What a beautifully written book. Utmost praise for the reflective and insightful writing that makes up Palace of Eros. The slower pace, with a focus on characters and a clear message, was refreshing against the very popular medium of Greek mythology retellings. The writing is much slower-paced than I imagine most people are used to, but if you enjoy a story that isn’t afraid to take its time and pick apart its protagonists it’s a brilliant one to get into. It genuinely gave me things to think about and portrayed social issues in an ancient context while still keeping it relatable, down to the wick. There is some deviation from the original, liberties taken to encompass a conversation and expand on a concept that would otherwise not be possible in this context - and I admit that I was hesitant with it at first, but by the end of chapter 2, I was immersed and willing to set sail on the vision. 

All in all I would recommend highly if you can settle with slower pacing and poeticism. For people more  into YA fiction with action and quick shifts in scenery (not a dig, we all have our preferences and that’s valid!) I’d give this one a miss, but otherwise - I just know I’ll be coming back to read this one again sometime soon.