Queen: Olympians on Earth Book 1

by Alla Reese

The story begins as the mother of the gods, Gaia, announces to the Olympic pantheon that they have failed to fulfill their responsibilities in caring for the earth and its inhabitants, and as a result their deity is forfeit. The gods will become human, be sent to earth to live as such, and be required to contribute something of value. Hera, queen of the gods, is the first to volunteer.
Olympians on Earth, Book 1, explores the universal themes of love and loss, trust and betrayal, a woman starting over and discovering her worth, as Hera works to overcome her distrust of men and hatred of women, caused by her husband’s treatment of her. Hera embodies the archetype of an abused and neglected wife, made angry, jaded, and brittle, a woman who is unaware of her own value, who hides her insecurity behind a cold and brittle formality and who will discover her own gifts and abilities, apart from her role as queen of the gods, goddess of marriage, and wife of Zeus.
Hera is guided by Elena (Ellie) Harris, a young woman with a somewhat mysterious family legacy. Additional characters inhabit Ellie’s world, who become integral to Hera’s journey, including a history professor, whose kindness, loyalty, and humor help Hera begin to undo the millennia of psychological damage inflicted by her abusive and unfaithful husband.

342 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 15, 2025

Reviews

[Bithia Rissinger · Rating 5 out of 5]

Queen: Olympians on Earth was a thoroughly enjoyable read.

The story follows the Greek goddess Hera as she’s transformed into a mortal and forced to navigate life as a human. Surprisingly, becoming human turns out to be the best thing that could have happened to her. Known in mythology for her cruelty toward her husband’s many mistresses, this author does a fantastic job of reimagining Hera in a way that makes her both likable and relatable.

The book blends humor with more serious moments, and even includes a small mystery to unravel. It’s well researched, thoughtfully crafted, and easy to follow, with characters that are easy to connect with.

This is the first in a series, and I’m already looking forward to the next installment.

[Sarah A Rothwell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Imagine you are living the life high up on Mt Olympus not having to bother yourself with everyday needs. Then suddenly you find yourself in central Ohio (Columbus natives may find some familiar places here) amongst humans. But you are a god!
The story that follows is part humor and part drama but I was rooting for Hera every step of the way.
Throw in a mystery to be solved and I found myself thoroughly invested in all the characters.
This is the first in a series and I am really looking forward to the next!