Psyche by Forrest Gladstone
on July 1, 2025
Published by Bosque Publishing Genres: Fiction / Fantasy / General, Fiction / Feminist, Fiction / General, Fiction / Literary
Format: ARC
Pages: 334 
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Source: NetGalley and the PublisherThis one… hurt. In that slow, quiet, sits with you kind of way.
I went into Psyche expecting a myth retelling, but what I got was something much heavier and more emotional than I was prepared for. This isn’t a soft or romanticized version of her story, it leans into the pain, the isolation, and the very real cost of being chosen, tested, and constantly pushed to your breaking point. Psyche’s journey feels raw and honestly a little brutal at times, and I found myself really feeling for her in a way I didn’t expect.
What I appreciated most is that her strength doesn’t come easy. It’s not instant, it’s not pretty, and it’s definitely not without sacrifice. There’s a quiet resilience to her that builds over time, and while there is love woven into the story, it’s not the kind that saves her. If anything, it complicates everything even more.
That said, there were moments where the pacing slowed a bit for me, and a few places where I wanted just a little more connection or clarity. But overall, this was a beautifully written, emotional read that leans much more tragic than romantic, and it absolutely left an impression.
If you’re going into this expecting a sweeping romance, just know this one is more about endurance, heartbreak, and becoming something stronger through it.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this Arc copy in exchange for my honest review.
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🫶🏼 – Ali
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