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Sign up todayAtalanta
A Novel
Narrator
Beth Eyre
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Length
11 hours 9 minutes
Language
English
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“This is a beautifully told adventure that reimagines Greek Mythology, telling the story of Artemis's chosen warrior, the fierce, strong, and unbound Atalanta, as she embarks on a quest for glory with the Argonauts. This story is a true adventure filled with action, magic, loss, and danger set across the sweeping Greece landscape. It explores what it means to truly be a hero of myth and how women are often forgotten on the sidelines. Truly outstanding! The ending of the story was perfect for the characters!I highly recommend listening to the audiobook!”
— Anna • The Well-Read Moose
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“This is the story of Atalanta, a mortal woman who was left as a baby in the forest, raised by bears and eventually lives with Artemis and her nymphs until one day she is swept into the Argonauts' quest for the Golden Fleece. While that quest may be the most iconic of Atalanta's feats, it never dominates the story of Atalanta herself in this novel. Just as she did with Elektra and Ariadne, Jennifer Saint once again weaves an enchanting story. Filled with impossible feats, daring adventure, and passionate love, Atalanta is a moving, magical, and intimate portrayal of an often overlooked heroine of Greek mythology. ”
— Kelly • Mysterious Galaxy Books
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“In Atalanta, Jennifer Saint tells the mythic tale of the title character in the straightforward yet sweeping prose we've come to expect from her. Atalanta, left to die in the woods as a baby by parents who wanted a son, is raised first by bears and then by the goddess Artemis. Both generous and uncompromising through Atalanta's young life, Artemis eventually sends her prized mortal to join the Argonauts in the search for the Golden Fleece. Atalanta, facing ridicule and cruelty from most of the men around her, does join the quest, but the glory she longed for ultimately falls short of her expectations...In Saint's usual style, this is retelling of an ancient Greek myth that goes so much deeper than its source material. Readers feel the fear, anger, resentment, regret, and love that Atalanta feels alongside the exciting adventure of her life.”
— Jackie • Bookends & Beginnings
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“Such a lush and imaginative Greek myth retelling that fully cements Atalanta in the pantheon of heroes. Compelling, joyous, passionate, and full of legendary adventure -- move this one up to the top of your TBR pile! ”
— Chelsea • Bromley's Books
"Eyre's British accent gives the production the feeling of a literary classic..."- AudioFile
From the beloved, bestselling author of Elektra and Ariadne, a reimagining of the myth of Atalanta, a fierce huntress raised by bears and the only woman in the world’s most famous band of heroes, the Argonauts
Princess, Warrior, Lover, Hero
When Princess Atalanta is born, a daughter rather than the son her parents hoped for, she is left on a mountainside to die. But even then, she is a survivor. Raised by a mother bear under the protective eye of the goddess Artemis, Atalanta grows up wild and free, with just one condition: if she marries, Artemis warns, it will be her undoing.
Although she loves her beautiful forest home, Atalanta yearns for adventure. When Artemis offers her the chance to fight in her name alongside the Argonauts, the fiercest band of warriors the world has ever seen, Atalanta seizes it. The Argonauts' quest for the Golden Fleece is filled with impossible challenges, but Atalanta proves herself equal to the men she fights alongside. As she is swept into a passionate affair, in defiance of Artemis's warning, she begins to question the goddess's true intentions. Can Atalanta carve out her own legendary place in a world of men, while staying true to her heart?
Full of joy, passion, and adventure, Atalanta is the story of a woman who refuses to be contained. Jennifer Saint places Atalanta in the pantheon of the greatest heroes in Greek mythology, where she belongs.
Due to a lifelong fascination with Ancient Greek mythology, Jennifer Saint studied classics at King’s College, London. She spent the next thirteen years as an English teacher, sharing a love of literature and creative writing with her students. She is the #1 internationally bestselling author of Hera, Atalanta, Elektra, and Ariadne.
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Audiobook details
Author:
Jennifer Saint
Narrator:
Beth Eyre
ISBN:
9781250900661
Length:
11 hours 9 minutes
Language:
English
Publisher:
Macmillan Audio
Publication date:
May 9, 2023
Edition:
Unabridged
Libro.fm rank:
#10,219 Overall
Genre rank:
#958 in Historical Fiction
Reviews
Praise for Atalanta:
A Most Anticipated Book (Goodreads, Cosmopolitan, Reader’s Digest, BookRiot, Tor.com, The Nerd Daily, Gizmodo, SheReads, Beyond the Bookends, BookTrib., and more!)
“Sensational… Readers looking for an incredible female author to add to their shelves should pick up Saint’s entire collection.”
—Reader’s Digest
“The Greek warrior gets her hero’s story as she goes on a quest for the iconic Golden Fleece.”
—Cosmopolitan
“Incredible…A novel full of passion and adventure, where many different myths come together in a bright, joyous tapestry.”
—The Nerd Daily
“In this feminist reclamation of Atalanta’s mythology, we see her fighting for her place in a patriarchal world and proving herself capable beyond anyone’s dreams for her.”
—BookRiot
“Another whirlwind retelling of mythic proportions… In a world where men continually try to contain her, Atalanta must carve out her own place and leave her legendary mark on the world.”
—BookTrib.
“Captivating…The ending is so beautiful it makes every moment leading up to it worth the wait. In her acknowledgements, Saint says she hopes the novel will make readers fall as in love with Atalanta as she did—and her quest has been fulfilled.”
—Kirkus
“Bold…A compelling story about a powerful, observant warrior who loves a good, honorable fight.”
—Booklist
“A stunning retelling filled with breathtaking adventure, Atalanta brings to life a heroine who stands tall among the ancient gods and heroes of legend.”
—Sue Lynn Tan, author of Daughter of the Moon Goddess
“Saint deftly draws the reader into the legends of Atalanta, bringing the world of ancient Greece alive. The detail and description is lush: you can hear the rustle of the green leaves and taste the salty spray of the sea as the Argo rides forth on its quest. A story of adventure and love against all odds, this is an ancient tale limned with gold.”
—Luna McNamara, author of Psyche and Eros
“Absolutely beautiful. This is a retelling that fully inhabits the magical realm of myth while losing none of its human heart. Atalanta is a lyrical, exciting and deeply poignant tale of one woman's remarkable life—and I cannot wait to read it again.”
—Elodie Harper, author of The Wolf Den and The House with the Golden Door
Praise for Jennifer Saint’s Novels:
“A powerful glimpse of ancient Greece.” —Washington Post
“A vivid reimagining.” —Harper’s Bazaar
"Engrossing...A page-turner." —Glamour
“Wildly compelling.” —BuzzFeed
“Spellbinding.” —Book Riot
“Poignant and necessary.” —Paste Magazine
"Circe fans would do well to take note." —Bustle
“Enchanting." —Publishers Weekly
“Complex—and bold.” —Booklist
“Fascinating and unpredictable." —Chicago Review of Books
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