Bemused

By: Farrah Rochon

Narrated by: Joniece Abbott-Pratt

The untold origin story of the 5 Muses from Disney’s Hercules is revealed in this fresh YA take on Greek mythology from Farrah Rochon, the bestselling author of Almost There.

The Muses narrated Hercules’s story. Now, they’ll narrate their own "gospel truth."

Living in a quiet seaside village with their overprotective mother, teenaged sisters Calliope, Clio, Melpomene, Terpsichore, and Thalia are talented performers with no audience. If Calli had her way, she'd pursue her dream of writing epic stories in the city of Thebes. But family comes first, and as the eldest, she'd never leave her beloved sisters behind.

Then, following a disastrous public music performance, their mother reveals a shocking secret: she is Mnemosyne, the Goddess of Memory, and for nearly two decades, she’s been on the run from the gods of Mount Olympus, desperate to keep her daughters safe from their machinations. Before she can share more, she is kidnapped . . . and though the girls don’t know it yet, the villain pulling the strings is none other than Hades, fiery God of the Underworld.

Under Calli’s leadership, the sisters embark on a journey to save their mother and to learn more about their own divine origins. But the path ahead is filled with mythical trials and tribulations, and they’ll need to rely on both their individual talents and the strength of their sisterhood to ensure that they ascend from "zeroes" to "heroes"--or more accurately, heroines.

Penned by New York Times bestselling author Farrah Rochon, this YA fantasy uniquely blends a twist on a Disney classic with a fresh take on Greek mythology.

Critic reviews

“A thrilling and heartfelt adventure that you won’t want to see end. Bemused is truly an utterly gripping delight.”
—Charlene Thomas, author of Streetlight People and Seton Girls

“A thrilling quest through real and metaphorical mazes, obstacles, and trials.”
—Kirkus Reviews

“Rochon, who has two books in the Twisted Tale series, is no stranger to adding flavor to background Disney characters. This predecessor to Hercules should be a hit for any fan of fairy tale adaptations.”
—Booklist

I enjoyed this story

I really enjoyed all the twists and turns. This story keeps in line with the Muses from the Herculese movie. The narrator does a great job with multiple voices.

Love love love

this origin story of the Muses was even better than I anticipated. I enjoyed it

Loved this

the energy and the voice acting really bring this story to life. I love how we get background for the story and the relationship building between mother and daughter. read it

Captivating story

This is a wonderful story about the muses. Loved it and the narrator is terrific in giving each character their own unique personality and style.

Magical

This was a great story. It kept me engaged, it felt familiar but not predictable. The narration was top notch.