Olympians: Aphrodite

"The generation weaned on the Marvel Universe will find much to love in O'Connor's 12-book series." --New York Times

George O'Connor's vibrant and kinetic art brings ancient tales to life in the bestselling Olympians series. This fusion of super-hero aesthetics and ancient Greek mythology is perfect for fans of Percy Jackson!

Behold the wondrous beauty of Aphrodite, goddess of love and embodiment of the intangible Eros. A creature born of pure force and destined for power and fame, so lovely that the Earth and all its inhabitants bend to please her.

Pitted against Athena, warrior goddess, and Hera, goddess of the heavens, the lovely, cunning Aphrodite must find a way to outwit her opponents in a high-stakes beauty contest, the outcome of which will affect the destiny of mortals and gods alike, Will she do what she must to succeed? After all, all's fair in love, war, and vanity.

- A smash-hit: Olympians is a New York Times bestselling series with over a million copies sold!

- The original superheroes: George O'Connor evokes the superhero tradition in these action-packed retellings. Discover the stories behind the gods, heroes, and monsters that inspire books, movies, and popular culture

- Perfect for mythology fans: An excellent next read for fans of Percy Jackson, epic fantasy, folklore, and graphic novels

- Great for classrooms and libraries: An engaging resource for mythology, ancient history, literature, and independent reading