Hera - Jennifer Saint

In Hera, Jennifer Saint—the bestselling author of Ariadne and Elektra—returns with another spellbinding mythological reimagining. This time, she turns her lyrical storytelling to one of the most misunderstood figures in Greek mythology: Hera, goddess, queen, and eternal survivor.

The daughter of Cronus and sister to Zeus, Hera plays a pivotal role in overthrowing their tyrannical father. But as she rises to power beside Zeus on Mount Olympus, she quickly discovers that her new husband may mirror the cruelty they once fought against.

Torn between her duty as queen and her desire for a just and compassionate reign, Hera must decide whether to continue the cycle of violence or carve out a new divine order. No longer simply the jealous wife of myth, she emerges here as a goddess of power, pain, and transformation.

Main Themes of the Book

• Feminist Reclamation of Myth: A powerful reimagining that gives Hera agency, voice, and complexity.
• Power and Patriarchy: Explores the political and emotional cost of power within a male-dominated pantheon.
• Divine Betrayal and Loyalty: Family, justice, and betrayal among gods with all-too-human flaws.
• Cycle of Violence: The struggle to break inherited patterns of cruelty and oppression.
• Mythology Through a Modern Lens: Classic characters rendered with emotional depth and nuance.

Why You Should Read This Book by Jennifer Saint

• For fans of Madeline Miller, Natalie Haynes, and Claire North
• A mythological retelling that centers the female perspective
• Rich, poetic prose that brings ancient tales vividly to life
• Offers a new understanding of Hera—more than a jealous queen
• Perfect for readers who love gods, epics, and powerful heroines

Hera is an electrifying portrait of a goddess too long dismissed, told with emotional intensity and feminist insight. With lyrical precision and mythic power, Jennifer Saint rewrites the legacy of Olympus’ most formidable queen—not as an accessory to Zeus, but as a force in her own right. Majestic, fierce, and unforgettable, this is the myth retelling every lover of ancient stories needs.