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spunglass's review against another edition
5.0
An immense thank you to NetGalley and Random House Children's for the digital ARC of 'Dear Medusa' by Olivia A. Cole. I wish it were possible to rate this more than 5 stars.
I started reading this evening and couldn't put 'Dear Medusa' down. As soon as I finished I started it all over again... and honestly I'm probably going to read it again tomorrow. I can count on both hands the number of books that have made me cry, and this was one of them.
But unlike other books, there was so much in here that broke my heart, but also so much that resonated. I kept thinking about how every person desires to be loved and not alone - but experiences can warp and change how you perceive 'love' and 'acceptance'. I have partially healed from some of the wolves in my earlier life, but every day, I see my students not fully aware of the danger that lurks. Some are like Alicia at the end, and it's taken time to speak because of the fear, the uncertainty, and the judgment they've faced before.
This novel in verse is a 'must read' for 2023 and pretty much any year. Will be recommending to everyone. There are so many people out there who need this extra voice to let them know "you're not alone".
This will be the book I beg someone to get me for my birthday this year.
5/5
I started reading this evening and couldn't put 'Dear Medusa' down. As soon as I finished I started it all over again... and honestly I'm probably going to read it again tomorrow. I can count on both hands the number of books that have made me cry, and this was one of them.
But unlike other books, there was so much in here that broke my heart, but also so much that resonated. I kept thinking about how every person desires to be loved and not alone - but experiences can warp and change how you perceive 'love' and 'acceptance'. I have partially healed from some of the wolves in my earlier life, but every day, I see my students not fully aware of the danger that lurks. Some are like Alicia at the end, and it's taken time to speak because of the fear, the uncertainty, and the judgment they've faced before.
This novel in verse is a 'must read' for 2023 and pretty much any year. Will be recommending to everyone. There are so many people out there who need this extra voice to let them know "you're not alone".
This will be the book I beg someone to get me for my birthday this year.
5/5
clovestrand's review against another edition
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
5.0
shinesalot's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
prala_4's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
bookish_4life's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
tayroz's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
lucy_probooknerd's review against another edition
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
weidemad's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
cammielawton's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
goodmornindreamer's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Reading this story in the voice of 16 year old, Alicia, who has been sexually assaulted by a school favorite teacher hits hard in so many ways. Some people may not be able to connect to the story especially when it's written in verse, but I feel like that just made the message even more powerful.
There are so many thoughts and feelings I have after reading this book... But for now, I'll just say that for everyone that has faced a wolf and has been labeled a "monster" too, this book will make you feel seen in ways you may have wished happen in those moments.
There are so many thoughts and feelings I have after reading this book... But for now, I'll just say that for everyone that has faced a wolf and has been labeled a "monster" too, this book will make you feel seen in ways you may have wished happen in those moments.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault