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by Jennifer Saint (Goodreads Author)

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I honestly didn't like Ariadne but always want to read Myth retellings, especially if they are about women, is there a chance i'd like Elektra in spite of my dislike for Saint's previous book?

Bree Amaral You can try it. I felt like it had a lot of the same issues Ariadne did, however. A basic plot with barely explored characters and no atmosphere. It d…moreYou can try it. I felt like it had a lot of the same issues Ariadne did, however. A basic plot with barely explored characters and no atmosphere. It doesn't add much to the already-told story, so if you know it well then this may be a skip for you.(less)

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Elena I would say 16+, there is the typical murder and sacrifice of greek mythology stories and one scene where it is assumed that the person is raped, but …moreI would say 16+, there is the typical murder and sacrifice of greek mythology stories and one scene where it is assumed that the person is raped, but the text doesn't describe the actual act.(less)

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Is there any objectionable content in this book? (I'm especially worried about sexual content - this *is* greek mythology and someone said it should be 18+ and mentioned rape - is it described or just mentioned?)

Magali Lamontagne It does mention rape and describes it but only from the female perspective so no real graphic words are used. Terms like "he forced himself on me and …moreIt does mention rape and describes it but only from the female perspective so no real graphic words are used. Terms like "he forced himself on me and pushed my legs aside" are used so you know whats happening even if there is no further mention of it. I feel like 16+ would be good.(less)

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Does anyone know if this book contains the death of children like "Ariadne" did? I love mythology retellings, but I couldn't finish "Ariadne" because of that aspect.

Stefanie

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