Have you read either of Lauren J.A. Bear’s previous novels, Medusa’s Sisters or Mother of Rome? If so, how do they compare to Aphrodite in Pieces?
I have not read either one. After reading Aphrodite in Pieces I am looking forward to reading her other books!
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This is my first of her books but I have added Mother of Rome to my TBR list. Looking forward to it.
No. I will consider Bear’s other book, Mother of Rome, now, considering that I appreciated her style of writing in such an engaging manner.
I have not read these, but I very definitely will. I’m fascinated by Medusa (got to see Caravaggio’s terrific Head of Medusa at the Uffizi in Florence a couple of years ago). I really enjoyed how Bear made these myths come alive for me.
BTW, I just heard back that Lauren Bear is interested in participating in a Q&A with us in June! Stay tuned for more info, but I hope y’all will start thinking up some questions for her.
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I have not, but I did just order Medusa’s Sisters. I am a big fan of her writing style.
No, this is the first book by Ms. Bear that I’ve read though I do have Mother of Rome on my TBR list (I secreted it some place and need to find it). I definitely want to read another book by her.
Just announced: Lauren J.A. Bear will be visiting our Community Forum for a Q&A, starting June 15! Put on your thinking caps & come ask questions.
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I have not read her other books, but I am now interested in back list. I think it was the ending that did it for me, I just wasn’t expecting it. Thanks for introducing me to another new author.
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I’m almost through with Mother of Rome and I’m glad I had a chance to read it. It’s different from Aphrodite in that I feel like there’s more historical basis. (I know, I know, the founding of Rome is a myth, but I still feel the legend has some kernel of fact.) In Aphrodite I feel like the challenge was to weave the myths into whole cloth. In Mother of Rome, the author had to adhere to one specific story, and I was very curious as to how she was going to reconcile parts of it (very creatively, it turns out). Anyway, I like both books, and I’m eager to talk to the author about them (starting tomorrow!).