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My new favourite.
I have been lucky enough to champion Jennifer since before Ariadne came out and I have been a huge fan since!
Through the years Jennifer has showcased wom... READ MORE
A fresh take on the goddess of love
An incredible and beautiful retelling, with a fresh take on Aphrodite. Saint weaves this story with so much passion and complexity it grips you from the ve... READ MORE
A beautiful, efflorescent tale
A beautiful, efflorescent tale of the true power in love, loss and anger. Here are the tales of Aphrodite and Ares as you've yet seen them, an acknowledgem... READ MORE
Long Love Aphrodite!!
I sped through this book, it was a complete joy to read and I found the language very accessible. The story follows Aphrodite as she interacts with her fel... READ MORE
A beautiful retelling!
This was a beautifully written retelling, as I have come to expect of Jennifer Saint. This is the fourth book I’ve read by her and I’ve yet to read anythin... READ MORE
Fall in Love
Jennifer Saint is an automatic purchase for me. Ever since I read Ariadne I fell in love with her writing and her story telling and I have not missed a sin... READ MORE
Exceeded my high expectations!
This is how Greek mythology retellings should be done! Jennifer Saint brought interesting original twists to the stories we know and love in this gorgeousl... READ MORE
Synopsis
From the #1 bestselling author comes an epic story of love and war as two opposing deities find themselves drawn to each other against all odds. Because when Aphrodite and Ares fall in love, sparks are bound to fly.
'What would happen if the goddess of love fell for the god of war? Two opposites drawn together against all odds . . .'
Aphrodite, Goddess of Love, wields unparalleled power over every divine and mortal heart. Mistaken to be all beauty, no brains, she is in fact the most dangerous of all, driven by passion regardless of the consequences.
While on the surface, Ares, God of War, is her opposite –disliked by everyone and devoted to stirring up conflict – the two are more alike than they realise, each causing havoc for gods and mortals as they rule their primal realms.
These gods are no more immune to the dizzying highs and lows of love and loss than anyone else and before long, they are irresistibly drawn to one another. But there’s only so much room for fire and passion in Zeus’ kingdom, and whilst the God of War may be capable of greater love than anyone else, so may the Goddess of Love be capable of the gravest mistakes.
Publisher information
- Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
- ISBN: 9780241734704
- Number of pages: 400
- Dimensions: 262 x 165 x 38 mm
- Weight: 612g
- Languages: English
Customer Reviews
View allEverything I hoped it would be!
Once again Jennifer Saint enriches a story that we all know and love and makes something new and magical eminate from the pages (or in this instance, a scr... READ MORE
Compelling storyline
I love Greek Mythology and this is another story that brings it all to life. A great cast of characters and a compelling storyline, leaving you wishing for... READ MORE
A Story That Shines Anytime Aphrodite Is Meddling With Mortals
Actual Rating: 3.5
Greek mythology retellings are a definite favourite of mine and so far I've enjoyed everything that Jennifer Saint has penned. 'This ... READ MORE
Absolutely awe-inspiring! Yet another beautifully crafted retelling.
This Immortal Heart by Jennifer Saint can only be described as absolutely awe-inspiring! Yet another beautifully crafted mythological retelling from an aut... READ MORE
gorgeously sumptuous histfic
From her father Ouranos terrible mutilation, Aphrodite was created. Where his blood landed monsters arose, the Furies and the Giants. But Aphrodite, curvac... READ MORE
An internal battle between love and war
This was my first Jennifer Saint novel and it will definitely not be my last.
This Immortal Heart follows Aphrodite as she balances power plays and ego... READ MORE
Beautiful Greek mythology retelling
I really enjoy reading retellings of Greek mythology, this was my first book by Jennifer Saint. I really enjoyed this book, the tale of Aphrodite and Ares ... READ MORE
Aphrodite myth retold brilliantly
Aphrodite is born, stepping forth from the sea a quivering, languorous dazzling sensual woman, the Goddess of Love. Filled with palpable longing, desire an... READ MORE
more retelling then romance
For a book about the Goddess of Love this doesn’t really read as a romance… like why is it’s so flat!I almost wish someone else wrote this as I now want th... READ MORE
Beautiful Writing!
My Greek heart SANG! A fresh and original take on Aphrodite and Ares, I found it easy to let go of any pre existing mythological knowledge and just enjoy t... READ MORE
Modern version of a Greek myth - nicely told.
This tale about Aphrodite takes the Greek myth and livens up her story, told in the first person, about her loves and life. This will be interesting to any... READ MORE
Beautiful Love story
Aphrodite, the goddess of love, falls for Ares, the god of war.... opposites in all things but love. Aphrodite's powers are love and passion. A beautiful a... READ MORE
a great deep dive into Aphrodite
I say this with my whole heart, Jennifer Saint is an amazing historical fiction writer. She weaves the myths we all know (and love) with her own creative l... READ MORE
I didn’t feel a strong urge to keep reading
Greek myths are retold in Jennifer Saint's 'This Immortal Heart'. Aphrodite goddess of love and Ares god of war come together in a love story that is the u... READ MORE
great read
I love Greek Mythology and this is another story that brings it all to life. A great cast of characters and a compelling storyline, leaving you wishing for... READ MORE
Story of Aphrodite
3 stars
This Immortal Heart is my first Greek mythology retelling. It’s not a genre I typically pick up but the publisher sent me a widget so thought I ... READ MORE
Absolutely wonderful!
This Immortal Heart is the tale of Aphrodite, Goddess of Love, and Are, God of War. On one hand we have Aphrodite, ruling over the loves and lusts of every... READ MORE
ARC Review 4.75/5⭐️
This is probably the most romance-focused book I’ve read by Jennifer Saint - and I’m definitely not complaining!I wasn’t expecting the gods to feel so huma... READ MORE
An immortal love story
A view of the gods of Olympus and how, even they can fall victim to the emotions they long ago inflicted on humankind. I enjoyed reading of the battles r... READ MORE
Godly Love story
I love Jennifer saints previous retellings. She is able to capture and bring alive myths in such a beautiful way. This Immortal Heart is no exception. Ares... READ MORE
Can love conquer all ?
I think that this story will appeal to those who adore mythology but don't mind if the author plays around with some details. Here we get the love story of... READ MORE
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A beautifully written retelling of the relationship between the goddess of love Aphrodite and the god of war Ares.
This is possibly one of the most wel... READ MORE
An engaging and thoughtful read!
I really enjoyed this read! I loved seeing how the seemingly small things she does to help others ripple out and end up affecting not only her own life, bu... READ MORE
Five stars!
This Immortal Heart is an epic and emotionally charged retelling that places Aphrodite at the centre of her own story, reimagining the goddess of love as p... READ MORE
Meh
Thank you very much for the ARC!
I really love greek myths, and Ares & Aphrodite are one of my most beloved pairings; and so I was very excited to read ... READ MORE
A fantastic story!
This is a thoughtful and emotionally rich portrait of Aphrodite, the chief matchmaker of Ancient Greece. I really loved the way Aphrodite is portrayed here... READ MORE
A rekindled love for Greek Mythology
This is a book that I didn’t really know much about going into it and have ended it pleasantly surprised. This was my first book from Jennifer Saint but ce... READ MORE
Beautiful
This is a wonderful story and beautifully written by Jennifer Saint. I really enjoyed the smaller story lines alongside the forbidden love tale of Aphrodit... READ MORE
Beautiful book
Wowe, where do I even begin?
I’ll be honest, I went into this knowing very little about Aphrodite beyond the basics. She is the goddess of love, married... READ MORE
Aphrodite’s story
I absolutely love retellings of the Greek myths. I love the gods and goddesses. They’re not perfect. They’re moody and vengeful. They all have their little... READ MORE
beautifully written
This Immortal Heart took a little while for me to fully settle into, and I’ll be honest I did find the beginning a bit of a challenge. That said, I’m reall... READ MORE
Superb well researched writing
Ever since I was a child I have enjoyed reading Greek and Roman myths. Now I thoroughly enjoy revisiting these ancient tales via feminist retellings. Jen... READ MORE
Greek gods and their stories
The loves and lives of the Greek gods through the eyes of Aphrodite, goddess of love. She lives on Paphos but is summoned back to Mount Olympus by Zeus, ki... READ MORE
An enjoyable read
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️This Immortal Heart by Jennifer Saint was a very different read for me, but I enjoyed it so much! I think I might be a new fan of Greek mythology. ... READ MORE
A beautiful exploration of love and power
This is a thoughtful and emotionally rich portrait of Aphrodite, the chief matchmaker of Ancient Greece. I really loved the way Aphrodite is portrayed here... READ MORE
Beautiful
This was a wonderful Aphrodite POV story, portraying her as a gentle, compassionate goddess who truly cares about the fate of mortals, standing in contrast... READ MORE
A contemporary feel to a classical tale
The story of Aphrodite and Ares is one I thought I not only knew, but knew well. However, this re-telling of their love affair casts a whole different ligh... READ MORE
This was a truly unique story and I absolutely adored it!
History has always been a massive passion of mine, and Ancient Greece is one of my all-time favorite eras. Reading a story set in that world but told entir... READ MORE
A Beautiful Love Story
This Immortal Heart is a sweeping mythological retelling that focuses on Aphrodite and specifically, her relationship with Ares. Jennifer Saints books all... READ MORE
Absolutely lost myself in this story
I knew I would love this, but again Jennifer Saint has passed my expectations with a new favourite read. Absolutely lost myself in this story, and I really... READ MORE
An absolute must read!
Once again Jennifer Saint has written an absolutely beautiful and immersive Greek Mythology retelling, this time focusing on Aphrodite and Ares. I was capt... READ MORE
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A masterclass in mythological retellings
Jennifer Saint provided everything I adore about Greek mythology: love that transcends time, supernatural powers, Gods at odds with one another and ancient... READ MORE
Loved this story!
This book pleasantly surprised me, because I thought I had the story of Aphrodite and Ares figured out. What else is there to their unlikely romance but a ... READ MORE
Mythical retelling
A reimagining of a mythical story with a lot of poetic licence that detracted from the premise for me
wonderful re-telling of Greek mythology
A wonderful re-telling of Greek mythology. Aphrodite, goddess of love is not immune to falling in love, and its related heartbreaks. I have always found Gr... READ MORE
A captivating romantic read
Thank you to Penguin/Viking for the ARC! I absolutely devoured this book.This Immortal Heart is based on Greek mythology and centers around Aphrodite, the ... READ MORE
Beautiful
A beautiful, loving retelling of Greek Goddess, Aphrodite, filled with longing, tension, and a truer feeling than the original mythology. Aphrodite is ofte... READ MORE
Greek myth brought to life!
In a retelling of Greek myths and legends, we get to know Aphrodite, goddess of love, and her version of her grand passion with Ares, god of war.
Beautifu... READ MORE
Wonderful!
Jennifer Saint does what she does best here, taking a familiar myth and making it feel emotionally fresh. This Immortal Heart is atmospheric, thoughtful, a... READ MORE
A Fabulous Retelling
I really enjoyed this re-telling of the story of Aphrodite and Ares. I was drawn in by the story development and the characters. By far the most interestin... READ MORE
Greek mythology woven into a current day story
Jennifer Saint has woven together the tales of ancient Greek mythology into a current day story. Written in current language that is easy to understand. In... READ MORE
Ares my man
"I'll keep the peace of Mount Olympus. I'll keep my status. I won't run away, and I won't languish in exile. Zeus won't burn my temples or destroy my statu... READ MORE
I adored this!!
I absolutely bloody loved this! I was hooked from page one. I became attached to the characters really quickly and found myself thinking about them when I ... READ MORE
Superb
Thank you to NetGalley and Penguin General UK for a digital ARC of this story in exchange for an honest review:Wow, what a story. I have only read ‘Ariadne... READ MORE
An Everyday story of Olympian Folk 2.5 raised
When I read Saint’s earlier novel, Ariadne, which I appreciated far more than this, I did note that her challenge, for me, compared to the other authors ma... READ MORE
magnificent
This is a review following the receipt of an Advanced Reader Copy via NetGalley.Firstly, thank you for the opportunity to read this ARC. This was a magnifi... READ MORE
A Beautiful Retelling
This Immortal Heart is a retelling of the romance of Aphrodite and Ares. Two opposing aspects, one the goddess of love, the other the god of war, and yet t... READ MORE
A tale of passion and second chances
I really enjoyed this. I always like a second chance love story, and language is gorgeous (as is to be expected from Jennifer Saint by now)
I can see why... READ MORE
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Stunning and tender retelling of Aphrodite's story...
Given how much I enjoyed Hera, I did wonder whether I’d find This Immortal Heart as riveting. After all, Hera and Aphrodite were never friends or remotely ... READ MORE
Enchanted Retelling
My first book from this author, but I will definitely seek out others. I really enjoyed the style of writing in this Aphrodite retelling. It had all the p... READ MORE
mythology and romance
I haven't read any of Jennifer Saint's other books so I wasn't sure what to expect. I found This Immortal Heart really interesting and enjoyable. My mytho... READ MORE
Languorous dazzling and sensual
Aphrodite is born, stepping forth from the sea a quivering, languorous dazzling sensual woman, the Goddess of Love. Filled with palpable longing, desire an... READ MORE
Love and romance
The goddess Aphrodite controls love in the mortal world, she has affairs and she listens to the pleas of her followers. However, when Aphrodite falls in l... READ MORE
Aphrodite's story
Another thoroughly enjoyable retelling of ancient Greek mythology, this time focusing on Aphrodite's story.I always enjoy books based on ancient mythology,... READ MORE
A good romance
Another Greek myth re-telling by Jennifer Saint - the fifth book of hers that I have picked up - and this time Aphrodite takes centre stage. Our narrator t... READ MORE
An excellent addition to Jennifer Saint’s mythological universe
This Immortal Heart was such a compelling take on Aphrodite! I already knew going in that this would be centred around Aphrodite and Ares, but I was really... READ MORE
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Enjoyable and heartbreaking read
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher Viking for this eARC, I've never been so excited to get an ARC!One thing I've always loved about Jennifer Saint's ... READ MORE
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Gorgeous descriptions & fantastic character development
Yet another absolute gem from Jennifer Saint, this time focusing on Aphrodite, not only exploring her passionate relationship with Ares but also her love o... READ MORE
A Goddess given heart and warmth
To take such a well known Greek Goddess and twist the traditional narrative was exactly what Aphrodite needed. She was given depth and a caring character, ... READ MORE
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