Praise for Hera:

A Goodreads Readers’ Most Anticipated Book for Summer

“Jennifer Saint has such a distinctive stamp on the genre of Greek mythological retellings—the narratives are captivating and choose interesting new takes on familiar stories. Saint turns her eye to the Queen of the Gods in this nuanced take on misdirected wrath and humanizing a complex, otherworldly figure…Hera is another marvel of a mythological retelling.”
—The Nerd Daily

“I didn't think I could love Jennifer Saint's books more... and then she wrote Hera. Hera is an exceptional achievement...One of the most original, thought-provoking meditations on ancient mythology I have ever encountered.”

—Elodie Harper, author of The Temple of Fortuna

“Saint has a knack of making even the immortals relatable and she brings this most dysfunctional of families into vivid life in her thrilling depiction of a much misunderstood Goddess.”

—Elizabeth Fremantle, author of Disobedient


“A sweeping, epic story of Greek mythology's most complex goddess. Saint weaves her own original threads into the ancient tales, resulting in a story that is subtle, nuanced, and utterly gorgeous.”

—Sarah Underwood, author of Lies We Sing to the Sea

“This is a very special novel…With echoes of Miller's Circe, Hera is an epic novel...The goddess is transformed from a bad-tempered wife to a compelling character readers can root for, even when she is being wicked…Unforgettable.”

—Costanza Casati, author of Clytemnestra


“Hera is Jennifer Saint's best book yet, and every bit as fierce, powerful and captivating as the Queen of the Gods herself...Saint does a masterful job of humanizing Hera…She is still a fearsome queen, but we are able to understand and sympathize with her like never before. This is a must-read for fans of mythology!”

—Rosie Hewlett, author of Medea


“Hera is THE essential mythological book of the decade. With lush descriptions, beautiful worldbuilding and powerful prose, Saint tells the necessary story of the most vilified goddess…I will be handing this book to everyone I know. Breathtaking work as always from Saint.”
—Nikita Gill, author of The Girl and the Goddess


“[A] pacey, triumphant reimagining…Vast in scope and thoroughly entertaining, this portrayal of the most maligned Olympian goddess is a fantastic feat of storytelling as well as a satisfying study of the limits and connivances of female power in a man's world.”

—Nikki Marmery, author of Lilith

“Jennifer Saint has an extraordinary ability to craft a tale that is at once sweeping and intimate...Hera is not only a shrewd depiction of a complex female character but an expansive dissemination of the patriarchal pantheon, the roles allotted to women and the inherent power of storytelling.”

—Bea Fitzgerald, author of Girl, Goddess, Queen

“Hera is an absolute triumph! An utterly captivating foray into the world of this much misunderstood goddess. You will experience her in all her power and glory, held beautifully at all times by Saint's spellbinding craftsmanship. A must read.”
—Jasmine Elmer, author of Goddess with a Thousand Faces