Epic of Helinthia
By MJ Pankey
It is a stellar 10/5 ⭐️ (yes, TEN) read
Dear Author & Muse and Quill Press, I have just one question. When will the sequel be published? I need it like yesterday! No pressure, of course but…please hurry?🙏🥺
I haven’t been this excited about a completed read in a long, LONG time. This novel is excellent, simply amazing!
If you enjoy reading epics (like Homer’s Iliad), fantasy (like LOTR), mythology retelling (Circe etc.), beautifully written, complex stories with well thought out characters, you MUST read this book.
This is 100% spoiler free, which means I will not be speaking about aspects of the story or the characters. I do not want to spoil anything.
I found ZERO faults in this epic tale, which doesn’t often happens.
Great writing style, layered, flows beautifully.
Great pacing. The story is complex, structured, and does not run nor is sluggish.
Extensive world building, inspired by (and set in a somewhat fictitious) Ancient Greece, the Mediterranean Basin and mythology.
Believable fantasy and mythological elements.
Interesting and complex characters easily distinguishable from one another, none without faults.
Politics, religion, adventure, drama, mystery, family, danger, war, vengeful gods, death, love…there is everything and it is blended seamlessly.
Thank you for allowing me to read this amazing novel through NetGalley. Now onto waiting for the next installment….🕰️