World War I and II are all the rage in YA literature lately, so when our vendor Follett's Titlewave catalog suggested this, of course I ordered it. The premise is that the Gods and Goddesses of ancient Greece are still meddling in human affairs, including these terrible conflicts. What I was not expecting was this to be more mythology than historical fiction. More romance and romanticized Goddesses than fact. Many members of the Pantheon make an appearance, as if this was the Trojan War in the 12th Century BC rather than 1942. It's almost set as a play. I had visions of A Midsummer Night's Dream...
I hate to say I was not a fan. I definitely rolled my eyes a few times at the silliness of some of the scenes. Would someone who likes romance prefer it? Or mythology? Probably. Not my particular cup of tea.
If you are interested, I hope we will be back in person soon so that you can check it out. Don't forget to check out the Public Library's electronic offerings at whpl.lioninc.org
Stay safe and well.
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