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Must-Read Greek Mythology Retellings
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items Love Greek mythology but want something fresh and modern? These retellings bring ancient legends to life with powerful women, flawed gods, epic romance, and dark twists. Whether you’re into feminist takes, tragic heroes, or steamy love stories, these...
Told from the perspective of the witch-goddess exiled to her own island, Circe breathes new life into the forgotten voice of a mythological side character. With lyrical prose and emotional depth, this is a powerful story about transformation, womanho...
Circe by Madeline Miller
A heartbreaking and beautiful retelling of the Iliad, told through the eyes of Patroclus and his deep, romantic bond with Achilles. It’s both epic and intimate, capturing the grandeur of Greek warfare and the quiet devastation of love and fate.
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
Every seven years, the gods walk the Earth as mortals—and can be hunted for their powers. Lore tried to escape that world, but a goddess on the run drags her back in. A modern-day Greek myth meets The Hunger Games in this gripping, action-packed rete...
Lore by Alexandra Bracken
This steamy Hades and Persephone retelling reimagines Olympus as a corrupt modern city ruled by powerful, wealthy gods. It’s spicy, smart, and addictive—perfect for fans of dark romance and mythology with a sultry twist.
Neon Gods by Katee Robert
Helen of Troy and her sister Clytemnestra finally get to speak for themselves in this feminist retelling of their lives before and after the Trojan War. It’s a powerful reexamination of mythological women too often defined by the men around them.
Daughters of Sparta by Claire Heywood
Set in Georgian London, this novel reimagines the myth of Pandora’s box as a mysterious Greek artifact that unlocks a thrilling tale of secrets, obsession, and danger. With a historical fiction twist, it’s a fresh, eerie take on ancient myth.
Pandora by Susan Stokes-Chapman
Medusa has always been painted as a monster—but what if we finally heard her side? This fierce, tragic retelling reclaims her voice and paints a broader picture of gods, mortals, and injustice.
Stone Blind by Natalie Haynes
This romantic and lush retelling gives Psyche agency and depth as she defies fate, gods, and death itself for love. Think Circe meets The Song of Achilles with a focus on transformation, empowerment, and divine longing.
Psyche and Eros by Luna McNamara
The Trojan War didn’t just belong to heroes—it also tore apart queens, slaves, goddesses, and mothers. This sweeping novel brings the women of the Iliad and Odyssey to life with voice, rage, and heartbreak.
A Thousand Ships by Natalie Haynes
Three women—Danae, Medusa, and Andromeda—tell the untold sides of Perseus’ “heroic” journey. A deeply human take on the myth, it strips away the legend and reveals the cost of glory and the women silenced by it.
The Shadow of Perseus by Claire Heywood
Briseis, the enslaved queen taken by Achilles, reclaims her voice in this brutal and poetic look at the Trojan War from the women who suffered in its shadows. Raw, feminist, and unforgettable.
The Silence of the Girls by Pat Barker
Ariadne helps Theseus defeat the Minotaur—but what happens after the hero sails away? This feminist retelling explores sisterhood, betrayal, and the cost of being a woman in a world ruled by gods and men.
Ariadne by Jennifer Saint
What if Persephone chose the darkness instead of fearing it? In this seductive retelling, the goddess of spring strikes a deal with Hades that leads to a dangerously addictive romance. It's dark, romantic, and full of divine intrigue—perfect for fans...
A Touch of Darkness (Hades X Persephone Series #1)|Paperback