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The Death and Life of Iphigenia by J. Susanne Wilson
5.0
adventurous dark emotional reflective tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

"Why should we believe any story you tell when you don't care for truth at all?"

The Death and Life of Iphigenia follows Iphigenia long after her story usually ends: covered in blood on the banks of Aulis. Based on Euripides plays, Iphigenia at Aulis and Iphigenia among the Taurians, this story more than does my favorite playwrite (and Iphigenia herself) justice. 

I found myself incredibly attached to the characters, and I love how deeply flawed Iphigenia is portrayed as. Seeing her growth and how she continued to live long after her "death" was such a journey. I can't wait to read the short story Aerope next!

Thank you @jsusannewilson for allowing me to read this book early. I can't wait to see what else you write in the future! ✨