Book Cover: Aphrodite In Pieces

Experience the myth and magic of antiquity's most alluring—and provocative—goddess as never witnessed before, in this gorgeously rendered, unflinching, and deeply vulnerable retelling from the author of Mother of Rome and Medusa's Sisters.

"Aphrodite in Pieces had me hooked from page one. Bear's voice is heartbreaking in its lyricism, painting a picture of the goddess of love that feels both painfully human and impossibly divine. An utter triumph, a masterpiece!"—Emily Rath, New York Times bestselling author of North is the Night

"[Lauren J. A.] Bear tackles Aphrodite in all her complexities. . . . Perspective can change everything, and Bear is always interested in giving victimized women of mythology a voice, even extremely powerful figures like Aphrodite. . . . With beautiful, reflective prose, this retelling will appeal to fans of Bear’s previous work or Greek mythology retellings in general."—Library Journal (starred review)

"Writing in eloquent and elegant prose that Sappho herself would prize, Bear deftly illuminates the endlessly compelling story of one of mythology’s most famous figures. Not only are readers treated to an Aphrodite who is flirtatious, funny, and fierce in equal measures, Bear also thoughtfully explores age-old topics such as the meaning and power of beauty, love, and art.”—Booklist

Author Lauren J. A. Bear

About the Author

LAUREN J. A. BEAR   was born in Boston and raised in Long Beach. After studying English at UCLA and education at LMU, she worked for a decade as a middle-school teacher focused on literacy and humanities. Though she eventually settled in Seattle with her husband and her three young children, Lauren has spent every summer since she was born on the Vineyard. 

Instagram/Threads: @laurenjabear