Aphrodite

Description

Title: Aphrodite
Author: Phoenicia Rogerson
Publisher: HQ / HarperCollins Publishers, 2025
Format: Paperback
Language: English
ISBN-13: 9780008589899

Aphrodite by Phoenicia Rogerson is a witty mythological fiction novel published by HQ / HarperCollins Publishers. From the author of Herc, it reimagines the goddess Aphrodite not simply as a symbol of beauty, but as a clever, ambitious, and dangerous figure fighting to shape her own fate.

The story follows Aphrodite as she uses lies, charm, and survival instinct to convince the gods of Olympus that she belongs among them. But beauty and status are not enough when power is controlled by Zeus, and Aphrodite must decide how far she is willing to go to escape being ruled by someone else.

This edition is well suited for adult readers who enjoy Greek mythology retellings, feminist myth fiction, sharp humour, Olympus drama, and stories about women claiming power in worlds built to contain them. It may also appeal to readers of modern myth retellings with a bold, character-driven voice.