Medusa's story is well-known in its many variations and in recent years she has become the face of sexu*al ab*se to many including myself. 

Her story is the epitome of victim shaming in so many ways and Jessie Burton has written a beautiful and heartbreaking retelling of this story born from myths of the Greek Gods. With stunning artwork helping to add to the beauty, darkness and strength of the story by Olivia Lomenech Gill, this is one of the best stories devoted to Medusa told from her perspective.

I couldn't put this book down, cried at moments for Medusa (and myself if I'm honest) and cursed these Gods for their cruelty. The story doesn't need explanation but I will say Burton's devotion to give Medusa her voice is felt on every page and I'm so glad she (Medusa) has stories like this to remind us all she was the victim all along and not the temptress.

This is a beautiful book to look at, the artwork is exquisite and is as much a part of the book as the words... 

I'm so glad I read this, and I raise my voice alongside Medusa's to say she's so much more than her myth and the snakes that framed her beauty.