Aphrodite

'A remarkable feat of storytelling' Rosie Hewlett on Herc

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'I’m a liar, to begin with.'

I wasn’t always a goddess, you see. My only real power was my beauty – you’ll have heard. It’s legendary. But that was never going to be enough for me.

It took a web of lies to convince the gods of Olympus I was one of them. But I did. I was that good. Zeus gave me a title and riches and loved me. And all he wanted in return was for me to love him back.

But of course, Zeus was a tyrant. (Not entirely surprising when you’re ninety per cent insecurities and ten per cent raw power.) I couldn’t live at someone’s mercy. Really, I had no choice. I had to take on the mightiest Olympian of all. And this bit’s not a lie… I intended to win.

From the award-winning author of Herc, this is the riveting tale of how a nobody became a goddess, and then planned to take down the most powerful god of them all.

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Praise for Phoenicia Rogerson:

'Wickedly fun and devilishly dark’ Cari Thomas, author of Threadneedle

'Rogerson’s writing is powerful and nuanced, giving a fresh perspective on a classic tale and turning it into something completely unforgettable' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A captivating retelling with a very definite, personal voice, and a sharp, fresh perspective’ Genevieve Cogman, author of Scarlet

'I liked that it was told in a modern tone and from the various perspectives. Made me laugh, made me cry, made me look up various Greek figures – all the best signs of a book' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A rollicking ride through Greek mythology’ Luna McNamara, author of Psyche and Eros