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carlithian's review against another edition
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Fantastic read, the two leads stories were intertwined very well
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Body horror, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, and Confinement
Moderate: Miscarriage and Suicide attempt
Minor: Adult/minor relationship
thelittlebookishnerd's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
This was a super fast read, a little too fast for me. With a retelling, I was expecting more backstory for Medusa. Unfortunately, that wasn't the case. Large chunks of time were skipped between chapters which was confusing, I think having "X years later" would've been helpful.
I might try to continue the series in case this was a one off and the others are written differently and have more detail.
I might try to continue the series in case this was a one off and the others are written differently and have more detail.
Content Warnings
Minor: Suicide attempt, Domestic abuse, Miscarriage, Rape, Sexual assault, and Adult/minor relationship
stories's review against another edition
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- 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
Loved this. Short chapters, engaging “sub”-plots and enjoyable twists in a retelling of the Medusa story, well grounded on original canon and context. Particular kudos for keeping me guessing all the way through as to how it would end.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Blood, Misogyny, Rape, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Grief, Miscarriage, Death, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, and Suicide attempt
bookedbymadeline's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
- 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
I guess this is already published by the author herself back in 2020 but now it’s being republished by Sourcebooks Landmark; which is how I got an eARC with a publishing date of September 26 🎉
I’m curious what the differences are between the self published and now traditionally published versions especially because the TRAD book is 192 pages while Lynn’s self published work is 252 😳
Anyways, on to my review of Athena’s Child-Immediately pulled in! That prologue, chills 😍 I was so excited to finally read a Medusa retelling and that we are finally getting a story where Medusa is not a monster born but a “monster” who was made, victimized by the actions of others.
We get POVs from Medusa and Perseus. The first half is mainly Medusa, focusing on her early life and how she became a Gorgon. Then in the second half we get Perseus’ back story and his “heroic” journey. I wish we would’ve gotten more from Medusa though, this novel certainly is quick, to the point, and interesting but it doesn’t add anything new to the Medusa story which I found disappointing.
I enjoyed the first half much more than the second half because I didn’t care about Perseus and wanted to get back to Medusa. The writing style is okay, it’s simple and makes for a quick read but does more telling than showing. I do wonder if the novel is better in the self published version as it’s about 50ish pages more than this version.
Some time jumps could be jarring at times with no warning, the book is split into two parts but the time jump occurs 2-3 chapters into part 2. Seemed like it could’ve been organized a bit smoother. I thought this would be 4.5-5 stars easily but towards the end I just got disappointed in how the story ended up.
Overall not a bad read and one I’d still recommend for Greek mythology lovers, for a quick and easy read! I’m interested to check out the other 2 books in Lynn’s series and hope I’ll enjoy them more.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Suicide attempt, Domestic abuse, and Rape
Moderate: Death, Grief, Blood, Miscarriage, Confinement, and Death of parent
Minor: Pregnancy
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
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