awesomelikesoph's review against another edition
adventurous
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
cwsy's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
bookshopbree's review against another edition
3.0
Lynn's writing style is appealing and easy to read, so maybe someone who hasn't got a clue about Medusa's story this book would be an interesting dive into mythology. However, if you're familiar with Medusa's story then you've essentially already read this book. As a "feminist retelling" I was expecting a lot more details/substance/character development, but it simply just felt like Lynn was telling the bare bones story of Medusa and Perseus. There was nothing original or fresh about it, no depth to the characters. While the prose and pace was good, it gave little to the plot, which completely took over the story. There's little to no character development. I would say half of this book is about Medusa and half was about Perseus, both halves basic and unexplored mythology. I also a fan of how the ending, and honestly felt a bit lazy, devoid of emotion, and underdeveloped.
Thank you to NetGalley, Sourcebooks, and Hannah Lynn for an eARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
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which was essentially just assisted suicideThank you to NetGalley, Sourcebooks, and Hannah Lynn for an eARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
rachelmcglinchey5's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
sophie17555's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
heishei's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
thatswhatimtolkeinabout's review against another edition
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
5.0
kayla_moerman's review against another edition
dark
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
5.0