If you’re after a Demeter/Persephone story then this is for you. I love a good Greek mythology telling and this was just another good time story. I loved the inclusion of history. Although it could get a little dull, I overall enjoyed.

Greek mythology is one of my favourite type of retellings to indulge in. This story is of Hades and Persephone, one we are all familiar with.
Even though I know their story so well, this novel still made me feel like I was learning about hades and Persephone for the first time. I wasn’t bored and really enjoyed myself.

I am a sucker for any hint of romance mixed with greek mythology so this was right up my alley. I learnt lots of little bits and pieces about the different relations between some of the gods while also relating it to everyday things like the love between a mother and her daughter.

This is another beautifully crafted mythological tale by Hannah Lynn. A thrilling tale yet told in a sensitive manner, considering some of the content matter here.

As per her other works of this nature the story is a more unusual one compared to the myths to are used to reading about as this time we focus on Demeter and Core/Persephone from Core's heartbreaking conception through to her sudden abduction into the Underworld by her uncle Hades.

This is the fourth of Hannah Lynn's Greek Myth books that I have devoured and she has quickly become a must read author for this genre of writing for me and I highly recommend her work to each and everyone interested in retellings of the ancient Greek Myths.

Daughters Of Olympus by Hannah M. Lynn
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After reading Athena’s Child and seeing there were more titles available by Hannah Lynn on NetGalley, I was ecstatic when I saw the approval for this ARC.

This book provided me with so much. The author writes in such a lyrically descriptive way which captivated me from start to finish. Hannah Lynn created a story filled with deception, grief, devastation, and deprivation. It tells a tale of the lengths one will go for love. I had the opportunity to learn so much about different gods and goddesses through the perspectives of Core and Demeter.

If you’re like me and love Greek Mythology, this should be next up on your list! I’m eager to dive into A Spartan’s Sorrow and Queens of Themiscyra by Hannah Lynn next so stay tuned for those reviews!

Thank you to NetGalley and Sourcebooks Landmark for a copy of this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

This is an excellently articulated perspective that provides fresh insights into the character of Demeter. It is a narrative tale based on the Greek myths, primarily focusing on Demeter, her daughter Persephone. The author skillfully combines mythic fiction with beautifully crafted descriptions of the divine realm, while delving into the complex emotional and psychological dynamics of an immensely dysfunctional Olympic family. Over the span of centuries, they live out a captivating drama, showcasing a mother's love for children, as well as exploring various forms of romantic love. The conclusion of the story is both deeply touching and gratifying.

Thank you to Netgalley for a copy of this book for a honest review

I loved this retelling it was a really good read and I would highly recommend it

Rating 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

"Daughters of Olympus" is a Greek mythology retelling centered on the stories of Demeter, the goddess of harvest and fertility, and her daughter Core, better known as Persephone. The novel is broken out across alternating perspectives, opening first with Demeter's entry into the world (thanks to her well-known brother Zeus) through her own self-imposed exile from Olympus to the island of Siphnos, where she's followed by her daughter Core and her loyal nymphs. From there, we switch to Core's perspective as she struggles with the conflicting feelings of love and resentment she harbors towards her mother and her desire for her own freedom - regardless of the consequences that follow. Her actions lead to her eventual kidnapping to the Underworld, a devastating loss for her mother and the mortal world she's left behind.

I love retellings of Greek myths and legends, especially ones I am less familiar with. Which means I was over the moon when I received a copy of Daughters of Olympus from @netgalley and @sourcebooks
I was completely hooked from the first page.

Demeter has spent her entire existence trapped in the belly of her father along with her siblings, until their youngest brother Zeus sets them free and the age of the Olympian’s begins.
Demeter’s life will be marked by great tragedies and she will seek a quiet life with her daughter, Core, at her side. But the gods of Olympus will not be content to let these two live as they choose. And Core might need a bit more then to be her mother’s constant companion. The immortals will seek love, justice, and vengeance as they choose.
Absolutely fantastic. I am a bit familiar with the story of Demeter and Core and I loved getting even deeper into it. @hannahlynnwrites did an amazing job writing gods who while relatable still maintained their immortal indifference to mortals.
Hitting shelves July 1 2024, keep your eye out for this fantastic epic.
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3.5 stars.
It's hard for me to turn down a Greek Mythology retelling, and I was excited for one telling the story of Demeter, who seems to play the villain in most interpretations. While this was a well-written perspective that offered new insight on Demeter, Demeter's sections of the book dragged. However, Core/Persephone was a super compelling character, and her relationship with Hades and her mother saved the book for me.

Hannah Lynn writes in a straightforward but captivating manner about the Greek gods and goddesses, untangling their dalliances from the tapestry of immortality and bringing them down to us on earth in the here and now. For me, this tale of Demeter and Core (a’la Persephone) fell apart in the middle act and never completely recovered for me. But I would read more from Ms. Lynn in the future. And certainly for clarity in a mythology which can be difficult to track (who did what and with whom!), her books are worth reading.

It might be a little preemptive to give 5 stars to my second book of the year... but, at least in my opinion, it's well deserved.

"Daughters of Olympus" is a Greek mythology retelling centered on the stories of Demeter, the goddess of harvest and fertility, and her daughter Core, better known as Persephone. The novel is broken out across alternating perspectives, opening first with Demeter's entry into the world (thanks to her well-known brother Zeus) through her own self-imposed exile from Olympus to the island of Siphnos, where she's followed by her daughter Core and her loyal nymphs. From there, we switch to Core's perspective as she struggles with the conflicting feelings of love and resentment she harbors towards her mother and her desire for her own freedom - regardless of the consequences that follow. Her actions lead to her eventual kidnapping to the Underworld, a devastating loss for her mother and the mortal world she's left behind.

I'm incredibly impressed with the added layers and complexity to this simple tale that author Hannah M. Lynn has imbued in her story. She builds each of these protagonists with so much emotion and unique voices; I was immediately drawn into Demeter's opening - from her chaotic birth to the difficulties of navigating her relationship with her god siblings and the near-constant vigilance she had to maintain. Her love for her children as well as the extent of grief and loss she has to experience is beautifully conveyed, and makes for a seamless understanding of Core's perspective as she tries to forgive her mother's weakness and find her own identity in the world. I appreciated Lynn's take on the complicated relationship she has with Hades, as she comes to question her own understanding of love and her own strength and powers. Lynn's writing is beautifully woven and enthralling, and she makes the novel approachable for readers who have little or no background on the originating mythology.

Very much a recommended read once the novel is published in July 2024, especially for fellow avid readers who love a feminist take on Greek mythology retellings!

It might be a little preemptive to give 5 stars to my second book of the year... but, at least in my opinion, it's well deserved.

"Daughters of Olympus" is a Greek mythology retelling centered on the stories of Demeter, the goddess of harvest and fertility, and her daughter Core, better known as Persephone. The novel is broken out across alternating perspectives, opening first with Demeter's entry into the world (thanks to her well-known brother Zeus) through her own self-imposed exile from Olympus to the island of Siphnos, where she's followed by her daughter Core and her loyal nymphs. From there, we switch to Core's perspective as she struggles with the conflicting feelings of love and resentment she harbors towards her mother and her desire for her own freedom - regardless of the consequences that follow. Her actions lead to her eventual kidnapping to the Underworld, a devastating loss for her mother and the mortal world she's left behind.

I'm incredibly impressed with the added layers and complexity to this simple tale that author Hannah M. Lynn has imbued in her story. She builds each of these protagonists with so much emotion and unique voices; I was immediately drawn into Demeter's opening - from her chaotic birth to the difficulties of navigating her relationship with her god siblings and the near-constant vigilance she had to maintain. Her love for her children as well as the extent of grief and loss she has to experience is beautifully conveyed, and makes for a seamless understanding of Core's perspective as she tries to forgive her mother's weakness and find her own identity in the world. I appreciated Lynn's take on the complicated relationship she has with Hades, as she comes to question her own understanding of love and her own strength and powers. Lynn's writing is beautifully woven and enthralling, and she makes the novel approachable for readers who have little or no background on the originating mythology.

Very much a recommended read once the novel is published in July 2024, especially for fellow avid readers who love a feminist take on Greek mythology retellings!

This was an unexpected treat - one of those books you fall in love with the first page and forget the world for as long as it takes to finish it. The story of Persephone and Demeter and her siblings is almost a tale almost as old of time but it blossoms to a whole new level in the capable hands of author Hannah Lynn. Romantic, poignant and rife with lyrical writing and riveting character development, Daughters of Olympus is captivating and stays with you long afterwards. The vulnerability of the 'gods' and the humanity of their courage and/or their lack of morality and hunger for power balance the beauty of the old myths. It is a story that works on many levels making it ideal as a private pleasure or book club pick.

I was so excited to read this and I was not disappointed.

Daughters of Olympus is a breath of fresh air in the realm of Greek myths. Forget predictable retellings - this story throws you onto a rollercoaster of surprises, even for seasoned mythology buffs.

Pain, joy, hope, fear, desperation, anger, amusement, love: I felt it all.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Daughters of Olympus by Hannah Lynn is set to release in July 2024. Thank you @Netgalley and @sourcebooks for the ARC!
Daughters of Olympus is a Greek mythology set in three parts, which gives voices to both the Goddess Demeter and her daughter Core, as Demeter is trying to shield and protect her daughter form the world, while Core is trying to gain freedom.

I’ve always enjoyed learned about Greek mythology in school, but I haven’t ventured into the world of Greek mythology in books. I truly enjoyed it. This book paints the story in such a beautiful way, and shows true character development.
The story touches on real issues, such as the relationships between mothers and daughters, and how being too protective can be a detriment to relationships. It shows grief, love, and hope.
This was a quick read for me, and kept me captivated.
Hades was the best character, and I 10/10 wish there was more of him present in the story!

Hello Book friends!

Today I’m reviewing Daughters of Olympus by Hannah Lynn. In this Greek Mythology, split into three parts, giving voice to the Goddess Demeter and her daughter Core, a story about a mother and daughter and how they both perceived the bond between each other.

Now, let’s chat about the book itself.

Greek Mythology is a fan favorite and I loved how Hannah Lynn portrayed each character in a new and interesting light. Showing Demeter’s obsession of keeping Core safe and Core’s reaction to her mother’s smothering inability to let her live her own life. We also saw the way in which grief can become all consuming. A second self living in a purgatory of endless sorrow, where Demeter is not capable of being the mother Core needs, so she seeks comfort and solace elsewhere.

As the story turns to Core we see her become the Goddess we know as Persephone. Where she is taken from her home to the Underworld. Now friends, let me tell you I absolutely LOVED Hades! If you read this book be ready, because he is what readers will savor. Although he plays a supporting role, he is FANTASTIC. He’s the complete opposite of Zeus, and although he is appearance is of course godly, I loved how Lynn gave him a stammer, it particularly showed when he was out of his element. But he never forces himself upon Persephone. He desperately (in his quiet way) wants her to realize the potential he sees in her. Most importantly he gives her a choice. Showing her that by his side she could do so much, and she finds along the way that he’s right.

A bold retelling of two Goddesses who often are left to the side lines of the the epic stories of Greek Mythology and show the bonds between a daughter and mother, while giving the daughter a voice for herself.

2.5. Overall, this retelling was just fine, but the characters felt extremely flat. Everyone seemed a bit one-track until they introduced Hades.

Received a free copy from Netgalley.

𝑨 𝒉𝒖𝒓𝒓𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒏𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒇𝒍𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒂𝒘𝒂𝒊𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒎𝒆 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑳𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑳𝒊𝒗𝒊𝒏𝒈. 𝑴𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒐𝒘𝒔 𝒇𝒊𝒕 𝒕𝒐 𝒃𝒖𝒓𝒔𝒕 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒂 𝒄𝒂𝒔𝒄𝒂𝒅𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒃𝒖𝒅𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒃𝒖𝒓𝒔𝒕 𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒐 𝒍𝒊𝒇𝒆 𝒂𝒔 𝑰 𝒘𝒂𝒍𝒌𝒆𝒅 𝒃𝒚 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒎.

In Greek mythology throes of women have been vilified on the page--Medusa and Medea are two that instantly come to mind, but Demeter is another to add to that list. The story of Demeter and Persephone is widely known; it's the nature myth that explains how the seasons came to be. But it's so much more than that, and the author gave Demeter a heartbreaking backstory that removed her portrayal as an overbearing mother and a spiteful woman when she didn't get her way.

You do not have to be familiar with mythology to understand and deeply appreciate this story. It truly gave new meaning to this age-old myth. Thank you to NetGalley and Sourcebooks for the early read. This book will publish July 9, 2024.

Mythology written by Hannah Lynn is an automatic want to read for me. She does a great job with her retellings!! This story stood out from some of her others and I thoroughly enjoyed it!