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Psyche and Eros

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內容簡介 誰說真愛是神話？ 有預言說，Mycenae的公主Psyche將擊敗連眾神都畏懼的怪物，她用青春歲月掌握了劍和弓，反抗社會對女性的期望創造出自己的命運。 當Psyche激怒了愛情女神Aphrodite，她派遣慾望之神Eros施行殘酷的詛咒，而愛神最不想做的就是捲入混亂的凡人世界，他用射向Psyche的箭刺傷自己，此時Eros發現他注定要渴望一個女人，但他們在相遇的那一刻就注定被拆散。 命運使然，Psyche和Eros將面臨比他們想像的更大的挑戰，隨著特洛伊戰爭展開，神聖的力量試圖將他們分開，兩人努力挽回一切，阻止詛咒變得更加劇烈…… 這是一個關於諸神、怪物和人性的故事，來回探索信任、犧牲以及英雄的意義，作者憑藉生動的文筆和美妙的張力，寫出一部引人入勝的作品，講述強烈又貫徹意志的愛情力量。"A riotous adventure through the ages of Greek mythology, populated by a cast of vivid, glittering characters. Luna McNamara strikes the perfect note of irreverent humor and furious emotion in this fabulous novel. An absolute joy!" — JENNIFER SAINT, bestselling author of Ariadne and Elektra"A beautiful retelling, breathing new life into a beloved myth. Luna McNamara weaves an enthralling tale of adventure, romance, and star-crossed lovers, in an enchanting world of ancient gods and legends.” — SUE LYNN TAN, bestselling author of Daughter of the Moon GoddessIn this utterly transporting reimagining of Greek mythology, the god of desire is cursed to fall for a spirited young mortal woman, but if she looks upon his face they will be parted forever—an epic adventure and love story for the ages, sure to satisfy fans of Madeline Miller and V.E. SchwabWho said true love is a myth?A prophecy claims that Psyche, princess of Mycenae, will defeat a monster feared even by the gods. Rebelling against her society’s expectations for women, Psyche spends her youth mastering blade and bow, preparing to meet her destiny.When Psyche angers the love goddess Aphrodite, she sends Eros, god of desire, to deliver a cruel curse. After eons watching humanity twist his gifts, the last thing Eros wants is to become involved in the chaos of the mortal world. But when he pricks himself with the arrow intended for Psyche, Eros finds himself doomed to yearn for a woman who will be torn from him the moment their eyes meet.Thrown together by fate, headstrong Psyche and world-weary Eros will face challenges greater than they could have ever imagined. And as the Trojan War begins and divine powers try to keep them apart, the pair must determine if the curse could become something more . . . before it’s too late.A joyous and subversive tale of gods, monsters, and the human heart and soul, Psyche and Eros dazzles the senses while exploring notions of trust, sacrifice, and what it truly means to be a hero. With unforgettably vivid characters, spellbinding prose, and delicious tension, Luna McNamara has crafted a shimmering and propulsive debut novel about a love so strong it defies the will of Olympus."Startlingly lovely. This is Greek mythology as it's meant to be told—witty, indulgent, deeply felt." — GRACE D. LI, New York Times bestselling author of Portrait of a Thief"Every page is a breathless, swoonworthy adventure." — ROSHANI CHOKSHI, New York Times bestselling author of The Last Tale of the Flower Bride

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作者介紹 Luna McNamaraLUNA McNAMARA is a social worker living in Boston. She holds a master’s degree from Harvard University with a focus in women and gender in world religions and has studied ancient Greek language and philosophy. Her fiction and creative nonfiction have been published in Rune Bear and the Harvard Divinity Bulletin. Psyche and Eros is her first novel.

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