Review by booksletusescape - Medusa [Illustrated Gift Edition]

Medusa [Illustrated Gift Edition] by Jessie Burton

4.0

reflective medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

I really enjoyed this take on Medusas story, it makes us really consider it she was in fact a monster.

Pros:

I liked that this was from Medusas point of view, I feel we get to see her as a young girl rather than this monster which was good
It dealt with sensitive issues in a good way such as consent, sexual assault
It really highlights that girls are often blamed when mens attentions are drawn to them just because they are pretty rather than the men being at fault
The illustrations are stunning
We really get a feel for who Medusa really is rather than the myths that always make her out to be a horrible monster. She was a girl who was treated badly and punished for it by another woman albeit a goddess but still

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