Content levels
Trigger warnings
Hero archetypes
Heroine archetypes
Protagonist archetypes
Tropes
Synopsis
But this is what I could not give up: I could not give up myselfPsyche has known Love—scented with jasmine and tasting of fresh oranges. Yet he is fleeting and fragile, lost to her too quickly. Punished by self-doubt, Psyche yearns to be transformed, like the beautiful and brutal figures in the myths her lover once spoke of. Attempting to uncover beauty in the darkness, she is challenged, tested, and changed by the gods and demons who tempt her. Her faith must be found again, for if she is to love, she must never look back.
Is Psyche in a Dress appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 14 and up.
This lyrical retelling of the Psyche and Eros myth explores themes of self-doubt, transformation, and the search for faith through poetic, dreamlike prose. Contains mild sensual content and emotional intensity dealing with depression and self-harm themes.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, moderate sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include self-harm, emotional abuse, and depression (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens who love Greek mythology and poetic, introspective stories will appreciate this beautiful retelling of a classic love story.