Zeus is the villain of “Hera” by Jennifer Saint, but our titular character isn’t necessarily the hero. “Hera” is a mythological retelling of the life of the queen of the gods, Hera. There’s a focus on Hera’s relationship to Zeus, monsters, and mortals, and I really enjoyed her character arc in relation to all three. I loved learning more about the myths, particularly the birth of Typhon, though of course creative liberties are taken. I think you’ll find Hera to be an awe-inspiring yet flawed character. Of all the many portrayals of Hera, I like Saint’s the best!