(1) YA Elliott's clever verse version of the classical story of the Minotaur unrolls in the voices of seven characters, each with his or her own poetic form (an appended author's note details them); but it's the god Poseidon who determines the tone--as instigator, manipulator, and despiser of humankind. Raplike wordplay, rhymes with coercive predictability, unpleasant intensity--it's horribly effective.

Reviewer: Deirdre F. Baker | Horn Book Magazine Issue: March, 2017

(4) 4-6 Toon Graphic series. Translated by Richard Kutner. This title offers a Greek myth in modern styling. It's an oft-told story, and the text is nothing new or particularly noteworthy, but, with a graphic format not constrained by typical comic layouts, the presentation is open and free-flowing (if hampered by asterisks and footnotes). Character profiles and an illustrated index provide useful background information. Reading list, websites.

Reviewer: Antonio Trujillo