This was such an interesting read!!

Making a book about women and how badass they truly are and how MEN?! have perveted these women is trully a badass move 💪​💪​

I loved the style of the book with all the magnificent illustrations. The modern writing and the humorous tone were so well done and some of the jokes made me laugh out loud (in public mind you)!! ❤️

I knew about many of these stories (not all in details) but some I hadn't heard of and I'm so glad I now know their story too. I also loved all the details given and the different versions/explanations of the myths. I don't think I have a bad thing to say about this book, I will definitely buy the book once it hits the bookstores :)))

ALSO : The art in this book is so pretty I wanted to tattoo them on my arms!!!❤️❤️❤️

My biggest complaint about this book is that it ends. I love the modern voice through out, though it can be a teeny bit cringey in a few spots. The book is organized in a way that makes it easy to either read all the way from start to finish like a normal book and then come back later to skip around to read just the stories you want to read again. I also really liked the artwork. The art style manages to be unique while still feeling true to each culture woman represents.

Love love! This is like the best type of encyclopedia of the Greek goddesses. This an easy guide to a modern take of the stories of these characters. Easy reference material and a fun read.

I love a good mythology book but one that is about tough ladies? Even better. There were a few women I had never heard of and that made this book even better. I highly recommend this book for lovers of badass ladies in mythology and people who want a quick boost on why the patriarchy must be overthrown at all costs. Seriously though, this is a very good collection of quick descriptions of tough as nails ladies kicking butts in antiquity. 4.5

This was a fun little read (and great for short spans of reading) of some awesome women in myths and history. I enjoyed the humor and the easy to digest descriptions, especially for some of the ones I wasn’t familiar with already. I wish it’d had a bit more depth to the profiles but it is a great “get your feet wet” journey that would make you go look into your favorites.

Thank you NetGalley & Ninth Bridge for letting me read & review this book!

This book!!! First off i am very well versed eith Greek and Indian myths, but I loved the tales from other regions and cultures too!! The narration if the tale makes it a very easy book to peruse and revisit as the chapters are self contained. Its a come and go book where there's not too much traceability across the chapters and that makes it a very facile read for squeamish readers who want to get their beaks wet in mythology and lore.

I absolutely loved the illustrations which stayed true to the region and cultural ethos of the queens amd goddesses themselves. All in all delighted with the book and cannot wait to get my hard copy to add to Rick Riordans greek myths

The title had me from the start. Loved the organization and it’s a very easy read. Not overly wordy, but still informative. The artwork was wonderful.

Entertaining and funny collection of stories about women in mythology around the world.

As a huge fan of the Hindu goddess Durga, the cover of this book instantly drew me in. I liked that the stories were spread over a wide variety of cultures; some I knew more about and others I had never heard of. The different anecdotes were about four to five pages long, so I could get a quick read in whenever I found time. There were also really cool illustrations. The language was informal and spiced with a lot of dry humour. Sometimes I would have wished for a little more depth, but all in all, this was a worthwhile read.

Thank you, NetGalley and BenBella Books, for sending this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own.

Thanks so much to NetGalley for the free Kindle book! My opinions are my own and are freely given.

This is the perfect book if you want to learn more about women from mythology, gain a firm understanding on their stories, but don't want to struggle with long boring texts. Each story is told in just a few pages, condensed enough that you get all the details you need without the feeling it was rushed.

The illustrations are amazing. I am so happy to see an author not using AI for their artwork. This illustrator was amazing.

Loved the book so much!

I enjoyed this book. It was funny, informative, and had pretty illustrations. I do wish the sections were more fleshed out and we were able to learn more about each woman featured, but I understand that it is more a brief overview.

A light hearted, bite sized look at some of the more fascinating women in world mythology.

It reminds me of the Horrible History books, the sort of irrelevant humour and casual style that makes those books so popular. The book was certainly easy to read, and each character only had a handful of pages as it covered their stores. Even when the women in question were having some of the worst things happening to them, the author manages to keep it positive, spinning all manner of good results from terrible actions - usually because of some man in the story.

The artwork scattered throughout the book was great, I don't know if it was done by the author herself, but whoever it is, they really captured the fire, the fury and the forgiveness of these baddass women throughout the world.

I loved that it included so many mythological figures from outside the usual Greek/Roman pantheon that we only ever tend to hear about. I was pleasantly surprised to discover a couple of figures I'd never heard of before. While I would have loved more detail about all the characters covered within this book - and perhaps info on a few not mentioned - the subject is just too wide to ever do it justice. Let's hope for a volume two perhaps.

A feminist retelling of mythology, "Bad Bitches of Antiquity" shares the stories of formidable goddesses, heroines, and warriors from ancient tales. The book re-examines the narratives of these powerful women, highlighting their intelligence, strength, and influence on the mortal and divine worlds.

I give this book a four-star rating because it offers a fresh and engaging perspective on well-known myths, making them accessible and relevant to a modern audience. The author, Lorelei Wilder, successfully injects humor and a contemporary voice into these ancient stories without losing the core of their original power, celebrating the fierce and often overlooked women of mythology. While the informal tone might not appeal to all readers, it creates an empowering and enjoyable read that encourages a new appreciation for these timeless figures. The book is a great choice for anyone interested in mythology who is looking for a version that champions strong female characters.

Thank you, NetGalley and BenBella, for a copy of this eARC.

This was such a fun read. I loved the inclusion of women from different cultures' mythology; it was super interesting to learn about them, especially with the sprinkle of humour dotted throughout.
Having the stories categorised into themes with a little spec sheet at the beginning of each chapter was a nice touch. I feel it gave each woman distinction as well as connected them to the others in their theme.
The illustrations were also beautifully done. I found myself flipping back to look at them often!

This was exactly what my mythology loving heart needed! I loved getting to visit some familiar stories. I was also thrilled to be introduced to some stories that I had never heard of before. It was really cool to get to read about goddesses from regions like South America, Africa, and Ireland. All of the women in these stories were certified bosses and I loved getting to broaden my knowledge base to include them all. I can't wait to have a physical copy in my library.

I love this is not just the classic women of myths we all know from Greek or Roman Goddesses. Each chapter covers a different woman with their origins, form, dominion, power move and a beautiful illustration for most. There is not lots of info on each but definitely enough to start with so you can do some more research on the bitches that specifically interest you. It gives you a really excellent overview. I think this is an essential book for young teenage girls and adult women alike. I also think it would be good for boys and men to read because so much of history and legends is seen through the eyes of men.
The book has beautiful illustrations even on my tablet, I’m guessing it would be lovely to have a physical copy and I will buy a copy when it comes out for my own resource.
It’s well written and treats some difficult subjects with a lightness of touch but without being disrespectful.
A Welsh goddess, Rhiannon, included which is lovely to see as it’s not often she is written about in a generic, as in not Welsh book. I also loved the moral of the stories at the end which I think helps to bring the stories into a more personal context.

Thank you to NetGalley for providing this book for my consideration this is all my own rambling, honest and personal opinions.

This was a fun and fascinating collection of stories! I like that there was a variety of pantheons included and I think the organization was well done.

Thank you, Netgalley, Lorelei Wilder, and BenBella Books, for this e-arc in exchange for an honest review
I love mythology and especially badass Women. The title alone was enough for me to apply for this arc immediately. They introduced a lot of Goddesses, Heroines, Warriors, and Warriors from different types of mythology, some of which I had never heard of, which was really cool. I just wish it went into a little more depth on each because they are super interesting. The artwork is cool. I still enjoyed this book, and it is a great concept.

I will be back to add the Amazon review link when the time comes!

Loved the wide variety of cultures in this book! Only complaint is that I wish it was longer! Artwork is beautiful and I enjoyed the fresh take on some of the mythologies presented.

This is a refreshing take on mythology that highlights the power, complexity, and agency of ancient deities. I love that I can flip to any page and quickly find engaging insights about a figure I’m curious about, whether it’s Demeter, Medusa, or the Morrígan. The writing is sharp and witty, making it a fantastic reference book that challenges traditional narratives. There are also many figures I was previously unaware of. A truly enjoyable read. This would be a great resource in an English class for exploring voice and perspective, or in a classical history course to examine how ancient myths can be reinterpreted through a contemporary lens.

Thanks to Netgalley and Benbella Books for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

A great compilation of strong mythological women! I always love when a collection has goddesses I haven't heard of before and this one definitely did that. The illustrations were also extremely well done.

Thank you to netgalley and the publishers for providing me with an arc for an honest review.

History is written by the victors, and mythology is written by men.

Bad Bitches of Antiquity turns that on its head, featuring the wronged women that misogyny has turned into monsters, telling their side of the stories and showing their power and determination in the face of horrifying adversity.

This is such a good book! These myths are retold with a modern, feminist voice (and editorial asides that say what we're all thinking) - detailing the myth, the woman's side. the mythological backstory behind the legends, and of course, the badass power move of each woman that makes her legendary.

This book is filled with 50 goddesses, sorceress and witches from across the globe - not just the familiar Greek stories we know, but African, Welsh, Hindu, Chinese, Hawaiian, Shinto, Mesopotamian, Norse, Mayan, Sumerian, Colombian, Egyptian, Irish. Many cultures are represented here, with stories of strong women.

Each story is only a handful of pages, so this would be a good book to dip in and out of, particularly if one is learning about mythology). The artwork includes simple, clear motifs alongside illustrations of each goddess.

I purchased the audiobook in addition to this, and the narration by Ozzie Jacobs was perfect for the book with equal measures of sass and gravitas .

~This is a NetGalley ARC. All opinions are my own~