Praise for Daughters of Sparta
“An utterly spellbinding historical yarn.”
—Booklist, STARRED review
“Ancient myths take on new life and humanity in
Daughters of Sparta, Claire Heywood's moving debut….Fans of
Circe by Madeline Miller and the Avalon series by Marion Zimmer Bradley will be enthralled.”
—Shelf Awareness, STARRED review
"Heywood’s wondrous retelling of the lives of two ancient princesses struggling for independence and agency in a patriarchal society resonates deeply in today’s imperfect world. Required reading for fans of
Circe, and a remarkable, thrilling debut."
—Fiona Davis, New York Times bestselling author of The Lions of Fifth Avenue“Helen of Troy and her sister Klytemnestra are reimagined in this gorgeous retelling of the classic Greek myth—not as women defined by their husbands and lovers but as battle-weary survivors of a patriarchal society who take control of their own destiny. Absolutely riveting!”
—Alka Joshi, New York Times bestselling author of The Henna Artist
“Claire Heywood masterfully reimagines their lives as princesses of Sparta—first as pawns in the plots and games of men, and then as powerhouses capable of standing on their own and commanding whole kingdoms.
Daughters of Sparta is a fantastic rewriting of an age-old tale.”
—Bitch Magazine
"Fluent and persuasive. I admire the ambition with which Heywood tackles the subject, to which she brings freshness and verve.”
—Elizabeth Buchan, New York Times bestselling author of Revenge of the Middle-Aged Woman
“Heywood breathes new life into two central figures of the Greco-Roman tradition… [and] certainly achieves the feat of giving rich interiority to women who are often treated as little more than symbols.”
—Kirkus
“A fresh, feminist reimagining of the Trojan War’s origins… Heywood paints a vivid portrait.”
—Modern Mrs. Darcy “Author Claire Heywood has written a great new historical fiction novel centered on the women known as Helen Of Troy and her sister Klytemnestra…If you’re a fan of historical fiction, this is right up your alley.”
—Red Carpet Crash“I loved this book. Accessible to those who don’t know much about Homer or Troy or Greek Mythology and special treat for those of us who do.”
—The Satellite Sisters
"Amidst the backdrop of the Siege of Troy, the sisters will push against societal norms to forge a new path for themselves and future women."
—Buzzfeed
