Stone Heart by Katee RobertMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
The other day I bought a bunch of Dark Olympus books for my Paperwhite, and then found this novella for free, so I decided to give it a go.
In Olympus, nothing gets past the most powerful. So when Athena orders Medusa to kill Calypso, the mistress Odysseus wants gone, she does as she's told. After all, Medusa owes Athena. But this assignment feels different from the beginning, and when she catches sight of the mistress, Medusa finds herself questioning everything...
This novella is a great introduction to this fascinating world. I love Greek mythology, so retellings always catch my attention, and this one delivers. Not to mention that Medusa is one of my faves.
I read the whole thing in one sitting and really enjoyed the tale of these two very different women with similar mental scars. Medusa is tied to Athena because she feels like she owes her everything for saving her life. Calypso is tied to habits that ensure she gets what she wants via seduction.
One is a killer, the other a mistress, but both don't realise there's more to life until their paths cross. The attraction is instant, and I liked how their story turned out.
I'm intrigued by this version of Olympus, a city full of familiar names with different lives and roles, but no less dangerous. Not to mention what lies on the other side of the River Styx.
Definitely interested in reading more about this dark world and characters.
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