A review by ginalucia
Daughters of Bronze: A Novel of Troy by A.D. Rhine

challenging emotional hopeful sad tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

 Daughters of Bronze is the conclusion to A.D. Rhine’s brilliant A Novel of Troy duology, and it was everything I wanted it to be.

It took me a little while to finish this one because, honestly, I didn’t want to rush, I wanted to savour the story.

I’ll talk about the duology as a whole here because if you’ve not picked up the first book, you absolutely should. 

While this duology is a retelling of The Battle of Troy, the focus of the story isn’t really this - it’s the characters. Our attention is fixed on four women and how they navigate their lives in tragic circumstances.

It’s a book filled with inner monologue. So character motivations become complicated and drive the story forward as they become interwoven with each other.

If you’re looking for a series that explores the resilience of women while delivering a certain amount of hope and companionship in tragedy, this is it.

Plus, the author's note right at the end is *chef's kiss* delicious.

Wondering if this mythology book is for you? Here’s some at-a-glance info:

* Spice levels: Closed door, quite vague.
* Fantasy levels: None - historical focus.
* Rep: Mental health.
* Trigger warnings: War, death, sexual assault, and more (like most Troy retellings honestly).
* The format I read it in: Audio (I actually wasn’t keen on one of the voice actors but I’ve not let that impact my rating).

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