{"product_id":"the-lost-daughter-of-sparta","title":"The Lost Daughter of Sparta","description":"\n\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\" \n\u003ci\u003eThe Lost Daughter of Sparta \u003c\/i\u003eis a miracle: a great modern love story with the power of an ancient myth. Thrilling, funny, and gorgeous, it could sit next to books by Madeline Miller or Alison Bechdel--but it's also brilliantly, perfectly itself.\" \n\u003cb\u003e--Lev Grossman, #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Magicians\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"A beautifully illustrated and timely story about the importance of having compassion for others as well as oneself.\" \n\u003cb\u003e--Rachel Smythe, #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of \u003ci\u003eLore Olympus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"This is a beautiful, expansive take on the story of Philonoe, with a touch of Callisto thrown in--I really enjoyed it.\" \n\u003cb\u003e--Natalie Haynes, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of \u003ci\u003ePandora's Jar \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eStone Blind\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"The Lost Daughter of Sparta is a stirring, beautifully illustrated hero's journey overflowing with heart and a wicked sense of humor. Drawing on fragments of ancient mythology, Felicia Day has crafted a timely and inspiring tale of adventure filled with modern themes that will resonate with anyone who has ever felt like an outcast or a misfit. My daughter and I both adored it! \n\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e-- \n\u003cb\u003eErnest Cline, #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of \u003ci\u003eReady Player One\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFelicia Day has appeared as an actress in numerous television shows and films, including \n\u003ci\u003e Supernatural\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eThe Magicians\u003c\/i\u003e, and \n\u003ci\u003eMystery Science Theater 3000\u003c\/i\u003e. However, Felicia is best known for her work in the web video world, behind and in front of the camera. She costarred in Joss Whedon's award-winning internet musical \n\u003ci\u003eDr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog\u003c\/i\u003e and created and starred in the seminal web series \n\u003ci\u003eThe Guild\u003c\/i\u003e. She is the \n\u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of three books, including her debut graphic novel \n\u003ci\u003eThe Last Daughter of Sparta\u003c\/i\u003e. Find out more at Felicia.Day and follow her on X and Instagram @FeliciaDay. \n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eRowan MacColl is a comic artist and illustrator from New York who has worked with Simon \u0026amp; Schuster, Penguin Random House, First Second, Mad Cave, and more. She is best known for her books \n\u003ci\u003eNightmare in Savannah \u003c\/i\u003eand \n\u003ci\u003eWho Was Accused in the Salem Witch Trials?: Tituba: A Who HQ Graphic Novel, \u003c\/i\u003e and \n\u003ci\u003eInto the Tower\u003c\/i\u003e. She loves drawing the strange and fantastical, even better if it's with scary women in beautiful historical outfits. To find more of Rowan's work, you can look at her website (RowanMacColl.com) or check out her social media @SkulkingFoxes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Riveting and magical.\" \n\u003cb\u003e--Jenny Lawson, #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eFuriously Happy\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"The Lost Daughter of Sparta is for anyone who loves the epics of Hercules, Theseus, or Jason and the Argonauts, but it is especially meaningful for all of us who have struggled to fit in, without letting someone else define us.\" \n\u003cb\u003e--Wil Wheaton\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Philnoe's remarkable story of love, duty and discovery was lost only so long as it took for the right storytellers to come along. How lucky we are that Felica Day and Rowan MacColll are here to tell it to us.\" \n\u003cb\u003e--John Scalzi, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of \u003ci\u003eStarter Villain \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eWhen the Moon Hits Your Eye\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Quite simply one of the best things I've read in years. It evokes yearning passions, heartbreaking injustices, and the willingness to pursue your true self, regardless of the cost. I was already pretty certain Felicia Day could do anything, and this book simply proves it. Wonderful art by Rowand MacColl ices a glorious mythological cake.\" \n\u003cb\u003e--Gail Simone, #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eRed Sonja: Consumed\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"A gorgeous epic of love, belonging, and freedom.\" \n\u003cb\u003e--N.D. Stevenson, bestselling author and illustrator of \u003ci\u003eNimona\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Fire Never Goes Out\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Lost Daughter of Sparta is a beautiful quest for acceptance. The illustrations and story-telling intertwine seamlessly, making me feel like I was there with Philonoe.\" \n\u003cb\u003e--Mary Robinette Kowal, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Calculating Stars\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/span\u003e 01\/26\/2026 (EAN 9781668010723, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eBooklist\u003c\/span\u003e 02\/01\/2026 (EAN 9781668010723, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/span\u003e 12\/01\/2025 pg. 74 (EAN 9781668010723, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContributor Bio:\u003c\/strong\u003eDay, Felicia\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFelicia Day has appeared as an actress in numerous television shows and films, including \n\u003ci\u003e Supernatural\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eThe Magicians\u003c\/i\u003e, and \n\u003ci\u003eMystery Science Theater 3000\u003c\/i\u003e. However, Felicia is best known for her work in the web video world, behind and in front of the camera. She costarred in Joss Whedon's award-winning internet musical \n\u003ci\u003eDr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog\u003c\/i\u003e and created and starred in the seminal web series \n\u003ci\u003eThe Guild\u003c\/i\u003e. She is the \n\u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of three books, including her debut graphic novel \n\u003ci\u003eThe Last Daughter of Sparta\u003c\/i\u003e. Find out more at Felicia.Day and follow her on X and Instagram @FeliciaDay.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContributor Bio:\u003c\/strong\u003eMacColl, Rowan\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRowan MacColl is a comic artist and illustrator from New York who has worked with Simon \u0026amp; Schuster, Penguin Random House, First Second, Mad Cave, and more. 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