Name: Troy
ISBN: 9780152045708

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Why This Clicks

Mythic Pull

A compact ancient-world read for when you want mythic atmosphere more than explanation.

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ancient myth, teen-forward
romance-adjacent classical world

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category-first framing
sustained narrative immersion

Book Details

Authors: Adèle Geras
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Published: September 1, 2002
Format: Paperback
Theme: Greek & Roman Myths for Teens · Historical YA - Ancient Worlds
Reading lane: Greek & Roman Myths for Teens

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Greek & Roman Myths for Teens

About This Book

The siege of Troy has lasted almost ten years. Inside the walled city, food is scarce and death is common. From the heights of Mount Olympus, the Gods keep watch. But Aphrodite, Goddess of Love, is bored with the endless, dreary war. Aided by Eros's bow, the goddess sends two sisters down a bloody path to an awful truth: In the fury of war, love strikes the deadliest blows. Heralded by fans and critics alike, Adèle Geras breathes personality, heartbreak, and humor into this...

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The siege of Troy has lasted almost ten years. Inside the walled city, food is scarce and death is common. From the heights of Mount Olympus, the Gods keep watch. But Aphrodite, Goddess of Love, is bored with the endless, dreary war. Aided by Eros's bow, the goddess sends two sisters down a bloody path to an awful truth: In the fury of war, love strikes the deadliest blows. Heralded by fans and critics alike, Adèle Geras breathes personality, heartbreak, and humor into this classic story.