Epic of Helinthia

This was such a great Greek mythology retelling. I loved it so much. I would highly recommend this book. The setting was beautiful!

I really enjoyed this book! I am a sucker for anything Greek Mythology so I was for sure a target audience for this. I really loved the characters. It is a little bit of a darker fantasy and brutal at times if that isn’t your cup of tea but I enjoyed. Multiple POVs kept me really engaged as well. The only reason I wouldn’t give it 5 stars is the beginning was quite slow but if I pushed forward and you will get an epic story. Will for sure be purchasing to add to our library collection.

This book was an absolute pleasure from beginning to end. The prologue sucks the reader into the narrative with immediate action and there is no looking back as the world that Pankey presents unfolds. I was delighted by the multiple POVs employed in the telling of <b>Epic of Helinthia</b> and thought that Pankey managed to deliver something truly unique while also allowing the reader to enjoy the Gods and Goddesses of Mythology that lure us to these types of stories.

The novel is fast-paced, well plotted and full of memorable characters. The plot doesn't lull and the surprises do not disappoint. From the writing it is evident the author pays great attention to detail and does thorough research. The glossaries in the beginning of the novel were super helpful!

This is my first ARC and I must say... what a great book to start the year.

It's a whole new original story.
The central problem stems from violent political disputes on the island of Helinthia. A rebellion is ongoing led by Basileus Dargos, along with his allies, which aims to end the reign of Anax Charixes and restore order in the land.

Overall, I liked the storyline. The narration got my attention from beginning to end.
There were lots of interesting twists and turns along the way (those in the last chapters tho *party poppers* :DDD).
I liked how the characters were fleshed out as I progressed throughout the story. Although, it took me a while to familiarize myself with them in the first few chapters. The same goes for the other terms, especially with the names of the different places on the island (I felt confused, and having to flip back to the glossary over and over was a bit tiring).

Looking forward to the next installment as I'm curious how the story will go. Thank you to M.J. Pankey, Muse and Quill Press, and NetGalley for the copy <3.