Through her amongst a band of heroes we embark upon the Argo's legendary quest, rich in adventure and exploration, to steal the coveted Golden Fleece, and through her eyes we experience love and loss, acceptance and rejection, entrapment and freedom. We follow Atalanta from a baby left on a mountainside adopted by bears, to a young girl training to hold a bow and arrow by Artemis herself, to a fearless warrior fated to leave the only corner of the world she has ever known as the goddess's champion.

What follows is a whirlwind of challenges and discovery, and through it, Atalanta must remember Artemis' fatal warning: that if she takes a husband, it will be her undoing.Ītalanta is at its heart a coming-of-age story. When the opportunity comes – to join the Argonauts, a fierce band of warriors, descendent from the Gods themselves on the greatest quest the world has ever known – Atalanta seizes the chance to fight in Artemis' name and carve out her own legendary place in history. AtalantaĪbandoned at birth for being born a daughter rather than a son, Atalanta is raised under the protective eye of the goddess Artemis and fashioned into a formidable huntress who longs for adventure. I would take my place, not just in the name of the goddess.

Saint's latest book – a sweeping tale that shines light on a heroine whose story, though fierce, has always been hidden behind others – is a delightful triumph you won't want to put down. Summary: Another beautiful and enthralling retelling of Greek mythology, Atalanta is a book you will love from start to finish.

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