Book Club Book Review: This Immortal Heart by Jennifer Saint
Aug 29
2 min read
From the moment Aphrodite rises from the sea, she captivates gods and mortals alike with her beauty, power, and influence. But when fate brings her face to face with Ares, the feared god of war, their unlikely connection challenges everything she thought she knew about love, duty, and destiny. As their romance unfolds across lifetimes, Aphrodite must decide whether to follow the path the gods have chosen for her—or the one her heart cannot resist.
This Immortal Heart
Jennifer Saint
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Published Date: June 9, 2026
Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Romance, Mythology, Retellings
Date Read: August 11-25, 2026
Format: 🎧
Source: Audible
As always, if you prefer a spoiler-free review, please read my quick review instead of the in-depth review below.
Quick Review (Spoiler Free)
I enjoyed this story! It was all true to the core mythology of Aphrodite and Ares, but was told in a way that made me feel all of her emotions. The narrator for this one was the definite star of the show with the story. I can’t put my finger on what I feel I was missing, but I just feel like I wanted something more from it. Overall, a really great read!.
Now, let's get into the details!!
Spoilers may follow...read at your own risk.
This was such a good retelling of the story between Aphrodite and Ares. I really enjoy Greek Mythology and it's been so long since I've gotten to dive into this realm. So long that I forgot about some events and gods/goddesses in the mix of this story.
I haven't dived into Aphrodite's story as much as I've paid attention to the other gods/goddesses. Her freedom and passion that drove every decision she made as she grew from impulsiveness really captivated me. And I was so happy that it rounded back out to a "Happy Ever After".
The pacing from the turning point in her and Ares' relationship when Zeus meddled with her "no marriage" vow broke my heart. It was full speed ahead into drama, rediscovery of love, and reuniting the Gods in the end. The way the author rewrote some details in their interactions was great. I plan to read her other stories because I loved the way she told this story.
Overall, this has reignited my love for mythology, and I will definitely be looking into the stories of several of the gods that I had forgotten about and want to learn more from.
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