I've wholeheartedly enjoyed all of Jennifer Saint's mythological retellings, and Atalanta is no different! The way Saint is able to center the reader on the women in mythology is moving and it's what keeps bringing me back for more. 

 

In total honesty, I had never heard of the heroine Atalanta before reading this book. And how fitting! A big part of the plot revolves around women being constantly erased from history and important stories, much like Atalanta's contributions to Jason and the Argonauts on their quest for the golden fleece. I couldn't help but admire her strength, resilience, and willingness to go against the grain while remaining steadfast and dedicated to Artemis. 

 

The plot of the book dragged for me in a few places (I found many of the quests/sidequests to be tiresome, but I think this is more a reflection of long quests like hunting down the golden fleece instead of Saint's ability to tell an interesting story), but the ending was *everything* to me. That final line? It gave me absolute shivers. 

 

Beth Eyre gave life to Atalanta's thoughts, decisions, and her adventures. A wonderful narrator who snagged my attention and didn't let me go throughout the entire story. This is a solid 4.5 stars, for me. I can't wait to see what Saint cooks up next, but for now I will heartily recommend this book to any and all of my peers who enjoy female mythological retellings!