This story started out promising, but it quickly dwindled. There was not much going on in the novel. Still, I recommend this for for fans of Greek mythology.

I loved the idea behind this, and of course I’m always down to read a Greek mythology retelling, but there were some things that this book could have done better.
One big thing is the amount of backstory we don’t get, so that every time something surprising like a blast from the past or some other twist happens, it feels anticlimactic.
The alternating points of view didn’t quite work for me either, because both POVs were so similar to each other that I was constantly forgetting whose chapter I was on.
But overall, I enjoyed this book. I love that it’s about two women who love each other, and there was a lot of uniqueness to it, and it is definitely worth the read.

An interesting retelling of Greek mythology. Some of the characters could've used some fleshing out in certain areas, but overall it was a quick easy read.

I have a major love for any books with Greek mythology woven into them. It's my favorite obsession, learning more about Greek culture and history through fictional books and stories.

While the plot initially seems quite simple, there is a subtle intricacy to the writing, that interweaves the different characters and their journeys, showing just how easily paths can cross and people can influence the paths of others with small and big repercussions.

The use of Greek mythology adds to the richness of the story.

The writing itself is straight-forward and matter-of-fact. There is no necessity for the reader to pull a dictionary forward or have to struggle with any difficult ideas. This is an easy read, with some slower parts that give history, background and a build-up to a beautiful ending you will enjoy. The touch on an LGBT romance is great, not overshadowing the plot or putting so much emphasis on this that the story being told is lost.

This was an enjoyable read. Easy to follow, with characters that will crawl deep into your heart and stay there for a while. You will want to yell at some, and curl up with some - others you will want to protect with all your might.

OUTRUN THE WIND is a Greek mythology retelling featuring women falling in love with each other while trying to survive in a world ran by men. The description was extremely promising--women warriors, gods and goddesses, and women saving themselves.

The romance between Atalanta and Kahina is nicely paced and given plenty of time to develop, but the focus of the book is on keeping Atalanta from being forced into marriage. Additionally, the setting of OUTRUN THE WIND doesn't feel lived in. These are characters that could exist in any fantasy novel.

Told in both Atalanta and Kahina's point-of-view, OUTRUN THE WIND is a fun, light read. Character motivations are often unclear even to the characters, but readers looking for a quick, mythology-inspired tale will enjoy Atalanta and Kahina's story.

The book is young adult fantasy with a greek myths inspired and I loved this type of book.
The book starts with huge promises but then seems to get lost a bit.

Note: I was offered an arc through NetGalley in exchange for my honest opinions. These options are my own and no one else’s. Also, this is a slightly different review based on my thoughts WHILE reading the book. I will publish a more in-depth (not bullet pointed !) review on my blog in the future.

This book was really interesting! I give it 4 stars because while it was really good, it just didn't click and make me fall in love with it! I did enjoy reading it though! One of the main reasons I wanted to read it was because of the Greek mythology and Percy Jackson! Here are some of my thoughts on the book from when I was reading it! I tried to get rid of major spoilers but there might be a few smaller ones hanging around. Sorry!

*The main character feels really strong right from the start.

*Mealger sounds quite cool.

*Ooh he’s Prince now. I mean obviously he would be, what was I thinking?

*He better not be the love interest.

*And there goes that *Sighs*

*She does have a skill to sell and she is supper talented (how many of us can shoot with a bow and run super fast? yes i know this was set in the past but still). It's super frustrating that she has to prove herself among the men even though she's probably better than some.

*It's awkward to think that something like that used to happen in the past and even more awkward to know this still happens nowadays.

*Oh no. All bad things in books happen because of a lie. This is going to spiral so bad.

*Uhh why does she have to be obsessed with the prince? (tbh I’m shipping it but still)

*Kahina seems so loyal and protective but instinctive and smol I love it! #InstantCinnamonRoll

*Loving all the mythological references! how long should i pretend that i didn't just pick up this book because of the references and Percy Jackson???

*What happened with the prince?! Omg that is such a surprise? I would never have thought it?! But I kinda love it at the same time cos I'm evil

*Kahina is so proactive and smart? Like I love her tactics?

*Right so Atlanta is now this really important person and needs to get married? But only she doesn't want to get married? Great! *oozes sarcasm*

*The tension between Atlanta and Kahina is honestly soaring. Is it really that hard to talk and make the other person understand what you're thinking? There's no mind readers here.

*Oooh I'm liking this plan to get rid of suitors!

*But Atlanta is like so over-confident? Please don't? Something bad is definitely going to happen sooner or later.

*Omg I ship Kahina and Phelix so much! They are adorable!

*Plot twist! Love this new relationship though. tries so hard to not spoil the book.

*Atlanta is still frustrating though. I like Kahina much more.

*Loving all the fierce girl warriors. So much power!

*Awww Phelix noooooooo

*I'm so glad about the way it worked out at the end!

3.5 stars

So this is a YA fantasy novel with elements of Greek mythology. The novel begins with Atalanta and some men hunting a beast of Artemis, Atalanta lies and says and she killed the beast however it is actually Kahina who is hiding in the shadows. It turns out that Atalanta is actually a lost princess but then it is revealed that she was abandoned on purpose. Kahina and Atalanta end up in a relationship at the end of the novel and they are super cute.

Personally I really enjoyed the plot and the writing although the writing could be a little repetitive sometimes. I’m not normally a fan of tropes like the lost princess trope but the fact it was turned on it’s head which was interesting. I also really enjoyed the romance between Kahina and Atalanta. I didn’t really connect with the main character Atalanta that well , I much preferred Kahina so that’s why I’m glad that the story was told from both characters POV’S.

Overall I enjoyed the plot of this especially that there was Greek mythology incorporated into it however I didn’t really connect with the main character Atalanta however I really loved Kahina, I found her character fascinating.

This book was so dang good. I love mythology and this was sort of a prequel of things I learned about in high school. I feel like the heroines were strong characters that never overshadowed each other and weren't overly cocky.

"I made it here. I will show them what my name means.”

Outrun the Wind begin on the premise of a hunt; it is fast paced, intense and is positively exciting. However, it shortly looses this momentum following the first couple of chapters and falls into a sluggish narrative, largely driven by prose and the woes of palace life.

Unfortunately, I didn’t find a lot enjoyable about this book. Namely because it was really lacking in excitement, tension and romance. More importantly the characters, plot and world were seriously unimaginative. After a promising opening scene what follows is a slow paced, unimaginative fantasy novel that is quite frankly boring.

➳ PLOT
The plot seems to be the most integral aspect to my dislike for this story. Both main females characters are instantly pitched as being warriors, yet they then go on to do essentially nothing. This because Atalanta and Kahina both get stuck idling by in a castle for majority of this story. I think this had ramifications on other aspects – characters, romance and the world building.

I love where we meet the characters at the beginning, like I said the opening sequence was really promising. It was what came after that was ultimately a let down. Which in actuality, wasn’t a whole lot. (Which is the problem) Without any significant events occurring, this book lacked the tension and thrill to get me excited about it. As well as events that help the characters arc advance or that help their connections with one another deepen. I also feel like there were a myriad of hidden strengths each girl had that could’ve been illustrated with a more innovative plot.

The most that happens in this novel is that Atalanta participates in a series of races to avoid marrying a man, it often feels glossed over;

“The next morning’s race is fairly standard. No surprises, no wild excitement.”

and,

“Five more races pass without a hitch.”

This whole novel feels like it can be really summed up with these two quotes; no surprise, no wild excitement.

➳ WRITING
Unfortunately the writing does nothing to help elevate the story or grab the reader’s attention. The writing heavily relies on telling. Telling , telling, telling.

For example, there is a painful memory from Kahina’s past that is obviously significant to her character. It is reference a lot, and so as the reader you are expecting a big reveal or explanation of her past. However, when this is eventually revealed, it is told from Atalanta’s perspective and is largely told without dialogue and feels really glossed over. A consequence of this was that it lacks whatever intending affect the author is reaching for. I truly could’ve have cared less about Kahina because this is how her “painful” backstory was delivered to me:

- “She’d told me her father is a successful merchant who’d seen every corner of our world. He’d met her mother while trading in northern Africa.”
- “I lean forward, elbows on knees, and run my hands through my hair as she tells me how her cousin brought her to the Temple of Apollo at Delphi.”
- “She tells me that the god’s priests and priestesses had all been affected by Apollo somehow.”

In short: “She told me…”,”as she tells me…” and “she tells me…”. This is not how I want to experience a story.

Secondly, this novel is also very prose heavy and I’m a reader that loves dialogue. Not necessarily in favour of prose, but I definitely like prose and dialogue to be at least balanced. That was not that case with this book.

➳ WORLD
The lack of innovation also extends to the world. It’s so incredibly vague, as is any existing magic system. Which is relevant only slightly, but it appears as though some magic is performed. The fantastical aspects are also considerably missing.

Considering how popular Greek mythology is, I can’t see this book as doing anything to even try to stand out in the crowd. The extent to which this can be considered Greek mythology is that the characters have the names of mythological gods, goddesses etc. and their relationships were perhaps transposed. (I say perhaps, because I’m not 100% familiar with this mythology.) Nevertheless the political aspects and relationships of this world never really felt explored and is again, really vague

➳ CHARACTERS
There was definitely thought put into Kahina and Atalanta’s back stories, but I think it was at times convoluted and not thoroughly explain well (as mentioned above in the writing section of this review). I don’t really have a good understanding of how the characters got to the place where we meet them. Some aspects of the characters are also confusing too. Early on, Kahina throws an arrow that makes the killing blow to an animal, as such she appears to be a good warrior. This is also supported by the fact that she’s one of Artemis’ huntresses. This definitely positions Kahina as a warrior to me (the reader). Yet there is a direct line that opposes this later on;

“C’mon, Kahina! You can do it. You’re a huntress, after all!” “Not really!” I hear her yell after me.

What?! This is such a let down… but also slightly true. Kahina doesn’t appear to have skills that support she’s a competent huntress as well (aside from in the beginning), mainly because the plot doesn’t let her show us what she’s capable of. Also why make her a huntress if she’s not going to be or become a good one?!

➳ ROMANCE
The F/F romance felt non-existent here. I don’t think a romance was necessarily promised, but I implied it where the blurb briefly mentions Kahina’s ‘connection to Atalanta deepens.’ If you’re like me and implied that as well, their relationship doesn’t show signs of being one until roughly 60%.

Whilst it could be argued that their relationship progresses through friendship to something more romantic (which appears to be the intention) I would’ve liked to have seen more subtleties of attraction between the two main characters shown earlier on. Because if they were there, they went over my head. More banter, angst, dialogue etc. please!

Ultimately, I’m slightly upset I didn’t like this book because it was on my TBR for months. I’m really grateful I was able to receive an e-arc from NetGalley, but unfortunately this is not a book I’d recommend, largely based on the fact it’s severely lacking in imagination.

I love Greek and Roman mythology so much and Artemis is one of my favorites cause she's so badass and a huntress so I loved this book a lot.

Outrun the Wild has the amazing Greek mythology a person like me would want. From legendary characters to new characters that are lovable, empowering, and relatable.

There are many great characters, especially Kahina, but Atalanta was my favorite. Atalanta was a strong female lead who bowed to no man, who wanted to be seen as equal. She embodies the amazing spirit from Greek mythology.

The story itself is very fast pace and really takes you through a lot of Greek Mythology which makes you want more. From the world building to the characters, it was a great read and I’d love to see more in the series.

I have a great fondness for books inspired, and based around, Greek mythology. Atalanta and the Calydonian Bear was a legend that fell into the periphery of my knowledge, and thus I was excited to read a unique spin on the tale (especially since my favourite goddess is involved, and Tammi delivers to us f/f romance). Outrun the Wind is a alternating first-person perspective novel, moving between Atalanta (the famed huntress) and Kahina (a huntress of Artemis).

I quite liked this book, but I’m afraid that I also find myself at an impasse with this book. As stated, I enjoyed the story, but some aspects fell a little too flat, or too unrealistic, for my enjoyment to be fully formed. The plot was interesting and enjoyable, but whilst the writing flowed easily it also had a quality to it which felt lacking: it is a personal preference, but I like stories with an historical setting to have that reflected in the writing, but Outrun the Wind, with the writers use of “okay” and other such words, felt too modern and this disconcerted the Ancient Greek backdrop. Aside from the writing, a small thing that irked me was how simple it was for Atalanta to run away at the start of the book.

Take the things that I found bothersome away and you’re left with a decent story, one perfect for those both new to Greek mythology and those who seek familiarity with a fresh twist. The characters are weighted with interesting personalities, and I love a slow-burn romance. Also, who doesn’t love badass female characters not only surviving, but thriving, in a male-dominated environment?

Actual rating: 3.5/5 stars (rounded up).

While a well-written story, and one I'm sure will appeal to many, it didn't quite hold my interest as I hoped it would. It delves into Greek mythology, rewrites some of the stories in a compelling way, but it does sometimes feel like it dragged. Still, it is worth giving a chance if Greek mythology and the plot are of interest.

A brilliant reimagining of greek mythology. The relationships in this story are its strength, be they familial, platonic, or romantic, positive or negative. Characters are well formed and the plot grabs you and gets running--nearly as fast as the heroine. The major criticism for me is that the novel was too short. There was a lot more than could have been explored more in depth--indeed it would have made certain parts less confusing and added to the weight of other reveals. Still, a thoroughly enjoyable read.

I absolutely loved this!
"Outrun the Wind" is a retelling of Atalanta's story with the added original narrative of an Artemis Huntress named Kahina.
Atalanta is a fighter. She is strong, quick with a bow, and especially a fast runner. After her first hunting party goes awfully wrong, she has to figure out a new life for herself and she has to face the secrets of her past.
Kahina's past might be equally dark. She joined Artemis's hunt to get away from her destiny as one of Delphi's oracles, but when she fails to comply with the orders of the goddess, she is forced to carry out an assignment that ensures she is forever entangled in Atalanta's story.

"Outrun the Wind" is a fast paced book written in a pleasant writing style. The narrative is split between Atalanta and Kahina, alternating the chapters. This made it a more detailed and complex story. Unfortunately the narrative voices became too similar towards the end, which caused confusion and made me double check my chapter titles. *Hence only 4 stars and not 5*

The author has taken the creative liberty to introduce new characters into her history, so if you are expecting a verbatim retelling of Atalanta's myth, you might feel disappointed. However, if you are a fan of myths and enjoy exploring and dreaming about those worlds some more, definitely check this out!

I loved the start of this book. It had so much promise and as a huge fan of mythology I thought it showed real promise. I struggled to finish the second half of the book though, and almost gave up entirely.
One of my main problems with this book was how the all powerful god/goddesses were portrayed. They were easily defeated by humans. I mean don't get me wrong, I understand that some humans are tricky, but it seems like if a Goddess wanted a human and they just hid in the shadows and slipped, away they would do more then just sigh and let it go


I like that the story was different, it just didn't pan out for me. This was a meh book in my opinion, wasn't the worst wasn't the best. It was just ok.

I will admit that until I read the first chapter, I did not know about Atalanta, which I immediately rectified by Googling. The base for the story is an interesting one, certainly – a legendary huntress who demanded that her suitors beat her in a footrace to win her hand, but defeated by distraction via some golden apples (how the heck does THAT happen?). Anyway, so this book fills up her story, introducing some new characters, taking a few liberties with some stories, and tells us about a girl who was so glad to have a family she felt indebted, and another who is escaping the will of a god.

During the slaying of the Calydonian bear, Kahina was the one to strike the killing blow but Atalanta the one to take the credit, not knowing it was her. Due to this, Kahina gets punished by Artemis to go reclaim a temple in Arkadia, coincidentally the same polis where Atalanta is about to return as a lost princess. The initial interactions between the girls is strained, because Kahina resents having to be her handmaiden (that’s her cover), and also she doesn’t like Atalanta having taken credit for her kill. She doesn’t tell her reasons for her anger nearly halfway into the book, though, Atalanta is just a little confused, and wary of Kahina. However, soon, they move towards tolerance and a tentative friendship, formed from empathy towards each other (both were, after all, running from things), and rounding out their trio is Phelix, Atalanta’s half-brother, and the king’s bastard. While he is mostly in the margins, he does provide a tempering presence to the earlier volatile stages of their relationship.

It builds on the characters slowly in the first half, and the writing was good enough, but I felt some reactions of the characters were exaggerated. Some things were mentioned, some tension sensed that isn’t resolved or explained even until the end. The race doesn’t get through until like halfway through the novel, and Kahina helps Atalanta keep the suitors off her back with a cleverly planned race that alleviates the latter’s duty towards her kingdom (Arkadia is broke, and she is supposed to marry a rich guy) but also keeps her out of marriage. Here’s where their relationship starts to dip into romantic territory, which is sort of a slow burn. There’s still their respective futures standing in their way, as Kahina needs to stay in the Huntresses to be safe from Apollo. When the god forces their hand, there is a big showdown that incorporates a sibling feud, a rescue and some clever Kahina plans. This climax was probably the reason I got off the fence about how to rate it – it was chaotic, confusing, and not as big as it was building up to be (it is supposed to be two GODS fighting dammit). Also, the one seemingly significant character death didn’t feel like anything, which maybe because the characterization felt like it left a few holes.

Overall, a good mythology retelling, but wasn’t compelling enough.

This book was very up and down for me.

My favorite part of this book was the plot. The beginning chapters drew me into the Greek-inspired world, and I immediately was taken away by the story. But as the book progressed, I would find myself on these little hills of being into it and then just kind-of going with the flow of the story.

There is a lot that goes on at first with the relationships between the King and Artemis; their two worlds colliding with hints of mystery in their past. I did find myself wanting more from the world building itself though.

I think it was the writing itself that I had trouble with. I wouldn’t say this is a bad book at all, because there are a ton of scenes that I was on the edge of my seat, but I think the more ‘dry’ parts took a little away from my overall enjoyment.

I gave this book 3 out of 5 stars. There is a LGBT romance between the two main characters that I could tell right away was going to be a thing, but watching it unfold was fun to read. There are some harsher parts to this story as well, so there is a trigger warning for implied sexual assault.

Overall, it was a twist to the Greek Mythology that hones in on the YA Fantasy setting, so if this sounds like an adventure you may be in to, I recommend giving it a try.

I love Greek mythology. I’ve always been fascinated by it. I first learned about it in G.A.T.E. when I was in elementary school, and it created a life-long obsession. So, when I first heard about Outrun the Wind, I knew I had to read it. I have to admit, I had a hard time focusing during the first two chapters. To be fair, there was a lot going on in my living room, where I was trying to read the book. But by the time the third chapter came around, I had been sucked into this book.

Outrun the Wind is a YA F/F Greek mythology retelling. The book is told from two POVs, Atalanta, and Kahina. Atalanta is a legendary huntress. When she is thought to have killed Artemis’ boar, Artemis demands that Atalanta joins Artemis’ Hunt. Atalanta refuses, and the boy she loves is killed in the process. Fearing for her life, Atalanta runs off. While on the run, she meets her father, a king who brings her to his palace. Kahina is a member of Artemis’ Hunt. She is the one who really killed the boar the Artemis had created. She hates Atalanta for taking credit for that kill and hates her, even more, when Artemis kicks Kahina out of the Hunt. In an effort to rejoin the Hunt, Kahina agrees to travel to a temple that once belonged to Artemis, but has since been turned into a temple for Artemis’ brother, Apollo. This temple just so happens to be at the palace Atalanta is now living in (And where she will soon become Queen). If Atalanta and Kahina want to get out alive, they must learn to work together. But neither of them counted on falling in love along the way.

I don’t read too many enemies-to friends-to-lovers romances. I mean, the idea that two people who hate each other end up falling in love just doesn’t seem very realistic to me. But this book does a really good job of taking Kahina and Atalanta’s relationship from hate to love. I absolutely loved this book, and I don’t really think that you need to know very much about Greek mythology to enjoy it. I think this is a book that would be able to be enjoyed by anyone. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who is interested in it. I haven’t seen anything implying that there is going to be a sequel, but I would really enjoy reading more about Kahina and Atalanta!