Excellent bit of mythology-based fiction. This book gives the reader great insight into the girl that Helen MIGHT have been (which happens to be a kick-ass female heroine along the lines of Katsa from Graceling, but without the "Grace"). Homer never went into any detail regarding her childhood, or what happened after she was returned from the Trojans, so this was a fabulous tale that has never been told. I eagerly await the opportunity to read the 2nd installment, Nobody's Prize.