Medusa
Medusa by Jessie Burton, published by Bloomsbury USA on January 11, 2022, is a 224-page young adult retelling of a classic Greek myth. This edition presents a lyrical narrative that explores the life of Medusa, who is exiled to an isolated island by the gods. As she navigates her existence adorned with snakes instead of hair, her solitude is shattered by the arrival of Perseus, leading to a tale filled with desire, love, and betrayal.
Readers will find a fresh perspective on Medusa’s story, focusing on her fierce and vulnerable nature. The book combines elements of fantasy and dark fantasy, enriched with stunning full-color illustrations that enhance the storytelling experience. This retelling aims to resonate with a new generation, offering insights into themes of loneliness and destiny while drawing connections to the broader context of women’s experiences in mythology.
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A dazzling, lyrical YA retelling of Greek myth, from Jessie Burton, internationally bestselling author of The Miniaturist and The Muse.
“A powerfully feminist, elegiac, and original twist on this old story.” -Madeline Miller, bestselling author of The Song of Achilles
If I told you that I’d killed a man with a glance, would you wait to hear the rest? The why, the how, what happened next?
Exiled to a far-flung island by the whims of the gods, Medusa has little company except the snakes that adorn her head instead of hair. But when a charmed, beautiful boy called Perseus arrives on the island, her lonely existence is disrupted with the force of a supernova, unleashing desire, love, betrayal . . . and destiny itself.
With stunning, full-color illustrations and a first person narrative illuminating the fierce, vulnerable, determined girl behind the myth, this astonishing retelling is perfect for readers of Circe, and brings the story of Medusa to life for a new generation.
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