Hekate sings the story of its eponymous heroine. Born into a world on fire and at war, she and her mother are left behind by the menfolk of their Titan family as the battle against the new Gods–the Olympians–begins. Soon, Hekate and her mother are forced to flee their home as the Olympians overpower and enslave the Titans, including Hekate’s father, Perses, and gain dominion over the universe. In a bid to protect Hekate from the clutches of Zeus and Poseidon, her mother leaves her in the underworld with the goddess Styx and king of the underworld, Hades, where she must make a life for herself and discover her divine purpose.
Here begins Nikita Gill’s beautiful and propulsive reimagining of Hekate’s myth which unfolds into a coming-of-age adventure story and quest in which our young protagonist – not yet a goddess – sets out to discover what has happened to her parents, heal from the trauma of her separation from them, make a new home for herself in the underworld, and, eventually, step into her true power as a woman and goddess, before it’s too late.
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Hekate: The Witch
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September 16, 2025
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In this stunning reimagining of Greek myth for fans of Circe and Lore, Nikita Gill showcases the underworld and its chthonic deities in all their glory, weaving a gripping story about the young goddess coming of age within their midst.
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Hekate Review
(Updated: July 22, 2026)
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5.0
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5.0
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5.0
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5.0
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Hello. It's me again with another Greek retelling.
I am a sucker for Greek retelling books and one of Hekate? Yes, please. It was so refreshing to get a story of a Goddess that isn't talked about too much. At first I was a little worried because it was all told in poetry but honestly - it was the perfect way to tell Hekate's tale.
The story takes us from Hekate's birth, to the war of the Gods, and finally to Hekate becoming a Goddess and winning the war against the Giants. I loved the way this book was written in stanzas. It felt so fitting to tell this Greek story in this way. No extra flourishing words and details - just Hekate's story.
One of my favorite things about reading books like this is learning the history I didn't know. I knew of Hekate's name but not of her persona. This book made me love her and want to know more about her. Nikita Gill truly made Hekate her own story, and after reading it - as she should.
Overall, Hekate by Nikita Gill was an amazing storytelling of the Witch Goddess Hekate. Told in poetry, Gill gives the readers Hekate's story and becoming the Goddess that she is. I loved this story and thought the writing was perfect. For a Greek story, it made sense to write this in a poetic style without wasting time on extra words. It was beautifully told and I think will draw a lot of interest to this Goddess who typically doesn't get her story told.
I am a sucker for Greek retelling books and one of Hekate? Yes, please. It was so refreshing to get a story of a Goddess that isn't talked about too much. At first I was a little worried because it was all told in poetry but honestly - it was the perfect way to tell Hekate's tale.
The story takes us from Hekate's birth, to the war of the Gods, and finally to Hekate becoming a Goddess and winning the war against the Giants. I loved the way this book was written in stanzas. It felt so fitting to tell this Greek story in this way. No extra flourishing words and details - just Hekate's story.
One of my favorite things about reading books like this is learning the history I didn't know. I knew of Hekate's name but not of her persona. This book made me love her and want to know more about her. Nikita Gill truly made Hekate her own story, and after reading it - as she should.
Overall, Hekate by Nikita Gill was an amazing storytelling of the Witch Goddess Hekate. Told in poetry, Gill gives the readers Hekate's story and becoming the Goddess that she is. I loved this story and thought the writing was perfect. For a Greek story, it made sense to write this in a poetic style without wasting time on extra words. It was beautifully told and I think will draw a lot of interest to this Goddess who typically doesn't get her story told.
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Hekate Review; Great Retelling of Hekate!
(Updated: July 22, 2026)
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5.0
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This story is a dark and powerful retelling inspired by Hekate from Greek mythology. I went into this book already really interested in the topic, especially because growing up Hekate was actually one of my favorite goddesses to learn about. Because of that, I was really excited about how the story would portray her. Thankfully, the book ended up being a really enjoyable read.
No Spoilers!
One thing that stood out to me right away is that the story is written completely in verse. Normally longer books written in poem form can feel difficult to get through, but this one flowed surprisingly well. The style made the story feel emotional and intense, especially when it explored themes like power, anger, and self-discovery. A lot of the book focuses on female strength and the idea of reclaiming power, which made parts of it feel really inspiring.
I also liked how the story blends mythology with a more personal and emotional perspective. Different gods and mythological elements appear throughout the book, but the focus stays strongly on Hekate and her journey. The author manages to build something that feels both creative and connected to the original myths at the same time. Because I already enjoy reading about Greek mythology, it was fun seeing familiar figures appear in new ways.
Overall, this was a dark, thoughtful, and creative retelling that mixes mythology with poetry and strong emotional themes. For readers who enjoy Greek mythology, witchy themes, and stories about female empowerment, this is definitely a unique and memorable read.
No Spoilers!
One thing that stood out to me right away is that the story is written completely in verse. Normally longer books written in poem form can feel difficult to get through, but this one flowed surprisingly well. The style made the story feel emotional and intense, especially when it explored themes like power, anger, and self-discovery. A lot of the book focuses on female strength and the idea of reclaiming power, which made parts of it feel really inspiring.
I also liked how the story blends mythology with a more personal and emotional perspective. Different gods and mythological elements appear throughout the book, but the focus stays strongly on Hekate and her journey. The author manages to build something that feels both creative and connected to the original myths at the same time. Because I already enjoy reading about Greek mythology, it was fun seeing familiar figures appear in new ways.
Overall, this was a dark, thoughtful, and creative retelling that mixes mythology with poetry and strong emotional themes. For readers who enjoy Greek mythology, witchy themes, and stories about female empowerment, this is definitely a unique and memorable read.
Good Points
- Unique Greek mythology retelling
- Written in powerful verse/poetry
- Strong themes of female empowerment
- Dark, emotional, and thought-provoking
- Written in powerful verse/poetry
- Strong themes of female empowerment
- Dark, emotional, and thought-provoking
Fantastic Read!
(Updated: July 22, 2026)
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5.0
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This isn’t the Hekate of dusty mythological footnotes, it's the story of a girl born into chaos, orphaned in war, and raised in the eerie beauty of the Underworld!
From the very first page, Gill paints Hekate as both vulnerable and fearsome: a child of loss, growing up among the dead, haunted by questions of identity and belonging. As she steps into her power witchcraft, necromancy, and a magic even the Olympians fear Hekate becomes a force of reckoning. But what struck me most wasn’t just her strength; it was her loneliness, her yearning for love, her need to choose her own path when gods and monsters alike tried to control her.
Reading this book is like stepping into an ancient myth told around a fire, only sharper, more feminist, and fiercely modern. And at the center of it all is Hekate, raw and radiant, a heroine who proves that survival itself can be a kind of magic.
✨If you love myth retellings that give voice to forgotten goddesses, Hekate: The Witch would be a good choice for you! It’s both an origin story and a battle cry, a reminder that power often comes from the places where we’ve been broken!
From the very first page, Gill paints Hekate as both vulnerable and fearsome: a child of loss, growing up among the dead, haunted by questions of identity and belonging. As she steps into her power witchcraft, necromancy, and a magic even the Olympians fear Hekate becomes a force of reckoning. But what struck me most wasn’t just her strength; it was her loneliness, her yearning for love, her need to choose her own path when gods and monsters alike tried to control her.
Reading this book is like stepping into an ancient myth told around a fire, only sharper, more feminist, and fiercely modern. And at the center of it all is Hekate, raw and radiant, a heroine who proves that survival itself can be a kind of magic.
✨If you love myth retellings that give voice to forgotten goddesses, Hekate: The Witch would be a good choice for you! It’s both an origin story and a battle cry, a reminder that power often comes from the places where we’ve been broken!
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