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Felicia Day, actress and instant New York Times bestselling author of the ""engaging and often hilarious"" (USA TODAY) You're Never Weird on the Internet (Almost), returns with a feminist graphic novel about the lost mythical character of Philonoe--Helen of Troy's sister. Helen of Troy. Clytemnestra. Timandra. Three sisters, infamously cursed by the goddess Aphrodite to betray their husbands, are known the world over. But few know about the fourth sister: Philonoe. Lost to historical record, ancient texts say she had a different fate than her sisters. But why and how did this happen? New York Times bestselling author Felicia Day and illustrator Rowan MacColl bring Philonoe to vivid life at last, in The Lost Daughter of Sparta. A magnificent hero's journey with a feminist twist, The Lost Daughter of Sparta fills in history's missing pieces with sparkling wit and pathos, thrilling adventure, and an empowering love story that won't soon be forgotten.

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""Quite simply one of the best things I've read in years. It evokes yearning passions, heartbreaking injustices, and the willingness to pursue your true self, regardless of the cost. I was already pretty certain Felicia Day could do anything, and this book simply proves it. Wonderful art by Rowand MacColl ices a glorious mythological cake."" --Gail Simone, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Red Sonja: Consumed ""A beautifully illustrated and timely story about the importance of having compassion for others as well as oneself."" --Rachel Smythe, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Lore Olympus The Lost Daughter of Sparta is a stirring, beautifully illustrated hero's journey overflowing with heart and a wicked sense of humor. Drawing on fragments of ancient mythology, Felicia Day has crafted a timely and inspiring tale of adventure filled with modern themes that will resonate with anyone who has ever felt like an outcast or a misfit. My daughter and I both adored it! --Ernest Cline, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Ready Player One ""The Lost Daughter of Sparta is for anyone who loves the epics of Hercules, Theseus, or Jason and the Argonauts, but it is especially meaningful for all of us who have struggled to fit in, without letting someone else define us."" --Wil Wheaton ""Philnoe's remarkable story of love, duty and discovery was lost only so long as it took for the right storytellers to come along. How lucky we are that Felica Day and Rowan MacColll are here to tell it to us."" --John Scalzi, New York Times bestselling author of Starter Villain and When the Moon Hits Your Eye ""The Lost Daughter of Sparta is a miracle: a great modern love story with the power of an ancient myth. Thrilling, funny, and gorgeous, it could sit next to books by Madeline Miller or Alison Bechdel--but it's also brilliantly, perfectly itself."" --Lev Grossman, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Magicians ""Riveting and magical."" --Jenny Lawson, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Furiously Happy

""The Lost Daughter of Sparta is a miracle: a great modern love story with the power of an ancient myth. Thrilling, funny, and gorgeous, it could sit next to books by Madeline Miller or Alison Bechdel--but it's also brilliantly, perfectly itself."" --Lev Grossman, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Magicians ""Riveting and magical."" --Jenny Lawson, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Furiously Happy

Author Information

Felicia Day has appeared as an actress in numerous television shows and films, including Supernatural, The Magicians, and Mystery Science Theater 3000. However, Felicia is best known for her work in the web video world, behind and in front of the camera. She costarred in Joss Whedon's award-winning internet musical Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog and created and starred in the seminal web series The Guild. She is the New York Times bestselling author of three books, including her debut graphic novel The Last Daughter of Sparta. Find out more at Felicia.Day and follow her on X and Instagram @FeliciaDay. Rowan MacColl is a comic artist and illustrator from New York who has worked with Simon & Schuster, Penguin Random House, First Second, Mad Cave, and more. She is best known for her books Nightmare in Savannah and Who Was Accused in the Salem Witch Trials?: Tituba: A Who HQ Graphic Novel, and Into the Tower. She loves drawing the strange and fantastical, even better if it's with scary women in beautiful historical outfits. To find more of Rowan's work, you can look at her website (RowanMacColl.com) or check out her social media @SkulkingFoxes.

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