Yangsze Choo, New York Times bestselling author of The Night Tiger With a fresh voice and keen insight, Saint adds flesh and bone to an ancient myth, drawing the reader into an uneasy world of ever-afters.' As their lives criss-cross through girlhood and womanhood, the secrets that their husbands keep become a monstrous backdrop to their relationship. ' Ariadne is a shimmering tapestry of two sisters bound by deceit and the shadows of family history. “ Complex-and bold…Fans of Madeline Miller's Circe will enjoy this faithful retelling that centers the often-forgotten women of Greek myth.” Lovers of mythology should snap this up.” “ Enchanting…Saint expertly highlights how often the women of this world pay the price for the actions of the men around them. “A beautiful epic…In a world ruled by temperamental, petulant gods, Ariadne is a shining beacon of female strength and courage-making this a story that’s impossible to forget.” “Captivating…Saint’s mesmerizingly beautiful prose makes Ariadne a fascinating read.” “Saint’s immersive novel thrusts the reader straight into the heart of Greek mythology with this wonderful reimagining of the story of Ariadne.” “ If you loved Madeline Miller’s Circe, then you have to check out Ariadne by Jennifer Saint.”

' Circe fans would do well to take note.' “The story broadens, forks,spins, and braids through the perspective of multiple narrators, and the resultis fascinating and unpredictable…A great read.” “ Beautifully written and nuanced, Ariadne explores the bonds between women and their epic quest for agency in patriarchal Greek society.” “ A page-turner…If you like Madeline Miller's Circe and Son of Achilles, you will eat up Ariadne, a retelling of yet another engrossing and horrifying classic Greek myth.” A Most Anticipated Book ( Bustle, Buzzfeed, PopSugar, Goodreads)

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