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3.65 AVERAGE
3.65 AVERAGE
A good entry into the mythology retellings oeuvre, but not one of the standouts. There's a really good story here, but Lynn uses her morality lesson as the lens through which the reader understands Medusa, when it should really be the other way around. It comes off heavy handed and like the #feminism is the point, instead of Medusa and her story. This was going to be a two star read for me, but the ending conversation between Perseus and Medusa saved it; that was definitely the best part of the book. The book averaged out to being good, but I probably won't read the other two books in this series.
DNF at 33%
I tried several times to get into this one, including checking out the audio from my local library for the final attempt.
The writing is objectively not bad. The author has good prose and voicing.
But I just didn't like Medusa's story here. I think it was just too different from the original myth for me to get into it. In the original myth, Medusa (and her sisters Stheno and Euryale) are the daughters of a sea god and goddess. Here, she's the daughter of a mortal couple. Her sisters are still her sisters, though here they're also mortals and not the traditional immortal Gorgons.
So, not for me, but could be a good and quick read for people who don't care too much about the original myth of Medusa. I liked Stone Blind by Natalie Haynes a lot better in that regard.
I tried several times to get into this one, including checking out the audio from my local library for the final attempt.
The writing is objectively not bad. The author has good prose and voicing.
But I just didn't like Medusa's story here. I think it was just too different from the original myth for me to get into it. In the original myth, Medusa (and her sisters Stheno and Euryale) are the daughters of a sea god and goddess. Here, she's the daughter of a mortal couple. Her sisters are still her sisters, though here they're also mortals and not the traditional immortal Gorgons.
So, not for me, but could be a good and quick read for people who don't care too much about the original myth of Medusa. I liked Stone Blind by Natalie Haynes a lot better in that regard.
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
A short, easy read. It wasn't challenging but it was emotional. Beautifully handled, but I feel like it could be expanded
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
emotional
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
A beautifully written enjoyable retelling of Medusa’s story, and also that of Perseus
Not in the mood for the dark feeling in this book at the moment. May return to it.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual harassment
adventurous
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Rape, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt
I hate perseus so i didnt like him being treated as helpful in this book, but i did enjoy athena being such a bitch because i think that is accurate to her character.
adventurous
dark
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No