A review by literatelizard
Medea by Eilish Quin

emotional sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

Overall it was very well-written, but to me it really struggled with pacing. It felt like things didn't ever happen, and when someone significant did eventually, it was sped through. I felt very disconnected from every character that wasn't Medea, which isn't necessarily a criticism - she is, after all, ultimately disconnected from them herself by the nature of her being. It served as a good insight and deep dive into a character who doesn't get as much attention as she should, and I did enjoy the framing of the retelling to paint her in a more sympathetic, tragic light.

Thank you to netgalley for the arc.
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