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Maureen H –
This was an interesting take on Hercules. The characters are interesting and well written and the world building is cool.
Steve –
So, Hercules then. This one was different for sure. Twisted in so many ways though. I have to say I liked it. The story told me many things that I had forgotten. Recommended read.
Nikolas –
After finishing the book,the title is amusing.
This was a fun,fast paced, short and dark retelling of Hercules after his trials. Great first foot into the horror genre as it still feels like a dark fanatsy. If you like these genres or the tale of Hercules check this book out!
Riann Fletcher –
I loved every minute of this creepy Hercules retelling! I find Greek mythology fascinating so I was on board right away! I loved finding out more about Hercules and found this story very entertaining.
Miranda Collins –
This is a wild and scary ride of a take on a famous Hero. A wonderful kind of dark and twisted. So different from Diamanti’s latest works, this is a refreshing take of what all this amazing author is capable of.
Bring on some more!
Cody Jones –
First of this different than what we normally get from Z.S. Diamanti and I love it. Z was able to skillfully tell a story about Hercules that called on his past and show us a great time. It was a gripping book that had a lot of twists and turns in it that kept you guessing. Through out the whole book Z made me feel like I was right there in the moment and made me want to reach out my hand to help numerous times. So if you’re looking for something different that’s a gripping story of a beloved hero falling from grace I highly recommend this book.
Stacey Markle –
A short dark tale of Hercules. I’m not sure I’d class this as horror but horror adjacent!
The story has some darker themes, blood and gore, and suspenseful elements.
If you like tales of the Gods and the games they play with their children and humans then you’ll enjoy this very much!
The ending felt abrupt to me, the explanation of what was happening to Hercules could have been more robust. Otherwise I enjoyed the story!
Sarah N –
I received an ARC of this story and am so glad I did. I enjoyed this horror twist story about Hercules, in unexpected ways. I don’t read horror regularly, but I have Like Z.S. Diamanti’s writing in the past, so I gave this story a try. It wasn’t horribly bloody and gruesome just to check the horror box. There is blood and gore, but it has reasoning within the story. Also, a good portion of the horror aspect is in the suspense of the machinations of the gods. And I love good page turning suspense.
In the story Hercules is emotionally torn down due to his past that both haunts him and is unclear in his mind. He is over being in the spotlight and being named the greatest hero, so he decides to undertake the most mind-blowing feat he can imagine to help restore, in a small way, what he has lost. But there is so much peril along the way and so much going on that he can’t see, so we as a reader don’t see it either. Which keeps you guessing until the last page.
Overall, a quick enjoyable horror twist!
Calista Wielgos –
I love mythology, so I thought this would be right in my wheelhouse. I liked this short little dark twist on Hercules. There were some parts I wish could have been expanded more, but the story flowed well and it was well written.
Mark Stropes –
Fully recommend.
This is Hercules in a different light. The twists and turns in this story will keep you guessing.
This is a creative twist to a well known/loved character and appreciate the art used within the words of the story. The author has a strong talent of using words to paint pictures of what is happening in detail without being words and making you feel what the story is trying to make the reader feel.
Grab it today!
Stefanie Silvestri –
This is a short and dark version of the classic story of Hercules. The book was full of twists and turns that kept me on the edge of my seat, trying to guess what would happen next.
Karleigh McCarville –
Another fantastic addition to the Twisted Tales series. This time we have a retelling of Hercules and his rampage of blood and gore.
Jeff Edwards –
I grew up with the mythology of Hercules,, but to layer in horror with the tales I’m used to was to open more audiences today, and I loved it. This could have certainly been a depiction of any of Hercules’ trials, quests or stories and it would fit right in. As a reader, I appreciated that a lot of thought went into this retelling, much more than a “son of Zeus” or strongest man fare. Hercules is experiencing vulnerabilities and aging, but still the warrior. A great read, with some elements of horror. A great addition to this series.
Dennis Smith –
Short but awesome dark retelling of the story of Hercules. Well written and very enjoyable.
Trina Terry –
This was my first dive into the Twisted Tales of Familiar Faces collection.
I do not typically read Horror either. I am more of a fantasy reader.
However, my son and I have been huge on the greek mythology lately, and I have somewhat become a sucker for all things a little bit out of the normal when it comes to what we think we know, or have been told.
Scorned has been a fantastic read when it comes to the dark side of the mythology.
If you’re looking for a gritty, ever changing, edge of your seat – but a fast flowing easy read then Scorned is something you’re going to want to dip your toes into.
If youre into ever questioning if people are manipulating you, something is actually happening or magic is afoot then the detective work you’re going to go on though this, while feeling for your MC….
What they say might happen to be very true….something about women scorned…
Thank you Z.S. Diamanti for introducing me to your darker side, and I hope to see more of this in the future.
Michael Clarkson –
Love the idea of a twisted mythological tale and very much enjoyed following Hercules on his adventure. Not sure how much of it is ‘true’ and how much was made up. But the story flowed well and I wasn’t expecting the ending to be what it was.
Definitely fits into the Twisted Tales category.
Christine –
the last of this excellent series, I very much enjoyed this hercules retelling!
I love mythology and hercules already, which made it that much more enjoyable.
this was a very action-packed, quick read with lots of fighting, monsters, and gore.
I enjoyed the perspective given for hades and the gods in Olympus. I’ve always thought that twist seemed logical for it to be like that.
the ending was surprising and even left it slightly open-ended for more.
I very much recommend this!
Missy –
I really liked this twisty take on the classic Hercules mythology tale. This is a great short story that is more on the light horror side, not a lot of gore and grotesk, except where needed, and the story was suspenseful enough to keep me reading. I do feel like the ending felt a little rushed and maybe unfinished… maybe leading to more to come? I love mythology and a good retelling so I would love to read more!
Diana –
I enjoyed this story, but I don’t particularly like cliffhangers/open ended endings. (That’s what dropped it to 4 stars for me) I would like to see more, so I hope this author continues the retelling.
Marlys –
great story. I really enjoyed it
Wendell Sprouse –
I enjoyed this read immensely. Think of Hercules going to hades to retrieve his friends. He also yerns for memories of his family (which he feels he killed). Quite the ride.
Terry M –
A twisted take on the quests of Hercules, taking you on a path of horror, regret, danger and loss. Enjoyable and highly recommended.