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Daughter of Sparta (2021) 368 kappaletta
Blood of Troy (2022) 66 kappaletta
Storm of Olympus (2023) 27 kappaletta

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Storm of Olympus by Claire M. Andrews is the final book in the Daughter of Sparta series, and it does not disappoint. Filled with famous myths made real, battles, loss, twists and tricks, and rage, Storm of Olympus is epic in scope. I loved every minute of it and am a little sad that my time with Daphne is now over.

From the opening chapter of the first book in the series, I fell in love with Daphne of ancient Sparta. Each book shows Daphne a little more vulnerable, a little more sure of herself, and much angrier at the gods and goddesses who messed around with her fate. This all comes to a head in Storm of Olympus as Daphne struggles to end her personal war against the gods and prevent one against the Titans. It is a feat worthy of a goddess, and Daphne must find the strength and determination to accept her place among the lofty.

In the previous books, we've seen Daphne face loss and love. She develops into a fierce, extremely loyal warrior who only wants to protect her family, friends, and country. In Storm of Olympus, she faces love and loss once again, but now the stakes are higher, and the path to success is more in doubt. Daphne has to dig deep, and Ms. Andrews ensures the readers are there for her every struggle and flash of doubt. For as grandiose as most of the battle scenes are in this series finale, our point of view from Daphne's mind makes it a very intimate story also. I love that insight and subsequent intimacy.

Ms. Andrews holds nothing back in her series finale. Storm of Olympus has every major Greek god and goddess, every well-known Titan, and many more minor gods, goddesses, and Titans. Plus, she crosses mythologies as Daphne seeks help from wherever she can. Moreso than in the previous two novels, Daphne's search results in more female than male help, which emphasizes the theme of girl power. There is one scene towards the end of the book that embodies this theme so perfectly that I will never forget it. I might not know all of the women in the scene, but I know what they represent, and the idea that they all hang out together to watch over humankind fills me with glee.

From the beginning, we know that Daphne will achieve greatness in whatever she does. Storm of Olympus is the culmination of those early glimpses of her strength, determination, and stubbornness. The appearance of what seems like the entire pantheon of Greek gods, goddesses, and Titans is simply frosting on the cake. I loved Ms. Andrews' reimaging of those gods and goddesses, their interactions with humans, and humans' reactions to their actions. Any time the lowly find ways to overpower the highest levels is cause for celebration, and seeing Daphne get the best of the gods is food for the soul. Daphne is the epitome of girl power. In a world full of Heras, be a Daphne.
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jmchshannon | Sep 4, 2023 |
DNF 51%

I might try this another time. It has everything I love, but for some reason I'm just not drawn to the characters.
 
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Mrs_Tapsell_Bookzone | 6 muuta kirja-arvostelua | Feb 14, 2023 |
Blood of Troy is the sequel to Claire Andrew’s Daughter of Sparta series, and it is everything I want in a sequel. Not only do I continue to adore Daphne and her determination to prove herself as not just equal to but better than her fellow male soldiers, but I ship her relationship with Apollo. In this case, I also appreciate Ms. Andrews’ take on the Helen of Troy story. No longer is it about Helen’s beauty starting a war but rather about two war-mongering leaders who only care about combat and the loot they could obtain from war. It is a modern and feminist take on a classic story, complete with a relook at the Trojan Horse and the gods and goddesses of Mount Olympus involved in the war. With the introduction of yet more players within Daphne’s life, I can’t wait to see where Ms. Andrews takes Daphne’s story next.… (lisätietoja)
 
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jmchshannon | Sep 12, 2022 |
Not truly of Sparta, Daphne and her brothers have always had to work extra hard to prove themselves. After she succeeds over all others in a contest, she is challenged by Artemis to save the power of the gods by finding nine items stolen from Olympus. Accompanied by Apollo, Artemis's twin, she confronts one impossible situation after another; if she doesn't succeed her beloved brother as well as a good friend, will be forever captive in animal's bodies. This novel has more than enough adventure and romance to carry it forward, and bringing the gods of Greek myths to life for us is a real bonus.… (lisätietoja)
 
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