At this point, I find myself questioning the so-called feminist wave of Greek myth retellings. The last book I said I wasn't sure that I was going to read the rest, I actually didn't read the first one, but I'm sure I won't read others now. What exactly makes them feminist? Is it the part where the Amazon women go out of their way to emphasize that they are different from the others or so, because they train and fight in wars, making them somehow superior? The irony is hard to ignore, especially since this is part of The Grecian Women series—not every story needs to be transformed in some feminist thing version of a story. I'm a little sad because it sounded cool, but I didn't like and didn't finish.

I enjoyed this one, but again, same issue with the same author — the pacing was weird. I liked the story and I’m a big fan of mythology and retelling, but some stuff fell flat with the way things were presented.

U was already a fan of this book, and Hannah Lynn, before it's transition to traditional publishing. This books retells the tale of two of the most influential Amazon's, and one of my favourite characters in greek mythology, Hippolyta. Poignant and evocative and emotional, it sits at the top of my "Greek Myth Retellings you've GOT to read" stack!

Hannah Lynn's novels are always a go to for me. Her prose are wonderful and the emotions she gives the well-known stories takes the characters to a whole new depth.If you love Greek mythology, then this is a must read! Thank you for the ARC opportunity!

As a fan of greek mythology and greek mythology retellings i can say that this book was written beautifully, it has a very good world building and its describing the complexity of the characters very well. Since it’s a greek mythology retelling the misogyny is expected but such a book and with the events that are taking place i wouldn’t call it a feminist retelling at all!

I thought this was very good and I will have to add this to the shop shelves. Thank you for the chance for us to review.

I am happy the Amazons finally got a quality retelling. For such fascinating characters, they get precious few! I enjoyed this book and its exploration of the power and resilience of these warrior women. Hannah Lynn's writing is very compelling and kept me interested despite the occasional weird pacing. I think she's one of the best voices in myth retellings when it comes to world-building.

I really struggled with the whole Theseus storyline though. It's the myth and you have to stay true to it, but I hate him so much it was really hard to read about Hippolyte falling for him and choosing him over her sisters and herself. That's kind of the limitation with myth retellings, I think: you reimagine mythological figures and give them a voice and so much more power and character, you reinvent them in a more feminist lens, but sometimes that new version just doesn't fit quite as well in the myth. And it just didn't work for me to see this Hippolyte making these decisions, even as I knew she had to make them to stick to the myth.

Amazons of Themiscyra

Queens of Themiscyra by Hanna Lynn is a retelling of the lives of the Amazonian queens, Hippolyte and Penthesilea, daughters of Ares. The narrative immerses readers in the world of the fierce Amazon women, renowned for their battlefield prowess. The story begins with Hippolyte as the Queen of the Amazons, ruling alongside her sister Penthesilea. Their combat skills are feared throughout Greece. However, the plot thickens when Hippolyte is swept away to Athens, where she experiences love and faces the challenge of reconciling her warrior past with her new life.

Queens of Themiscyra has received positive reviews for its engaging retelling of Amazonian myths and strong character development. Readers and critics alike have praised the book for its rich narrative and the emotional journey it offers. The novel has been compared favourably to works by authors like Madeleine Miller, known for their mythic retellings.

Overall, Queens of Themiscyra is a powerful and evocative novel that brings the legendary Amazon queens to life with depth and authenticity. It is a must-read for fans of historical fiction and Greek mythology, offering a fresh and engaging perspective on these iconic figures.

A compelling and richly woven tale that brings the legendary Amazons to life with vivid detail and emotional depth. There are some pacing issues towards the end and some plot points feel rushed leaving the reader wanting more. However, the novel remains a powerful story that celebrates the strength and resilience of women.
Many thanks to SOURCEBOOKS Landmark and to Netgalley for providing me with a galley in exchange for my honest opinion.

This writing style felt like I was watching a movie, very descriptive and filled with images. However, all throughout the book I felt distracted, it could not keep me focused and the characters and story felt a bit all over the place.

I really enjoyed this series I got the first book sent to me by the publisher and then they gifted me the rest of the series and I really enjoyed it !

I tried to get into this book, and I was fine, till Theseus appeared, and then the whole story soured for me. I knew what was supposed to happen, having read the myth in the past, but I just could not get past Hippolyte, an incredibly strong and amazing Amazon, falling for the guy who raped her. And even going so far as to reject the help of her Amazonian sisters later.

I know the original myths contain a LOT of unacceptable material, but I was hoping for a more balanced take on the myth in this retelling.

Thank you to Netgalley and to SOURCEBOOKS Landmark for this ARC in exchange for my review.

This book was just okay for me. I had high hopes, but it didn't quite deliver. I enjoyed parts of it but didn't love it. However, Lynn really understands the mythology and her descriptions of the culture, landscape, and gods were great. This one just wasn't my favorite.

Hannah M. Lynn’s books are always an auto-buy for me, and "Queen of Themiscrya" is a shining example of why. Her talent for crafting vivid stories set in the realm of Greek mythology is truly outstanding. This novel adds yet another jewel to her crown of retellings. The characters are vibrant and full of life, evoking a wide range of emotions from love and anger to frustration and excitement. I found myself deeply invested in the storyline and the fates of the characters. Hippolyte, in particular, is a wonderfully complex character whose interactions with others are consistently engaging and thought-provoking. While at times it did feel like the story was lagging, the beautiful imagery was enough to keep me invested.

I didn't connect at all with this book and skimmed to finish it. I'm not sure why this one in particular so challenging to get into at the beginning, but I just wasn't having a good time with it and didn't feel compelled to spend a lot of time in this retelling.

I found this book to drag on. It was difficult for me to follow along at times because i was kind of uninterested. i think most of it was because there was so much of it that was off. i didn't feel like this was truly the queen of the amazons. at first i did, but within the first few chapters i was reading about a totally different woman in the way she was acting. this didnt do it for me

3/5 stars

Thank you to Netgalley, the publishers, and Hannah Lynn for allowing me to read and review this book.

This is a Greek mythology retelling from the woman's point of view. This is the third book in The Grecian Women Trilogy. However, you do not have to read this books in order.

This book is about the queen of the Amazons and her sister. It contains war, peace, love, betrayal, sisterhood, family, and a mother's love.

This book is well written and interesting. However, I just don't think this series was really for me. If you enjoy retellings and Greek mythology you may love this series. I suggest you give a read for yourself and not just bypass the series because it wasn't for me.

I was so lucky to get a widget for this book, but it just wasn’t as engaging as I thought it would be. It’s a story I’m familiar with, so I was looking forward to a fresh take but… not entirely sure what it was.

An engrossing retelling of the Amazonian women and a few other Greek mythology characters.
The storyline is engaging and characters come across as flawed and more relatable as humans than the powerful Greek legends that we know.

I liked it. It's greek mythology, a lot of stuff happens in this book. I loved the way the characters were portrayed. It was a really long book, but it was really good.