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Reviewed by Liz Konkel for Readers' Favorite
Andromeda by Meg Trotter is great for lovers of Greek mythology. Princess Andromeda was married off to the cruel Xenres in order to spare her kingdom from war. Upon his death, she’s able to return home, only to be married off again to bring peace to Egypt. Her wedding day becomes a tragedy when the goddess Amphitrite is angry at the statue of the princess in her place and declares Andromeda will be sacrificed to the sea beast or her kingdom will perish. Determined to find a way to save herself, Andromeda and her fiancé go in search of the Oracle of Delphi. On her journey, she meets the demigod Perseus as he searches for missing sailors, and the poet Zeth who searches for an epic tale. Andromeda and her two new friends challenge the vision from Apollo to change their fate.
Andromeda is the classic Greek heroine, but with the delightful addition of independence. She’s tired of her life being dictated by others. Andromeda is a breath of fresh air who speaks her mind even if it’s ‘inappropriate.’ I rooted for her the whole time, wanting her to succeed and to make a choice for herself. She constantly reminds Zeth that he’s leaving out anything to do with her in his recounting of Perseus’s tale because she wouldn’t be interesting enough. This is a clear reminder to remember the strength of the women in myths. Meg Trotter takes the classic myths and flips them around to where Andromeda is headstrong, the gods are equivalent to children playing with their toys (mortals), and Medusa is a sympathetic character, not the beast she’s rumored to be. Andromeda is a delightful hero’s journey with a unique voice and fun characters.
