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Jennifer Saint's Ariadne (2021) is a standalone literary fantasy retelling the myth of Theseus and the Minotaur from the perspective of the two women at its center — Ariadne and Phaedra, daughters of King Minos of Crete. The novel does not have a sequel. Saint has since written companion novels set in the same mythological world (Elektra, Atalanta) that are completely standalone and can be read in any order.
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Complete Ariadne Book List
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Jennifer Saint·2021·Standalone — Ariadne and Phaedra retell the myth of Theseus and the Minotaur from a woman's perspective - Buy
Elektra
OptionalJennifer Saint·2022·Companion standalone — three women at the center of the Trojan War's aftermath; same mythological world, no shared characters - Buy
Atalanta
OptionalJennifer Saint·2023·Companion standalone — the myth of Atalanta, the hero who ran faster than any man; same mythological world, completely standalone
Ariadne — Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ariadne by Jennifer Saint a standalone?
Yes — Ariadne is a complete standalone novel. Jennifer Saint has written other mythology retellings (Elektra, Atalanta) set in the same mythological world, but they have no shared characters or plot with Ariadne and can be read in any order or not at all.
What myth does Ariadne retell?
Ariadne retells the myth of Theseus and the Minotaur, centering on Ariadne — the Cretan princess who gave Theseus the thread to navigate the Labyrinth — and her sister Phaedra. The novel follows what happens to the sisters after Theseus enters their story: what he takes from them and what they build for themselves.
Is Ariadne similar to Circe by Madeline Miller?
Yes — Ariadne is the most frequently recommended companion to Circe. Both are literary feminist mythology retellings set in ancient Greece, both center on women who have been treated as supporting characters in men's myths, and both are told in a lyrical, immediate first-person voice. If you loved Circe, Ariadne is the natural next read.
What order should I read Jennifer Saint's books?
Jennifer Saint's mythology retellings are all standalone novels set in the same ancient Greek mythological world: Ariadne (2021), Elektra (2022), and Atalanta (2023). There is no required reading order — you can start with whichever myth interests you most.
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