I enjoyed Friesner’s rendition on the story of Helen’s youth. I really liked getting to know more about the ancient Greeks and their customs. The plot flows well and is interesting throughout the entire story. I can’t wait to read more about Helen’s character and her adventures in Nobody’s Prize. If you enjoy historical fiction or mythology, I think you would enjoy this book! ( )

This is a book about a beautiful princess who is very adventures. She learned how to use the sword and how to hunt. ( )

I really loved this book, although it did leave off in a way I didn't like - obviously having a sequel. I like the way she writes Helen in this book, courageous and hard-headed, but still having her faults and misbehaviors. There's a lot of mythology in this book as well which always makes for a good read. ( )

What a lovely retelling, and this is just the beginning of Helen's story! In the original myth, you do not hear a lot about Helen - only that she is the most beautiful woman in the world. Indeed, she is forever remembered as Helen of Troy. Even I did not remember that she came from Sparta. The most beautiful woman came from Sparta? How interesting! I am glad Esther Friesner decided to investigate further into Helen before she became "of Troy."

What I really enjoyed about Nobody's Princess is the cameo appearances and mentions of other noteworthy Greekers such as Theseus, Atalanta, and Heracles. In myths, one tends to forget that some of them could have happened at around the same time...and possibly the same place.

While they worship and pay respects to the Greek gods and goddesses, the Olympians do not make an actual appearance. I suspect they never will. Friesner seems to be focusing on making this myth as realistic as possible. While there may be boasts and rumors about dragons and hydras and Golden Fleeces, the characters themselves admit that these are great exaggerations.

Nobody's Princess focuses on a young Helen - still in her pre-pubescent years, I believe, on the cusp of womanhoood. I am eager to read the sequel Nobody's Prize that has already been released to watch her grow into that famous face that launched 1000 ships and led to the ruin of Troy. ( )

This book is about teenage Helen of Sparta, who desperatly wants to be independant, but is trapped in the world of a greek princess. ( )