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Two prophecies are spoken.
Two children marked.
And the fate of kingdoms begins to unfold.​


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Song of Sacrifice begins with prophecy, and prophecy demands a price.
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One child is foretold to surpass his father and win immortal glory. Another is destined to bring ruin to a mighty city. When these two prophecies take root, the fates of Achilles and Paris are set on a collision course that will ignite the Trojan War and drag an entire generation into its fire.

In the shining citadel of Troy, King Priam and Queen Hecuba struggle to protect their city from a future foretold. Across the wine-dark sea, rival kingdoms rise and new rulers claim their thrones through marriage, ambition, and fragile alliances. Fathers, sons, and daughters are bound to oaths that demand the sacrifice of crowns,  loyalty, and family itself.

As war gathers on the horizon, love takes root in unexpected places, flickering in the quiet spaces between violence and loss. In a world ruled by prophecy and pride, every choice carries a cost and every victory demands sacrifice.


​What You'll Find in This Story
Prophecies that shape the destiny of kings
Rival houses locked in pride and ambition
The rise of warriors whose names will become legend
Families torn between love and duty
Alliances forged through marriage and power
The first sparks of a war that will reshape the world
Loyalty tested in the shadow of fate

Reading Order
Song of Sacrifice
Rise of Princes
Rage of Queens
The White Island
Legacy of Kings
Song of Spring

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​REVIEWS for the HOMERIC CHRONICLES

​Stacie, NetGalley Reviewer: “I greatly enjoyed this novel! Janell Rhiannon is a new-to-me author, so I wasn't entirely sure what to expect with Song of Sacrifice. But I am so, so glad that I took a chance on something new because I absolutely LOVED this novel! I literally devoured it. The writing was superb, the story was excellent. The characters were unique, perfectly flawed and grew with the plot. The story itself moved quickly, built upon itself and had me hooked from the very first page.”
Chantel, NetGalley and Goodreads Reviewer: “This book is the ultimate amalgamation of everything I love and want in a book. Forgive me readers, if I swoon and fangirl very hard as I write this review. I will try my best to keep it together and thoroughly edit, so I keep my love of this series succinct.”
Maria H, NetGalley Reviewer: “At first I thought the book was a little long, but when I got to the last page I was mad because I wasn’t ready to let it go, and I kept thinking about it for several days afterwards.”
Teodora C, NetGalley Reviewer: “A good book indeed, especially for the mythology lovers! It has a different perspective.”
Pratibha S, NetGalley Reviewer: “For a fan of Greek mythology, this is a wonderful story highlighting some of the characters and their personal motivations and struggles through life. This was a very engaging and beautifully written story. I will soon be checking the next part of the story.”
 Zenobia K, NetGalley Reviewer: “A brilliant retelling of the Trojan War. Janell does a great job of bringing to life the characters that we know from the myths and legends surrounding this important event in history. I am a complete history buff and the minute I read the summary of this book I knew I was sold. I love how she brought the female aspect into the story...”
 Kirsty B, NetGalley Reviewer: “I adore Greek mythology so I was really excited to read this. It was fantastic! I loved how the author told a well-known story but focused on the journeys of the women as well as the men. It was beautifully written and the details were so rich and vivid. The story is told from many different perspectives but it was never confusing. At times the story was brutal and I thought the author portrayed the Greek way of life brilliantly. Yes, I cried, oh my gosh that one scene (you'll know the scene when you read it) had me in bits!”
 Simone, Goodreads Review: “This book made me cry, it made me angry, I felt the breath leave my body when the character’s did. It was compelling. Ms. Rhiannon has a wonderful ability to describe a scene and bring the reader into that place and make them feel, taste, smell, live, in that setting. That’s a rare ability. I’m anxiously awaiting the final novel.”
 Jenny, Goodreads Review: “Reading this epic saga of a novel by Janell, I was totally immersed in a brutally tragic and romantic tale of love and war. This is Greek mythology for adults.”
"...if you love reading Greek myths, pick up this book." ―The Book Curmudgeon
"This author is a great storyteller and I immediately connected with the characters while immersing myself in the gorgeous world she has created rich with Greek folklore and mythology." ―Amazon Review
"A breathtaking story of courage love and sacrifice. I couldn't put it down." ―Amazon Review
"Holy sh#t, that was amazing." ―Goodreads Review
"Janell Rhiannon is a gifted storyteller." ―Goodreads Review
"Why have I not discovered these books before now? Janell Rhiannon has not only captured the true spirit of the Greeks but also has brilliantly recreated the flow and tempo of their words. Her obvious attention to detail makes for an exquisitely written retelling of the precursory events of the Trojan War." ―Goodreads Review (Song of Princes, former title of Song of Sacrifice)

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