Zenobia Neil's Ariadne Unraveled: A Mythic Retelling explores the full scope of Ariadne's journey and Dionysus's path to godhood. Ariadne, the high priestess of Crete, is completely devoted to her patron goddess, Artemis. Dionysus is a new god, eager to prove himself through his quest for revenge. When Ariadne and Dionysus meet, their instantaneous attraction is undeniable. Artemis, enraged by their connection, declares that she will kill Ariadne if Dionysus does not leave her be. This kickstarts a domino effect that only the Fates could have predicted.

To be totally transparent, it was initially a struggle for me to get, and stay, into this book. While Neil's writing style is beautiful and it was really interesting to see a different perspective of Ariadne and Dionysus, I couldn't help but want for just a little more. I'm not sure if I needed more characterization, more explanation, or a different point of view (first-person POV instead of third-person). There were really great moments throughout this book and the fact that it's a retelling of Greek mythology definitely grabbed my attention.

Overall Rating: 2.5/5 (rounded up to 3)

Ariadne Unraveled: A Mythic Retelling will be available for purchase starting July 7th. Be sure to add it to your Goodreads shelf and see where it's available for purchase. Also, be sure to check out Zenobia Neil's website!
I was lucky enough to be able to read this Advanced Reader's Copy through my partnership with NetGalley. All opinions are my own. ( )