The delicate illustrations by Valeria Dos Santos are integral to the experience, making the physical and digital editions a visual as well as literary journey. About the Author
The collection is described as a "voyage in verse" that moves from timeless myths to the depths of the author's own heart.
It offers a fresh perspective on well-known characters like Achilles, Patroclus, and Calypso, specifically seeking to empower female figures who are often mistreated in original myths.
(born September 9, 2000, in Puerto Cabello, Venezuela) began writing at age nine. Currently residing in Portugal, she has built a community of over 100,000 followers on social media, where she shares her work. Aside from Donde viven las musas , she is also the author of Lo que nunca quise escribir and En todos mis universos . Where to Find the eBook (ePub/Kindle)
Each chapter uses a "correspondence" format, featuring letters between mythological figures (such as Zeus, Hera, Hades, and Persephone) followed by personal poems that connect these myths to human emotions like heartbreak and solitude. Themes and Reader Experience
is an illustrated poetry collection written by Venezuelan author Marianela Dos Santos and illustrated by her sister, Valeria Dos Santos . Published in its current expanded edition by Ediciones B (Penguin Random House) , the book reinterprets Greco-Roman myths through a modern, emotional lens. Core Concept and Structure
Time, Sky, Sea, Darkness, War, Fire, Earth, Love, and Poetry.