Daughter of Sparta
- Hardcover
384 pages
- Release Date
26 October 2021
Summary
Seventeen-year-old Daphne has spent her entire life honing her body and mind into that of a warrior, hoping to be accepted by the unyielding people of ancient Sparta. But an unexpected encounter with the goddess Artemis—who holds Daphne’s brother’s fate in her hands—upends the life she’s worked so hard to build. Nine mysterious items have been stolen from Mount Olympus, and if Daphne cannot find them, the gods’ waning powers will fade away, the mortal world will descend into chaos, and her br…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780316540070 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0316540072 |
| Author: | Claire M. Andrews |
| Publisher: | Little, Brown & Company |
| Imprint: | Little, Brown Young Readers |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 384 |
| Release Date: | 26 October 2021 |
| Weight: | 600g |
| Dimensions: | 230mm x 158mm x 38mm |
| Series: | Daughter Of Sparta |
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Critics Review
“Nonstop action, drama, and an unforgettable female warrior will keep readers turning pages…. Awe-inspiring.”– SLJ
“Every reader who’s groaned at the passivity of helpless girls ensnared by gods behaving badly will root for her [Daphne] to succeed…. Andrews brings Daphne’s world convincingly to life, earning extra credit for breathless scenes of mortal combat.”–Kirkus Reviews
“Daughter of Sparta deftly weaves classic Greek myth into a spellbinding adventure led by a fierce and complex heroine. An utterly transportive and breathtaking debut.”–Katy Rose Pool, author of There Will Come a Darkness
“A fresh, original spin on classic Greek mythology. Andrews is a debut to watch; Daughter of Sparta is an action-packed adventure with phenomenal writing and empowering female characters that are sure to pack a punch. I was absolutely enamored by this book!”–Adalyn Grace, New York Times bestselling author of the All the Stars and Teeth series
“Claire Andrews’ Daughter of Sparta is an epic story about female empowerment, packed with romance, adventure and mystery. This fast-paced and well-researched novel was truly difficult to put down!”–June Hur, author of The Forest of Stolen Girls
“This twist on the narrative is great for readers aging out of Rick Riordan’s books.”–Booklist
“This book has all the right elements to sweep you off your feet…. A fresh and exciting reimagining of the classic Greek myth.”–Nerd Daily
“A strong female-led adventure story with an underlying romance.”–SLC
“Nonstop action, drama, and an unforgettable female warrior will keep readers turning pages…. Awe-inspiring.”–SLJ
About The Author
Claire M. Andrews
Claire was raised in both Alaska and Scotland, but currently lives in Vermont; when not writing, she can usually be found outside swimming, skiing or hiking across the state’s famous green mountains. DAUGHTER OF SPARTA is her debut novel.
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