A review by graywild
Medusa's Sisters by Lauren J.A. Bear

adventurous challenging dark emotional sad tense fast-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

4.0

I am a fan of mythology.  This book tells the story of the immortal Gorgons and their mortal sister Medusa.  Parts are taking from clues in written mythology and parts are fictionalized relationships.  The 3 sisters all have their own faults and egos.  Initially they appeared like humans but when Athena gets crossed she turns all three into monsters.  They all have variation of snakes for hair and they all turn mortals into stone.  I felt like each sister was brought forward as a more interesting character as the book progressed.  Recommend.