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In this riveting book, the Greek myths reshape themselves and combine with other original imaginings and historical and literary allusions to form a brand-new story. In the opening chapters, the book's audience learns about a series of daughters, each a different color, and each possessing various abilities. Their father has locked them away, and he rules the country of Sikelia as King Silver-Tongued. Each daughter, as they grow older, feels the pain of their isolation. As the sisters begin to wither, and their lives hang in the balance, Justice and her sisters step forward to share their individual stories. Familiar figures like Medusa appear as strange adversaries who threaten the sisters' futures and lives. Nonetheless, hope and love conquer the darkest evils, and a few of the sisters, like Callidice, are able to find light and life on a new horizon.
This novel possesses a unique structure that quickly engages the reader. The chapters alternate narrators so that the sisters' individual voices resonate loudly. Thus, the narrative experience is individualized. This facilitates the novel's overall character development, and the audience gains a deeper understanding of each character as a result. The story also carries a deep message about female empowerment and survival that will resonate with contemporary audiences, and it is part of a growing wave of new, female-centered novels that explore history and folklore. This book is a powerful, refreshing read that leaves one wanting to know more of the story. It will also reignite interest in the myths and tales it is rooted in.