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✨ 3/5

What is Helena's story in The Iliad?

Shadows of Sparta is a fantasy romance retelling of The Iliad by C.R. Jane, but this time the focus is on Helena.

While reading, I realized that Helena was the trigger or rather the excuse used by the kings to wage this massive war, conquer Troy, and massage their egos. Yet nowhere is it clearly established whether she was kidnapped, ran away willingly, or was under some kind of spell. Homer says she ran away, but Homer has never been particularly good at representing women in his stories. Anyway, not to digress, Helena's story is not widely known.

C.R. Jane takes her character and weaves an interesting tale filled with magic, power, betrayal, love, and passion. I especially liked how Helena's beauty is used as a weapon or even how lust itself becomes a weapon. Menelaus is also a well-written character; as you read the book, you begin to hope for his death.

That said, this is the first book in a trilogy, which is why it feels more like an introduction than a complete story. Many elements remain unexplained, which I assume will be revealed in future books. Achilles also feels promising as a character, but it's still early. Not much about him has been revealed yet. I also didn't fully understand the Achilles-Helena arc in the book. Helena says that "he sees her," but nothing substantial has happened between them for him to make that claim.

To be honest, I loved Paris more. ;)

I think Book 2 will be a more exciting read. Secrets will be revealed, and there will be more action. I also hope to see Helena become a more powerful FMC rather than remain as helpless as she seems in Book 1.

Thank you so much @podiumentertainment for this copy.

Author - @crjaneauthor

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β™₯️What's better than a romcom - NYC romcom! πŸ—½πŸ₯°

✨ I think New York as a city, despite it's hustle and bustle, is one of the best places to experience love ✨
And I am so glad to share that Hustle meet Heart by Paige Matson exactly delivers that. 🀌

❣️Amelia is new CMO of up-and-coming start-up, aiming for the 30 U 30 list. Asher is a famous pop star touring NYC for his album. Amelia needs publicity to increase her chances for the list and Asher needs to change his image to pivot to a new music style with his label. Complex problems have simple solutions - ✨ Fake dating! ✨

❣️What I liked -
Fake dating trope done rightβœ”οΈ
Enemies to Lovers!!
Power female characters 🀌
NYC dates πŸ—½
Her roommates
Quirky side characters making you wait for the next book in the series. (Is it Jake?)😭

✨8/10✨

πŸ—½For reading this book, I went all the way to central parkΒ  and that's perfect because Asher and Amelia went on a date at the boathouse and it sooo worth it.

Β  βœ”οΈAlso, one more thing, not related to the plot. Kudos to the publisher. The book size and length were perfect for reading. I could read it on the train, on my bed, anywhere without it being too bulky or slipping away.

Thank you so much @authorpaigematson for this wonderful gifted copy in exchange of an honest review ❣️

🏷️ Bookstagram β€’ Book recommendations β€’ Book recs β€’ Romance books to read β€’ Fake Dating β€’ NYC romcoms β€’ Simplyvaish

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A fake dating, Enemies to lovers romance - Hustle meets Heart review πŸ’• ❀️


New Hobby alert!

New hobby unlocked 😎 Last week I went to an event by @booksforwardpr . A bunch of us book girlies brought our favorite book and decorated it. I couldn't finish it in time but it was super addictive. Tried something new, completed it and now, my book shines in the sun!!! ✨ ✨ πŸ₯Ή Btw, Fever Dream by @authorelsiesilver , @atriabooks is releasing soon! It's soo good! πŸ‘€ You all ready? πŸ˜‰