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shay43geek's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
Graphic: Rape, Sexual violence, Violence, Sexual assault, and Sexual content
Moderate: Death, Grief, Gaslighting, Suicidal thoughts, and Misogyny
skylover's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Death of parent
Moderate: Death
Minor: Sexual harassment and Sexual assault
maddiereadswords's review against another edition
1.5
Graphic: Sexual violence, Misogyny, Death of parent, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Violence, Suicide attempt, Domestic abuse, Confinement, Rape, and Death
chelsealeigh's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Minor: Suicide attempt, Death, and Sexual assault
luna_is_superior's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Death of parent, Grief, Kidnapping, Murder, War, Alcohol, Infidelity, Death, Sexual violence, Suicide attempt, Toxic relationship, Domestic abuse, Sexual assault, Mental illness, Stalking, Fire/Fire injury, Blood, Physical abuse, Rape, Child abuse, Child death, Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail, and Violence
stories's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Death of parent
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Blood, Misogyny, Rape, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Grief, Miscarriage, Death, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, and Suicide attempt
momma_needs_to_read's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
The writing was amazing, all the emotions could be felt through the words and I felt really connected to Medusa.
I enjoyed the point of view of Perseus and, before that, his mother’s too. It added to the story and legend of Medusa and her eventual death.
This book is full of emotions which I didn’t expect. It’s also a great reminder of how, even in ancient mythology, men in great power can ruin a woman’s life and the woman is the only one that suffers.
Graphic: Violence, Gaslighting, Domestic abuse, Death of parent, Adult/minor relationship, Sexual assault, Sexism, Murder, Emotional abuse, Rape, Physical abuse, Grief, Suicide attempt, Death, and Confinement
jilljemmett's review against another edition
5.0
This was a great retelling of Medusa’s story. She is often made to be the villain in stories, but she is actually a victim of the gods. In this story, she was born as a human and made into a Gorgon rather than being born one. I really liked the twist at the end. I didn’t expect it, but it was a nice way to bring the story full circle and connect Medusa and Perseus in an original way.
Athena’s Child is a beautiful retelling of Medusa’s story.
Thank you Sourcebooks Landmark for sending me a copy of this book!
Content warnings: rape, spousal abuse, death, death of parents
Moderate: Death of parent, Death, Rape, and Domestic abuse
bookedbymadeline's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Misogyny, Suicide attempt, Domestic abuse, and Rape
Moderate: Death, Grief, Blood, Miscarriage, Confinement, and Death of parent
Minor: Pregnancy
glacialis's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Graphic: Death of parent and Death
Moderate: Sexual assault