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Reader reviewed by Mairi

Atalanta is dedicated to Artemis, the goddess who preserved her in the forest when she was a baby. But the father who cast her out into the wild to die returns to claim her, demanding that she marry against all that she has ever promised to the chaste goddess of the hunt.

It took me a long time to pick this book up do to the rather unappealing cover (not to mention a lame title) and the fact that I found it at a time when the story of Atalanta meant nothing to me- though that changed. After reading it, I got my own copy and reread it often, savoring the smooth language and the snide jokes.

I would recommend this book to anyone who interested in Greek mythology or who likes a quick, moving read.