![]() ![]() Naturally, I went into Elektra with pretty high hopes. “To what end did I teach them to weave or dance or sing? How did I know I did not raise another child for slaughter?” So, what about Elektra? Is she cursed, or will she find a way to change her fate? This is a twofold curse, first for seeing what is to come and second for never having anyone believe here. ![]() She’s been cursed with the powerful gift to see the future. Then there’s Elektra’s older sister, Cassandra. But did that do her any good? Her mother, Clytemnestra, had hoped to help avoid the curse but knew it was no avail when her sister disappeared to Troy. Her aunt, Helen of Troy, may have caused a thousand ships to sail. ![]() That certainly feels true for Elektra and her family. Elektra is the second Greek retelling Saint has written, the first being Ariadne (which I adored). If you love Greek Mythology and retellings, you’re probably already aware of Elektra by Jennifer Saint. Warnings: Slavery, rape (mentioned), death of a child ![]()
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