Styx: The River

Nikita Gill is a Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author. She is an Irish-Indian poet who has the attention of over 800,000 Instagram followers worldwide. Her work offers a shift of perspective which centres women in both Greek and Hindu myth as well as folklore. She has given a TEDx Talk, spoken at every major literary festival in the UK and been shortlisted for the Goodreads Choice Award in poetry three times, the Children’s Poetry Award twice and longlisted for the Jhalak Prize. Gill has written seven poetry collections and two verse novels

'Styx is that rare sequel which not only stands as a wonderful book in its own right but also deepens and enriches your experience of the book which went before... One of the things I loved best was the unapologetic and comprehensive focus on the female experience hidden in plain view in these ancient stories. We have Styx and Asteria's childhood friendship as a bond that rivals their eventual marriages, we have mothers, sisters, grandmothers and all the complexities, love and rivalry of those relationships. The book is in many ways a love story revolving around a female friendship. It absolutely broke my heart. It also contains a devastating warning – if as a woman you serve the Patriarchy, it will devour you... Absolutely cannot wait to see how Nikita concludes her extraordinary trilogy!'ELODIE HARPER 'Styx is a rich, gleaming jewel of a novel. A story of war and tyrants, and of love and family, that feels both immensely ancient and profoundly relevant today. Nikita Gill weaves a heartbreakingly beautiful story of feminine rage and strength, illuminating the destructive nature of patriarchy and the resilience and hopefulness of women with her unmatched wisdom, compassion and flawless verse'JENNIFER SAINT 'Poignant, powerful, and sharply observed'KIRKUS, starred review 'A love letter to the power of womanhood and female friendships, Styx is a stunning sequel to Hekate, whilst also standing as a fantastic book in its own right. Gill's writing is sublime - raw, urgent and empowering, able to cut to the beating heart of whichever myth she turns her pen to, exposing the bittersweet beauty of these ancient stories as well as their everlasting relevance. Styx will undoubtedly sweep you away!' ROSIE HEWLETT