This novel is a delightful treat for fans who enjoy Greek mythology and women. The story is told in two point of views of the main characters who find themselves drawn to each other despite their different backgrounds. Atlanta has lived her life as a fighter and the other, Kahina, owes her life amd works for the goddess Artemis. Both girls' lives are suddenly thrown into disarray when their paths cross unexpectedly by the will of the gods. How they defy fate and the gods is an interesting and wild ride!

I greatly enjoyed reading this book. It was refreshing to see female leads in the setting of ancient Greece who could hold their own against any man, woman, or god. The chemistry between the two characters was also unexpected in how the author got them to get to know one other in a way that added to their mysteries as characters who knew little about one another.

I do recommend this book for anyone who loves mythology and strong female leads in a historical setting. I look forward the the next book by this author.

[Review will be posted on Reader Voracious Blog on November 18, 2018.]

''But nobody can beat fate - not even her. Nobody can outrun the wind.''

I feel like I have read a lot of fantasy this year that is along the lines of "King is not doing well, finds abandoned daughter(s) to save the kingdom" cliche, and sadly this wasn't executed in a way that stands apart. As a lover of mythology, I was really excited to be granted a review copy of Outrun the Wind and read a retelling of the Greek myth of Atalanta. For those that are familiar with the source myths, be prepared for this book's departures and liberties from the source mythology. This is a retelling and the author makes changes to make it her own, so it is worth it to read the end acknowledgements. I prefer my retellings to be a bit more of a departure/reimagining.

Outrun the Wind is told in the dual-POV of Atalanta and Kahina, and I struggled to really engage with either perspective. As the reader I was thrust into what felt like the middle of action, with the characters thinking about things that I had no reference for, and I spent much of the first 17% rather confused. Because of the dual-POV, I also found the text repetitious at times when the scene would be rehashed from the other character's perspective.

There is a f/f enemies-to-lovers romance, but unfortunately there didn't seem to be enough devoted to the budding relationship between these characters to buy into the romance. One thing that is great about first person narration is learning about the character's inner thoughts, and the tension that builds, but I feel like this was a missed opportunity here. The narrative largely fell into the pitfall of telling rather than showing.

I appreciated the underlying theme of strong women standing up for themselves in a society with strict gender expectations. Their actions are those of strong female characters, but after reading the book I am still at a loss for their inner motivations, feelings, and the growth that they experienced. This is definitely a plot driven tale, but one that I never really got fully sucked into.

Ultimately I was neither impressed or displeased with this debut fantasy. Perhaps I would have enjoyed the book more had I not been familiar with the source material, but ultimately I didn't find the writing to be engaging and I struggled to be sucked in to the story. Just because this wasn't for me doesn't mean it isn't for you: if you are looking for a fast-paced mythology read with f/f romance, this book may be for you!

cw: sexism (challenged), implications of sexual assault

Many thanks to the publisher for sending me an eARC via NetGalley for review. Quotations are taken from an uncorrected proof and may change upon publication.

I received this book from Netgalley in return for an honest review.

I'm a sucker for stories about Greek Mythology and I loved the way Elizabeth Tammi took on the story about the Kalydonian Boar and Artemis's huntresses.

Strong female characters and a f/f relationship are great in the environment we are in today.

Would recommend this to anyone who loves Greek Mythology. The only thing I would ask is to dive more into the backstories of the Greek characters.

This review will be posted on my Goodreads.

*I received a copy from NetGalley and the publisher for my honest review."

Rating 3.75/5

Any book featuring a Greek mythology retelling had me at hello. This book focuses on the Greek gods Artemis and Apollo. It also features a little F/F romance. The concept of everything was very thought out, and you can see how meticulously the author went over everything. The rating I provided is mainly due to my expectations of this that weren't met.

First, I don't know much about Greek mythology especially that of Apollo and Artemis so I tried to research more on it and found that while there were similarities, this was still sort of flat. Which isn't all that bad - I could see the author trying to craft her own version of the retelling and it had a really great idea to start, but I don't know if because it was too rushed that the complete story was missing? I don't know how to explain it, just that it wasn't as well planned out for a writing that was scrutinized a lot for its details. In other words, at time it was *too perfect* and not enough struggle for a really successful storyline.

Also, there was very little Greek references. This could have easily been turned into any other fantasy novel with another set of same characters because there was so little Greek element. I didn't like this aspect because this was supposed to be a mythology retelling and it really wasn't. Which again is not that bad if executed well which unfortunately this missed for me.

Overall, I really like the story despite its flaws. I think it would have done better as a series (even a short duology). The F/F romance here is sweet but doesn't overwhelm the main focus of the plot.

I had very high hopes for this one, and made the mistake of going into it with expectations of other Greek Mythology inspired novels or retellings. This was a mistake, because this definitely reads more like a young adult fantasy than an adult fantasy, and besides that, I don't love comparing books and having a massive expectation for a new release.

That being said, I am absolutely all here for f/f representation in both fantasy and young adult, and the combination of the two is a winner. While this story and these characters felt a bit juvenile and two dimensional to me, I must keep in mind that I have outgrown the young adult genre in age, and this book is absolutely doing its job as a representative fantasy with f/f romance for young adults, which makes me very happy. I had a bit of trouble following the sense of place and certain characters weren't quite memorable, which at times led to me not realizing I was skimming or not following the book closely. Again, I believe this book fills a wonderful role of lgbtq+ representation in young adult, and seeing mythology-heavy fantasy novels with heroines in love is a grand thing.

To sum up, I would say don't go into this with the expectation of The Song of Achilles or another adult novel, because that's not what this is. But for a f/f romance, some mythology, and a YA fantasy, this is hopefully a frontrunner to many more novels like it.

I got a review copy from Net Galley and I am so happy that I did. I have always been fascinated by Greek Myth and love retellings. This, however, isn’t a full retelling. Atalanta was a real figure in Greek myth. I loved how Elizabeth Tammi infused fiction into the story of Atalanta to create a thrilling tale dies with love, female empowerment, and (after all, this IS Ancient Greek times) trilling battles. It was gripping and kept me enthralled the entire time I was reading.

I wasn't sure what to expect when I started Outrun the Wind, but once I got about 25% in, I didn't want to put it down.  It still took me awhile to finish because, life.  But it was hard to adult while reading it.



There are two narrators.  Atalanta and Kahina.   The book starts with Atalanta hunting a creature of Artemis.  She is with a boy that she loves, plus others.  Things don't go as planned.  Kahina is with Nikoleta and Isodora watching things.  They are huntresses of Artemis.  For some reason, Kahina interferes and saves Atalanta.  She was supposed to make sure nothing interfered with the will of Artemis.  Hippomenes is one of the men in Meleager's hunt.  Kahina is his cousin and she betrayed her years ago.  Artemis shows up and offers a spot to Atalanta.  But she can't join the huntresses because she loves Meleager.  Her refusal does not go over well.  



Kahina is sent away to Arkadia.   Here she meets the king, Nora, and Phelix, along with others.  Phelix is the son of the king and Nora.  The king set out to find his missing daughter.  Kahina is shocked to see that it's Atalanta.  Atalanta is told that she must marry to save the kingdom that is running out of money and supplies.  Kahina is to teach and serve her while they wait for the suitors to come.  While Kahina hates Atalanta at first, they slowly get closer.  Phelix has been a great friend, too, and they all spend a lot of time together.  Atalanta doesn't want to marry.  She and Kahina come up with a challenge that she just can't lose.  Atalanta is fast.  She runs and no one can beat her in a race.  So she decides to race all the suitors.  



So much happens that I can't get into.  And I apologize for my mess of thoughts above.  I felt that the pacing was great and I loved the strong females.  There are some trigger warnings for physical abuse and hints of sexual abuse/harassment.   I loved Kahina, Atalanta, and Phelix.  There were a lot of others that I ended up liking, too.  I enjoyed the mythology.  You'll want to read the author's note at the end which talks about the things she changed/added to the story to make it her own.



Thank you to the publisher and netgalley for my copy for review.  I gave this one 4  1/2 stars rounded up to 5.

Thank you so much to NetGalley and the publishers for a free copy of the eARC in exchange for a review!

Outrun the Wind is a YA Fantasy that takes place in Ancient Greece with LGBT+ themes so I was certainly looking forward to diving into this one!


Outrun the Wind has two main protagonists - Atalanta and Kahina.

They meet when Atalanta, along with a group of hunters, are out to kill the Caledonian boar which has been wreaking havoc. Just when the boar is about to kill Atalanta, Kahina throws a knife and saves her life - and sets the events of the rest of the novel into motion.

Several months later, both girls end up in Arkadia and are reintroduced - Atalanta as the lost princess, and Kahina as her maidservant.

One absolutely fantastic aspect of Outrun the Wind is the diversity, which I tend to look for in every book I read nowadays. Kahina's mother was from Ethiopia, and so we have a black main character. The author never resorted to overused descriptors of this, which was refreshing to see. Also, rather importantly, Atalanta and Kahina fall for each other, and seeing the uncertainty and confusion of their budding relationship was heartwarming to read about.

I also love reading about friendships between women, especially when they are supporting each other and refusing to tear each other down. Even when Nikolata offered to race Atalanta, it remained friendly.

An important theme of this novel is the agency of the protagonists - Atalanta refuses to bow to her father's wishes and choose a suitor, while Kahina doesn't want any more girls to be stolen away by Apollo and her cousin Hippomenes to Delphi. These girls never back down when the world seems to be against them, and their strength is inspiring.

Overall, I really enjoyed reading Outrun the Wind, and it is a strong debut. It is not a perfect novel - sometimes the pacing felt a little off, and events could get just a little confused - but it was well written and fiercely, unashamedly feminist.

I gave this one 4 stars, and look forward to seeing more of Tammi's work in the future! There is such a wealth of stories in Greek mythology, and the author did an excellent job of taking one of these stories and making it her own.

If books keep surprising me like this, I am going to have a meltdown.

This book is not only all about mythology, specifically set in Ancient Greece, but we are following a f/f romance which I WASN'T EXPECTING. Yes, these times were not great for women but that doesn't stop our main characters. The two girls are named Atalanta and Kahina. Atalanta is a warrior and Kahina is a huntress of Artemis, HOW COOL! They are fantastic characters with a lot of heart and personality. I cared for them as they set on their mission that is full of surprises. They both fight for their freedom and respect and in the process their lives intertwine and a solid partnership forms.

My one flaw was that I could tell this was the authors debut novel. The pacing was a bit awkward. The world building was lacking, but I adored these characters too much that I NEEDED to give this a high anyways. I am looking forward to Tammi's future releases. It's something to keep your eye out for!

I love mythology. I'm a sucker for a good retelling and I'm always looking for a new take on a classic story. The idea of this intrigued me. Atalanta's story, like most myths, isn't known for it's happy ending. I wanted to see how the author would weave a f/f relationship into a classic myth while maintaining the elements that make Atalanta famous.

While the premise was intriguing, the execution was less than so. I struggled through the entire reading to really get into the book and it took me almost the entire book to identify what it was that turned me off. The author has taken an ancient myth and setting and placed 21st century girls into it. The characters act, speak, and think in voices that reflect a modern day woman, and yet they are living in a very different time than this. The characters felt out of place to me and it really bothered me. I couldn't believe the story because of this. The dialogue especially felt wrong. It could have been taken out of any teen novel that is set in high school. That shouldn't be the case! I understand the characters are teenagers, but they still would have conducted themselves in a manner far different than what I was given. Because I was struggling the entire time to reconcile these two different time frames I didn't enjoy the book.

A change in voice for the characters could easily clear up all my problems with the book.

An enjoyable fantasy read, easy read and intriguing.

I had requested the book as I was intrigued by the Greek Mythology behind it however the book reads more fantasy (which is not a bad thing, just not what I was expecting!) A part from the Greek names it didn't feel very 'Greek Mythology' to me.

Still an enjoyable read and worth the time!

Not at all what I expected but this debut had me gripped until the very end. I liked that the author took a figure from legend and breathed new life into her incredible story. Yes its an interpretation that borrows from other aspects of Grecian history and obviously it's a completely fictional piece surrounding a woman of myth. Ignore all that however and settle in to read a story of courage, adversity and family because family like love can be what you make it.
This voluntary take is of a copy I requested from Netgalley and my thoughts and comments are honest and I believe fair

I requested this because it's based on Greek mythology and that cover is amazing! Beyond that, I didn't know much more about it. It was a little slow for me, the beginning was confusing and I wanted more backstory to understand the main characters. But once I realized this was a ff romance, I had to see where the story went. The premise was great - strong female characters, Greek mythology, lgbtq romance, unfortunately for me, the story line had plot holes and the ending felt too rushed.

A stunning and atmospheric take on Greek myth. This is heavy with connection, intimacy, and devotion - to one's family, one's self, and each other.

So, I really liked this book. A lot. Not only is the cover gorgeous, but the characters were engaging and did not fall flat like a lot of them lately. Although it could touch upon some world building as well as minor plot holes, otherwise, a good read.

One of the most amazing debut novels this year !!

Expected publication to be in November 2018, Elizabeth Tammi writes this amazing debut novel with a mythological retelling of Atalanta. I'm not gonna blurb about the story this time because it's pretty long.

To be honest, I have a feeling this book is going to have many mixed reviews but personally, I love it! I love how the characters were developed throughout the story, where I could explore their past and fears. I absolutely enjoyed the relationships that developed which made me very attached to them.

The story is a very emotional one. I mostly felt sad with what the characters were going through. Their fears were always evident and I was anxious of how the story would end (though it did not end badly. psst.. both main characters survived).

I would recommend this book to not only Greek Mythology lovers but also Fantasy lovers for it doesn't really matter if you have any knowledge in Greek Mythology, you'll still enjoy it. Moreover, this book reminded me of how I felt about Sky in the Deep which I really loved too.

Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book from North Star Edition through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Ugh, I had high hopes for this one, but I didn't end up liking this one. Too bad, still I can see others enjoying it.

This book was SO GOOD! I loved so many things about it. The plot was very intriguing, the pace had a very pleasant flow, and the characters were a very good mix of personalities. I loved the use of mythology; and despite the story being quite a well-known one amongst those who enjoy them and/or learned about them, I really like how the author used what she knew and made the world her own. I myself didn't know too much about Atalanta and her story, but after reading this book, I want to know so much more! 

The characters and gods were very well-rounded. The gods Artemis and Apollo were fearful, cruel and ruthless; even most of the mortals were also physically and mentally strong, especially Atalanta and Kahina. Both were put through hell and were trained to fight to survive, and they've been using their skills to help build a better future for themselves. They are both not to be messed with, and I loved that about them. The fact that I never really knew who I could trust or where my allegiance should be also kept me turning the pages. The girls were always in the face of danger, and I loved the way they worked together to save themselves and each other. The build-up of their relationship felt very natural and I was so happy when the girls finally kissed! This made the book so much better for me. 

The fact that their relationship didn't take too much attention away from the plot was great; however, I feel that the book needed a few more chapters to build on the action of the last part of the book. Despite this, the book is great and I would highly suggest it to anyone who likes mythology, action, and LGBTQ+ romance! 

My rating: 4/5 STARS!

A beautiful story with strong female characters! Also this is the prettiest cover I've ever seen! When it comes out I'm definitely buying it, it will look so good on my shelf!

Thanks to the publisher for offering me this copy!
A mythology f/f retelling that I really liked, it was slow at first and it literary took me so long to get into the action and become invested in the story. But when it happened, I started appreciating the story because it was amazing. The premise was very original – Atalanta, the only well known female greek hero, and her famous races being retold with Kahina, a huntress of Artemis being thrown in. They had a hate-to-love relationship that I wish I got to see more of. It was probably the slowest slow-burn romance I’ve ever read and I don’t know, I wanted more. BUT I still really liked it as a whole.