I loved this book like crazy and I couldn't put it down. I have read it one day and I did learn a lot. The writing was awesome but the illustrations is what made me fall in love. I will be checking out more books by Liv Albert and her podcast very soon. I also have plenty of people in my life that would love to read this book and I will be getting my hands on a finish copy as soon as I can. Thank you Netgalley, Adams Media and Liv Albert for letting me read and review this wonderful book.

Liv Albert has done a fantastic job of connecting the dots of the Gods, Goddesses, and Heroes.
The format of this handbook is great for all ages - as a primer or refresher.
Personally, I was neutral regarding the comparisons with modern interpretations (such as the Percy Jackson series), but I appreciate how that could encourage a certain audience towards engagement with the original Greek Mythology.
I found it led to renewed interest in certain stories and hope it will do the same for others.
*Thanks to NetGalley and Adams Media for an ARC*

Greek Mythology: The Gods, Goddesses, and Heroes Handbook by author Liv Albert and illustrator Sara Richard is a must-have for anyone who loves reading stories inspired by Greek myths. While variation in the stories is part of the reason greek myths have inspired so many stories, it can be hard to keep track of who's who. Author Liv Albert does a great job of presenting the information in a clear and concise way that makes it easy to find what you need.

I really liked the artwork included in the book by Sara Richard, though it probably would have looked better in a hard copy than an ebook version. I appreciated the pop culture references like the animated Hercules movie and the Clash of the Titans films as well, it helped tie everything together by mentioning some of my favorite Greek mythology interpretations.

This book is not something I would necessarily recommend reading on its own (it is more informational than a traditional story arc or narrative), it’s a great resource for readers of Percy Jackson, Lore Olympus, or similar stories. With this in mind, I decided to give the book a 4 out of 5-star rating. However, I would wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone who wants some supplemental info for another read. An ideal choice for anyone who wants to go more in-depth with Greek mythology, you should definitely give it a chance and read it.

Thank you to NetGalley and Adams Media for allowing me to read it early at no cost to myself.

What a wonderful book of Greek Mythology! Full of plenty of information for reference and to satisify any curiousity.

Greek Mythology: The Gods, Goddesses, and Heroes Handbook: From Aphrodite to Zeus, a Profile of Who's Who in Greek Mythology by Liv Albert
Publisher: Adams Media
Genre: Nonfiction (Adult)
Release Date: May 5, 2021

Greek Mythology: The Gods, Goddesses, and Heroes Handbook: From Aphrodite to Zeus, a Profile of Who's Who in Greek Mythology by Liv Albert is a great resource for Greek mythology.

Greek mythology has always been my favorite and I love finding modern day occurrences impacted by this mythology. (I also may bring references into to everyday conversations, such as the pomegranate & Persephone.)

The artwork is incredible and captures the essence of the subjects! I love the deep dive into each God, Goddess and Hero.

I loved this book and can't wait to read it again!

I'm so grateful to Liv Albert, Adams Media, and NetGalley for providing me with a free copy of this ARC ebook in exchange for my honest review.

This book was a great compilation of the different Gods, Goddesses, Heroes and monsters found in Greek Mythology. Something that I really appreciate in mythology book, and this one wasn't the exception, is how easy relationships between gods, heroes and goddesses are explained. The illustrations inside this handbook were also a great plus, there werent many of them but nonetheless they were amazing. I highly recommend this book for anyone that may want to refresh their knowledge about Greek mythology.

Do you know Demeter from Dionysus? Arachne from Ariadne? This snappy little handbook flies through all the major players in Greek mythology and delivers a working knowledge for casual readers. Basically, this is a fun reference book. Never thought I could write that sentence, but here we are.

Greek Mythology: The Gods, Goddesses, and Heroes Handbook is full of amusing short stories and character summaries that get straight to the point. Somehow, this reference book is an addictive read! The stories are short with lots of asides and teasers for other stories. It can be read through or used as an encyclopedia. A very funny encyclopedia.

By their very nature, these stories are COMPLICATED. Thankfully, this handbook clears a lot of things up and explores tons of characters and their histories. It discusses major gods that everyone knows (Zeus, Poseidon, Athena, etc) but doesn’t cut corners with the lesser-known characters (Phaethon, Io, Tantalus, and more). Some popular stories didn’t make it into the book, but there’s enough insight into the gods/goddeses/heroes to inspire further research. There’s a great section at the end with titles that go deeper in depth.

This title is written with a modern voice and a sense of humor while recognizing just how rotten the gods could be. This book is very well balanced and doesn’t harp on the negative or soften the stories for modern sensitivities. The cards are on the table, so to speak.

There are a lot of references to representations of Greek mythology in pop culture, like Disney’s Hercules, Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Circe, and more. The author does a fine job of identifying the gods/heroes recognized in pop culture and explaining what’s the same and what’s different. The author makes no presumptions of the reader’s knowledge of Ancient Greek mythology.

If you’re a fan of Overly Sarcastic Productions on Youtube, you’ll feel right at home. I actually had to check to make sure this wasn’t the same writer (it’s not). You won’t be able to get a full profile of each deity, but you’ll have enough knowledge to follow along with other books and media that reference Greek myths.

This digestible little book probably won’t have any new insights for scholars, but for the general public who wants to understand a pop culture reference, glean insight into the linguistic origins of modern vocabulary, or get the real story about Pandora, this is a must-have.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

Since my high school studies, Greek mythology has always fascinated me so much.
Finding it in movies or books always makes me happy, especially if they are retellings based on mythology itself.
This book by Liv Albert tells us about the life of each Gods, starting with the most important one which is Zeus, and ending with those a little less important, or at least we considered them as such.

The life of each character is interesting, I discovered things I had never read, secret stories, loves, rivalries and wars.
Beautiful drawings inside the book, very strong and vivid colors
If you want to know more about Greek mythology, this book is absolutely for you.
Rest assured that you will devour it in no time.

A great reference on the various Greek gods and what they could and could not do.this is a great read for any lover of mythology

I had a lot of fun reading this.
As someone who already new alot about this mytho it was great to read it this way with all the humour. I found my self laughing quite a bit.
It's also great for people who don't know a thing as it's easy to read. And there isn't a lot of info to digest. And it makes you want to read every word

This is a must read for all fans of Greek mythology.

Let me start this off by saying that I am a big fan of Liv's podcast "Let's Talk About Myths, Baby!" and I'm so excited to see her publish her own book of myths. This book captures a lot of the charm of the podcast as well: the laugh out loud humor paired with a comprehensive understanding of the ancient myths, including calling out their more unsavory parts. I especially enjoyed the references to contemporary works and retellings like Madeline Miller's novels and even the Percy Jackson series. The book also includes some absolutely stunning artwork (the Hades/Persephone picture is definitely my favorite).

This is definitely worth the read whether you're new to Greek mythology, need some brushing up, or want a modern take on the myths. I will for sure be picking up my own physical copy of once it's out!!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing the digital ARC in exchange for an honest review.

thanks to netgalley for the e-arc!

i really liked this book. it was simple enough to digest and informative enough to make me satisfied with knowledge at the end.

This was an interesting read. Though there was nothing new or anything I didn't know about the Greek myths included in this book, I sat down and read the whole thing in one sitting. The author presents the stories in an easy-to-read, concise way that even someone who knows nothing about Greek mythology can understand and really get into. I liked it.

I have to say I’m a bit biased about Greek mythology. I basically grew up reading again and again the stories that Hades, Zeus, Aphrodite, Athena and the list goes on.
That being said I must admit this is the beautiful addition with stunning illustrations and an edition that I would really love to purchase for my own daughter that she’ll be able to read on her own.
It is important to make books like this accessible for both children and adults and in my opinion this one hit the spot.

This is an outstanding book on Greek mythology. It is very detailed and informative, while remaining fun and entertaining throughout. The illustrations are gorgeous! Truly cannot recommend this enough!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing an ARC in exchange of my honest review.

Greek Mythology: The Gods, Goddesses, and Heroes Handbook by Liv Albert reads like a Wiki of various characters in Greek mythology. These profiles contain a brief introduction and a must-know story for each character, some more well-known than others.

This book doesn't have to be read from front page to back, but the readers can pick the characters of their preference and learn a bit more about them. In addition, this handbook is meant for adults, as the author provides commentary on the problematic aspects of these myths. The occasional illustrations look amazing, which makes me believe that a print version of this book would be more preferable than a digital one.

My favorite part was the "Further Reading (Listening)" section at the end that contains podcasts, modern retellings, etc of Greek myths and characters. My least favorite part was that the pop culture references and occasional commentary was included within the stories and introductions, when I would have preferred them to be on a separate section.

I wish I had this book when I was in school! Great source of information on God's and goddesses. The illustrations are beautiful.

This Greek Mytholody Handbook will give you the run-down on the Greek deities who, to this day, continue to crop up in modern fiction and film. We just can't seem to shake our obsession with those ancient myths.

My favourite story has always been the Roman myth of Eros and Psyche.. (The author points out that Apuleius was a Roman storyteller, so I should be referring to this romantic couple as Cupid and Psyche, but I like the sound of "Eros and Psyche better!). I loved that Psyche, badass human that she was, was perfectly willing to undertake several impossible and sometimes dangerous tasks in hopes of regaining the love and forgiveness of her Olympian husband, Eros. Some versions of this story have Eros invisibly helping Psyche in completing her tasks, whereas other versions have various gods and demigods assisting her. This is one of the few myths that have an HEA, by the way.

This handbook contains original colour graphics which are sure to please. Liv Albert's own version of the Olympian "Begattitudes" set me straight on the Greek gods' origin story. This handbook will be quite helpful to average readers whenever they have a query about these living legends, who still influence modern fiction and film today.
Highly recommended! My rating: 4 out of 5.
My thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for an ARC of this handbook in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you to NetGalley and Adam’s Media for an opportunity to read Greek Mythology

I’ve been looking for a book on Greek Mythology that would be fun but informative, and would have beautiful illustrations, and I think I’ve found it, I’ve already pre ordered this beauty !

"Greek Mythology: The Gods, Goddesses, and Heroes Handbook" by Liv Albert is a useful guide on Greek mythology, from the gods and goddesses to heroes, on their backstories, symbolism, and similar outlines. The book has very pretty illustrations as well.
I feel like the book is useful for people who don't know much about Greek mythology (introductory) or people who LOVE Greek mythology who desire a refresher.

Thank you NetGalley and Adams Media for the ARC for my honest review.