Storybook Favorites

I have always loved greek mythology, so naturally Real Housewives of Greek Mythology caught my eye. The title is funny and a good mix of present and past. I already know a lot about greek myths, but I like how the introduction on each character is written in a modern day way while describing ancient characters. The layout is fairly simple, but I like that it's not super distracting or difficult to read. I really love how all of the images are similar in style and are all traditional paintings, it really helps with the flow.

The second story I chose was A Kingdom of Love in a Lion Pride because lions are my favorite animals. I personally would have chosen a shorter or more interesting title, because the only reason I clicked on it was for the lions. The introduction was very thorough and gave a great description on why the story was chosen and what to expect. I really did not know a lot about the origins of Cupid besides Valentine's Day, and I think it's cool that the audience not only learns about Cupid and Psyche but also about life in a lion pride.

(African scenery, journal.thriveglobal.com)

The final storybook and the one with my favorite title is How to Join an Immortal Girl Gang. I love the saying "Find your girl gang" so naturally I want to be a part of an immortal one. The introduction immediately puts you in the story and is very well written. You can tell that the author really loves mythology and writing and is excited to share the story with others. I think the layout is good and fairly simple, but I wish it had more pictures to keep the story going because it's a lot of words.

Overall I really enjoyed looking at other people's stories and how they combine myth with things relevant to today's society. I'm excited to start my own!