Athena's Child

The Grecian Women Series, Book 1

By: Hannah Lynn

Narrated by: Helen Keeley

Daughter. Sister. Priestess. Protector.

Son. Brother. Demi-God. Hero.

Monsters.

Gifted and burdened with beauty far beyond that of mere mortals, Medusa seeks sanctuary with the Goddess Athena. But when the lustful gaze of mighty Poseidon falls upon her, even the Temple of Athena cannot protect her.

Young Perseus embarks on a seemingly impossible quest. Equipped with only bravado and determination, his only chance of success lays in the hands of his immortal siblings.

Medusa and Perseus soon become pawns of spiteful and selfish gods. Faced with the repercussions of Athena's wrath Medusa has no choice but to flee and hide. But can she do so without becoming the monster they say she is?

History tells of conquering heroes. Tales distorted by time. Medusa's truth has long been lost. Until now. Now it is time to hear her truth. Revel in this powerful retelling of one of mythologies greatest tales today.

©2020 Hannah Lynn (P)2023 Tantor

Magical

This book sent me into a time that I love. I want to more and more of this story everytime I hear a different version of Medusa.

One of the best retellings of medusa I have ever read

I have read a lot of Greek mythology and this is one of the best modern retelling of medusa story. This was amazing.

The rendition of Medusa‘s story

Amazing, epic and well read!! quick read a quick listen, highly recommend. Excited for the second book

Gorgeous and Genius

I absolutely loved this book. I bet I listen to it five times just gorgeous.

The timeless story of woman

Great story! Riveting narration! I couldn’t stop listening and had to finish in one go!!

Fabulous storytelling!

The deep and nuanced portrait of Medusa is heartbreaking and compelling. You will not be disappointed.

Thoughtful retelling, though a bit surface-level

I enjoyed Athena’s Child overall. It was a solid, engaging listen. The narrator did a good job bringing the story to life, though occasionally it felt a little over-narrated. Still, her performance added personality and helped maintain momentum throughout.

The story itself was compelling, and I appreciated the fresh perspective on a well-known myth. That said, I found myself wishing for a bit more emotional depth. The shorter length may have played a part, but it felt like there was untapped potential to explore the characters more fully or linger in some of the heavier moments.

All in all, it’s a worthwhile listen, especially if you enjoy mythological retellings. Just don’t expect the same emotional resonance as something like The Witch of Colchis.

Such a poetic retelling

I really enjoyed this book! The storyline was intricate without getting bogged down, the narrator was talented, and I loved the twist on these classic stories.

A Glimpse Into the Hearts of Men via the Gods

A touching, smart retelling with great insight. So many great quotes. Paraphrased: A story of monsters and heroes but which is which.

Truth who was the real monster

One of the greatest rendition told about Medusas life and burdened given to her by God's and because of one. Great!