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Before they became legends, Helen and Klytemnestra were sisters caught in a world where powerful men controlled their futures. Forced into marriages that shape the fate of Greece, they must navigate love, betrayal, and impossible choices. This gripping retelling of Greek mythology gives voice to two women whose actions sparked history’s most famous war, revealing the courage, ambition, and heartbreak behind the legend of Troy.
A vibrant celebration of sacred female authority! Dividing 50 global figures into goddesses, heroines, and monsters, this beautifully illustrated YA handbook breaks down names, symbols, and lore. While entries are brief, it serves as a stunning, accessible starting point for high schoolers looking to uncover the diverse, cross-cultural history of female power.
Gods walk the streets of Manhattan—but as prey. Lore reimagines Greek mythology as a high-stakes, once-every-seven-years hunt called the Agon. When a wounded Athena seeks out Lore Perseous, the last of her line, an unlikely alliance is born. It’s a breathless story of revenge, fate, and the courage it takes to break a cycle of violence that has lasted for centuries.
Magic runs through the blood and so does the curse. Four sisters in a Manhattan brownstone must navigate their divine lineage when a banishment gone wrong tears a hole between our world and the Underworld. This modern myth proves that saving your family requires giving up the things you love most.
It’s 1917, and World War I is at its zenith when Hazel and James first catch sight of each other at a London party. She’s a shy and talented pianist; he’s a newly minted soldier with dreams of becoming an architect. When they fall in love, it’s immediate and deep–and cut short when James is shipped off to the killing fields.