"The Lost Daughter of Sparta is a miracle: a great modern love story with the power of an ancient myth. Thrilling, funny, and gorgeous, it could sit next to books by Madeline Miller or Alison Bechdel—but it's also brilliantly, perfectly itself." —Lev Grossman, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Magicians
Description
Felicia Day, actress and instant New York Times bestselling author of the “engaging and often hilarious” (USA TODAY) You’re Never Weird on the Internet (Almost), returns with a feminist graphic novel about the lost mythical character of Philonoe—Helen of Troy’s sister.
Helen of Troy. Clytemnestra. Timandra.
Three sisters, infamously cursed by the goddess Aphrodite to betray their husbands, are known the world over. But few know about the fourth sister: Philonoe. Lost to historical record, ancient texts say she had a different fate than her sisters. But why and how did this happen?
New York Times bestselling author Felicia Day and illustrator Rowan MacColl bring Philonoe to vivid life at last, in The Lost Daughter of Sparta.
A magnificent hero's journey with a feminist twist, The Lost Daughter of Sparta fills in history's missing pieces with sparkling wit and pathos, thrilling adventure, and an empowering love story that won't soon be forgotten.
Reviews
"A beautifully illustrated and timely story about the importance of having compassion for others as well as oneself." —Rachel Smythe, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Lore Olympus
"This is a beautiful, expansive take on the story of Philonoe, with a touch of Callisto thrown in—I really enjoyed it." —Natalie Haynes, New York Times bestselling author of Pandora's Jar and Stone Blind
"The Lost Daughter of Sparta is a stirring, beautifully illustrated hero's journey overflowing with heart and a wicked sense of humor. Drawing on fragments of ancient mythology, Felicia Day has crafted a timely and inspiring tale of adventure filled with modern themes that will resonate with anyone who has ever felt like an outcast or a misfit. My daughter and I both adored it! —Ernest Cline, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Ready Player One
