A smart reimagining of an ancient tale that questions old tropes.” - Kirkus Reviews Burton's prose aquatic and mythical but not overwrought, its beauty is reflected in Gill's sublime full-page illustrations. “The Medusa myth is given new shading and depth in a feminist retelling that homes in on the heart of a young girl punished unfairly for being herself.

Readers who love nuanced retellings of myths will not want to miss it.' - BookPage By placing her at the center of the tale, they give an epic voice to victims whose stories often go ignored and untold. 'Throughout the book, Burton’s prose and Gill’s art work in harmony to offer two intertwined ways of learning who Medusa really is. Lomenech Gill's (Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them) angular, full-color illustrations add another layer of depth to the story.” - Publishers Weekly, starred review Burton's take on the traditional adversaries humanizes both characters, blurring boundaries between hero and monster. “In this haunting reimagining of the myth of Medusa and Perseus. With unforgettable imagery and a powerhouse woman at the helm of the tale, this revamped myth is one to get on your bookshelf.' - School Library Journal, starred 'Burton tackles an old myth with unflinching honesty to reclaim Medusa’s story as one of self-love and bravery.

An 18-year-old Medusa wrests control of her own story in this necessary reimagining of the Greek myth for YA readers.' - Shelf Awareness, starred review 'A fiercely feminist undercurrent fuels Medusa's unflinching voice. Exquisitely told, Medusa stole my heart from its first fierce lines.” - Mary Watson, author of THE WREN HUT “This book is a beautiful excavation, uncovering the girl beneath the gorgon, the power within the punished. “Medusa is absolutely stunning and easily my read of the year – sheer perfection from start to finish, both in words and art.” - Catherine Doyle, author of THE STORM KEEPER series The book tackles pain and trauma without flinching, but its message is ultimately one of joy and hope.” - Madeline Miller, author of THE SONG OF ACHILLES Burton's text and Lomenech Gill's art are a perfect match, offering a powerfully feminist, elegiac, and original twist on this old story.

Medusa by Jessie Burton