The End Crowns All (Deluxe Edition) - by Bea Fitzgerald (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Love caused this war. At least, that's what the stories will say.

When Princess Cassandra's patron god, Apollo, offers her the gift of prophecy--and all the power that comes with it--she jumps at the opportunity. But when she fails to uphold her end of the agreement, her prophecy becomes doomed. No one believes her visions of an alluring, lonely girl who is going to start a war.

Helen fled Sparta in pursuit of love, though it's proving more elusive than she'd hoped. Far from home and surrounded by strangers, Helen's beauty and intelligence are no match for the politics of the Trojan court, especially when one princess with fiery amber eyes is determined to be rid of her.

When war finally strikes, fate brings Cassandra and Helen together in ways not even the gods could have foretold. Together they will change their destinies or be the ruin of all that they love.

But how can they change their futures when following their hearts means defying the gods themselves?

Review Quotes

"Fresh and feisty... A slow-burn, sapphic, enemies-to-lovers romance that spotlights female strength and agency in the traditionally male centered world of Greek mythology, perfect for teen fans of Madeline Miller's The Song of Achilles and Circe." -- Booklist

"[A] terrific retelling." -- Youth Services Book Review, 5 stars

"Fitzgerald's prose is lyrical... allow[ing] readers to become fully immersed in the atmosphere... A slowly unfolding tragedy rewoven into a beautifully hopeful queer story." -- Kirkus

"Underneath [THE END CROWNS ALL] lies a bold goal--changing the narrative to explore how women's rage can change their fate." -- School Library Journal

"Bea Fitzgerald's writing reminds me why I love reading so much - fresh, funny, smart, and full of wisdom and knowledge. The author expertly plays with the Greek myths, giving us a sexy, sapphic reimagining of the Trojan War that I couldn't put down." -- Costanza Casati, bestselling author of Clytemnestra & Babylonia

"This is a witty, sharp reimagining that overflows with heart. Bea Fitzgerald weaves ancient myth into a dazzling new story that is bold, compelling and a striking reflection on the power of storytelling. She is so very skilled in elevating the voices of women, giving them legends of their own that speak to a whole new generation of readers." -- Jennifer Saint, bestselling author of Ariadne & Elektra