Lies We Sing to the Sea
Sarah Underwood
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Lies We Sing to the Sea
Sarah Underwood
A fantasy romance, by dazzling new talent Sarah Underwood, inspired by Greek mythology and the tale of Penelope’s twelve hanged maids.
In the cursed kingdom of Ithaca, each spring brings the hanging of twelve maidens, a gift to the vengeful Poseidon. But when Leto awakens from her death on the shore of a long-forgotten island, its enigmatic keeper Melantho tells her that there’s only one way the curse can be broken. Leto must kill the last prince of Ithaca . . .
In Lies We Sing to the Sea, debut author Sarah Underwood delivers a thrilling and breathtaking tale that will enthral readers from the very first page as they are transported to the cursed shores of Ithaca.
A reclamation of a story from thousands of years ago, Lies We Sing to the Sea is about love and fate, grief and sacrifice, and, ultimately, the power we must find within.
Review
Amy Wright
Leto is chosen as a sacrifice by the vengeful god Poseidon, along with 11 others, in order to protect the ancient Greek Kingdom of Ithaca from destruction. Her death is not what she expected though. Leto wakes up on a strange island and meets a mysterious girl called Melantho, and together they set out to break Poseidon’s curse and stop the yearly sacrifices – by killing the prince of Ithaca.
Lies We Sing to the Sea is a gorgeous debut. The story manages to combine the sweeping grandeur of an ancient myth while also keeping it contemporary in its retelling, complete with a wonderful sapphic romance. The love story between Leto and Melantho was sweet and fun to watch unfold as they dealt with both their growing feelings towards each other and the rising tide of trouble happening around them. I found both Leto and Melantho compelling to read. They didn’t feel out of place or time in ancient Greece, despite being relatable to a modern audience. Both were complex and had motivation and backstory that drove the plot forward in interesting ways. Mathias, the prince of Ithaca, was also interesting to follow; seeing his point of view and overall character complicated the story, and Leto and Melantho’s plan. I particularly enjoyed the magical ocean powers the main characters had! In all, it’s a great read, and fans of The Song of Achilles may enjoy this one. Suitable for readers 15+.
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