Ruthless: Daughter of War

Araya, the mortal-born daughter of Ares, is marked by a curse and a destiny she never asked for. Rescued from a cruel family by her divine father, she is thrust into a world where she must prove her worth to the gods of Olympus after being denied sanctuary by Zeus. Araya is instead sent to Ithaca, where Ares strikes a pact with Queen Penelope: if Araya can take sanctuary in Ithica when she comes to age she will protect the queen and her son, Telemachus, until Odysseus returns and be the greatest warrior for her husband.
Years later, at 19, Araya is a fierce warrior bound by loyalty and a longing to go home to her father. As Ithaca's suitors grow more violent, injuring Telemachus in their bid for power, Araya takes matters into her own hands. Determined to find Odysseus and restore order, she embarks on a perilous journey between the mortal realm and Olympus. With the mischievous Hermes as her protector, and the charming Apollo vying for her heart, Araya faces the challenge of convincing the Gods to help her in her quest while fighting some beasts herself.
Daughter of War is an epic tale of identity, loyalty, and resilience set against the backdrop of ancient Greece. Araya's journey is one of forging her own path while navigating the wrath of gods and the chaos of mortal ambition. Will she rise above her curse and find a place to call home, or will her defiant personality from her father doom her forever?