A review by grace_astudentreading
Heart of Stone by Eliza Luce

lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

3.0

This was an adorable novella that warmed my heart and soul. For starters, I loved Medusa and Agrepa. As a couple they were absolutely perfect, complimenting each other so well. Individually they are also great. I loved Agrepa’s courage and kindness, and how easily she accepted Medusa. As for Medusa, she was my favorite. She had truly amazing development, beginning the story bitter, lonely, and self-loathing, but by the end of the story she has found her place in the world and learned to be more open. The book’s conclusion was truly perfect for her arc. I was very impressed by the breadth of her development in such a short book. Of course, I still wish the book had been longer. This concept could have easily filled an entire novel, not just a novella, with deeper explorations of Greek mythology and the gods. Medusa’s already well done development could have been even better, and we could have gotten some more background on the characters. Also, lengthening the story would help slow down the pacing, which I found a bit fast. However, I still loved this story and recommend it.