I’ve been wanting to sign up for Book of the Month for ages now. I finally decided to take the plunge and I’m so excited to share the contents of my first box!
Ariadne by Jennifer Saint Published by Flatiron Books on 5/4/2021
Genres: Fiction, Adult, Fantasy, Romance, Young Adult
Pages: 308
Format: Hardcover
Source: Book of the Month, Printed
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Ariadne, Princess of Crete, grows up greeting the dawn from her beautiful dancing floor and listening to her nursemaid's stories of gods and heroes. But beneath her golden palace echo the ever-present hoofbeats of her brother, the Minotaur, a monster who demands blood sacrifice.
When Theseus, the Prince of Athens, arrives to vanquish the beast, Ariadne sees in his green eyes not a threat but an escape. Defying the gods, betraying her family and country, and risking everything for love, Ariadne helps Theseus kill the Minotaur. But will Ariadne's decision ensure her happy ending? And what of Phaedra, the beloved younger sister she leaves behind?
Hypnotic, propulsive, and utterly transporting, Jennifer Saint's Ariadne forges a new epic, one that puts the forgotten women of Greek mythology back at the heart of the story, as they strive for a better world.
How do you even pronounce this? I know that the internet says [eh·ree·ad·nee], but that just doesn’t sit well in my head. It reminds me of scarabs, so I’ve been saying it [air·uh·dean]. I know it’s not correct, but it sounds prettier to my ears. Silly auditory sensory processing.
I’m excited about this one. I haven’t been paying attention to releases since the pandemic, so I had no clue this was even out. I love everything about it. The plot sounds great, the cover art is beautiful. I can’t wait to read it.
Hera by Jennifer Saint Published by Flatiron Books on 08/14/2024
Genres: Fiction, Adult, Fantasy, Young Adult
Pages: 389
Format: Hardcover
Source: Book of the Month, Printed
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Hera, immortal goddess and daughter of the ancient Titan Cronos, helped her brother Zeus to overthrow their tyrannical father so that they could rule the world. But, as they establish their reign on Mount Olympus, Hera suspects that Zeus might be just as ruthless and cruel as their father was, and she begins to question her role at his side. She was born to rule, but does that mean perpetuating a cycle of violence and cruelty that has existed since the dawn of time? Will assuming her power mean that Hera loses herself, or can she find a way to forge a better world?
Traditionally portrayed as a jealous wife, a wicked stepmother, and a victim-blaming instrument of the patriarchy, Hera is ripe for a retelling that shows her as a powerful queen―ruthless when she needs to be, but also compassionate, strategic, and ambitious. With Hera, beloved and bestselling author Jennifer Saint delivers another epic and enthralling reimagining of a Greek heroine we only thought we knew.
Another from Jennifer Saint that I had to have. I think this was my actual choice from this month and not one of my addons. It seems there are two others that came out between this and Ariadne, so despite not being part of a true series, I think I will get those to read first. I hope they get released through Book of the Month’s library so they all have the BotM logo on their spines. My bookish OCD demands it!
The Reappearance of Rachel Price by Holly Jackson Published by Delacorte Press on 4/2/2024
Genres: Fiction, Young Adult
Pages: 448
Format: Hardcover
Source: Book of the Month, Printed
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Lights. Camera. Lies.
18-year-old Bel has lived her whole life in the shadow of her mom’s mysterious disappearance. Sixteen years ago, Rachel Price vanished and young Bel was the only witness, but she has no memory of it. Rachel is gone, long presumed dead, and Bel wishes everyone would just move on.
But the case is dragged up from the past when the Price family agree to a true crime documentary. Bel can’t wait for filming to end, for life to go back to normal. And then the impossible happens. Rachel Price reappears, and life will never be normal again.
Rachel has an unbelievable story about what happened to her. Unbelievable, because Bel isn’t sure it’s real. If Rachel is lying, then where has she been all this time? And – could she be dangerous? With the cameras still rolling, Bel must uncover the truth about her mother, and find out why Rachel Price really came back from the dead . . .
I’m excited for this one despite seeing many in some of my bookish circles saying they found it disappointing. I’ve already read A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder and loved it, so I’m excited to read anything by her. I’ve been so into murder-mysteries and thrillers lately.
What did you choose for your August box?
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