Quick Synopsis – A quick retelling of the tale of Medusa from Greek mythology.

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Publication Date – Sept. 26, 2023

Rating – 2 out of 5 Stars

Review – Thanks to NetGalley and SOURCEBOOKS Landmark for the eARC.

This is a very quick retelling of the myth of Medusa with a split viewpoint between Medusa and Perseus. The story starts with Medusa and how she became the gorgon, transitions to Perseus (his birth and early life), and ends with the meeting of the two characters.

I wanted to like this book, but I just kind of wasn’t interested about half way through, which for a really short book isn’t a good sign. The first section where it’s told from Medusa’s viewpoint and how she was cursed by Athena was so captivating. To see this young girl give her all to serve her goddess only to be shunned and cursed when she is raped. That part was so soul crushing.

The next section that focuses on Perseus I just couldn’t really care. I thought it would focus more on Danae, who was also taken advantage of by a God. But once she gives birth it’s like she disappears. I know there is something to be said about how women in Greek Mythology are only important when they are serving men, but I thought the author had the opportunity to expand Danae. Instead we get more of wonder bread Perseus.