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A review by sarahyllescas
Daughters of Sparta by Claire Heywood
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
I just LOVED the deep and real insight into the struggles of women in this time period! You can absolutely tell the author put in so much research to make this book feel real. The emotions and struggles of the sisters were relatable, raw, saddening, and difficult. It was never boring!
Graphic: Child death, Death, Rape, and Murder
Moderate: War
Minor: Sexism