I was incredibly excited for this book, and it did not disappoint. Mythica explores the Iliad and Odyssey through the women- Briseias, Helen, Circe, and, of course, Penelope just to name a few.

 @emilyhauserauthor has such a talent for combining stories with research. Each chapter opens with a scene that ties Mythica back to the original text with and gives the perspective of the figure it follows. The remainder of the chapter then examines the archaeology and scholarship surrounding that figure in order to show what the actual women living in the bronze age may have experienced. 

This is one of my favorite nonfiction books now. 10000/10, you should definitely read it!

Thank you @netgalley and @doubledayukbooks for the opportunity to read and review this book early!