What a unique and engaging anthology that dives into well-known and lesser known Greek myths! I am a huge fan of Greek mythology, so this was a treat to read several poems and short stories about various female characters who are found throughout Greek mythology. I thought this anthology was insightful since it allowed me to read various points of view of these unspoken or unsung female characters, and opened up a lens into their story that seemed fresh and unique.

At no point did I ever feel like any poem or story was too long--more often than not I wanted to know and read more. I feel like the stories are poignant for today's world in that they force the reader to question why these women were never allowed to tell their side of the story. Despite loving Greek mythology and the various gods and goddesses, while reading this anthology there were so many moments where I had to stop and think and question what I knew to be true about a character or a myth--the insight and focus on the minor characters, or the voiceless "monsters" left me questioning who really should be defined as the monster.

Thank you to NetGalley and Brigids Gate Press for a digital copy of this book, and the chance to read and review it! All thoughts and opinions are my own.

It’s pretty difficult to rate an anthology because of how vastly different each piece of writing is. Some of these pieces I found really lovely and beautifully written, others I found incredibly juvenile and they felt like a bunch of Pinterest quotes mashed together in hopes they would sound edgy and intellectual.

So, ultimately I’m settling on three stars.

Musings of the Muses by Heather Vassalo; S.D. Vassalo is such a good book. I couldn't stop reading this book for a bit. It was such a good experience!!!!