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readbyella_'s review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Rape, and Misogyny
Moderate: Death, Death of parent, and Suicide attempt
ashleynewman's review against another edition
dark
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
A very quick and easy read which isn’t exactly common among Greek mythology retellings. I’m glad authors like Hannah Lynn are giving new life to these tragic and often forgotten stories, giving women like Medusa the clarity and closure they deserve.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, and Suicide attempt
cynicalraven's review against another edition
dark
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
3.25
I hoped for more... I loved Medusa's characterization but the story is basically Ovid's one. I wished there was more "retelling", more original elements. Best part of the book was Peseus' and Medusa's conversation at the end
Please check the content warnings. Although, if you're familiar with the story you already know what I'm referring to.
Please check the content warnings. Although, if you're familiar with the story you already know what I'm referring to.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny
Moderate: Miscarriage, Rape, Sexual assault, and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Confinement, Domestic abuse, Infidelity, and Suicide attempt
enjolrss's review against another edition
dark
informative
fast-paced
3.0
Lettura piacevole e scorrevole, ma la storia avrebbe potuto essere molto più dettagliata e approfondita. Il libro cavalca l'onda di Circe e la Canzone di Achille, ma purtroppo non arriva allo stesso livello. (Per chi cerca la versione inglese il titolo originale è Athena's child)
Content Warnings
Minor: Domestic abuse, Miscarriage, Rape, and Suicide attempt
rd77's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
3.5
A sad story that brings a new perspective to the story of Medusa. I think I would have liked it more if the book was longer. It felt very short, so there was little room to develop characters and settings, to the point that one feels unattached to most characters besides Medusa and Perseus.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault, Rape, and Suicide attempt
Minor: Death, Murder, Misogyny, Pregnancy, and Sexual violence
elizabetharrow's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Rape and Suicide attempt
Content Warning: Victim Blaming
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