![]() Anyone who is a fan of Greek mythology will appreciate the elements that Calonita works into the book. Meg’s story also intertwines with some well-known Greek mythological stories and other gods that add an intriguing twist readers won’t see coming. Their odd trio is a great read especially as Phil and Meg go head to head with the sarcasm on more than one occasion. Meg is joined by Pegasus and Phil, much to their dismay, on her quest resulting in some hilarious moments between the three unlikely companions. The Meg we meet at the start of the book is not the same Meg we see at the end which is exactly as it should be for a character embarking on a heroic quest.Īdditionally, every element of the story from characters to settings feel authentic to the original Hercules and Ancient Greece. Calonita is able to peel back the layers of Meg’s personality and root each of them in a past experience that sheds a new light on her character. We get desperate when we feel as if we are failing, and it’s this very human reaction in Meg that lets us understand she’s also on an emotional journey, not just a physical one. ![]() As her tasks become harder and the stakes higher, Meg also gets a little rash with her decisions which is very relatable. Calonita forces Meg to face her insecurities and unwillingness to trust others head on in each of her tasks and Meg grows exponentially as a character throughout which is joy to read. This is perhaps one of my favorite character development stories I’ve read in a while. No big deal, right?Ĭalonita does our favorite sassy Disney heroine justice in this captivating tale that develops Meg’s backstory and her character side by side seamlessly. The very ex-boyfriend who abandoned her after she sold her soul to Hades for him, and the wife? That’s the girl he left Meg for. Through her journey she faces a myriad of dangerous creatures to complete her three tasks, the last of which is to retrieve the soul of her ex-boyfriend’s dead wife from the Underworld. Meg must go on her own quest to become a god so she can join Hercules on Mt. ![]() With Hercules now a god, Zeus forbids him to return to Earth with Meg but Hera has the solution to this prickly development. What if Zeus forbid Hercules to join Meg on Earth and Meg had to become a Greek god instead? That’s the premise of Go the Distance, the latest installment in the A Twisted Tale series from Disney Books written by the talented Jen Calonita.
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