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by Costanza Casati (Goodreads Author)

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Is this book appropriate for mid-teens or even middle-graders? More specifically, does it have any explicit, sexual descriptions? Thank you :)

Debra T I would definitely not recommend this for middle grade children. Older teens with an interest and some basic background in mythology might find it int…moreI would definitely not recommend this for middle grade children. Older teens with an interest and some basic background in mythology might find it interesting. However, I consider this an adult novel. It also contains a lot of brutality.(less)

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Does this book offer any new perspective when one has already read "Elektra", "House of Names", and "A Thousand Ships"?

Sasha Yes! I read Elektra and A Thousand Ships. Definitely a new perspective.

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Is this book actually told in second person like the blurb, or is that just a weird blurb?

Wwarner27 I just finished an ARC of it. No, thank God. That would be awful. It’s actually very well written, but there is zero filler. It’s faced paced without …moreI just finished an ARC of it. No, thank God. That would be awful. It’s actually very well written, but there is zero filler. It’s faced paced without much description of anything but her life, the people she interacts with, and the tragedies that she deals with. I liked it, but it won’t be for everyone.(less)

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Is Leon based on any mythological figure? What happened to him?

Heather Nope, he is made up.
The faithful Leon conveniently walked out of the novel when Clytemnestra hooked up with Aegisthus.…moreNope, he is made up.
The faithful Leon conveniently walked out of the novel when Clytemnestra hooked up with Aegisthus.(less)

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what is the age rating?

Rowan :) If you’re looking for an age rating, I would say maybe 16+, or really anyone with emotional maturity. This book is classified as adult, if it helps. R…moreIf you’re looking for an age rating, I would say maybe 16+, or really anyone with emotional maturity. This book is classified as adult, if it helps. Really if you are able to handle the themes in this book maturely, I would say it’s fine to read. You can look up the content warnings and find an easy answer so you know what you’re going into. Hope this helps!(less)

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