Medusa's Sisters by Lauren J.A. Bear

Medusa's Sisters

Lauren J.A. Bear

354 pages • first pub 2023 (view editions)

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This book is ideal for readers who enjoy emotionally charged, feminist retellings of mythology that explore complex relationships and the often-overlooked voices of women in ancient tales.

Description

A vivid and moving reimagining of the myth of Medusa and the sisters who loved her.The end of the story is only the beginning…Even before they were transformed into Gorgons, Medusa, Stheno, and Euryale were unique among their immortal family. Curi...

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Community Reviews

4.18
based on 1,046 reviews

Moods

emotional: 82%

adventurous: 62%

dark: 58%

sad: 56%

reflective: 43%

tense: 29%

challenging: 22%

inspiring: 12%

mysterious: 10%

hopeful: 8%

informative: 8%

funny: 2%

lighthearted: 1%

Pace

9% of readers chose fast
68% of readers chose medium
21% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

7% of readers chose Plot
47% of readers chose A mix
44% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

79% of readers chose Yes
15% of readers chose Complicated
4% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

44% of readers chose Yes
45% of readers chose Complicated
8% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

47% of readers chose Yes
18% of readers chose Complicated
25% of readers chose No
7% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

86% of readers chose Yes
10% of readers chose Complicated
2% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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