The Witch and the Huntress

Overall Rating: 5/5

I have always been a fan of Greek mythology, in a more in-depth way than I can sufficiently put into actual words... without sounding like an utter lunatic that is. Add in sapphic romance?

Well, I am most definitely interested now.

While Greek mythology has a tendency to be known for all things tragic, depressing... and well, let's just say all things that you probably don't ever want to experience in real life and more.... And where more than one notably powerful woman is tossed to the sidelines in favor of showing off a man's capability instead.

Luna McNamara has done an absolutely stunning job of taking the three original myths of Medea, Jason, and Atalanta... taking those important mythological elements and essential parts of each story... and balling it into the masterpiece that is The Witch and the Huntress. Gone is the oh-so-common focus on the glories and might of men, Luna has brought a beautifully refreshing tale focusing more on the feats of women in mythological tales, without taking away the original elements to the point where it just focuses on the women instead.

This brings a beautiful balance of the scales, and a new light to mythology that I view as truly beautiful... (Past versions have glorified Jason...or paint Medea as some form of ultimate villain... or otherwise have women act in disgraceful ways take revenge on men....) and one that makes The Witch and the Huntress that much more desirable to read. The three different angles, the themes of love, of loss, of adventure, and of hope... of promise for a better future....

If you are a lover of all things Greek Mythology, The Witch and the Huntress will leave you wanting more after you have long finished its pages.