Sweetbitter Song

A fierce and dazzling protagonist rises from the shadows of mythology to command her own story - one that is original and beautifully crafted. This is Rosie Hewlett’s masterpiece. * Jennifer Saint *An extraordinary book. I fell completely in love with Melantho and Penelope, whose intelligence, ferocity and humanity shine through all their joys and suffering. This is a truly original take on The Odyssey as dazzling as Madeline Miller’s reimagining of the Iliad in Song of Achilles’ * Elodie Harper *A stunning tale of defiance, integrity and enduring love. Crafted with complexity and woven with reverent yearning * Kika Hatzopoulou, Sunday Times bestselling author of Threads That Bind *Utterly heartbreaking and achingly beautiful. What The Song of Achilles did for The Iliad, Sweetbitter Song does for The Odyssey, which is give us a love story that transcends time, myth and place. A masterclass in mythic retelling. * Kim Curran *Equal parts visceral and haunting […] A thrilling, gut-wrenching tale of grief, love, womanhood and bravery. Outstanding. * Hazel McBride, Sunday Times bestselling author of A Fate Forged in Fire *Sweetbitter Song […] will tear you to pieces and mend you again. Hewlett remakes the Odyssey, re-weaving the threads of the narrative with women you will not forget, in a tale of beauty and brutality. This is a gorgeous, scintillating re-imagining that shimmers. * Emily Hauser, award winning author of Mythica *

About the Author

Rosie Hewlett holds a first-class honours degree in Classical Literature and Civilisation from the University of Birmingham, where she delved deeply into Greek mythology. She is particularly passionate about discovering and amplifying the voices of strong female characters within the classical world.

Currently residing in Kent with her husband, Rosie is now a full-time author, dedicating her days to immersing herself in the captivating stories of mythology.

Rosie’s first traditionally published novel, Medea, achieved instant bestseller status, appearing on The Sunday Times list. Prior to this, her self-published debut novel, Medusa, was honored with the Rubery Book of the Year award in 2021.