Their vision of Troy was so captivating. I loved the blend of different cultures, where it wasn't just the same Greek gods being mentioned over and over. The descriptions, the locations, the atmosphere... everything felt incredibly immersive.

The female characters were another highlight. All three had distinct voices, stories one can connect with, and reasons to root for them. I did get a little confused by the timeline, since it doesn't seem to match the original myth or most retellings. Still, I found that a really interesting approach.

I can't say much about what liberties the authors did or didn't take with the source material, but this version felt very real, and I'm sure the amount of research they put into it played a big role in that.

That said, I think I need to read something from the Greek perspective as well, because with every Trojan retelling I read, I find myself hoping more and more that Troy won't fall... only to have my hopes crushed all over again 😭 I think that's the one thing I felt was missing here: a glimpse of the other side.

Very excited to pick up the next book, and I hope it keeps up this standard.