Epic of Helinthia heavily relies on historical accuracy to bring its story to life. The book takes place in ancient Greece and uses real-life historical terms and phrases to help further the narrative and immerse the reader in history.
It is clear that the author has done extensive research into the time period and has seamlessly woven historical details into the narrative. The attention to detail and accuracy are impressive, and the reader is transported to a different time and place.
Despite being a work of fiction, it feels authentic and grounded in reality. The characters are well-developed and feel like they belong in the historical context of the story. The dialogue and descriptions are also well-crafted and add to the overall atmosphere of the book.
That being said, there are a few things that I personally do not fully enjoy in a book. The narrator switches often and it is a little hard to follow. I will say it does help that at the beginning of the chapter, the header is the new narrator's name. This book also relies heavily on the glossary at the beginning of the book, I found it at times a little difficult to follow the story as a result. It is nice that they included it so that when we do get lost we can reorient ourselves, however, I did find that because I had to constantly refer back to this I was taken out of the story a bit more often than I personally like.
Overall, The Epic of Helintha is a well-written and well-researched work of fiction that relies entirely on historical accuracy to create an immersive and engaging story.

This book was amazing! Definitely an epic!!

I loved how the author utilized a glossed and Diagram to help readers understand the titles and hierarchy of this story as well as the meanings of words not usually found in English stories.
This is 100% a plot driven story where for once, not all is a happy ending (which is refreshing). The characters are lovable, the multi POV is PERFECTLY executed. And the reveal at the ending???? For the first time in a while I couldn’t guess where that was going to go from the beginning of the book. WELL DONE MJ Pankey and publishers. Can’t wait to read more

This was definitely okay. I enjoyed the atmosphere and adventure and the plot seemed really cool, I just didn't vibe with the characters or the banter.

Wow, did I enjoy this! The Epic of Helinthia is a captivating book by MJ Pankey that takes place in a world of gods and heroes. The story follows Dargon, Kelric, and Gadnor as they try to make their land better, but they are being watched by the king's spies.

The plot is full of surprises, and the characters are well-developed and interesting. What sets this book apart is the author's ability to bring Greek mythology to life, making the story feel real and engaging.

Overall, The Epic of Helinthia is a thrilling narrative that features adventure, danger, and intrigue. It is a great book for those who love well-written stories with engaging characters and thought-provoking themes. If you are a fan of the epic genre or ancient mythology, you should definitely read this book.