Summary
Luna McNamara: Psyche and Eros
The god of desire falls in love with a girl with a heart, but if she ever sees his face, they will be separated forever... United by cursed fate, stubborn Psyche and Eros, fed up with mortals, will face challenges they could not have imagined. In the world of mortals, the Trojan War is brewing, among the gods there are those who wish them harm, and the two must decide whether to turn a heavy curse into something else, something more... before it's too late. Psyche and Eros is a joyous and subversive story about gods, monsters and the human heart that will enchant all your senses, at the same time questioning the notions of trust, sacrifice and the true meaning of heroism. Luna McNamara has created unforgettable, vivid characters, stunning prose, and fierce tension in this delightful debut novel about a love so strong it defies even the will of Olympus. »An enthralling new reading of the great love story of Greek mythology.« - Glamor »A crazy journey through Greek mythology, full of lively, sparkling characters! A perfect balance of humor and strong feelings. Wonderful!" - Jennifer Saint, bestselling author of Ariadne and Elektra Luna McNamara is a social worker by day and writes about women from history and forgotten gods at night. She received her MA from Harvard on the topic of women and gender in world religions; she also studied Greek language and philosophy. He lives in Boston with his faithful rabbit Leo. Psyche and Eros is her first novel.
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