What a beautiful book. The story follows the creation of the "Amazons" in mythology, focusing on Otrera, the queen of the Amazons. I was unfamiliar with the storyline but as I had read and loved previous releases from Hannah Lynn, I knew this would be no different. The characters were so well written, the story was so engaging, and the writing was fantastic. I felt as though I were there. I would highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a wonderful book like, but somehow surpassing the beauty of Song of Achilles.

This ebook was provided by the publisher and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

For the most part, I very much enjoyed The Women of Artemis. I have loved reading about Greek mythology for a long time, and this was a fun angle to look at it from.

My biggest positive would be the protagonist, Otrera - I was really pulled into 'supporting' her, which is not surprising given the contents of the story. Her character developed brilliantly throughout the first two-thirds of the book, along with a good selection of minor characters.

The story initially sucked me in - I couldn't stop reading because I just had to know what happens next to these characters, which was a fantastic sign.

Sadly, I did feel the book faded towards the end. The chapters started not to flow as easily as before, and I was not the biggest fan of the ending. Certain moments ended up losing importance due to how the story developed, which I was disappointed by.

Despite this, I would really recommend this book for anyone who has enjoyed other mythological retellings and the like. While it was not a perfect ending, the character of Otrera will stick with me, and everyone should get to hear this character's story.

When I read books that have some variation of "but what if women were in charge?", The Women of Artemis is kind of what I've wanted. An acknowledgement of the harm that has been caused before, a wish for better, and a binding of community and strength.

So I enjoyed my time with the story of Otrera and the other women around her as they free themselves from their garbage husbands and hopeless lives and become the legendary Amazons. It felt like a gradual and natural journey, that had to be fought for and deliberated along the way, with Otrera grappling with the weight of leadership, community, and what their legacy would be and how the women would navigate the new world they were creating.

I would say if you've read and enjoyed Hannah Lynn's other Greek women books, Claire North, Elodie Harper, Jennifer Saint, etc., this book's vibe will feel familiar to and resonate with you so definitely give it a go.

Thanks to the author, NetGalley, and Sourcebooks Landmark for the ARC.

This book started out really well, but it lost me toward the end. I really wanted to love this book but I just didnt. I feel like its definitely missing something..

Trying to begin this review as I have just finished, with tears in my eyes, sobbing through the epilogue.

This is by far one of my favorite Hannah Lynn books, so thank you for blessing me with the arc, and chance to read on Netgalley.

This story is a coming of age for the queen of the Amazon's, who met brutality of men at such a young age(12), who proceeded in her life to be a great hero of herself, and for her women. Learning the tale of all of those in Otrera's life, the women who shaped who into the woman she becomes, and how she finds her greatness.

If you love Greek Mythology, mythology around the Amazon's, this book is for you.