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"Madeline Miller's Circe meets Cersei Lannister in a stunning debut following Clytemnestra, the most notorious heroine of the ancient world and the events that forged her into the legendary queen. As for queens, they are either hated or forgotten. She already knows which option suits her best... You were born to a king, but you marry a tyrant. You stand by helplessly as he sacrifices your child to placate the gods. You watch him wage war on a foreign shore, and you comfort yourself with violent thoughts of your own. Because this was not the first offence against you. This was not the life you ever deserved. And this will not be your undoing. Slowly, you plot. But when your husband returns in triumph, you become a woman with a choice. Acceptance or vengeance, infamy follows both. So, you bide your time and force the gods' hands in the game of retribution. For you understood something long ago that the others never did. If power isn't given to you, you have to take it for yourself. A blazing novel set in the world of Ancient Greece for fans of Jennifer Saint and Natalie Haynes, this is a thrilling tale of power and prophecies, of hatred, love, and of an unforgettable Queen who fiercely dealt out death to those who wronged her"--



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"Crackles with vivid fury, passion and strength." --Jennifer Saint, bestselling author of Ariadne and Elektra

For fans of Madeline Miller's Circe, a stunning debut following Clytemnestra, the most notorious villainess of the ancient world and the events that forged her into the legendary queen.

As for queens, they are either hated or forgotten. She already knows which option suits her best...

You were born to a king, but you marry a tyrant. You stand by helplessly as he sacrifices your child to placate the gods. You watch him wage war on a foreign shore, and you comfort yourself with violent thoughts of your own. Because this was not the first offence against you. This was not the life you ever deserved. And this will not be your undoing. Slowly, you plot.

But when your husband returns in triumph, you become a woman with a choice.

Acceptance or vengeance, infamy follows both. So, you bide your time and force the gods' hands in the game of retribution. For you understood something long ago that the others never did.

If power isn't given to you, you have to take it for yourself.

A blazing novel set in the world of Ancient Greece for fans of Jennifer Saint and Natalie Haynes, this is a thrilling tale of power and prophecies, of hatred, love, and of an unforgettable Queen who fiercely dealt out death to those who wronged her.



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"Clytemnestra redefines the retelling genre with a heroine who, instead of enduring suffering, avenges it. Complex characters, stylish writing and a glimpse into the heart of one of history's most reviled women - Casati's Clytemnestra is a self-determined warrior queen." -- Annie Garthwaite, acclaimed author of Cecily



"A great literary achievement that gives voice to characters who, due to their genders, have been vilified and silenced throughout the millennia...Clytemnestra is a literary tour de force--a novel of passion and vengeance set in Ancient Greece." -- Foreword Reviews, STARRED review



"Ablaze with transporting moments of deep tenderness and visceral ferocity, Casati's Clytemnestra gives the phrase 'fight like a girl' its rightfully heroic and empowering meaning!" -- Buki Papillon, author of An Ordinary Wonder



"Bold and elegant, Costanza Casati's debut bursts onto the page in flashes of light. This book deconstructs Clytemnestra's infamy and then, with tremendous empathy and wisdom, reconstructs her into an enthrallingly complex figure filled with passion and spirit. This fiery tale of revenge and desire really is the stuff of legend--Casati's unflinching storytelling is irresistible." -- Sarah Priscus, author of Groupies



"Crackles with vivid fury, passion and strength. A powerful, thought-provoking portrayal of a fascinating and complicated woman framed in beautiful prose. I loved it." -- Jennifer Saint, bestselling author of Ariadne and Elektra



"Powerful and sympathetic, Clytemnestra shines a light on Helen of Troy's overshadowed sister. Crafted with page-turning suspense, Casati spins a mesmerizing story of an ambitious warrior queen who must use all her skill to protect herself and those she loves from men who view women not as equals, but as pawns to be sacrificed upon the altars of lust, greed, and fame. An ancient and intriguing tale made fresh for today's 21st century battles." -- Liz Michalski, author of Darling Girl



"Savage, passionate, and absolutely spellbinding. Costanza Casati's recreation of Sparta is astonishing--you feel you are with Clytemnestra, completely immersed in the brutal world she inhabits with her siblings, whose complex relationships are drawn with skill and tenderness. Clytemnestra's rage, her heartbreak, and her determination radiate off the page--I was utterly gripped." -- Elodie Harper, bestselling author of The Wolf Den



"What a pleasure to fall in love with Clytemnestra through the mind of Costanza Casati, who renders a singularly vibrant Greece, populated by familiar characters and absolutely alive with emotion and suspense. Casati reveals a Clytemnestra we've never met before: fiercely intelligent, passionate, and loving - and willing to do anything to avenge the ones she loves." -- Naomi Krupitsky, New York Times bestselling author of The Family


Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Sub-Genre: Historical
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Number of Pages: 448
Publisher: Sourcebooks Landmark
Format: Hardcover
Author: Costanza Casati
Language: English
Street Date: March 7, 2023
TCIN: 87452183
UPC: 9781728268231
Item Number (DPCI): 059-01-8532
Origin: Made in the USA
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Clytemnestra Is A Goddess

5 out of 5 stars
C - 9 months ago, Verified purchaser
Love love love! I felt so immersed in the world this book created. Equal parts wonderful + heartbreaking. This was definitely a top read of 2024!
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Great novel, but a big misprint

3 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Reader - 2 years ago
This is an arresting and heartfelt retelling of Clytemnestra's story. I really enjoyed it, except that right as the story was picking up, 30 wrong pages showed up. It went from 372 to 309, and then 340 to 405. Bummed to miss a big piece of the most thrilling part of the story.
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enjoyable Greek mythology/historical fiction

4 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
bostieslovebooks - 2 years ago
Set in ancient Greece, CLYTEMNESTRA follows the rise to power of a fierce queen. I really liked that ancient Greece was the setting of this book as that’s an area that I’ve always had an interest it. It took me a little while to find a groove as I began reading. There are a lot of characters and despite the family charts and character lists given, I was getting tripped up on who several people were for quite a bit until everything finally seemed to click into place. After that, the pacing felt smoother and I became engrossed in the story. The plot jumps ahead in time in a couple spots which was nice in that it kept things moving along and also provided the opportunity to follow Clytemnestra throughout her life as she grows from a young girl to an adult. I liked seeing her journey and how she dealt with different obstacles as she rose to power as queen. I do wonder if there could have been more character development for her had there had been slightly less included on secondary character storylines. I did find the writing enjoyable overall. CLYTEMNESTRA was an enjoyable Greek mythology/historical fiction book that I’d recommend. Thank you to Sourcebooks Landmark for the giveaway ARC.
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An amazing debut

5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
- 2 years ago
This book honestly took me by surprise. I will say that I was not expecting to like the book as much as I did because the beginning of the book did start out a little slow. I was also confused about a certain character which made me not like the book at first. But as the book went on, I couldn’t stop reading. Clytemnestra and all her pain was hard to read about, but I couldn’t help but admire how strong she was the whole book. I also really liked how the book didn’t just focus on Clytemnestra’s vengeance, it also demonstrated how strong family bonds can go. I think the author did a phenomenal job in expressing the different characters emotions because it never felt like a single character was flat. I really appreciated how she portrayed Helen; the author actually made her a real person instead of just a woman that was beautiful. Overall, this book was phenomenal, and for anyone who likes Green mythology, this is the book for you.
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