If you are looking for a engaging fantasy that blends Greek Mythology, new friendships, magical mystery, and characters you won’t forget, look no further than The Aftermyth. Also–you should love long books. At 448 pages it is not a quick read.

The first person narration by Penelope Weaver keeps the story moving forward despite many detours along the way. She and her twin brother are headed to Anaximander’s Academy where they will learn about Greek Mythology in a more in-depth way. They will get matched with the Greek god aligned to their own thoughts and feelings, then live in that section of the academy.

Penelope has always wanted to be an Athena but instead she is put into the Aphrodite group. Totally opposite of what she expected. Paris, her twin, gets to be an Athena which adds to her confusion.

That’s not all she has to deal with. A very confused Penelope has a big problem getting from point A to point B, and it’s not her fault. This begins with a terrifying trip across the bridge to enter the school on the first day. She seems to be the only one having this issue, but each new side trip is just as strange and exciting, including a simple walk to her classes.

Penelope hopes her muse (kind of like an advisor) will be a source of help, but hers is not that way at all. New friends Fifi and Arjun help her immensely and add even more appeal to the story. They support her throughout. This includes trying to win the challenging contest between the groups, one which the boastful Athenas always win.

The story is loaded with surprising twist and turns. Never boring and each creepy encounter is handled in a perfect way for the intended audience. I could tell this story was not going to be wrapped up by the last page. There are still questions about Penelope and what will happen as she continues her education at the school for the next 6 years. The Aftermyth has an epic series appeal ready to take the lead in the 2026 class of middle grade fantasies.

Book Birthday: February 3, 2026

FIVE MORE THINGS TO LIKE ABOUT: THE AFTERMYTH by Tracy Wolff

1. Sometimes what seems to be the wrong path you take can turn out to be the best. This changed Penelope is a great way. A real highlight of the story.
2. The three main characters are a fantastic group. Fifi’s enthusiasm and the deep thinking Arjun add so much, making this a memorable trio of friends.
3. A lot of action but also many humorous moments. The dialog between the characters will have you smiling more than once.
4. The world building is excellent and that starts right at Anaximander’s Academy where you will find buildings that don’t stay in the same place, an amazing candy room, and never a dull moment.
5. Losing the support of a twin sibling is a tough thing to go through. This one is not solved by book’s end and will have you guessing the next outcome.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Tracy Wolff is the #1 New York Times, #1 International, and USA Today bestselling author of over sixty novels that run the gamut from young adult action adventures to new adult romance and from women’s fiction to erotica. A long-time lover of vampires, dragons and all things that go bump in the night, Tracy loves nothing more than combining her affection for paranormal creatures with her love of writing tortured heroes and kick-butt heroines.

When she’s not writing (which is a rare occurrence), she can be found trying out new recipes, offering make-up tips online, wandering comic book/gaming stores with her sons, and watching movies or plotting stories with her besties. A one time English professor, she now writes full-time from her home in Austin, Texas, which she shares with her family. Her most recent work, the young adult vampire novel, CRAVE, “is about to become fandom’s new favorite vampire romance obsession” (Hypable). (Tracy’s Author Website)

Tracy is beginning a book tour this week. Stop by if you are near any of these cities…

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