angers the love goddess Aphrodite, she sends Eros, god of desire, to deliver a cruel curse. After eons watching humanity twist his gifts, the last thing Eros wants is to become involved in the chaos of the mortal world. But when he pricks himself with the arrow intended for Psyche, Eros finds himself doomed to yearn for a woman who will be torn from him the moment their eyes meet. Thrown together by fate, headstrong Psyche and world-weary Eros will face challenges greater than they could have ever imagined. And as the Trojan War begins and divine powers try to keep them apart, the pair must determine if the curse could become something more . . . before it’s too late. A joyous and subversive tale of gods, monsters, and the human heart and soul, Psyche and Eros dazzles the senses while exploring notions of trust, sacrifice, and what it truly means to be a hero. With unforgettably vivid characters, spellbinding prose, and delicious tension, Luna McNamara has crafted a shimmering and propulsive debut novel about a love so strong it defies the will of Olympus.

Qui a dit que l'amour véritable était un mythe ? Selon une prophétie, Psyché est destinée à vaincre un monstre redouté des dieux eux-mêmes. Rompue au maniement de l'arc depuis son plus jeune âge, la princesse de Mycènes s'apprête à embrasser sa destinée. Mais sa beauté légendaire lui attire la jalousie d'Aphrodite qui envoie Éros lui jeter une malédiction d'amour fatal. Lorsque celui-ci se pique avec la flèche promise à Psyché, il se retrouve condamné à l'aimer et se la voir arrachée à l'instant où leurs yeux se rencontreront - ce qui ne manque pas d'arriver. Afin de conjurer l'irréparable, l'impétueuse Psyché doit triompher des épreuves mortelles que fomente Aphrodite. Pour sauver son amour perdu, Psyché est prête à tout, faille-t-il descendre jusqu'aux enfers...