Get ready to be swept away by these three standalone novellas that offer a fresh take on lesser-known myths from around the world. In each story, a lesbian twist is added, providing a unique and captivating perspective on these timeless tales.
In "The Cursed," Fionnuala and Aoife fall in love in ancient Ireland, but their happiness is threatened by a terrible curse and a jealous king. Will they find a way to be together, or will their love be doomed?
In "The Taken," Aponi, a Pawnee outcast, sets out to rescue Iras of the Bear tribe after she mysteriously disappears. But can Aponi outsmart the Starman who holds Iras captive? This story is based on a Native American Tsimshian myth.
In "The Immortal," Xian becomes immortal overnight in ancient China after mistakenly drinking an Elixir of Life. But living forever is not what she wants. Will the Eight Immortals she meets on Mount Kunlun know of a way to end her immortality, or will she be forced to endure the pain of her memories for eternity?
Indulge in this collection of captivating and enchanting tales and discover the beauty and power of these forgotten myths. Get the first three books in the series now at a reduced price!
Natasja Hellenthal is a novelist, researcher, environmentalist, and nature and animal lover. Her interests include reading the best books, science and metaphysics, psychology, philosophy, and art. She lives on a Greek island with her rescued cats.
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I definitely enjoyed the new perspectives on the original myths in this series! It's clear that Ms. Hellenthal has done her research into the original myth for each story and put a lot of thought into the re-telling of it from a romantic lesbian perspective (although less so in the third book). I look forward to reading other interesting myths from around the world through this intriguing lens!
When I started reading the book I realised I had actually read the first book 'The cursed' previously and had enjoyed it although I had felt slightly uncomfortable with a myth from my Celtic background being altered to have a lesbian storyline. Having said that the storyline itself is well written and if it wasn't for the fact that I knew the myth previously and it hit a personal nerve I would have nothing but praise for the book.
Putting my personal beliefs aside I can say that this book is well written, well researched and I enjoyed reading it. If you don't know anything of the Tuatha De Danann then this story goes a fair way to introducing you to their rich mythology. The author has a great way of bringing the characters to life.
Book 2- The Taken
This was a myth I knew nothing about but by the end of the story, I found myself wanting to know more about the mythology that surrounds the native American tribes. I found it all so fascinating and spiritual in many ways. Obviously, the tale has been altered to include a lesbian love story but it flows so well you'd never know. This one story has opened up an interest in the mythology of another culture that I may never have looked into. As a purely fictional piece of work, it's a great read and I will be looking for more books by this author.
Book 3- The Immortal
Again a myth I knew nothing about but thoroughly enjoyed reading. It's hard not to lose yourself in the storyline. Definitely an enjoyable read.
All up I really enjoyed this book and am hoping that there may be more books in the series to come. I'm now off to read more books by this author having had a small taste of her writing.