A review by flightyreads
Stone Blind: A Novel by Natalie Haynes

emotional funny reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

This book is a series of retellings of Greek mythology as they relate to Medusa. It brings the story of Medusa’s upbringing, assault, and eventual beheading to tie into Perseus and his mother’s story, Andromeda’s (Perseus’s eventual wife) story, and Athene’s story(/a, the goddess most known for aiding Perseus in his quest to kill Medusa). 

I very much enjoyed the beginning of the story for all involved. I loved watching Medusa grow up, until Poseidon assaults her. I loved Athene’s creation, until Hephaestus assaults her. And these two are stark parallels to Perseus, another man who takes because he believes he is owed. 

I think any feminist with a tinge of interest in Greek mythology would enjoy this book. I rated it 4.25/5 stars.