EAN: 9780063295070

PSYCHE AND EROS - LUNA MCNAMARA GEBUNDEN

In this utterly transporting retelling of Greek mythology  the god of desire is cursed to fall
for a spirited young mortal woman  but if she looks upon his face they will be parted
forever?an epic adventure and love story for the ages  sure to satisfy fans of Madeline Miller
and V.E. Schwab Who said true love is a myth? A prophecy claims that Psyche  princess of
Mycenae  will conquer a monster feared by the gods. Beloved by her family but at odds with her
society's expectations for women  Psyche trains to become a hero  mastering blade and bow. When
Psyche angers Aphrodite  the love goddess enlists Eros  god of desire  to help deliver a cruel
curse. Eros is the last born of the eldest gods  dry-witted and jaded  unsure of his place in
the cosmos. The last thing he wants is to become involved in the chaos of the mortal world  but
when he pricks himself with the arrow intended for Psyche  Eros is doomed to yearn for a woman
who will be torn from him the moment their eyes meet. A joyous and subversive tale of gods 
monsters  and the human heart and soul  Psyche and Eros dazzles the senses while exploring
notions of trust  sacrifice  and what it truly means to be a hero. With unforgettably vivid
characters  spellbinding prose  and delicious tension  Luna McNamara has crafted a shimmering
and propulsive debut novel about a love so strong it defies the will of Olympus.

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