The Palace of Eros: A Novel Authored By Caro De Robertis
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In The Palace of Eros, a daring feminist retelling of the Greek myth of Psyche and Eros, the author offers a fresh perspective on a classic story, emphasizing queer joy and liberation. Set in a world where divine beings and mortal desires intertwine, this novel is perfect for fans of Circe and Black Sun.
Psyche, a young woman renowned for her stunning beauty, finds herself trapped between societal expectations and personal longing. Despite her allure, she is deemed undesirable as a wife and yearns for freedom from the constraints imposed by men. When her father is coerced by the Oracle to sacrifice her to appease the wrath of Aphrodite, Psyche is bound to a rock, awaiting a monstrous fate. However, no monster arrives.
Instead, Eros, the nonbinary deity of desire and Aphrodite’s child, intervenes. Unable to fulfill their mother’s command to destroy Psyche, Eros devises a plan to rescue her. They transport Psyche to a hidden palace, free from the gaze of Olympus and the outside world. Here, under the cover of night, Eros and Psyche fall deeply in love, sharing moments of passion and connection. Yet, Eros must depart before dawn each day, maintaining the palace’s protective secrecy.
As Psyche’s days are filled with doubt and a yearning for truth, her curiosity and her sisters' encouragement lead her to uncover Eros’s true identity. This act of betrayal sets off a chain of events that challenges both their love and the divine order itself.
The Palace of Eros, celebrated for its bold and luminous prose, transports readers to a realm where magic and reality collide, exploring themes of freedom, identity, and the transformative power of love in a world that resists the unknown. 📚❤️
Psyche, a young woman renowned for her stunning beauty, finds herself trapped between societal expectations and personal longing. Despite her allure, she is deemed undesirable as a wife and yearns for freedom from the constraints imposed by men. When her father is coerced by the Oracle to sacrifice her to appease the wrath of Aphrodite, Psyche is bound to a rock, awaiting a monstrous fate. However, no monster arrives.
Instead, Eros, the nonbinary deity of desire and Aphrodite’s child, intervenes. Unable to fulfill their mother’s command to destroy Psyche, Eros devises a plan to rescue her. They transport Psyche to a hidden palace, free from the gaze of Olympus and the outside world. Here, under the cover of night, Eros and Psyche fall deeply in love, sharing moments of passion and connection. Yet, Eros must depart before dawn each day, maintaining the palace’s protective secrecy.
As Psyche’s days are filled with doubt and a yearning for truth, her curiosity and her sisters' encouragement lead her to uncover Eros’s true identity. This act of betrayal sets off a chain of events that challenges both their love and the divine order itself.
The Palace of Eros, celebrated for its bold and luminous prose, transports readers to a realm where magic and reality collide, exploring themes of freedom, identity, and the transformative power of love in a world that resists the unknown. 📚❤️
Listed on 16 August, 2024