Epic of Helinthia
Large Print Edition
by MJ Pankey
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Pub Date Oct 01 2023 | Archive Date Jun 08 2023
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Description
When a madman seized the throne, the gods on Olympus fell silent, and the island of Helinthia withered into decay...
Dargon is sure these events are no coincidence and convinces Kelric and Gadnor to join him in a rebellion against the king, hoping to incur favor with the gods and restore prosperity to their ravaged lands. Confident of their purpose, they embark on a journey to rally support for war, leaving Dargon's sister Gonivein safe behind the walls of Shallinath. But the king's spies have been watching, waiting for the right moment to strike and make them an example for their treasonous ideas.
Turmoil follows their footsteps, and they're confronted with the terrifying truth that not all who dwell on Olympus want the island to recover, and some will stop at nothing to ensure Helinthia spirals deeper into chaos.
Just when all hope seems lost, one emerges with a dark secret that could bring peace to the island, but at what cost?
Fans of Madeline Miller's Circe and Jennifer Saint's Ariadne will delight in this original epic fantasy as they are transported to a vivid world of myth and majesty, danger and deception, to experience the wrath of both gods and men. Imbued with the essence of Homer's original epic, the Iliad, MJ Pankey's gods, goddesses, heroes, and heroines come alive in all of their flawed complexities to deliver a page-turning narrative that will keep readers on the edge of their seat 'til the very end.
Content Warnings:
bullying
violence
death and depictions of the dead
implied rape
animal violence and death
A Note From the Publisher
Thank you for reading and I hope you enjoy Epic of Helinthia!
Advance Praise
MJ Pankey's EPIC OF HELINTHIA is the work of an author whose adroitness with prose, dialog, and characterization makes this an irresistible addition to the genre of the pseudo-historical novel. - Craig Jones for IndieReader (IR-Approved)
From its harrowing first chapter to the firm, inspiring final lines, Epic of Helinthia is a memorable, high-stakes adventure—the first in a trilogy of fantasy novels in which mortals and immortals clash over the future of the island they all hold dear. - Foreword Clarion Review
"Epic of Helinthia" is a must-read for fans of epic fantasy. With its rich world-building, well-drawn characters, and thrilling plot, it's a book that will keep readers engaged from beginning to end. - Goodreads Review
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9798987252130 |
| PRICE | $29.00 (USD) |
| PAGES | 880 |
Links
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Featured Reviews
Dion B, Reviewer
First of all, thank you, Netgalley, the publisher, and especially the writer for allowing me to be an Arc reader for this incredible book.
Let start with the characters they are all wonderfully written and felt like real persons I loved reading every chapter and all the perspectives we get in this book all are equally well developed and written and equal to each other.
The setting the Author has painted with her words a beautiful setting that felt well researched and well developed so much that you could believe it's part of actual ancient Greece if you didn’t know better.
The plot itself was great, especially the ending me on my edge of my seat and I didn't want to put this book down even when I had to because of sleep and work
I enjoyed reading this book from the very first page. I was hooked and loved reading MJ Pankey her prose is very vivid and very nice to read. I'm definitely looking forward to the next few books in this series
5/5 stars definitely recommend this book to everyone who loves Greek Mythology and Fantasty
Mary B, Reviewer
I love Greek mythology and was excited to read this book.
Thank you to MJ Pankey and NetGalley for giving me this ARC in exchange for an honest review. I am purposefully not going into detail to keep this spoiler free.
I eat with my eyes first, and the cover of this book is stunning; it was what initially drew me in. Many Greek Gods and Goddesses are the same, but the author created one of her own: Helinthia, the island's patron by the same name.
The writing is amazing, and paints a detailed picture of the island and its people. However, the worldbuilding makes the book. It is well-researched, and you can tell with how Pankey sets the scene for everything. The dictionary and the list of people/places at the beginning of the book are really helpful. The map at the beginning is very nice. I love a good map in a book. My fantasy book-loving soul is bought with a good map.
The story is told from five separate points of view. I enjoyed each of the character's voices, even when I wanted to strangle one of them. It was sometimes a little awkward moving between them, but that was only a small thing.
I love a book that I can fall into its world and have to crawl back out when I am done. This book is a 5-star for me and I am looking forward to what Pankey publishes in the future.
Emma D, Reviewer
Thank you to MJ Pankey and NetGalley for this ARC copy.
I'm a sucker for some mythology, so of course I was thrilled to see an original tale come out. This has everything you could want. War, betrayal, love, lust. Hoping there is more to come about Gonivein!
My one and only gripe is that the names Gadnor & Dargon are way too similar when reading and your girl kept getting confused.
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