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Psyche and Eros by Luna McNamara

rowynnreads's review against another edition

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2.0

If you have been following me for a while, you might have figured out that I LOVE mythology books! However…. I did not really care for this one… It was not bad, don’t get me wrong. It is written well and the story is definitely good. It’s just not my cup of tea. Of course, I do know the story of Psyche and Eros. However, this specific re-telling of it was not in my interest! Definitely read it if you like mythology though! You might love it!

meggs1005's review against another edition

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adventurous lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

ellagibson's review against another edition

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5.0

I loved it so much!
I also appreciated a happy ending

chb_cabin6's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

ameliaelia's review against another edition

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slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

1.0

I did not enjoy this book. The characters were flat and uninspired, and the story was not interesting enough to carry though the weak characters. 
And that's not too mention my irrational annoyance at the use of the term "adrenal gland" from a character who is from ancient Greece. Yes, that's a nit pick, but when your readers start analysing the language used in your novel, I think that's a sign that something in the story and characters is significantly lacking. 

eggie's review against another edition

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3.5

 I didn't know the story of Psyche and Eros before reading this. It makes the general tale digestible. I do wish there were more interaction between the two though. 

cest_moi's review against another edition

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adventurous funny inspiring lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

snshnglry's review

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medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? N/A
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

twopurplebookends's review against another edition

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It wasn't interesting enough to continue.  The narration made it worse.

thebringerofdeath's review against another edition

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adventurous fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

This is a book that exists and I have read... other than that I don't really have all that much to say about it. 

I did like it but the way the story unfolded, especially towards the end didn't make it all that enjoyable for me. 
It almost seemed like Psyche lost her personality or it just got very muddied with everything that was going on. 

I did enjoy the parts with Medusa and 'what hero do you want to be' 
The parts where Atalanta had influence were also really enjoyable, but other than that a lot of it fell flat towards the end,
with the 'challenges' presented to her just had a very convenient way of working out. I know that's the point it just wasn't all that of a satisfying conclusion to such an interestingly presented character in the beginning, and it seemed to be 'oh lets all help Psyche'


Not including the sudden
prophetic abilities of Elektra, at age 6, telling Psyche that her mother would murder her father and she would help kill her mother??, I know children can be perceptive but this is something else


Worth a read but keep in mind aspects from the myths are changed to better suit the narrative.