From the #1 bestselling author comes an epic story of love and war as two opposing deities find themselves drawn to each other against all odds. Because when Aphrodite and Ares fall in love, sparks are bound to fly. With thanks to Keighley_Reads for the below review!

Wow – what a book. Since I started reviewing for Tea Leaves & Reads, I’ve discovered just how much I love retellings of mythology and historical figures. It all began with The Morrigan, and ever since, I find myself reaching for more and more stories like this. So when this one appeared on the review shelf, I knew it was exactly my kind of read.

Greek mythology isn’t something I’m deeply familiar with. Like most people, I recognise the names, and thanks to popular culture, I know many of the gods – but if you know me, you’ll know that the Romans are my one true love. That made me even more excited to dive into this book and learn more about the Greek side of things.

This story centres on Aphrodite, the goddess of love, and her relationship with Ares, the god of war. At its heart, it is a romance – and it absolutely delivers. Aphrodite comes across as a strong and compelling female character, and her journey through the ages highlights just how central love is to her, above all else.

I particularly enjoyed the episodic structure. The way the story moves across vast stretches of time without ever feeling confusing or disjointed is impressive. It’s an easy book to follow, with a manageable cast of characters, which really helps keep you immersed.

Overall, if you’re anything like me and enjoy mythological retellings, this book definitely delivers.

About the Book

THIS IS THE OLDEST LOVE STORY OF ALL TIME . . .

Aphrodite, Goddess of Love, wields unparalleled power over every divine and mortal heart. Though her world is one of beauty, she is the most dangerous god of all, ruled by passion regardless of the consequences.

Ares, God of War, is her perfect contradiction: feared, unwanted and relentless in his devotion to chaos. Where she breathes life into longing, he thrives in destruction.

And yet gods are no more immune to love and loss than anyone else, and soon their lives collide. But even divine love can’t protect them from the fates of Mount Olympus, and whilst the God of War may be capable of greater love than anyone else, so may the Goddess of Love be capable of the gravest mistakes..

About The Author

Jennifer Saint grew up reading Greek mythology and was always drawn to the untold stories hidden within the myths. After thirteen years as a high school English teacher, she wrote Ariadne, which was shortlisted for Waterstones Book of the Year in 2021 and was a Waterstones Book of the Month, as well as being a Sunday Times bestseller.

Jennifer Saint is now a full-time author, living in Yorkshire, England, with her family. All of her novels have been Sunday Times bestsellers, with Elektra and Atalanta hitting the coveted number one slot.

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