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charlereads's review against another edition
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Blood, Death, Gore, Murder, Sexual violence, Violence, Vomit, Abandonment, Grief, Lesbophobia, Misogyny, and Pregnancy
actual_hobbit's review
challenging
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This book hit me like a freight train from the very first page.
Lauren J. A. Bear has written a masterpiece of a mythological retelling with this unexpected, heartwrenching take on Medusa's story. The characters of Stheno and Euryale were so authentic and deeply developed that often I forgot I was reading and got lost in their narratives.
This book is an emotional journey, from start to finish, so buckle up and grab what is, in my opinion, one of the best books of the year.
Lauren J. A. Bear has written a masterpiece of a mythological retelling with this unexpected, heartwrenching take on Medusa's story. The characters of Stheno and Euryale were so authentic and deeply developed that often I forgot I was reading and got lost in their narratives.
This book is an emotional journey, from start to finish, so buckle up and grab what is, in my opinion, one of the best books of the year.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Murder, Violence, and Rape
Moderate: Death
theatrealpaca's review
adventurous
challenging
inspiring
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? Yes
4.5
I adore a Medusa retelling and this was no exception. The story was a beautiful weave of many tellings of Medusa's tale and finally brought the nother twp Gorgons into the spotlight. Stheno and Euralye were delightful, infuriating, flawed characters that I miss already. Every page made me stop and reread whole paragraphs, often aloud, just to hear Bear's incredible use of language again. This is her debut novel and I'm blown away by her understanding of the art form so far. I can't wait to see where she goes from here.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity, Incest, Homophobia, Animal death, Violence, Sexual violence, Outing, Murder, Pregnancy, Lesbophobia, Body horror, Sexual assault, Vomit, Misogyny, Grief, Death, Death of parent, Child death, Blood, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Rape
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