David Hair and Cath Mayo’s Athena’s Champion should come with a disclaimer. I don’t want to put too fine a point on it, but something to like “Warning: This novel is impossible to put down, will very likely leave the reader breathless, and is not recommended for those with conditions that may be aggravated by fast-paced adventure” would be great.

One might think a story about Odysseus would be hard to breathe new life into, but Athena’s Champion is both fresh and creative. Using Theseus’ abduction of Helen as a template, Hair and Mayo craft an imaginative conflict that tangibly threatens both the Gods and those sworn to their service.

The narrative is definitely on the heavier side, but I enjoyed the time I spent with it and look forward to the next installment of the series.

I love reading about Greek mythology. One recent read of mine was based on Greek mythology: Circe.

Athena's Champion is a beautifully written story of Prince Odysseus. Odysseus's life took a turn for the worse after visiting the oracle at Pytho. Note, that you will be angry at many places, reading about the vile treatment of women under the rule of gods. The book shows scenarios and dialogues that are eerily similar to today's realities.

Athena's Champion was a great historical fantasy read. I lagged in the beginning but my reading up after a few chapters.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an ARC.

Great book about Greek Mythology. Hair and Mayo do a great job writing together. Odysseus, the main character, is the son of the King of Ithaca. Athena picks Odysseus as one of her champions. It's an interesting story that I enjoyed.

Thank you to Canelo for the arc of this book,
If you like Greek mythology you will love this book, I found it really hard to put down,, a great take on an old legend(s)

I am a huge fan of Greek Mythology and are always curious on some modern stories to these wonderful tales. I am a huge fans of Percy Jackson and Magnus Chase but I thought they would only be the new modern twist on Greek Mythology...until now!

Athena's Champion tells the story of Prince Odysseus must go on an adventure that could risk his life. Odysseus travels to the Oracle of Pythia to be anointed heir to his kingdom; only to find that Pythia reveals a terrible secret destroying all the Pillars of his life and he is bound towards death. Athena Goddess of war and wisdom offers Odysseus sanctuary and forced into a secret war between the Olympians for domination. As a soldier/warrior Odysseus must outsmart his wits in order to stay ahead of the game and alive. When Athena's scheme's gone terribly wrong and the Princess of Sparta is kidnapped, it's up to Odysseus to save her even if it means crossing through the gates of the underworld and face Hades himself. Will Odysseus triumph and save the princess?

This was edge of your seat excitement and the style it was written was very entertaining and you will all be hooked within the first chapter. This book will do very well on our shelves and we can't wait until our patrons get to read the book for themselves. That is why we give this book 5 stars!