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abookwormsgarden's review
4.25
Medusa Project by @lou.wilham is a thrilling and fast-paced novella that kept me on the edge of my seat. Kyrie Alcide,an agent from the Perseus Initative, is tasked with watching Medusa while also trying to solve the strain of murders. With help along the way will Kyrie solve the murders and save Medusa? I LOVE the world this story takes place in. It is extremely unique and intriguing, and the execution is well done. I could read this world forever.
The characters are well developed and relatable, and the plot twists kept me guessing until the very end.One of the things I appreciated most about this book was the strong female lead characters, who are complex and flawed but also incredibly brave and resourceful. The other characters are also well-written and add depth to the story
I found this to be an exciting and enjoyable read that I would definitely recommend to others.
Thank you to @lou.wilham for allowing me to read this book
The characters are well developed and relatable, and the plot twists kept me guessing until the very end.One of the things I appreciated most about this book was the strong female lead characters, who are complex and flawed but also incredibly brave and resourceful. The other characters are also well-written and add depth to the story
I found this to be an exciting and enjoyable read that I would definitely recommend to others.
Thank you to @lou.wilham for allowing me to read this book
itsabookthing2021's review
5.0
Thank you to Booksirens and publishers for this eARC of The Medusa Project.
After reading another novel by Lou Wilham and enjoying that so much, i wanted to check out more by this author.
When I saw it featured the Greek gods as characters, I didn't exactly read much of the blurb I was already sold on it.
So to much of my surprise I found myself reading a murder mystery instead of a fantasy. Let me say, this was unexpected but fantastic!
The Medusa Project follows agent Kyrie and Medusa in their plight to clear Medusa for the murders that are taking place and all evidence points to her. Kyrie and Medusa are on the down low to prove her innocence.
I loved how Greek gods and humans were intertwined together and I love a good murder mystery sleuth.
The writing was captivating and like Lou Wilham's other book I read, it was just so easy to get caught up in the read and thralls of the storyline.
I must admit the who did it outcome didn't come as a surprise to me, but it didn't disappoint me either. I was satisfied with that outcome and there was no random twist that most mysteries have - that make no sense. So a big thank you for that!
I would love to read more from Lou Wilham and I highly recommend this short but excellent story.
After reading another novel by Lou Wilham and enjoying that so much, i wanted to check out more by this author.
When I saw it featured the Greek gods as characters, I didn't exactly read much of the blurb I was already sold on it.
So to much of my surprise I found myself reading a murder mystery instead of a fantasy. Let me say, this was unexpected but fantastic!
The Medusa Project follows agent Kyrie and Medusa in their plight to clear Medusa for the murders that are taking place and all evidence points to her. Kyrie and Medusa are on the down low to prove her innocence.
I loved how Greek gods and humans were intertwined together and I love a good murder mystery sleuth.
The writing was captivating and like Lou Wilham's other book I read, it was just so easy to get caught up in the read and thralls of the storyline.
I must admit the who did it outcome didn't come as a surprise to me, but it didn't disappoint me either. I was satisfied with that outcome and there was no random twist that most mysteries have - that make no sense. So a big thank you for that!
I would love to read more from Lou Wilham and I highly recommend this short but excellent story.
mcipher's review
3.0
I loved the concept of gods living in the world now, with a police force keeping an eye out for their crimes, and I liked the quirks of Kyrie’s character - but it felt like a lot of that was tossed in to make her interesting and it was almost too much quirk for one short book. This definitely felt more like a novella than a full book, and devoting so much time to Kyrie’s macaroni sculptures and colored pens took away from making a fuller fleshed out mystery with more twists and a plot that could have kept me hooked. I feel like taking time to add more detail to the mystery and build my relationship with the Perseus group, Medusa, and the back story of it all would have really improved the story.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily - thanks, BookSirens!
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily - thanks, BookSirens!
ufakbideneme's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.25
Lou Wilham is my latest obsession (after reading Villainous Heroics) so I requested all of their available ARCs so here I am! I received this copy for free and I'm leaving this review voluntarily.
I dive into this book blindly, which might be my issue leading to not being sucked in it from the very first page. It starts (and continues) pretty interesting plotwise and I already knew I love the style of the author so those are not the problems. There is only one *concrete* reason why I don't give it one star; I feel like scenes are disjointed and because of that I felt often lost and momentarily lost my interest. On the other hand, I love the characters, the plot, and the idea of all those Greek Gods and Goddesses living among common people. I'd love to read more books placed in this world.
I dive into this book blindly, which might be my issue leading to not being sucked in it from the very first page. It starts (and continues) pretty interesting plotwise and I already knew I love the style of the author so those are not the problems. There is only one *concrete* reason why I don't give it one star; I feel like scenes are disjointed and because of that I felt often lost and momentarily lost my interest. On the other hand, I love the characters, the plot, and the idea of all those Greek Gods and Goddesses living among common people. I'd love to read more books placed in this world.
annas_sweets_and_stories's review against another edition
2.0
I feel like this had the potential to be a fantastic story, but as it is, its underdeveloped and confusing. You're immediately thrown into this world without any world building or history and unless you have a decent knowledge of greek mythology, you're gonna be outta luck like I was. Even after finishing this, I still don't know what happened except that some form of law enforcement agent falls in love with Medusa. I almost feel guilty writing this review but I just wanted MORE. More details and history and context. It kinda felt like a companion or off shoot of another book and just didn't quite grab my attention sadly.
frida_kahlo's review against another edition
4.0
I received an eARC copy from Lou Wilham via BookSirens, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I have to be honest here - this unique and uber-interesting spin on the Medusa story has got me excited! I love retellings, and the ones thematically related to any mythology are a must-read for me. Therefore, this one was no exception to the rule.
Lore is a modern-day town where the Greek gods live their ordinary lives with the commoners. It is also a place where gods have succumbed the day-to-day problems and situations, such as being vulnerable, hurt, running a successful business, being jealous, or being accused of murder. The last one is the one troubling Medusa, and that is where Kyrie Alcide, a young detective, steps in to find out who is framing Medusa for murder.
I loved the concept of the world in The Medusa Project, done exceptionally well, transporting me to ancient times with a modern-era spin and allowing me to see the different, more human, side of the Greek gods and their subjects (sort of speak). The dark perspective and the mystery intertwined with the possible love story are, in my opinion, the sparks that set the mood and the tone right.
When it comes to the characters' impression, I secretly enjoyed the hesitation and uncertainty I noticed between Kyrie and Medusa. Both of them are powerful, strong, leading characters, working together to clear Medusa's name and come to the bottom of this mystery. Both are determined, brave, and ready to prove Medusa's innocence. But when they are together, just the two of them, great attraction and lots of hesitation in expressing their true feelings and emotions are shown...
...which brings me to the reasons for not rating The Medusa Project with the highest score. We notice the LGBTQ+ romance in conception, yet that side of the story was not (that much) dwelled into. I am disappointed that the romance between Medusa and Kyrie did not (actually) come to fruition, especially with the well-written slow-burn subplot. Both characters are openly queer throughout the novella, yet I am left wondering whether they got together at the end.
Another thing, I understand that what we have here is a novella, therefore doomed to be a quick read. I felt that the story had ended too soon for me to really get to know the characters and get myself involved with both the love story and the mystery puzzle. If it were a full-length novel, I am sure that the rating would be the highest.
Also, although I love reading mysteries (thank you, Agatha Christie), a tiny letdown for me was that I knew who the perpetrator was from the beginning. Was it that obvious, or was it my brain thinking and analysing ahead; I am not sure? Nevertheless, I very much enjoyed this action-packed novella!
I have to be honest here - this unique and uber-interesting spin on the Medusa story has got me excited! I love retellings, and the ones thematically related to any mythology are a must-read for me. Therefore, this one was no exception to the rule.
Lore is a modern-day town where the Greek gods live their ordinary lives with the commoners. It is also a place where gods have succumbed the day-to-day problems and situations, such as being vulnerable, hurt, running a successful business, being jealous, or being accused of murder. The last one is the one troubling Medusa, and that is where Kyrie Alcide, a young detective, steps in to find out who is framing Medusa for murder.
I loved the concept of the world in The Medusa Project, done exceptionally well, transporting me to ancient times with a modern-era spin and allowing me to see the different, more human, side of the Greek gods and their subjects (sort of speak). The dark perspective and the mystery intertwined with the possible love story are, in my opinion, the sparks that set the mood and the tone right.
When it comes to the characters' impression, I secretly enjoyed the hesitation and uncertainty I noticed between Kyrie and Medusa. Both of them are powerful, strong, leading characters, working together to clear Medusa's name and come to the bottom of this mystery. Both are determined, brave, and ready to prove Medusa's innocence. But when they are together, just the two of them, great attraction and lots of hesitation in expressing their true feelings and emotions are shown...
...which brings me to the reasons for not rating The Medusa Project with the highest score. We notice the LGBTQ+ romance in conception, yet that side of the story was not (that much) dwelled into. I am disappointed that the romance between Medusa and Kyrie did not (actually) come to fruition, especially with the well-written slow-burn subplot. Both characters are openly queer throughout the novella, yet I am left wondering whether they got together at the end.
Another thing, I understand that what we have here is a novella, therefore doomed to be a quick read. I felt that the story had ended too soon for me to really get to know the characters and get myself involved with both the love story and the mystery puzzle. If it were a full-length novel, I am sure that the rating would be the highest.
Also, although I love reading mysteries (thank you, Agatha Christie), a tiny letdown for me was that I knew who the perpetrator was from the beginning. Was it that obvious, or was it my brain thinking and analysing ahead; I am not sure? Nevertheless, I very much enjoyed this action-packed novella!
proudtobeabookaholic's review against another edition
3.0
A fast and easy read. I would have liked it to have been longer, with the characters more fleshed out and more world building. I love Greek mythology, but I was actually more fond of the human characters in this story. Besides Kyrie I really liked her friend Elijah, who helped them a lot with the case. I had fun reading this book, but I'll probably won't remember it very long.
*I received an ARC through BookSirens and I'm giving my honest review.*
*I received an ARC through BookSirens and I'm giving my honest review.*
nancyotoole's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
triceratopper's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The Medusa Project brings Greek mythology into the modern era in the imaginative present-day city of Lore. The world building here is doing exceptionally well; I could easily see a series or at least other one-off stories set in Lore.
Kyrie and Medusa, along with other characters you're sure to recognize, join forces to get to the bottom of a mystery. There have been scattered murders, all with evidence that points to Medusa, but she hasn't been committing the crimes. So who is framing her?
Because this is a novella, unfortunately the story was over a bit too quickly for me to ever feel truly invested in the characters or the mystery, which is a shame because it was definitely well-written. If this were expanded into a full-length novel, I would absolutely love to read it!
I received an advance review copy of this book for free, in exchange for an honest review.
Kyrie and Medusa, along with other characters you're sure to recognize, join forces to get to the bottom of a mystery. There have been scattered murders, all with evidence that points to Medusa, but she hasn't been committing the crimes. So who is framing her?
Because this is a novella, unfortunately the story was over a bit too quickly for me to ever feel truly invested in the characters or the mystery, which is a shame because it was definitely well-written. If this were expanded into a full-length novel, I would absolutely love to read it!
I received an advance review copy of this book for free, in exchange for an honest review.