5 Must-Read Novels Based on Greek Mythology
We can't be the only ones who had a fixation on Greek mythology during our pre-teen years. Years later, we're re-discovering our love for it. Thankfully, there are many books that will be challenging to put down, just as we refused to do as kids with Percy Jackson and Goddess Girls.
Below, discover our top five novels based on Greek mythology to rekindle your flame, too.
A Touch of Darkness by Scarlett St. Clair
Before there were relationships like the Joker and Harley Quinn, there was Persephone and Hades, ruling the underworld with toxic romance. This novel by bestselling author Scarlett St. Clair reinvents their saga with Hades as a gambling mogul and Persephone, the Goddess of Spring disguised as a mortal journalist. One chance meeting leads to a questionable contract—but who knows what could happen? Maybe she'll learn to love the God of the Dead.
The Hades Trials by Eliza Raine
Imagine this: you're a normal girl from Manhattan—until the king of the Olympians Zeus kidnaps you to participate in the trials to become Hades' queen. Who would want to marry a sultry, brooding king? Well, maybe, it's not as bad as it seems. To see what unfolds, continue reading Eliza Raine's The Hades Trials trilogy and discover whether she'll choose her life back in New York or a steamy romance with Hades.
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The King Must Die by Mary Renault
The King Must Die has received rave reviews since its original publishing in 1958. In this book, you'll step into the world of the Greek hero Theseus. You'll learn how he went from a spunky kid to slaying the Minotaur in a fast-paced sequence of adventure and chaos. As one reviewer puts it, it's a "wonderful glimpse into ancient times."
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
The Song of Achilles might be one of the best retellings to exist. It zooms in on the love story between Achilles and Patroclus at Troy. Like the original story of The Iliad, our characters will be forced to make tough decisions after meeting the Fates. If you're not convinced, it has more than a million ratings and over four stars—a true feat in the literary world.
Lavinia by Ursula K. Le Guin
As far as Greek mythology goes, you don't get a deep glimpse into Lavinia's thoughts. In fact, you never hear her speak in The Aeneid. But Ursula K. Le Guin is here to give her the voice we crave. She's ambitious, passionate and powerful—get ready to watch this heroine take the wheel in her life's story.
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