Where Darkness Bloomed by K. D. Stark

"Stark has created a retelling that feels like it was carved straight from the marrow of Greek mythology and Trojan legend... a haunting echo of the past brought to life with striking beauty." —Goodreads "Nothing short of spellbinding... a must-read for fans of Madeline Miller, Jennifer Saint, and darkly romantic myth reimaginings." —Goodreads War rages above. Death stirs below. And the Fates are far from silent. As the Trojan War shatters kingdoms, a goddess and a queen stand on the cusp of legend. Stolen from her homeland by a Trojan prince, Helen of Sparta is no longer a symbol of beauty but the ultimate prize in a clash of gods, kings, and warriors. Trapped within the besieged city of Troy, she balances on the edge of survival and rebellion, drawn into a dangerous dance with Achilles—the infamous warlord whose fury threatens to destroy all. But each life lost feeds the River. Each fallen soldier swells the realm below. Hidden from Olympus and the world of men, Persephone was meant to remain untouched by shadow. But when her path entwines with Hades, the formidable ruler of the Underworld, she is drawn into a realm of ancient power and dangerous awakenings. In a kingdom carved from darkness, she must decide if she will be captive... or queen. Read more