{"product_id":"psyche-and-eros-9780063295070","title":"Psyche and Eros","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"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\u003cem\u003e Ariadne\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eElektra\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 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. Schwab\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWho said true love is a myth?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrown 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA joyous and subversive tale of gods, monsters, and the human heart and soul, \u003cem\u003ePsyche and Eros \u003c\/em\u003edazzles 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"An enthralling tale of adventure, romance, and star-crossed lovers.\" -- SUE LYNN TAN, bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eDaughter of the Moon Goddess\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Startlingly lovely. This is Greek mythology as it's meant to be told--witty, indulgent, deeply felt.\" -- GRACE D. LI, \u003cem\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/em\u003ebestselling author of \u003cem\u003ePortrait of a Thief\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Every page is a breathless, swoonworthy adventure.\" -- ROSHANI CHOKSHI, \u003cem\u003e New York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author of\u003cem\u003e The Last Tale of the Flower Bride\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Luna McNamara\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e William Morrow \u0026amp; Company\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/13\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 352\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.90lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.20h x 5.80w x 1.30d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780063295070\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal Prepub Alert\u003c\/i\u003e 12\/01\/2022 pg. 14\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 03\/06\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 03\/01\/2023 pg. 132\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 04\/01\/2023 pg. 26\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 04\/15\/2023","brand":"William Morrow \u0026 Company","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":40937517875315,"sku":"9.78006E+12","price":29.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/products\/img_2d2a4356-1944-4d20-b217-44807fecdccd.jpg?v=1693313602","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/en-de\/products\/psyche-and-eros-9780063295070","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}