Goddess of Yesterday

Reach for this book when your teen feels like an outsider or is struggling to find their voice in a world where everyone seems to be playing a role. Anaxandra is a girl without a home, surviving by her wits and changing her identity to stay alive during the legendary era of the Trojan War. As she moves from the island of Siphnos to the courts of King Menelaus and the doomed city of Troy, she grapples with the weight of secrets and the cost of loyalty. This is a sophisticated coming of age story that explores the complexity of truth and the resilience required to survive political upheaval. While the setting is mythological, the emotional core is deeply grounded in the universal teenage experience of searching for belonging and a sense of self amidst chaos. It is best suited for readers aged 12 and up who enjoy atmospheric historical fiction and strong, resourceful female protagonists.