Hekate: The Witch (Standard Edition) (Goddesses of the Underworld, 1)
This is an ancient story written long before us. It is a tale full of Gods and monsters, divine wars and ghosts, and the tangled mess made by the divine and the mortal. This is a ode to mothers and daughters, the sacred and the courageous, and the grief that grows in the absence of love. It is a song of joy and friendship that is homegrown and pieced together by careful, gentle fingers.
At the heart of this story is a girl looking for answers. At the soul of this story is the divine Goddess within us all.
In this stunningly intimate reimagining of a Greek myth, internationally renowned poet Nikita Gill showcases the underworld and its chthonic deities in all their glory, and weaves a gripping story about the young Goddess Hekate coming of age within their midst.
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As a longtime fan of Greek mythology, I was thrilled to be approved for this title. The premise immediately intrigued me since Hekate (or Hecate) is often overlooked in mainstream myth retellings. Her story is deeply rooted in themes of witchcraft and necromancy, making this an especially fitting read for the fall season.
This coming-of-age tale is set in the Underworld, a setting that Gill brings to life with poetic richness. While I was familiar with bits and pieces from various myths, this story skillfully weaves together the realms of Asphodel Meadows, Elysian Fields, and Tartarus into a cohesive, immersive world. The timeline also stood out. It begins during the Titanomachy and spans through to the abduction of Persephone. Since Hekate is a Titan's daughter, the perspective offered here feels refreshingly underexplored and adds depth to a mythology that’s often retold through Olympian eyes.
I hadn’t read any of Nikita Gill’s previous works, but discovering that she’s a poet made perfect sense. Her writing is lush, lyrical, and evocative. That said, the structure took some getting used to. Whether it was due to the short chapters or the narrative style of the audiobook (narrated by Gill herself), the story sometimes felt more like a series of loosely connected vignettes rather than a continuous narrative. It wasn’t necessarily a bad thing, I just call it out as something different from the pacing and structure I typically gravitate toward. At times, the story felt almost allegorical and reminded me of The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho, with symbolic undertones that invite reflection.
Overall, this was a beautifully written and atmospheric read. A strong 4 out of 5 stars.
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