The book deserves all the stars for its F/F, bi and lesbian representation. Queer Greek mythology is my favourite kind, and Outrun the Wind just. Gets me. It was positively represented, with secondary characters of the Hunt voicing their support, and the way that their affections grew wasn’t painstakingly obvious – slow burn, almost. It was glorious.

The characters were likable and empowering. I loved Kahina, and I loved Atalanta. I loved Kahina and Atalanta. I was pleasantly surprised by their relationship and the way it developed, how gentle, yet fierce, it was. It was all so refreshing. Kahina was just. so. relatable. I need more of this in my life.

Atalanta was a strong female lead who bowed to no man, who wanted to be seen as equal and was just as good, if not better, at archery than the men she fought alongside with. I grew to love her more and more as I read, and I really admired her for her drive.

Kahina. I have so much love for her. I miss her. She was a beautifully developed character and I warmed up to her pretty easily because of it. I thought she was rather mild at the beginning, but she definitely bloomed as the story progressed. She was amusing and quirky, tough and cold, and I just LOVED her.

The writing style was easy-going and not hard to follow. It wasn’t a brick load of information, and the balance between description and dialogue was great. However, I found myself disconnecting with the setting and story because of some word choices or just the way some characters spoke in some parts. Another issue I had whilst reading was that I was unable to tell whose POV I was in the middle of sometimes. Atalanta and Kahina had such distinguishable voices to begin with, but it dwindled in the latter half. Overall, the writing was vivid and imaginative, which is important for a legend/mythology-based story.

I also thought this involved an ample amount of Greek mythology, and I do love anything involving Artemis as she’s one of my favourite goddesses. And the Huntresses – I would do anything for more stories about them, I really would. I loved the focus on women and their presence in a world of men and how empowering some were.

Overall, the worldbuilding was well done, the characters were beautifully alive and their development admirable, and the plot was just…breathtaking. I loved this even more for the relationship between Atalanta and Kahina, a positive representation of bisexual and lesbian women, both sweet and alluring (I need more). This was a really wonderful tale, and I enjoyed every page.

This was a fun book that I flew through. It's told in alternating first-person perspectives of Atalanta, the legendary huntress who has proven herself worthy of joining an otherwise all-male hunt, and Kahina, a member of Artemis' inner circle.

While Atalanta is hunting with a group of men to kill a creature created by Artemis, Kahina and other members of the Hunt are present to observe. They have been given orders by Artemis not to interfere with or help the hunting group - but Kahina disobeys the goddess. Things inevitably go terribly wrong and Kahina is essentially exiled from the Hunt until she can earn back Artemis' favour through a quest.

I love Greek mythology. I devoured Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson and Heroes of Olympus series growing up, and I could tell that Elizabeth Tammi has the same passion about it. I appreciated the little nods in her novel to important Greek figures like Odysseus, and key places such as Corinth and Delphi. I've never read any tales about Atalanta, though I've heard of her, so I really appreciated this novel for introducing me to a version of her life.

I hadn't fully read the blurb about the novel (I feel like they spoil too much sometimes) so I had a few pleasant surprises as I read. I really enjoyed the changing dynamic between Atalanta and Kahina throughout the novel. In a male-dominated world where women's roles seem limited to servants or mothers, both girls found ways to challenge these expectations.

Sometimes, I found the alternating perspectives a bit confusing to keep track of who was narrating, since it was first-person for both girls. If I happened to zone out mid-chapter or the chapter didn't mention Kahina or Atalanta's name for a while, I'd forget who was the "I". The girls had unique voices in the first few chapters, but they sounded nearly the same after a while, and I needed reminders of who was narrating.

I found the characterization of Artemis a bit strange at the beginning of the novel, as she defers to a male prince to get Atalanta to join her Hunt. Artemis traditionally doesn't respect male authority and she'd certainly never ask a man to do something she could do for herself. Atalanta is also able to just casually run away from Artemis, while Artemis and her huntresses just stand there without doing anything. It was just a small, unrealistic moment that took me out of the novel.

I also feel like Kahina's backstory and relation with Apollo could have been better explained.

But overall, I enjoyed this novel! I'd definitely recommend it to anyone who enjoys Greek mythology or a story about female relationships.

This review will appear on my Goodreads account, along with a short, spoiler-free blurb on my Instagram (@karenwrites7), on June 7, 2018.

This was a good variation of Atalanta's story. The author explored various topics including treatment of females in that time period and types of love. I was genuinely impressed with the storyline.

Why..Why is this book over... I need more... Like please write book two now. This book was really well written. I found this novel to be one on my top 5 favorite lists of mythology re-tellings. I believe this is her debut novel but yet she writes like a seasoned author similar to that of Rick Riordan.

Overall I found the plot interesting and sharp. The writing was flawless. The characters were well built and grew throughout the story. The world building was so well done. 

This is a one click read and gives a fresh take on a lesser known mythology retelling. I can see this book rising to the top.

4/5 stars

***I received an e-arc of this title through NetGalley via the publisher in exchange for an honest review*** 

#OutrunTheWind #NetGalley
Paperback, 360 pages
Expected publication: November 27th 2018 by Flux
Shelved: YA, Fantasy, Mythology Retelling

I LOVED this book. My only issue is that there wasn't more of it. I felt that some aspects deserved to be delved into deeper.

This book had the perfect elements for me to love it: Artemis, badass female characters, lesbians, a great setting. This book is going to stay on my mind for a while. I can't wait to read more of this author.

Meinung
Oh mein Gott! Lesbian Fantasy trifft auf griechische Mythologie! Ich. Brauche. Es!!! Das in etwa waren meine ersten Gedanken, als ich von diesem Buch gehört und es auf Netgalley angefragt habe. (Vielen Dank an dieser Stelle!) Nun, knapp zwei Tage später, habe ich es bereits ausgelesen, was eindeutig für das Buch spricht.

Ausschlaggebend dafür war unter anderem der Schreibstil. Obwohl ich zugeben muss, dass ich mich am Anfang erstmal hineinfinden musste. Der Beginn war eher seltsam und ich habe eine Weile gebraucht, um zu verstehen, was eigentlich gerade los ist, aber nach den ersten drei Kapiteln hatte ich den roten Faden gefunden und ab da gab es kein Halten mehr. Die Autorin hat einen sehr angenehmen, beschreibenden Stil, der Gefühle auf eine subtile Art zwischen den Zeilen herüberbringt, ohne dabei die Handlung zu vernachlässigen. Erzählt wird aus den Sichten von Kahina und Atalana, was kapitelweise wechselt und immer vor dem Kapitel gekennzeichnet ist.

Die Handlung selbst empfinde ich als sehr außergewöhnlich, da ich noch nie etwas Vergleichbares gelesen habe. Lesbian Fantasy ist ohnehin rar gesät und noch dazu in Kombination mit griechischer Mythologie? Nope, da habe ich bisher nichts entdeckt. (Wenn ich mich täusche, lasse ich mich gerne eines Besseren belehren.) Die Geschichte der beiden jungen Frauen steht klar im Vordergrund, doch nicht die Liebesgeschichte. Nicht nur, dass sowohl Kahina als auch Atalana nicht die leichteste Vergangenheit hatten, so kommen im Hier und Jetzt weitere Konflikte auf sie zu.

Der größte Punkt nehmen wohl Atalantas Bemühungen ein, ihre Heiratsanwerter wieder loszuwerden und obwohl in diesem Teil des Buches durchaus Routine einkehrt, empfand ich die Geschichte an keinem Punkt langgezogen. Es sind die subtilen Dinge, die das Lesen zu einem absoluten Vergnügen machen und einen förmlich in das Buch springen lassen. Und das hat die Autorin wirklich gut gemeistert.

Wie zuvor erwähnt, gibt es auch eine Liebesgeschichte, allerdings ist die wirklich sehr hintergründig und steht kaum im Fokus. Aber das ist gar nicht so schlimm, denn die wachsenden Gefühle zwischen Kahina und Atalanta sind spürbar und die Annäherung hätte kaum besser sein können, so unterschwellig sie auch war. Dazu die ganzen versteckten (und nicht ganz so versteckten) Konflikte, die die Liebe der Beiden unter einen schlechten Sternen stellen, obwohl noch nie von Liebe gesprochen wurde. Hach, ich schwärme hier, aber das beweist wiederum, dass man die Romanze nicht immer in den Vordergrund stellen muss. Weniger ist manchmal eben mehr.

Zu den Charakteren: Ich bin ein großer Fan der beiden jungen Frauen, denn nicht nur, dass beide wirkliche starke Persönlichkeiten besitzen und sich niemals kampflos ergeben würden, ich mag auch die Art, wie sie die Welt sehen. Was um sie herum passiert. Beim Lesen fühlte es sich an, als sähe man die Welt aus ihren Augen. Das war … mal was anderes und einfach schön. Dazu gibt es noch Nebencharaktere, die ich ins Herz geschlossen habe. Allen voran Phelix, Atalantas Halbbruder, der sich schnell zu einem guten Freund entwickelt. Er ist ruhig und besonnen, aber auf eine liebenswerte Art und Weise. Tatsächlich habe ich ihn innerhalb weniger Seiten in mein Herz geschlossen. Vielleicht sogar ein wenig mehr als Kahina und Atalanta.

Bei “Outrun the Wind” handelt es sich um einen Einzelband und ich bin verdammt froh, dass Elizabeth Tammi die Story so beendet hat, wie sie es nun mal getan hat. Denn das Ende hat mir wirklich Tränen in die Augen getrieben. Letztendlich konnte ich das Buch mit einem Lächeln auf den Lippen schließen und werde die Story sicher nicht so bald vergessen.

Fazit
“Outrun the Wind” ist ein wunderbarer Debütroman mit einer außergewöhnlichen Geschichte, starken Charakteren, die man lieben muss, und einer ganzen Menge Herz. Ich bin so froh, dass ich das Buch entdeckt habe, und empfehle es jedem weiter, der mal richtig gute Lesbian Fantasy lesen will.

I want to start off with that I requested to read Outrun the Wind from NetGalley.com and was approved to give an honest opinion on the book before it's publication date. I have not completely finished the book but have read up to Chapter 6 and feel I am able to give a pretty good review based on those chapters. I will continue to read the book and will update this review, or add a new one, later on when I am done.

I've always been a fan of Greek/Roman mythology and appreciate any author giving it the time of day to put their own spin to the original stories. We encounter Atalanta in the woods trying to impress a prince, and a couple of other guys, with her hunting skills against one of Artemis' creations: the boar. As the boar is about to kill Atalanta, a random golden knife appears out of no-where and saves her from death. Artemis is pissed about the boar getting killed and Atalanta is on the run.

Throughout the book we go back and forth between two different POVs of Atalanta and Kahina. Kahina is one of the Huntresses of Artemis and is on a quest provided by her "boss" and screws up by saving Atalanta and killing the boar. Kahina has to prove her worth to Artemis and is sent on a journey on her own.

Based on the six chapters I have read I am enjoying the two characters and their two views on each side of the coin. The story has an interesting and realistic view on Greek mythology and keeping to the facts but with a little more spice to keep it from being boring.

I will continue to read this book and I have it on pre-order to get my own copy.

Outrun the Wind comes out on November 27th of this year and I'm excited to see if this will have a sequel.

(Link added below with review on my blog: https://sequoiawritesathousandlives.blogspot.com/2018/08/book-review-courtesy-of-netgalley.html )

I received a copy of Outrun the Wind through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. I'm not overly confident in my rating of this book, but I'm going with 4 stars, but it was almost 3. Depending on what mood you catch me in, I may well change my mind between the two, but right now I'm feeling generous.

The Huntresses of Artemis have two rules which they must follow: never disobey the Goddess Artemis and never fall in love. Having disobeyed a direct order from Artemis in order to protect the renowned warrior Atalanta, one member of the hunt - Kahina - finds herself desperate to get back into the Goddesses good graces. For Kahina to do this, she is set a dangerous mission in Arkadia; where the long-lost Princess is finally returning to the Kingdom and it just so happens to be Atalanta.

Atalanta is a fierce warrior who finds herself fighting for sport in order to support herself, then her estranged father appears to take her 'home' to become the Princess of Arkadia. When the 'fatherly love' turns out to be the King's way of manipulating his daughter into saving his kingdom, Atalanta turns to Kahina for help in a dangerous game of dodging suitors and avoiding marriage.

What I Loved:
- The Greek mythology. I'll confess I'm not a huge Greek mythology buff, but the references (I'm not sure how loose they were) were great, and if anything I would've loved more.
- Girl power. Seriously, the women in this story are badass!
- The portrayal of various sexualities and the slightly more unconventional relationships.

What I Didn't Like:
- Some bits of the story seemed a little rushed, both Atalanta and Kahina's backstory made sense but just needed fleshing out a little more for my taste.
- I was not ready for the end of Atalanta's first love.
- The dual POV storytelling. This was, I think, the only way of telling this story but the two voices were just so similar that whenever I put the book down when I came back I had no idea who's chapter I was reading.
 
“Ugly words don't always mean ugly feelings.”
― Elizabeth Tammi, Outrun the Wind.

✨SPOILER FREE REVIEW OF OUTRUN THE WIND✨
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I received an ARC of Outrun The Wind by @elizabeth_tammi through Netgalley, which is due to be released 27th November! I really enjoyed this book which gave a completely different angle on Greek mythology and had completely engaging characters and plotlines. ✨
Outrun The Wind follows Atalanta, the fastest girl in Greece, and Kahina who is one of the Huntresses of the goddess Artemis. When Atalanta is reunited with her long lost family and Kahina is sent away to prove her loyalty to Artemis, the girl’s end up closer than they ever imagined. Both girls need each other to save themselves, but can’t seem to get past the feelings of hatred they harbour for each other...
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I really liked both of the girls’ characters and backstories and so I really liked the switching between their POVs.
I recommend this book to all YA fantasy lovers or those interested in Greek mythology. Overall I rate it 4/5. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Check out my full review on my blog! (Link in bio)
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Will you be adding this to your TBR?

It's been years since I read any Greek mythology and so I wasn't sure whether I was going to like this book. I should have not worried. The story captivated me from the start and I fell in love with the two main characters, Atalanta and Kahina.

Kahina disobeys the orders of the Goddess Artemis and kills Artemis' boar in order to save Atalanta. Everyone believes Atalanta killed the boar herself as she already had the reputation of a fierce warrior, being brought up by hunters in the wild. Kahina detests Atalanta for taking credit for killing the boar and hiding the truth. Atalanta is soon reunited with her father, King Iasus, who is keen to find her a suitable husband. Atalanta has no interest in marriage or men and grows more and more fond of Kahina, and Kahina reciprocates her feelings.

I loved the bad-ass driven women of Outrun the Wind. In a male dominated world, these characters are so strong and distinguished. There is Artemis, Atalanta, Kahina, Isidora and Nikoleta. They’re powerful and honest – they create this feeling of sisterhood. Each is special and unique in their own way and as the reader you root for them to succeed

This is a dramatic retelling of the myth of Atalanta including the gods and goddesses of the Greek pantheon. It was a great, fast-moving story with themes that are applicable to today. It really brought these characters from Greek myths to life.

Im going to give this like 3.5 stars.
If you like rick riordan books i think you would like this.
Lgbt
I wish there was more greek mythology. It was pretty easy to guess where the story was going to go.

I overall really enjoyed this book. It was a fun read, yet there were a few issues.

What I liked:
Let’s start with the fun and important part. The representation. The main romance is an f | f romance, including a bi and a lesbian rep. It’s a love to hate, slow burn romance, and that’s always fun, right?

The romance was well done. The two MCs slowly got to know each other, hate each other less, and fall in love with each other over a time period of about half a year. The beginning of the story takes place in autumn, and ends at some point during spring. So that’s quite a slow burn. I liked how even if they had their differences, and they were as different as day and night, they always managed to get along more or less, and respected each other and just listen to each other. You could very much feel how they slowly fell in love.
The MCs were fun to read about, but I definitely liked Atalanta a bit better. At least at the start. It took a while to get used to Kahina, but I eventually ended up liking her, too.

The mythological aspect was also great. Now, the story was set in ancient Greece, one of the MCs is a huntress of Artemis, and there were of course a few demigods running around. It had a nice Percy Jackson vibe to it, and I liked that. (a daughter of Ares always ready to fight something ;) )Apollo was a real ass though. Lol.

The story overall felt really atmospheric, and it truly felt like it was set in ancient Greece.

What I didn’t like:
There were times where it was really hard to tell the two POVs apart. Sometimes when I had to stop reading in the middle of a chapter (annoying, I know) and I would come back either the next day or a few hours later, I couldn’t remember who’s POV I was reading because if they didn’t exactly think of the other, or if Kahina wasn’t complaining about Atalanta, I really couldn’t tell the POVs apart and always had to go back to the beginning of the chapter to check.

The pace. While the book started out strong, and the first few chapters had action, after that the pace slowed down. It took almost the first half of the book for something to happen again. And after the hunt at the begging was over, and both Kahina and Atalanta were sent away, it took quite a while to get to the new point. Like, what’s the ultimate goal or task? They were just sent away. Separately, both didn’t know of the other yet. And it just wasn’t very clear what at least Atalanta’s task/goal was, and in what kind of direction the story was heading. Then, when the plot twist happened, I was taken aback. It sort of came out of nowhere, and it just happened so fast? Basically Atalanta finds out she is a lost princess, and her father-the king-had been looking for her. When he finds her and tells her who she is, she just rolls with it, and is basically like ‘yeah, cool, I come with you’ without questioning anything? 17 years she had been an orphan, and I get it, she wants a family, but to not even question the guy who just marched towards her and told her she is his daughter?? She sees that his features are similar to hers; but I at least would have still questioned things further. And all happened so fast! It didn’t even take one entire page. And then when Atalanta basically lives with her father, she still never questions him any further. Why was I gone? How did I get lost? Did someone steal me away? Why didn’t you come looking for me sooner? 17 years is a long time after all. To me this whole situation seems super fishy, but she never questioned it further. She just accepts ‘you were lost when you were just a baby’, and goes with it.

Some scene changed too quickly as well. One scene they are in the palace, but the next scene they were in a forest or at some temple. It was confusing.

All in all it was a very enjoyable book, and if you like to read about mythology, ancient Greece, hate to love f|f romances, then this definitely is a book for you.

I've been mutuals with this author on Tumblr for a couple of years, and I was so happy for her when she announced that one of the novels she'd written was being published! I was even more excited when I found out that it featured a f/f relationship with Greek mythology. Unfortunately, this was not the book for me.

I enjoyed the characters Tammi has written. Atalanta is strong-willed and independent, Kahina passionate and willful. They're all fairly fleshed out and have intricate backstories. I didn't know much about the Atalanta story other than her races, so I learned some more about her.

The writing was really the thing that did it for me. It took me weeks to finish this because unfortunately, I did not mesh with it; it was difficult for me to get into the book, and I was often bored. There are two points of view, Atalanta's and Kahina's, but they both read the same and they're both first person. I mean, I would be halfway through a chapter, and I couldn't tell who was narrating.

Also, this was mostly plot and not romance, which is probably something I shouldn't be complaining about, but the summary writes it out to seem that the romance was part of the plot. It felt like it was supposed to be a slow burn but didn't really have the build-up that the slow burn trope usually has. Don't get me wrong, I did like what parts of it we got, but I felt like it could have been written better and fleshed out more.

Outrun the Wind was not the book for me, but that is my personal opinion. I think you'll like it if you like Greek mythology! And having a f/f relationship is fairly rare in YA right now, let alone in a mythology-inspired novel. Give it a try if you're looking for these aspects.

Outrun the Wind was really good!

This story was a good one. I can tell the author did her research on greek mythology!

Outrun the Wind follows the story of Atlanta and Kahina.

Not gonna say more for spoilers sake, but I would definitely pick this one up when it comes out.

Thank to NetGalley and North Star Editions for letting me borrow this!

I’ve been wanting to read Outrun the Wind ever since Elizabeth Tammi said that she was writing a book about Atalanta and lesbians. I’ve been following Elizabeth on tumblr since 2013, primarily for the book and Percy Jackson content on it. I knew from reading her fanfiction that she is a good writer, and I had high expectations for Outrun the Wind, but it met and surpassed my expectations.

Outrun the Wind is a retelling of the story of Atalanta from Greek mythology, and follows, in a first-person dual perspective point-of-view, Atalanta and Kahina, one of Artemis’s huntresses in this story. Atalanta is a huntress of legendary speed and fighting ability, who was raised by hunters and later recruited by Prince Meleager to join the hunt of heroes for the Calydonian Boar, which the goddess Artemis had sent as revenge against King Oeneus for not honoring her. Kahina is one of the huntresses Artemis sent to follow the boar and ensure its safety, but in a moment of compassion, she violated her mission. As punishment, Artemis required her to restore a temple of Apollo in Arkadia to one honoring her, and there Kahina’s path crosses once more with Atalanta’s, where Atalanta is forced by her father to choose between suitors. Here is where Atalanta announces the races that are told of in mythology, in which Atalanta refused to marry any man who could not beat her in a foot race.

Atalanta and Kahina are two of the strongest female characters I’ve ever read of, and two of the only ones I liked as characters. Atalanta is a female hero who is driven by desire for pride and respect – she is equal and often superior to the other Greek princes and heroes, but they don’t take her seriously, thinking of her as a prize to be won. She desperately wants respect and to be her own person, but she is also compassionate. Kahina is a huntress with mysterious ties to Apollo, and is equal to any man in fighting abilities, but her main goal is to escape being under the thumb of the gods. She is empathetic and has a dry sense of humor. Kahina is also half-Ethiopian, but her racial heritage is definitely not a defining characteristic in this book.

The story itself was great, right from the beginning. It immediately hooks you in and does not let you go. As soon as I started it, I wished that I didn’t have to go to work the next day, even though I’d only read the first chapter. It has good pacing, nicely weaving in the action/adventure, political intrigue, and romance plot lines. The characters were compelling, including the secondary and side characters, and villains. Character development was also spot-on, especially with King Iasus. I knew it was coming, but I liked him so much when I met him, I didn’t want him to betray me like that.

Outrun the Wind is a spectacular debut for Elizabeth Tammi, and if you are looking for a book based on Greek mythology, with strong female characters, or LGBTQ characters, you should definitely check it out. Or just check it out as it’s an awesome book as a whole.

I’m not overly clued up when it comes to ancient Greek mythology, but this didn’t dull my enjoyment of Outrun The Wind at all.

I mean, what’s not to love about kickass girl warriors trying to find their place in the world and falling for each other in the process?

I love that this was a slow burn romance, and that part of the connection between Atalanta and Kahina felt real, but sometimes I wasn’t sold on whether it was a romantic connection or something else entirely. It definitely strayed into frenemy territory at points and therefore the payoff between the two felt a little undeserved.

The power dynamics however were interesting, and I love that no matter other people tried to change them, they stood true to their values.

Outrun The Wind deals with some complex issues in a relatively delicate manner and isn’t afraid to showcase strong, complex female characters. For that, it’s a must read.

I don't know much about Greek mythology other than the basics, so Atalanta was someone I'd never heard of. Didn't even realise the book was based on the author's interpretation of the stories about her until I read the notes at the end. I researched her after I finished reading this, but I much prefer this version of her life! Bit gutted that Kahina is purely fictional though and that Atalanta actually did end up married to the guy who won the race. I connected with all the characters, have a soft spot for Atalanta's brother and was really rooting for Atalanta and Kahina. Wasn't sure what sort of connection it was they had at first, but I'm glad it turned out the way it did.

I enjoyed this book. A huntress of Artemis defies her and is sent away to prove herself. She is in danger of breaking the other rule and falling in love with the princess she was sent to protect.

So the other day, i was able to snag an arc of Outrun the Wind by Elizabeth Tammi for a honest review!

I am a lover of mythology and this book definitely brought me that. Elizabeth Tammi clearly did lots of research to make this book as accurate and amazing as she possible could. This book was quick and definitely an easy read, especially perfect for the summer time.

The story follows two girls, both huntresses. One who belongs to the hunt of Artemis named Kahina and the other named Atalanta who discovers she is a lost princess/royalty.

Since the story was told from 2 POVs it got kinda confusing sometimes but i was able to sort out who was talking after a bit.

In the book, Atalanta, with the help of Kahina creates a foot race challenge to avoid marrying the suitors that her father brought to the kingdom. Atalanta, the fastest in the lands, races all the suitors that come her way but unable to race the last. This part is definitely where a major part of the myth comes into play! you don’t really need to know the greek myth of Atalanta before hand but if you do, it will create an even greater depth in the story.

Elizabeth Tammi did a wonderful job of creating a old greek style fantasy world. I loved how the greek myth, Atalanta, was used in this story since its quite and uncommon myth.

Overall this book was filled with twists and turns! although it was her debut novel, it was jam packed with greek myths and interesting plots. A 4 star read for me! I would definitely recommend this to whoever is a fan of greek mythology, fantasy or LGBT reads.

This book draw me in at first because of the cover – it’s beautiful. I kind of want to have that in my shelf some day.

And then the description. I love mythology and I love retellings of myths, especially when they involve the ladies of myths falling in love with ladies and/or getting their happy endings.

This book ended up being very different from what I expected it would be, but that is neither bad or better. It was different than I imagined, but I still liked it very much.

I liked the aesthetic, the gods walking amongst humans and badass warrior ladies. At times I thought the characterization of Atalanta was a bit off (in a way that after we met her again at Arkadia, she didn’t feel like the same person we’ve seen before), but I liked both main characters and some of the side characters. And the oracle-storyline was a pretty cool detail.

Oh and all the men are losing against the girls (unless they’re cheating), which I appreciate. And I sure didn’t mind Atalanta stabbing a guy for Kahina.


One thing tho – for me, it kind of feels like a book that’s a setup for a longer series. Like this first book where the characters meet and the reader gets to know them and they grow together by overcoming a (in the bigger picture of the series) minor challenge and NOW we have a common basis for the main story to unfold.

That’s not supposed to be a real critique, it’s not like the book itself feels unfinished, it’s just how I felt after finishing it. Like we have the introduction done, we have established how the world in this story-verse works and met some gods and now our heroes are off to their adventures, that we will read about soon.

… what I want to say is, will there be a second book??

“Among all these men, these famous warriors and princes and heroes- I made it here. I will show them what my name means. Atalanta, equal in weight.”

3.5/5 stars

There are several key tales in Greek myth that converge the key players of their time into one setting. Many people write about the Trojan War, and sometimes, they will mention Jason and the Argonauts. But....in my experience, people rarely write about the Caledonian Boar. People rarely write about Atalanta, and that’s a shame, because her story is so unique if you consider it in context of ancient Greece: She’s a woman who refuses to take a man’s hand in marriage. She’s strong and intimidating enough to earn a place among the heroes of Greece. She’s a freaking badass is what I’m saying here, and Elizabeth Tammi has brought her to life in Outrun the Wind.

I wasn’t sure what to expect when I came across this book, but I definitely know what to say about it now that I’ve finished it. Outrun the Wind will tell you a tale of Atalanta like you’ve never heard before, and it will do that by *drumroll* giving us a wlw romance.

!!!! yes !!!!

So here’s what to expect from this book:
- two strong heroines
- a cute platonic m/f friendship
- horses (yes)
- appollo being a f*ckboy
- cute ! romance !
- girls escaping from sh*tty men and misogyny

I wished that even more time was given into the development of Kahani (our other main character) and Atalanta’s relationship, but I think the author did a good job at explaining their importance to each other. I definitely feel that Outrun the Wind’s strongest point is in its characterization: it was so easy to want to root for the characters in this book.

Surprisingly, I think this book could have benefited from more content. Ancient Greece and its elaborate mythology is always a boundless setting to explore, and I think that Elizabeth Tammi could have developed more of her own unique interpretation of that atmosphere. More elaboration on the progression of the plot could have helped us to understand the journey in this book, too.

Overall, I think this book was a short, enjoyable read. It’s a good debut.

(and gdi, i want more now)

*furiously tries to look for more wlw greek mythology novels*

***I will post my review to Goodreads in the month of publication

This book seriously surprised me with how entertaining it was!

It's set in ancient Greece, when there were Gods and demigods and all that jazz, which do play a roll in the book, but it definitely read like a normal YA Fantasy book so don't let that scare you off if you're not into ancient Greece!

PLOT:
I found the plot to be fast paced enough that it kept me engaged, but I would say it leaned on the slower pace side of the spectrum - which is definitely not a bad thing! I like a good slow burn read where the author takes the time to flush out the scenery and setting and gives you some day-to-day normalcy that some fast past books lack. A lot of people probably don't like that in a book, but I definitely do! However I do think it was a little bit repetitive for the middle section, and I would have liked a little more action or drama in that portion of the book.

WRITING:
I loved that it was descriptive and filled with imagery without being metaphoric or pretentious. I will say one thing, you can tell it's the author's first published book. And by that I mean that it was a little basic in writing style and I could sometimes predict what people were going to say or how they would act. But that's just something that improves with time and experience so I by no means hold this against the author/book; I seriously applaud her for her work and all that must have went into writing and researching for this book.

CHARACTERS:
Guys, this was a LESBIAN FANTASY, HECK YES!!
I really enjoyed both characters, Kahina and Atalanta, and loved getting both of their perspectives! Sometimes they felt a little too similar, and I would have liked to see more distinct personality traits in them each, but seriously they were a joy to read about.
Atalanta's hard on the outside but gooey on the inside and Kahina was similar yet a little less hard and a little less gooey.
I loved their relationship and guys, this was slowwww burn romance. I loved that about it, but also wouldn't have minded seeing a few more lovey-dovey romance moments hahaha.

OVERALL:
I really loved it! I hope there is a sequel because I need to see what happens to these characters and need more romance scenes between my two gals!!!

This was a fast read for me. Interesting and well written, I was initially intrigued by the storyline (I love Greek Mythology) and for the most part felt that that author retold her variation well. I was disappointed with the ending. Out didn't feel right with the initial part of the book. However, the author did an excellent job at character development and descriptions.

*I would like to thank the author/publisher/NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for a fair and honest review *

3.5 stars!

A lovely retelling of the Greek myth of Atalanta. Atalanta meets Kahina, who is a Huntress of Artemis. Together they come up with the idea for Atalanta to race all her potential suitors, while they draw closer and closer together in their relationship.

The prose is lovely and some of the descriptions were beautifully written.

The story is told from alternating viewpoints between Atalanta and Kahina. I really liked Atalanta and wish we had had a little more depth into her mind and view. Kahina was okay but sometimes she kind of annoyed me, though she comes through in the end. Both girls have suffered at the hands of men and been abused, but they rose up stronger from those trials. This story is really about the two of them claiming their place in the world, and I loved that.

Probably the biggest thing for me was the setting didn't really feel like Ancient Greece? I know the author took a lot of liberties with the story and historical setting, which is fine (except FORKS. People in ancient times did not eat with FORKS), but if you took away Artemis and Apollo, it would have just felt like some generic fantasy setting.

The two main characters are lesbians, which made this story somewhat refreshing from most young adult books that I read. It was hard to tell which character each chapter was being told from the viewpoint of, especially towards the middle and end when Kahina no longer ranted on and on about how much she hated Atalanta. She didn't switch right from hate to love which I appreciated, but at the same time one day they simply liked each other and the next they were sleeping together. As far as side characters go, I liked Phelix and thought that his place at the end of the book was well thought out. I also think that Isidora really grew as a character and came out of the adventure as a stronger person. Overall it was a very good book and definitely one I would recommend.

Quick Rating: 4 stars

This book is a mythological retelling about Atalanta, but you do get to see Apollo and Artemis as well. Now I’m all about mythological retellings and I do think for her first debut novel she did a wonderful job, but depending on how you approach the novel you may love or dislike it more.

It is told from two POV (Atalanta & Kahina) which definitely helps the story move along a bit better, but sometimes I felt it was hard to tell who was talking because they almost became like one plus side note my arc had almost all of chapter 20 missing which confused me hella bad for a bit. The characters could use some more defining touches I feel, but I enjoyed them.

The plot I felt was very intense in the beginning like I was like holy crap what a beginning this book is going to be so intense….just kidding the plot dies down pretty fast for a good chunk of the book which kind of left me bored with potential until the end when it finally picked up again.

The world building I felt was like pushed to the background and barley there really. You hardly get an ancient greek feeling to me and since I’m very focused on story and plot and with this retelling it wasn’t as important the neglect didn’t bother me, but some I know it might and if she plans on adding more it could benefit from more work.

There is also some surprise F/F romance in this novel which I did not expect and enjoyed! It wasn’t rushed or forced like I feel some novels do and it didn’t completely take over the whole entire novel.

Overall for a debut novel, it was a good! I did enjoy the book and would recommend it to others that are fans of greek retellings

I’ve dreamed of being able to request ARCs to review for a while now, but I thought I didn’t have enough followers to actually get approved for one. But when I saw that Outrun the Wind was available on NetGalley, I decided to go for it. It was the perfect book for my first ARC; although it’s not a famous book (yet), it’s one I’m excited about since I’ve been following Elizabeth’s tumblr (annabethisterrified) for a while. When I got the email telling me that I’d been approved for an ARC, I was so happy and excited!! I started reading right away.

I’m happy to say that this book was worthy of my excitement to read it!! I’ve been a huge Greek mythology nerd since I read Percy Jackson all the way back in 2007, so this adaptation of Atalanta’s myth was a lot of fun to read. This story in particular isn’t one I’m super familiar with, but I could still tell that Elizabeth really did her research to make the story authentic while making it her own. I loved all of the characters!! Each of them had their own backstory, their own personality, and their own flaws, and they all felt so real. It didn’t take me long to care about them. One of my favorite aspects of this book was the way the characters were so connected to each other, even though many of those connections weren’t obvious as first.

Speaking of connections, this book was the longest enemies-to-friends-to-lovers slow burn I have ever read. I shipped Atalanta and Kahina from the beginning, and as I watched them both very slowly recognize their feelings for each other, I just kept thinking, “You’re both gay. You both like each other. Hello??” It took them so long but when they finally got it together, it was so worth it. I was hoping for a different ending than what happened, but I can save that for a fanfic : ) The actual ending was definitely not what I expected, but it was still satisfying and wonderful.

The only thing that kept me from giving this book a higher rating was that the story, while intriguing at first and very exciting at the end, dragged a little bit in the middle. The length allowed for plenty of character and plot development, which was necessary, but it still felt long to me. I can’t complain too much, though, because this book was incredibly well-written, especially considering that this is a debut novel written by a 20 year old author. Kudos!!

Overall, I really enjoyed reading Outrun the Wind, and I highly recommend it to anyone who loves Percy Jackson as much as I do. I will definitely be hyping this book up before publication, and I hope it gets the attention it absolutely deserves. Congrats, Elizabeth!! : )

My review is live on Goodreads and will be live on my blog (bookswritinghappiness) on August 1 at 5:30 PM.

The story between Atalanta and Kahina is more interesting than the main plot and the various subplots. I love the premise and the intrigue, but felt that the story went a little too long.

This book was everything I hoped for. I am trash for greek mythology and the myth of Atalanta is amazing. The author did a lot of research and you can feel it as the book mostly follow what we know about Atalanta. Artemis and her huntresses are badass and awesome, the love story is perfect. I've loved everything !

The changing point of view was sometimes confusing, but over all a good read. Enjoyed the mythology bits.

This was a pleasure to read. It has the best mix of fantasy, historical fiction and lovable people in Atalanta, Philix, and Kahina.

The romance too is done with finesse and seems creditble given how young they all are. So much life, worry and weight on them and they're only 18. They all try to do their best with the hand they've been dealt. And they deal with it with as much grace as possible.

I look forward to reading more novels from Elizabeth Tammi.

because i don't know how else to ever explain the immense love i have for this sapphic (!!) story, here's me pretending i'm a green brother:

Dear Outrun the Wind,

When I first heard of you, months ago, I knew I would love you. And I was right; as soon as I got about three chapters in, I fell in love with you. I fell in love with Kahina and Atalanta, and I fell in love with their relationship.

[insert gif of boyle anytime he's in the same frame as peraltiago]

This is a sincere thank you for existing. Thank you for being a book about greek mythology with queer main characters; thank you for being a which includes Artemis; thank you for being a book that made me feel content and satisfied (and smile for fifteen minutes straight).

Sincerely,
A Sapphic Mess

— I recieved a free review digital copy of this book via NetGalley. All opinions are my own —
I really enjoyed reading this book - a solid four star read (I try to reserve five stars for all-time favourites that stay with me). I’ve really been into re-interpretations of mythology recently, and gotten back to my original love of historical fantasy, so this book was really up my alley. At times things felt rather predictable, but for me that didn’t affect my enjoyment of the story. I loved the many many fierce female characters and their diverse facets of strength, and who doesn’t love an LGBT-inclusive read!

Oh wow!! I wasn’t sure what to expect from this book, but I absolutely loved it!! I was hooked from the first page! So full of action and suspense, I couldn’t put it down!!

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own

WOW!  What can I say, this book caught me totally off guard.

It's been years since I read any Greek mythology and so I wasn't sure whether I was going to like this book. I should have not worried. The story captivated me from the start and I fell in love with the two main characters, Atalanta and Kahina. 

Kahina disobeys the orders of the Goddess Artemis and kills Artemis' boar in order to save Atalanta. Everyone believes Atalanta killed the boar herself as she already had the reputation of a fierce warrior, being brought up by hunters in the wild. Kahina detests Atalanta for taking credit for killing the boar and hiding the truth. Atalanta is soon reunited with her father, King Iasus, who is keen to find her a suitable husband. Atalanta has no interest in marriage or men and grows more and more fond of Kahina, and Kahina reciprocates.

I'm giving this book 4.5 stars and highly recommend to anyone who is into Greek mythology, or anyone looking to venture from their usual genre like myself. 

I received an advanced copy of the book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This book was such a treat, honestly!
Badass MC? Check. A great love interest who has an actual character and is also badass? C h e c k. No insta-love, love triangle or romance that takes over the plot? Double check.

Also, this is kind of a retelling based on greek mythology so HOW AWESOME IS THAT????? I don't read nearly enough of those and Outrun the Wind was so good and enjoyable! I'm not giving this five stars though, because I do think that the novel missed some things. I feel like the worldbuilding could've been elaborated much more, and that the plot moved kinda slowly. Also, I was initially super intrigued but it took me a few chapters before I got hooked. Maybe it was me? I honestly don't know, but one thing I do know for sure is that you should definitely give Outrun the Wind a try.

Wow apparently I know nothing about Greek Mythology because before this book I had never heard of the story of Atalanta. Thanks to wikipedia I was introduced to a whole new world of Greek figures and was then blown away by what the novel does with them. I love the idea of reinventing Atalanta's story. Despite the ancient setting, the book's themes are very timely. It's a story that's both sweet and slightly dark with themes of abuse hinted at, but not in much detail. However, there's literally a warrior goddess who saves a princess and so that's pretty much the best.
The writing is simple, but not always easy to follow. At times I had a hard time remembering who was narrating each chapter because the girls had similar voices. I also wanted a little more background on some of the characters who weren't Kahina or Atalanta like Isadora and Nikoleta and what exactly Apollo's plans were with all the girls he kidnapped. But I loved the romance. Oh the romance. It was so sweet and tender and young and innocent. I loved the characters finding each other and themselves in the process. That alone was worth the read.

This story has my heart.

From the first page, let me share a sentence -
"Sunlight glimmers like a jewel through the shifting leaves."
This sentence captures the beauty of something we see all the time perfectly in a few and simple words.

Outrun The Wind takes you back in time to when gods walked the earth and women had to fight for the right to live their lives as they wanted too. To leather sandals and wild huntresses, you will feel each whisper of wind against your cheek and smell the heat of sun-dried earth.

We meet our two heroines, each with personalities the opposite of the other.
Each with histories that have molded them but not broken them.
Kahina; fierce, wary and dry humored, she can be as aloof as she can be warm once her walls are let down and only a precious few see the beautiful kind soul beneath.
Atalanta, (mind yourself here or you may get punched) our proud, wild and dangerous huntress is like a wolf, she will protect her pack to the death but those she's loyal to will never ever have to fear for their lives.

This story takes our heroines on a journey of discovery, of family and betrayal, of desperation and hope, through the struggle against those who will oppress women for their own selfish gain, and ultimately of love, and loves of many different colors.

There is nothing I would change about this story, the writing is balanced and paced so I am always left wanting to know what happens next.
The characters develop beautifully over time as do their relationships.
The world and Mythology feel as realistic and fantastical as they are meant to be, the magic of gods and goddesses taking away none of the believability of the ancient world around them.
The love story within this story is important but is written so it does not drown out everything else yet will have your heart completely in it's grasp from the first chapter.
Outrun The Wind has representation at its core with two main LGBTQ+ characters that are written realistically and relatably, I was particularly pleased to see a bisexual character fully explored as this color of love seems to be something I have read very little of in my time reading books.

I desperately want read more about Kahina and Atalanta in this beautifully realized ancient world and will hold out hope for a sequel!

So, if mythology, romance and action are your thing, read this now, (you will not regret it).

Thank you too NetGalley and Flux for sending me this digital ARC of "Outrun The Wind" in return for an honest review.

A fun and refreshing twist on Greek mythology, Outrun the Wind was a truly enjoyable read from start to finish (and oh my god, that cover! So stunning!). I especially appreciated how nuanced the gods were - even Artemis, who we're meant to feel positively about isn't all sunshine and rainbows. As someone who studied Classical Civilisations and often marvelled at the general state of f*cked-upedness of the entire pantheon, it was nice to see that none of them were shown to be all good or all bad. An absolutely lovely retelling of the Atalanta story, and one which I will definitely (and happily) accept as canon from now on :D

Actual rating: 3.5 stars

It was the summer between third and fourth grade when I fell in love with Greek Mythology. It was actually part of the mandatory summer reading and I found myself utterly fascinated. So as a general rule I like all things that incorporate those myths.

"Outrun the Wind" is a wonderful retelling of Atalanta’s story with a LGBT spin on it. From the very start it was obvious that this story will be very different than the original myth and that it will explore some difficult, heavy themes. Personally I don’t think they were handled well but I’ve read worse. Actually that handling and the way most men are portrayed are the main reasons why I gave it a 3.5 rating. However, it has that special thing that makes you want to keep reading despite the flaws. So I’d recommend "Outrun the Wind" to people who love retellings and the Greek Myths. I promise you won’t regret giving it a chance.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book and I found the pace of the book good. The MC was easy to get into. I don't know this enough about greek mythology to say if this is somewhat true to it, but I still found it engaging and the story quite pretty. i'm glad i read it. the writing will draw you in and wanting for more, at least from my perspective.
I also like that it is a f/f romance which i enjoyed a lot.

i would recommend this to those who have been on the look for an LGBT book and maybe likes a bit of greek mythology.

3.5 stars

I liked this book and especially for a debut I think the author did a great job, but there were also things I was looking for in a book set in ancient Greece that simply weren’t there, and that’s the reason why this isn’t a five star, but let’s slow down a little.

The book is narrated from two alternating POVs, Atalanta’s and Kahina’s. I think this type of narration was the best choice for it, but one problem I had with it is that the two voices weren’t distinct enough. I think it makes some sort of sense, because the two characters are kind of similar on many levels, but that made it difficult to differentiate their internal monologues. But other than that, I think they were both well-written, just like well-written was the whole book. Sometimes, dare I say, a little too well written. This might make no sense, but I don’t know how else to put it. I just felt like every sentence was thought over meticulously, with great attention paid to the show, don’t tell and other rules, but sometimes that made the narration a little dry and perhaps impersonal. That’s obviously a very minor thing and it’s not really something I even thought about until writing my review, and it didn’t influence my rating negatively.

My favorite aspect of the book was probably the f/f romance, and not just because it’s f/f. It honestly wasn’t even a huge part of the book, it’s just something that happens within the book, but that’s what made it special. I don’t really want to say much about it because it should be experienced while reading the book.

The plot was at times a little slow and I think a few elements could have been removed or made less relevant in order to focus more on other aspects. Something else I didn’t necessarily agree with is the characterization of Artemis and Apollo, but I respect the author’s choice, and it’s true that Greek mythology isn’t always consistent and that there’s not two versions of a god or a Greek hero that are the same.

But speaking of ancient Greece, I didn’t find it in this book. If you replaced the names of places and people with random ones, this would read as a generic fantasy. I didn’t see Greece in the culture, in the way gods were worshipped, in the way men and women related to each other, I simply didn’t see it anywhere. The author note explains that liberties were taken, since the mythological Atalanta belongs to the first generation of heroes, even before the Trojan war, and not a lot is known about many aspects of life back then. This, in my opinion, resulted in a worldbuilding that’s not here nor there. You could tell me it’s set in the same universe and time period as Cinderella and I’d believe it. I think that a retelling of a Greek myth loses a lot of its value if it doesn’t transport the reader back to ancient Greece, and that’s truly what bothered me most about an otherwise above-average book.

All in all, I would recommend it if you can look past the missing ancient Greece and are looking for a f/f romance that’s not the focus of the book.

I received this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review of this book.

I love books that deal with retellings of myths, legends or history, and that is what first drew me to Outrun the Wind. What made me devour this book from start to finish was a strong action packed opening you did not want to tear your eyes from all the way to an end that was fit to be a Greek myth in its own right. The author really did her research on Greek mythology, and while the story does not go along with the actual tale of Atalanta it does hit on all the key parts of her tale and weaves them in a more compelling story for current readers. The problems that the characters face also touch on a lot of the problems that existed in Greek society at the time, and some issues that are still current to today.

I would really say this book reminded me a lot of The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller which is perhaps one of my favorite books of all times. I would say this book is not quite as good, as the love story in Achilles really makes you feel the pain, while this love story does seems to rely on the archetype of fate and they were destined to be together but does not really develop why they like each other. This does not mean I did not like the relationship of the two main characters, I just felt it could have been developed a little further. However, I really would strong recommend this book as a must read.

If a fun female-female romance that takes time involving Artemis and her Huntresses doesn't convince you then I don't know how.

** 3.5 but rounding up **

A fast pace retelling of a Greek myth with a few twists to make it a story highlighting the strength of women when faced with adversity and that love can be found in the strangest of places.

“Outrun the Wind” tells the shared story of Atalanta, a girl determined to prove herself among the men and Kahina, a huntress for Artemis, who cross paths on the Calydonian Boar Hunt and as a result of that meeting find themselves desperate to seek the approval and redemption of those closest to them. As they struggle with their respective tasks they find they have more in common than originally thought and when their pasts catch up to them they have to team up in order to make sure they have a future worth living.

I have to say I knew very little of the Atalanta myth going into this book and decided to keep it that way until after I finished so it was interesting to have this version first and I have to say I like it a lot more than the original, though that’s probably because some of the characters in this are painted in a much different light than the latter so I’m probably biased.

There was also a change in the God playing the antagonist that I also think is a strength to this novel given the overarching theme of the treatment of women at the hands of men and having Aphrodite be the villain so to speak would lessen the impact of that message.

I really enjoyed this story and it was a great idea to have each of our leads share the narrative because both were understandably distant and cautious while navigating this world and without that insight into their minds this could have read very differently showing us two characters made of stone when in reality they each have fire in their hearts and the determination to live for themselves and no one else.

If you’re looking for something that highlights Greek mythology but with less angst granted to that of Madeline Miller’s work this is perfect for you and it doesn’t hurt that this comes with a great romance between two amazing women.

**special thanks to the publishers and netgalley for providing an arc in exchange for a fair and honest review!**

This is an amazing retelling of the greek myth of Atalanta.
The writing is great, it flows really well while depicting every character with care and precision, making the story a very compelling one.
The WLW-interracial romance is well developed, enjoyable: I loved the fact that one of them is a biracial lesbian and the other one is bisexual.
This is a great book and I can't wait for the author to publish more books!

Since I heard about this book I was so excited about it, even more when I started reading it, and actually, all the way from the first page to the end. I love mythology, I love retellings, I love f/f romances, so Outrun the Wind was everything for me.

I didn't know a lot about Atalanta before so I'm glad I learned so much with just one book. Since this was not a Greek myth retelling about a god or more known heroes, the story felt authentical, I'm not sure I can explain well but there was the right amount of mythology in it. We're in the myth, it's an important part of the story, but it was actually so much more than just that. Like I said, I didn't know a lot about Atalanta but I really enjoyed this take on her story.

I loved both main characters, and especially their relationship. It didn't seem rushed at all, and the mutual respect was really important to me. On their own, Kahina and Atalanta are both strong girls who I admire very much. I would totally enjoy reading more about them.

Atalanta is a really interesting character, a huntress-orphan with a dark past. I found her to be charismatic, a little selfish, and wholly intriguing. I loved how she held her own with the men's hunting party and didn't let their options get to her too much. Her story is one of finding herself and accepting who she really is rather than what her circumstances have made her.

Kahina I didn't care for so much as a character, which kind of made me love the story that much more. I love when an author can write a character with such depth and darkness. She has her own issues to work through, as well. Thay doesn't stop her from helping Atalanta several times throughout. 

I seriously loved their coming together in Arkadia. Atalanta's idea for who will win her hand in marriage is a stroke of genius. Love it when a character uses their strengths to their advantage! I would absolutely recommend this Greek-inspired tale to friends. If you loved Michelle Madow, you'll love this!