Not every story is going to be for you, but every story has something to enjoy, to think about, to treasure. Creativity and intellect and magic run in the veins of this collection, and it may very well be the best short story collection I have ever read.

My thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this digital ARC. This is my honest review.

This is a fascinating and and engaging collection of stories—mythology gender bent and race bent, modernised, contemporary, retellings that reference the original stories but breathe new life into the narratives.

I was pleasantly surprised by his immediate the stories were and how well they worked being transposed to modern settings.

The first story, The Gorgon Confessionals , wasn’t my typical style to read in (via transcripts of a podcast) but I ended up loving it. I also thought it could be expanded into a whole book- the concept and the characters were so interesting and funny.

The Furies Detective Agency was my second favorite story. It had the air of Dick Tracy and the excitement of a good whodunnit, as well. I would love to hear more cases from this agency!

Over all, there were few other stories I really enjoyed, but I think this collection is great because it really has something for everyone. If one story isn’t your style, skip to the next and you might find it’s right up your lane.

I was lucky enough to be gifted an ARC of Fit for the Gods from NetGalley and Penguin Random House. Fit for the Gods is an anthology of famous Greek mythology retellings in styles you have never seen before! These retellings focus on inclusivity, shifting aspects to feature underrepresented communities.

The diversity both within and of these stories is incredible. It was so refreshing to read retellings that were unique and sometimes almost unrecognizable from the traditional version. While the anthology featured many different authors, a cohesion was felt throughout the entire collection to truly make it feel organized thoughtfully.

Some of my favorite stories featured were “Tiresias,” “Pescada,” and “Stasis.” Many of the stories I wished were full novels; they felt rich enough to sustain for hundreds of pages! The short sections of the anthology made it really easy to pick up at any point and get a good story in. If you’re someone who loves mythology, a diverse range of genres, or short stories, this might be the perfect book for you!

I really enjoyed this collection of stories. It was highly enjoyed and I like all the different stories and writers.
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Thank you NetGalley and Penguin Random House for allowing me to read an advanced copy of Fit for the Gods.

This was a fun one. Each retelling is written by a different person that fluctuate beautifully with each other to make one cohesive book. I was hooked right off the bat by the first chapter written in a script style for a documentary featuring Melpomene, Athena, Perseus, and Medusa. This book was very well thought out.

This is such a cool and fun concept. I really enjoyed these retellings. What a way to bring Greek mythology to a wider audience in an affirming way. Well done!

An anthology of gender-bent, LGBTQIA+, race-bent, neurodiverse, and inclusive retellings of Greek mythology. This was fun, it was A LOT. Each book was very unique and exciting.

As someone who’s more familiar with mythological retellings along the lines of “Circe” or Natalie Haynes “A Thousand Ships,” I was impressed by the array of different creative what-ifs and twists taken in this collection of stories. This is definitely a great treat for anyone who is looking for fun new takes, because that’s what you’ll find here in abundance.