A riotous adventure through the ages of Greek mythology populated by a cast of vivid
glittering characters. Luna McNamara strikes the perfect note of irreverent humor and furious
emotion in this fabulous novel. An absolute joy! - JENNIFER SAINT bestselling author of
Ariadne and ElektraThe 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 in this utterly transporting reimagining
of Greek mythology-an epic adventure and love story for the ages sure to satisfy fans of
Madeline Miller and V.E. SchwabWho said true love is a myth?A prophecy claims that Psyche
princess of Mycenae will defeat a monster feared even by the gods. Rebelling against her
society's expectations for women Psyche spends her youth mastering blade and bow preparing to
meet her destiny.When Psyche angers the love goddess Aphrodite she sends Eros god of desire
to deliver a cruel curse. After eons watching humanity twist his gifts the last thing Eros
wants is to become involved in the chaos of the mortal world. But when he pricks himself with
the arrow intended for Psyche Eros finds himself doomed to yearn for a woman who will be torn
from him the moment their eyes meet.Thrown together by fate headstrong Psyche and world-weary
Eros will face challenges greater than they could have ever imagined. And as the Trojan War
begins and divine powers try to keep them apart the pair must determine if the curse could
become something more . . . before it's too late.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.An enthralling tale
of adventure romance and star-crossed lovers. - SUE LYNN TAN bestselling author of Daughter
of the Moon GoddessStartlingly lovely. This is Greek mythology as it's meant to be told-witty
indulgent deeply felt. - GRACE D. LI New York Times bestselling author of Portrait of a
ThiefEvery page is a breathless swoonworthy adventure. - ROSHANI CHOKSHI New York Times
bestselling author of The Last Tale of the Flower Bride
