Oh how I enjoyed this one - about the Amazons. A fierce sisterhood. This seems to be my year to bulk up my mythological storylines with well-written re-imaginings.

In the pages from beginning to end, I found myself visiting Themiscyra - the land where the Amazons lived and loved, and how humanity inter-mixes with them (bringing about fatal consequences for the this lower level of immortals where the dark death creeps up into Olympus) and it brought me great satisfaction. I pulled out maps and pinned out who was where when and got each of the Queens straight, and for what each one was known - instead of being all grouped together. I truly appreciate that kind of detail in ways others may not.

They were fighters to the end, and then everyday heroines telling quiet stories to the hoi polloi when the glory days are over. . .for all the days they last in the land. . .a believable conclusion that pleased me immensely. I highly recommend for all those who are interested in these daughters of the Greek Gods and the myth cycles in which they orbit. Kudos to Hannah Lynn for not letting them be left out of the great retelling that is happening these days.

*A sincere thank you to Hannah Lynn, Sourcebooks Landmark, and NetGalley for an ARC to read and review independently."

Two Queens of the Amazons. One, stolen away by Theseus of Athens, the other struggling to keep their people together. But these sisters never forget each other, and their reunion will be legendary.

I wish I liked this more. I had really enjoyed A Spartan’s Sorrow, and so I had equally high hopes for this one. But its problem is that it just tried to do too much. It felt like Lynn was trying to cram as many individual myths that the Amazons were referenced in into a single epic. Which meant the relationship between the sisters didn’t take nearly as much center stage as I had wanted.

And one of the pivotal plot points just felt flat to me. Part of the story hinges on Hippolyte coming to love Theseus, and I just didn’t buy it. We got a time skip for their marriage, so I really didn’t feel as invested as I should have, so the climactic portion of this story didn’t resonate with me.

Thanks to both NetGalley and SOURCEBOOKS Landmark for this arc.

Enthralling, evocative, atmospheric and addictive, this was a fantastic retelling of the lives of some of the most fearsome and fascinating women in mythology. It's powerful, poignant and beautifully told, holding me captive as the rise and fall of the Amazonion women is explored in vivid detail. These are women you can get behind, that you want to root for and I was cheering them on at every step. Highly recommend for anyone who enjoys mythology.

It took my so much to engage in the story, that I could keep reading. The writing is well done and the historical facts are interesting, but I think I'm not the target audience to the story.

An amazing retelling of the story of the Amazon Queens and what a retelling it is. A great mythological read but the pacing of the story let it down a bit but the writing overall is quite good and I was invested in the story which then kept me reading.

Overall a good book with all the historical and mythic details I would expect. I would give it 3 1/2 stars.

Thank you NetGalley and SOURCEBOOKS Landmark for giving me the opportunity to read and review this book.

I loved this retelling of the Amazons told from the point of view so Hippoltye and her sister Penthesilea. I've read plenty of Greek myth retellings but this one was the first one that about the Amazons and I loved it.

I absolutely love Hannah's style of writing it feels like watching a movie because its so vivid and gripping however this book felt a bit too long and lost be about a quarter from the end.

"Queens of Themiscyra" offers an accessible dive into the lesser-known tale of the Amazon queens. Lynn's writing flows smoothly, making complex Greek mythology easily digestible, particularly in her portrayal of Hippolyte and Penthesilea's contrasting leadership styles. While the romance adds unexpected spice and the battle scenes are engaging, the pacing feels uneven - sometimes lingering too long, other times rushing through decades in mere pages. The character development remains somewhat surface-level, leaving these legendary warriors feeling less dimensional than they could be. Still, for readers interested in Amazon mythology or feminist historical fiction, it provides an entertaining, if not groundbreaking, interpretation of these powerful women's stories.

This was an enjoyable mythology read! I enjoyed the story that this book focused on being the Amazonias. I also loved the characters in this one! But the further I read into the book the less invested I was in it. I also didn't really love how the book ended.

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 !