From the award-winning author of Herc, an enrapturing feminist tale that brilliantly reimagines the story of Aphrodite and how she transformed herself from a lowly outsider to the darling goddess of love, for readers of Madeline Miller and Jennifer Saint.
Aphrodite saw the gods on Mount Olympus and decided she wanted a piece of what they had. Only problem is, she’s not a goddess, just a lowly being who's supposed to remain in a distant cave, keeping the threads of Fate woven neatly. But Aphrodite’s never let anyone tell her what to do…
Weaving herself a web of lies and careful deceptions, she convinces everyone she’s the goddess of love and that her rightful place is among the Olympians, who lord it over everyone else at the top of the world, but under the stifling rule of Zeus. For the first time, she has the best of everything, as well as friends, peers, even loved ones. Only, being a goddess isn’t quite like she thought. Those who oppose Zeus tend to disappear, or worse. And one day, Aphrodite decides she’s had enough…
"Rogerson's impressive talent leaps from the pages." —Carly Reagon, author of The Toll House,on Herc
Genre: Fantasy
Aphrodite saw the gods on Mount Olympus and decided she wanted a piece of what they had. Only problem is, she’s not a goddess, just a lowly being who's supposed to remain in a distant cave, keeping the threads of Fate woven neatly. But Aphrodite’s never let anyone tell her what to do…
Weaving herself a web of lies and careful deceptions, she convinces everyone she’s the goddess of love and that her rightful place is among the Olympians, who lord it over everyone else at the top of the world, but under the stifling rule of Zeus. For the first time, she has the best of everything, as well as friends, peers, even loved ones. Only, being a goddess isn’t quite like she thought. Those who oppose Zeus tend to disappear, or worse. And one day, Aphrodite decides she’s had enough…
"Rogerson's impressive talent leaps from the pages." —Carly Reagon, author of The Toll House,on Herc
Genre: Fantasy
Praise for this book
"Will excite, anger and sadden you through its cinematic cast of characters, some of whom you want to win just as much as you want them to fail." - Akeem Balogun
"If you've ever wondered what Tina Fey retelling your favorite myths would be like, Phoenicia Rogerson has the answer." - Ian Doescher
"Sparkles with wicked humor and boundless imagination." - Kate Heartfield
"With its sharply witty prose, Aphrodite perfectly captures the charm and chaos of the Greek gods." - Rosie Hewlett
"Forget everything you think you know about the goddess of love - Phoenicia Rogerson's Aphrodite is a revelation that's part divine comedy, part epic drama, and entirely addictive. With razor-sharp wit and surprising heart, Rogerson breathes fresh life into ancient mythology, creating a voice so compelling you'll follow Aphrodite anywhere, even into war with Zeus himself." - Crystal King
"Wit and verve, contrasting laugh-out-loud humor with moments of surprising tenderness." - Luna McNamara
"A joyful exploration of one woman's quest for home, power, identity and ultimately, freedom from fate. A genuine pleasure to read!" - Claire North
"'I'm a liar, to begin with,' Aphrodite tells us, and from the first moment she leaps off the page. Phoenicia Rogerson's Aphrodite is a totally unique take on the Goddess of Love, with a voice that's razor sharp, funny, grippingly honest, and all her own - accompanied by a vivid cast of characters we know and love from mythology. This is a bold, inventive retelling and a fantastic time from start to finish." - Jenny Williamson
"If you've ever wondered what Tina Fey retelling your favorite myths would be like, Phoenicia Rogerson has the answer." - Ian Doescher
"Sparkles with wicked humor and boundless imagination." - Kate Heartfield
"With its sharply witty prose, Aphrodite perfectly captures the charm and chaos of the Greek gods." - Rosie Hewlett
"Forget everything you think you know about the goddess of love - Phoenicia Rogerson's Aphrodite is a revelation that's part divine comedy, part epic drama, and entirely addictive. With razor-sharp wit and surprising heart, Rogerson breathes fresh life into ancient mythology, creating a voice so compelling you'll follow Aphrodite anywhere, even into war with Zeus himself." - Crystal King
"Wit and verve, contrasting laugh-out-loud humor with moments of surprising tenderness." - Luna McNamara
"A joyful exploration of one woman's quest for home, power, identity and ultimately, freedom from fate. A genuine pleasure to read!" - Claire North
"'I'm a liar, to begin with,' Aphrodite tells us, and from the first moment she leaps off the page. Phoenicia Rogerson's Aphrodite is a totally unique take on the Goddess of Love, with a voice that's razor sharp, funny, grippingly honest, and all her own - accompanied by a vivid cast of characters we know and love from mythology. This is a bold, inventive retelling and a fantastic time from start to finish." - Jenny Williamson
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