Mythology

I’ll admit, I approached *Mythology* with skepticism—another collection of ancient stories retold? But Matt Clayton’s knack for stripping these myths down to their emotional cores while keeping their grandeur intact won me over fast. The Egyptian section, in particular, shines, turning dry hieroglyphic tales into something pulse-pounding. JD Kelly’s performance is a masterclass in vocal acting; his rendition of Odin’s riddles in the Norse segment actually made me lean in closer, and his gravelly tone for Greek underworld figures sent a shiver down my spine. That said, the transitions between myth systems can feel abrupt at times, like hopping between radio stations with no warning, and a few recurring themes—divine trickery, inevitable doom—start to blur together by the third act. Still, the audiobook’s strengths far outweigh these minor hiccups. By the end, I found myself Googling the original sources just to see where Clayton took creative liberties, which is the highest compliment I can give. Perfect for listeners who want mythic weight without the scholarly hemming and hawing.