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Medusa's Sisters
A vividly stunning reimagining of the myth of Medusa and the sisters who loved her, in this captivating, moving debut novel, perfect for fans of Stone Blind and Ariadne.
Even before they were transformed into Gorgons, Medusa and her sisters Stheno and Euryale were unique among immortals. Curious about mortals and their lives, Medusa and her sisters entered the human world in search of a place to belong, yet quickly found themselves at the perilous center of a dangerous Olympian rivalry and learned – too late – that a god's love is a violent one.
Forgotten by history and diminished by poets, the other two Gorgons have never been more than horrifying hags, damned and doomed. But they were sisters first, and their journey from seaborne origins to the outskirts of the Pantheon is a journey that rests, hidden, underneath their scales.
Monsters, but not monstrous, Stheno and Euryale will step into the light for the first time to tell the story of how all three sisters lived and were changed by each other, as they struggle against the inherent conflict between sisterhood and individuality, myth and truth, vengeance and peace.
Even before they were transformed into Gorgons, Medusa and her sisters Stheno and Euryale were unique among immortals. Curious about mortals and their lives, Medusa and her sisters entered the human world in search of a place to belong, yet quickly found themselves at the perilous center of a dangerous Olympian rivalry and learned – too late – that a god's love is a violent one.
Forgotten by history and diminished by poets, the other two Gorgons have never been more than horrifying hags, damned and doomed. But they were sisters first, and their journey from seaborne origins to the outskirts of the Pantheon is a journey that rests, hidden, underneath their scales.
Monsters, but not monstrous, Stheno and Euryale will step into the light for the first time to tell the story of how all three sisters lived and were changed by each other, as they struggle against the inherent conflict between sisterhood and individuality, myth and truth, vengeance and peace.
372 pages, Audiobook
First published August 8, 2023
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Lauren J.A. Bear
3 books524 followersAuthor of MEDUSA'S SISTERS, MOTHER OF ROME, & APHRODITE IN PIECES ('26)
Reader. Educator. Mama Bear. Trouble maker. Lyrical gangster.
Based in Seattle.
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Reader. Educator. Mama Bear. Trouble maker. Lyrical gangster.
Based in Seattle.
Rep: Jane Dystel
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November 28, 2022
I mean, it's my child. I have to love it, right?
March 21, 2023
this is perhaps my favorite greek retelling. medusa’s sisters are virtually unknown and nameless, but bear brings them to the forefront. euryale and stheno are immortal, but medusa is not. they were not born as gorgons, they were cursed to become them. in a novel where we examine medusa’s life and victimhood, it brings more meaning to those of us who have experienced sexual assault. many survivors are getting tattoos of medusa for a reason, and bear doesn’t shy away from medusa’s rape and forced pregnancy.
beautifully written and full of heart, it was a delight to watch these three sisters grow and grieve together. the greek mythos has never been kind to women. it is easy to grow close to each sister even though we know how medusa’s story ends. sexuality and queerness is also explored, and lesbian identity is not hidden. what an amazing novel.
thank you so much to netgalley and the publisher for an arc in exchange for an honest review!
beautifully written and full of heart, it was a delight to watch these three sisters grow and grieve together. the greek mythos has never been kind to women. it is easy to grow close to each sister even though we know how medusa’s story ends. sexuality and queerness is also explored, and lesbian identity is not hidden. what an amazing novel.
thank you so much to netgalley and the publisher for an arc in exchange for an honest review!
August 13, 2024
2.5 stars
This is a hard book to rate because objectively it is not very good, and yet it is engaging. Like many Greek myth retellings focused on heroines with passive roles in their originals, it struggles with plot: there’s no stakes or momentum to the first half of the book, in which the sisters wander about finding themselves and I debated whether to abandon it (the characters were just endearing enough that I kept reading, but it was a close call). The second half, once the events of the myth kick off, is much more plot-focused and compelling, as well as a tearjerker. Also like many current retellings, it’s often modern in easy, lazy ways, and it perhaps thinks its feminism is more groundbreaking than it is—though to be fair, it’s better feminism than most Greek myth retellings I’ve read. It does at least focus on women and their relationships, and seems genuinely interested in how systemic forces cause people to treat others badly; it maintains a level of sympathy and understanding for flawed women rather than simply writing them off as bitches, as, say, Circe does.
It needs better character work to be great, though: the sisters are engaging and sometimes endearing, but not interesting or complex. Though technically they are triplets and all very-long-lived young women, each has a clearly defined role. Stheno is the mother, anxious and selfless and guilt-ridden; Euryale the teenager, moody and self-centered and boy-crazy; Medusa the baby, sweet and enthusiastic and oblivious. There are aspects of the characters and their relationships that are well-written and sweet, but they are ultimately a bit static, a bit two-dimensional.
As for the writing, lots of dialogue and short paragraphs mean the pages turn quickly, but it can be awkward, giving the impression Bear thought to level up her prose through hasty thesaurus use rather than understanding what makes great writing. (While a large vocabulary is an important tool, sophistication is mostly about syntax. Also, you need to know the words you use!) Another reviewer shared a particularly unfortunate passage that encapsulates the problem well:
“I sheltered her too much,” she told Euryale, for despite their tenuous start, Desma had come to appreciate Euryale’s sagacity - especially compared to Medusa’s and Semele’s penchant for the quixotic.
Aside from the clumsiness, the connotations aren’t quite right (for instance, Euryale may be sharp but she is not wise). And then there are places where Bear gets a word outright wrong, such as the moment when Euryale, trying to call the attention of someone lost in contemplation, “extemporized into her hand”—oops! Bear presumably meant “expectorated,” and could’ve avoided the problem altogether by just saying “coughed.” I also had to chuckle at her making a point of using the phrase “enslaved people” rather than “slaves” (despite none of her point-of-view characters having the shift in perspective this language is intended to express)… until she hit the phrase “servants and slaves,” couldn’t figure out how to translate it without absurdity, and gave up. Overall, this book could’ve used another round of copyediting, though it does seem to improve a bit as it goes.
Finally, some frustrating aspects of the sisters’ journeys feel a bit contrived or under-explored. Euryale makes a wild decision toward the end that could’ve used more fleshing out: Stheno, meanwhile, has a “big moment of finding her voice” that consists of shouting stupid things at a powerful person in a volatile moment, and maybe the author intended to critique the trope of talking like a fool equaling empowerment (given that the consequences are horrible), but I was dissatisfied with the lack of reflection after the fact; ultimately the moment just felt contrived in service of plot.
Finally, there’s the tragic lesbian thing, about which I have mixed feelings. On the one hand, it’s a good emotional hook that casts an interesting new light on the motivations of various characters, and I think there’s a lot of honesty to its portrayal of the effects of homophobia in its permutations along lines of class and power. On the other hand, I’m not fully convinced about the deviation from canon , and this version imposes a modern interpretation rather than seeking to understand why character actions made sense to the Greeks. It also leaves some character decisions not quite making sense: And ultimately, it mostly feels like a plot device.
In the end, I don’t know whether I’m glad I read this or not. It’s an engaging book that did manage to get its hooks in me. But it could have been better.
This is a hard book to rate because objectively it is not very good, and yet it is engaging. Like many Greek myth retellings focused on heroines with passive roles in their originals, it struggles with plot: there’s no stakes or momentum to the first half of the book, in which the sisters wander about finding themselves and I debated whether to abandon it (the characters were just endearing enough that I kept reading, but it was a close call). The second half, once the events of the myth kick off, is much more plot-focused and compelling, as well as a tearjerker. Also like many current retellings, it’s often modern in easy, lazy ways, and it perhaps thinks its feminism is more groundbreaking than it is—though to be fair, it’s better feminism than most Greek myth retellings I’ve read. It does at least focus on women and their relationships, and seems genuinely interested in how systemic forces cause people to treat others badly; it maintains a level of sympathy and understanding for flawed women rather than simply writing them off as bitches, as, say, Circe does.
It needs better character work to be great, though: the sisters are engaging and sometimes endearing, but not interesting or complex. Though technically they are triplets and all very-long-lived young women, each has a clearly defined role. Stheno is the mother, anxious and selfless and guilt-ridden; Euryale the teenager, moody and self-centered and boy-crazy; Medusa the baby, sweet and enthusiastic and oblivious. There are aspects of the characters and their relationships that are well-written and sweet, but they are ultimately a bit static, a bit two-dimensional.
As for the writing, lots of dialogue and short paragraphs mean the pages turn quickly, but it can be awkward, giving the impression Bear thought to level up her prose through hasty thesaurus use rather than understanding what makes great writing. (While a large vocabulary is an important tool, sophistication is mostly about syntax. Also, you need to know the words you use!) Another reviewer shared a particularly unfortunate passage that encapsulates the problem well:
“I sheltered her too much,” she told Euryale, for despite their tenuous start, Desma had come to appreciate Euryale’s sagacity - especially compared to Medusa’s and Semele’s penchant for the quixotic.
Aside from the clumsiness, the connotations aren’t quite right (for instance, Euryale may be sharp but she is not wise). And then there are places where Bear gets a word outright wrong, such as the moment when Euryale, trying to call the attention of someone lost in contemplation, “extemporized into her hand”—oops! Bear presumably meant “expectorated,” and could’ve avoided the problem altogether by just saying “coughed.” I also had to chuckle at her making a point of using the phrase “enslaved people” rather than “slaves” (despite none of her point-of-view characters having the shift in perspective this language is intended to express)… until she hit the phrase “servants and slaves,” couldn’t figure out how to translate it without absurdity, and gave up. Overall, this book could’ve used another round of copyediting, though it does seem to improve a bit as it goes.
Finally, some frustrating aspects of the sisters’ journeys feel a bit contrived or under-explored. Euryale makes a wild decision toward the end that could’ve used more fleshing out: Stheno, meanwhile, has a “big moment of finding her voice” that consists of shouting stupid things at a powerful person in a volatile moment, and maybe the author intended to critique the trope of talking like a fool equaling empowerment (given that the consequences are horrible), but I was dissatisfied with the lack of reflection after the fact; ultimately the moment just felt contrived in service of plot.
Finally, there’s the tragic lesbian thing, about which I have mixed feelings. On the one hand, it’s a good emotional hook that casts an interesting new light on the motivations of various characters, and I think there’s a lot of honesty to its portrayal of the effects of homophobia in its permutations along lines of class and power. On the other hand, I’m not fully convinced about the deviation from canon , and this version imposes a modern interpretation rather than seeking to understand why character actions made sense to the Greeks. It also leaves some character decisions not quite making sense: And ultimately, it mostly feels like a plot device.
In the end, I don’t know whether I’m glad I read this or not. It’s an engaging book that did manage to get its hooks in me. But it could have been better.
July 26, 2024
Lauren what a great book. You don’t have to be a fan of Greek mythology to enjoy this book. It is a easy read and very interesting. A witty, addictive read that plunges you into the Medusa origin story.
Highly recommend.
Highly recommend.
April 21, 2024
I command that this Euryale get ahold of herself and stop being horny. No man is worth all that.
May 15, 2025
There were pockets of passages that were great to read, but I was bored for the most part, which was disappointing because there’s a lot of good storytelling to be had in any mythological canon.
December 31, 2022
With stunningly beautiful prose, Lauren J.A. Bear has deftly tugged on myths of old to weave a fresh and feminist modern legend from the dusty references of Medusa’s once-forgotten sisters. Perfect for fans of CIRCE, this is easily one of the best books I’ve read this year. Prepare to be enthralled!
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February 5, 2024So What’s It About?
Even before they were transformed into Gorgons, Medusa and her sisters, Stheno and Euryale, were unique among immortals. Curious about mortals and their lives, Medusa and her sisters entered the human world in search of a place to belong, yet quickly found themselves at the perilous center of a dangerous Olympian rivalry and learned—too late—that a god's love is a violent one.
Forgotten by history and diminished by poets, the other two Gorgons have never been more than horrifying hags, damned and doomed. But they were sisters first, and their journey from sea-born origins to the outskirts of the Parthenon is a journey that rests, hidden, underneath their scales.
Monsters, but not monstrous, Stheno and Euryale will step into the light for the first time to tell the story of how all three sisters lived and were changed by each other, as they struggle against the inherent conflict between sisterhood and individuality, myth and truth, vengeance and peace.
What I Thought
Obligatory note: I received an ARC from NetGalley.
There has been a true deluge of feminist Greek myth retellings getting published since Circe’s success, and I haven’t really dipped my toes in until now. Medusa’s Sisters met the general expectations that I’ve developed for this type of book based on reviews by trusted friends - awkward attempts at lyrical prose, a few interesting subversions of classical mythology, and a somewhat confused attempt at being feminist by showing lots of awful men and violence against women.
One of the most glaring elements that didn’t work for me was the writing. Especially in the first half, I could almost feel Bear flipping through her thesaurus on the regular. This book’s attempt at elegant prose is largely characterized by using fancy/esoteric words with a result that feels pretty stilted and awkward instead of sophisticated. Probably the worst example I found was this:
“I sheltered her too much,” she told Euryale, for despite their tenuous start, Desma had come to appreciate Euryale’s sagacity - especially compared to Medusa’s and Semele’s penchant for the quixotic.
Even if you look past the anachronistic use of “quixotic,” it’s just… not good. To be fair, this tendency gets notably better in the second half, either because the prose actually changes or because I got more used to it, I’m not sure.
Bear made an interesting choice in having her protagonists Euryale and Stheno be deeply flawed characters. Euryale spends much of the book being callous and self-centered, while Stheno is a hardcore placater who has no real identity out of caring for her sisters. Both of them grow throughout the book - not necessarily in the neat, expected way of becoming selfless and independent, respectively, but in ways that I did find interesting nonetheless. My biggest disappointment with characterization is that Medusa herself is so flat and boring - she is just perfectly sweet and beautiful and smart and curious and everyone except mean, mean Euryale loves her until she goes through horrible things and dies tragically. I can understand giving more interiority to the eponymous sisters, but it’s really glaring to me how bad Medusa’s writing feels compared to theirs, and I think the big theme of Sisterhood could have been a lot more interesting if Medusa was more interesting, too.
Like I said, there is definitely an attempt at feminism present via showing copious violence against women and endlessly brutal and selfish men, but I don’t feel that the book has anything particularly interesting, distinct, or novel to say about any of this. Otherwise, I do like that Bear clearly thought about how women are conditioned to turn against each other and hurt each other for many reasons in a patriarchal world - this is something that was definitely lacking in Circe, as were any meaningful, complex female relationships like the ones sometimes present here.
My reading experience with this book is kind of similar to my experience with The Witch’s Heart in that I didn’t really enjoy it and noticed a lot of flaws throughout, but I still ended up feeling moved by the ending. There is something that just GETS TO ME about the inevitable passage of time for lonely immortals - their loves and losses fading as life moves on and on past their horrors and tragedies to continue in some new way. Idk, I just LIKE it!
Even before they were transformed into Gorgons, Medusa and her sisters, Stheno and Euryale, were unique among immortals. Curious about mortals and their lives, Medusa and her sisters entered the human world in search of a place to belong, yet quickly found themselves at the perilous center of a dangerous Olympian rivalry and learned—too late—that a god's love is a violent one.
Forgotten by history and diminished by poets, the other two Gorgons have never been more than horrifying hags, damned and doomed. But they were sisters first, and their journey from sea-born origins to the outskirts of the Parthenon is a journey that rests, hidden, underneath their scales.
Monsters, but not monstrous, Stheno and Euryale will step into the light for the first time to tell the story of how all three sisters lived and were changed by each other, as they struggle against the inherent conflict between sisterhood and individuality, myth and truth, vengeance and peace.
What I Thought
Obligatory note: I received an ARC from NetGalley.
There has been a true deluge of feminist Greek myth retellings getting published since Circe’s success, and I haven’t really dipped my toes in until now. Medusa’s Sisters met the general expectations that I’ve developed for this type of book based on reviews by trusted friends - awkward attempts at lyrical prose, a few interesting subversions of classical mythology, and a somewhat confused attempt at being feminist by showing lots of awful men and violence against women.
One of the most glaring elements that didn’t work for me was the writing. Especially in the first half, I could almost feel Bear flipping through her thesaurus on the regular. This book’s attempt at elegant prose is largely characterized by using fancy/esoteric words with a result that feels pretty stilted and awkward instead of sophisticated. Probably the worst example I found was this:
“I sheltered her too much,” she told Euryale, for despite their tenuous start, Desma had come to appreciate Euryale’s sagacity - especially compared to Medusa’s and Semele’s penchant for the quixotic.
Even if you look past the anachronistic use of “quixotic,” it’s just… not good. To be fair, this tendency gets notably better in the second half, either because the prose actually changes or because I got more used to it, I’m not sure.
Bear made an interesting choice in having her protagonists Euryale and Stheno be deeply flawed characters. Euryale spends much of the book being callous and self-centered, while Stheno is a hardcore placater who has no real identity out of caring for her sisters. Both of them grow throughout the book - not necessarily in the neat, expected way of becoming selfless and independent, respectively, but in ways that I did find interesting nonetheless. My biggest disappointment with characterization is that Medusa herself is so flat and boring - she is just perfectly sweet and beautiful and smart and curious and everyone except mean, mean Euryale loves her until she goes through horrible things and dies tragically. I can understand giving more interiority to the eponymous sisters, but it’s really glaring to me how bad Medusa’s writing feels compared to theirs, and I think the big theme of Sisterhood could have been a lot more interesting if Medusa was more interesting, too.
Like I said, there is definitely an attempt at feminism present via showing copious violence against women and endlessly brutal and selfish men, but I don’t feel that the book has anything particularly interesting, distinct, or novel to say about any of this. Otherwise, I do like that Bear clearly thought about how women are conditioned to turn against each other and hurt each other for many reasons in a patriarchal world - this is something that was definitely lacking in Circe, as were any meaningful, complex female relationships like the ones sometimes present here.
My reading experience with this book is kind of similar to my experience with The Witch’s Heart in that I didn’t really enjoy it and noticed a lot of flaws throughout, but I still ended up feeling moved by the ending. There is something that just GETS TO ME about the inevitable passage of time for lonely immortals - their loves and losses fading as life moves on and on past their horrors and tragedies to continue in some new way. Idk, I just LIKE it!
October 8, 2023
I don't know how many centuries it will take to pick my jaw up off of the floor. Wow. This one will stick with me.
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October 15, 2025DNF'd at 38%.
August 7, 2023
I’ve always loved reading books inspired by Greek mythology and Medusa’s story has always been one that hit my heart strings. This was a fresh take on her story that people familiar with it will enjoy but also written accessible for people who may not know much about Greek mythology.
This book is told from the point of view of Medusa’s two sisters. Even before they were transformed into Gorgons, Medusa and her sisters, Steno and Euryale, were unique among immortals. Curious about mortals and their lives, Medusa and her sisters entered the human world in search of a place to belong, yet quickly found themselves at the perilous center of a dangerous Olympian rivalry and learned-too late--that a god's love is a violent one.
I loved getting to know Medusa’s sisters. They had distinct personalities and aspirations that I was able to connect with. I loved the exploration of sisterhood, individuality, jealousy, grief, and humanity.
The small twists in this story is what kept it fresh and one of my new favorites. Athena’s motivations for cursing Medusa made SO much sense in this story and is the only way I can imagine this story from now on. I loved the weaving of other mythologies and legends in this book as well.
Overall this was such a fun read and I didn’t want to put it down definitely recommend! Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an eARC!
This book is told from the point of view of Medusa’s two sisters. Even before they were transformed into Gorgons, Medusa and her sisters, Steno and Euryale, were unique among immortals. Curious about mortals and their lives, Medusa and her sisters entered the human world in search of a place to belong, yet quickly found themselves at the perilous center of a dangerous Olympian rivalry and learned-too late--that a god's love is a violent one.
I loved getting to know Medusa’s sisters. They had distinct personalities and aspirations that I was able to connect with. I loved the exploration of sisterhood, individuality, jealousy, grief, and humanity.
The small twists in this story is what kept it fresh and one of my new favorites. Athena’s motivations for cursing Medusa made SO much sense in this story and is the only way I can imagine this story from now on. I loved the weaving of other mythologies and legends in this book as well.
Overall this was such a fun read and I didn’t want to put it down definitely recommend! Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an eARC!
August 9, 2023
A big thank you to NetGalley and Berkeley Publishing Group for an eARC of this title in exchange for an honest review!
As the title implies, this is the story of Medusa’s Sisters, Stheno and Euryale. The story starts at the 3 sisters birth, to Medusa’s end, and then a few years after.
The story is grisly, and if you are sensitive to any major trigger warnings please look them up before hand (or message me)! It was an interesting take on the myths, I feel it stayed very true to much of the source material, keeping the story harder to read at times as it shone a very direct light on the suffering women went through in these tales.
This book was cruising for 3 stars for me, as I could recognize the craft and work that had gone into this story, but it didn’t really resonate with me as much as I hoped. The pacing would also pick up and slow down, making the story drag at times. I felt that much of the first half could’ve been edited down slightly to improve this. I also read Stone Blind earlier this year which I inevitably kept comparing this to, and overall preferred. However, the ending chapters of this book were something new and interesting, and pushed my overall rating to about 3.5 stars. I would for sure recommend if you’re a Greek mythology retelling lover.
I will say that one frustrating aspect of this book was the overly complex language used. I (obviously) read a lot, and consider myself to have a decently wide vocabulary, but the amount of times I had to look up words with the dictionary function on my kindle felt silly. It’s not that you couldn’t understand the story as these words were mostly adjectives and could be discerned with context clues, but it felt at times like the author was intentionally using any synonym she could think of for fairly straightforward sentences. I’m glad I read it on my kindle so I could easily look up words, ha!
This book published yesterday 8/8 so be sure to add it to your TBR if you think it would be up your alley!
As the title implies, this is the story of Medusa’s Sisters, Stheno and Euryale. The story starts at the 3 sisters birth, to Medusa’s end, and then a few years after.
The story is grisly, and if you are sensitive to any major trigger warnings please look them up before hand (or message me)! It was an interesting take on the myths, I feel it stayed very true to much of the source material, keeping the story harder to read at times as it shone a very direct light on the suffering women went through in these tales.
This book was cruising for 3 stars for me, as I could recognize the craft and work that had gone into this story, but it didn’t really resonate with me as much as I hoped. The pacing would also pick up and slow down, making the story drag at times. I felt that much of the first half could’ve been edited down slightly to improve this. I also read Stone Blind earlier this year which I inevitably kept comparing this to, and overall preferred. However, the ending chapters of this book were something new and interesting, and pushed my overall rating to about 3.5 stars. I would for sure recommend if you’re a Greek mythology retelling lover.
I will say that one frustrating aspect of this book was the overly complex language used. I (obviously) read a lot, and consider myself to have a decently wide vocabulary, but the amount of times I had to look up words with the dictionary function on my kindle felt silly. It’s not that you couldn’t understand the story as these words were mostly adjectives and could be discerned with context clues, but it felt at times like the author was intentionally using any synonym she could think of for fairly straightforward sentences. I’m glad I read it on my kindle so I could easily look up words, ha!
This book published yesterday 8/8 so be sure to add it to your TBR if you think it would be up your alley!
January 19, 2024
One of my fav Greek retellings
August 18, 2023
4,5 Sterne
May 15, 2023
A beautiful take on the tragic story of Medusa and her sisters <3
Everything about this book from page one pulled me in. The language, the beautifully told dynamic between the sisters, the twists and turns. It all felt like reading a classic Greek myth, and yet, it was utterly refreshing. Bear really transports you to this ancient world–I felt like in some scenes I was actually there. It was just a wonderful read.
If you’re a Madeline Miller fan, pick this one up!
✍🏻Writing Quality: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
🗺 World-Building: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
👤Characterization: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
💭Dialogue: ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
🎯Plot: ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
👣Pacing: ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
🖤Enjoyment Level: ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
「 Overall: ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆」
Everything about this book from page one pulled me in. The language, the beautifully told dynamic between the sisters, the twists and turns. It all felt like reading a classic Greek myth, and yet, it was utterly refreshing. Bear really transports you to this ancient world–I felt like in some scenes I was actually there. It was just a wonderful read.
If you’re a Madeline Miller fan, pick this one up!
✍🏻Writing Quality: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
🗺 World-Building: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
👤Characterization: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
💭Dialogue: ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
🎯Plot: ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
👣Pacing: ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
🖤Enjoyment Level: ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
「 Overall: ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆」
*Note: I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
September 6, 2023
My official endorsement: “Alive with soaring poetry and myth, Medusa's Sisters sparkles as a delightfully feminist subversion of the maligned and forgotten Gorgon women, reframing and bringing their shadowy legend fiercely, vengefully, into the light. A bold and beautiful tale about sisterhood, motherhood, and what it truly means to be a woman."
September 19, 2023
I am not a Greek scholar, and so I get to enjoy all stories. And this was everything I adore about mythology. It has gods and monsters and all the ruthlessness that I wanted. Plus, three sisters who love each other but have their own quirks, so to say. As the cover says, even monsters have families. I truly enjoyed it.
October 18, 2024
"Medusa's mouth twisted. "I would rather be remembered for what I did, what I said, whom I loved, than how I met my end.”
And Medusa did love. Unfortunately, the myth of her demise, death and the aftermath of it was much more prominent in literature and culture than the story of her life and love. Fortunately, Lauren J. A. Bear has written a beautiful and devastating story of Medusa and her bond to her sisters and gave her a worthy acknowledgement.
This book is definitely one of those "it's going to devastate you and crush your heart, but it's so beautiful and you need to read it" types.
We follow the lives of the three sisters from their birth onwards and witness their sisterly bonds, their developing personalities, their talents and curiosity and their time among people. Stheno, the first born triplet is the calm and caring one. Euryale, the middle one is the most fiery and Medusa, the last one to be born, is the only mortal one, with immense curiosity and a loving and open personality.
This is all before they became known as the Gorgons and before all the snakes, sufferings and revengeful gods (their names start with P and A).
What is most devastating in this book, besides the already known and tragic fate of Medusa (trigger warnings galore) is the shattered bonds and regret of her sisters for not preventing it or acting differently in crucial moments. This story shows how tragedy and violence has a ripple effect and it harms so deeply and how a few moments can decide fate and sometimes simple decisions can affect the grand scheme of things.
All sisters, despite their divine origins, seem so real as characters, they are complex, insecure and so human, with a lot of faults, but so much inner beauty, personality and talent as well.
Medusa is definitely a tale of betrayal and being a victim of divine crossfire, but here it is also a story of love, devotion, resilience and endurance.
For me, this is one of the most beautiful myth retellings I've ever read, on par with Circe, Stone Blind and Achille's Song.
And Medusa did love. Unfortunately, the myth of her demise, death and the aftermath of it was much more prominent in literature and culture than the story of her life and love. Fortunately, Lauren J. A. Bear has written a beautiful and devastating story of Medusa and her bond to her sisters and gave her a worthy acknowledgement.
This book is definitely one of those "it's going to devastate you and crush your heart, but it's so beautiful and you need to read it" types.
We follow the lives of the three sisters from their birth onwards and witness their sisterly bonds, their developing personalities, their talents and curiosity and their time among people. Stheno, the first born triplet is the calm and caring one. Euryale, the middle one is the most fiery and Medusa, the last one to be born, is the only mortal one, with immense curiosity and a loving and open personality.
This is all before they became known as the Gorgons and before all the snakes, sufferings and revengeful gods (their names start with P and A).
What is most devastating in this book, besides the already known and tragic fate of Medusa (trigger warnings galore) is the shattered bonds and regret of her sisters for not preventing it or acting differently in crucial moments. This story shows how tragedy and violence has a ripple effect and it harms so deeply and how a few moments can decide fate and sometimes simple decisions can affect the grand scheme of things.
All sisters, despite their divine origins, seem so real as characters, they are complex, insecure and so human, with a lot of faults, but so much inner beauty, personality and talent as well.
Medusa is definitely a tale of betrayal and being a victim of divine crossfire, but here it is also a story of love, devotion, resilience and endurance.
For me, this is one of the most beautiful myth retellings I've ever read, on par with Circe, Stone Blind and Achille's Song.
May 29, 2023
Bear's Medusa's Sisters is the most in-depth retelling of Medusa's story along with her sisters, who have largely been removed from the retellings. This story starts from the very beginning with the birth of Medusa and how she came into the lives of Stheno and Euryale. It also chronicles their lives together before the tragedy of their transformation and what occurs after this.
Unlike other interpretations, this one does not focus on Perseus and his intrusion into the lives of the Gorgons but instead examines the relationship between Medusa, Stheno, and Euryale and how it is affected by the choices of the gods around them. This was the most compelling aspect of the story as it refocuses the attention back upon lesser-named figures from the original stories and creates a perspective and voice for them. Ultimately, this is the point of re-tellings and Bear reconstructs a gripping narrative that does justice to the Gorgons without focusing on more famous aspects.
Largely, the only issue with this retelling was the lack of cohesion between the fantastical elements and the realities of the period. Some parts of the story felt more at home in a YA fantasy novel and didn't quite grasp the balance between juggling the more whimsical qualities of the myth and the realistic depiction of the sister's relationship. It also felt like the historical aspects were borrowed for the setting without truly fleshing it out, which contributed to the YA feeling of the environment. Overall, a minor grip with an otherwise excellent addition to Medusa, Stheno, and Euryale's re-tellings oeuvre.
Unlike other interpretations, this one does not focus on Perseus and his intrusion into the lives of the Gorgons but instead examines the relationship between Medusa, Stheno, and Euryale and how it is affected by the choices of the gods around them. This was the most compelling aspect of the story as it refocuses the attention back upon lesser-named figures from the original stories and creates a perspective and voice for them. Ultimately, this is the point of re-tellings and Bear reconstructs a gripping narrative that does justice to the Gorgons without focusing on more famous aspects.
Largely, the only issue with this retelling was the lack of cohesion between the fantastical elements and the realities of the period. Some parts of the story felt more at home in a YA fantasy novel and didn't quite grasp the balance between juggling the more whimsical qualities of the myth and the realistic depiction of the sister's relationship. It also felt like the historical aspects were borrowed for the setting without truly fleshing it out, which contributed to the YA feeling of the environment. Overall, a minor grip with an otherwise excellent addition to Medusa, Stheno, and Euryale's re-tellings oeuvre.
January 14, 2025
"To have choices is to have power. Most women have neither."
"I thought I had to be perfect to be loved, but my son did not care."
I'm a sucker for books about sisters, so I was eager to read this one. I haven't had much luck with Greek Mythology retellings in the past, but I loved this one so much. I was put off about picking up another Greek book for so long because I thought I just couldn't' get into them, but this story has reignited my passion for the stories and has made me eager to try more.
The beginning is a bit slow and has trouble finding its footing, but you really come to understand why everything is set up the way it is in the beginning later on. The ending pays off and is so worth it. I went through phases with the 3 sisters: Stheno, Euryale, and Medusa. Sometimes I totally hated them but other times I really felt for them and their struggles. They each had their own story with dynamic character arcs that made them feel real and rich.
I cried with these women, grew frustrated, and laughed with them. I felt all of their emotions just as powerfully as they did, and I know these characters and this story will sit with me for a long long time.
One of my favorite reads of the year so far!
"I thought I had to be perfect to be loved, but my son did not care."
I'm a sucker for books about sisters, so I was eager to read this one. I haven't had much luck with Greek Mythology retellings in the past, but I loved this one so much. I was put off about picking up another Greek book for so long because I thought I just couldn't' get into them, but this story has reignited my passion for the stories and has made me eager to try more.
The beginning is a bit slow and has trouble finding its footing, but you really come to understand why everything is set up the way it is in the beginning later on. The ending pays off and is so worth it. I went through phases with the 3 sisters: Stheno, Euryale, and Medusa. Sometimes I totally hated them but other times I really felt for them and their struggles. They each had their own story with dynamic character arcs that made them feel real and rich.
I cried with these women, grew frustrated, and laughed with them. I felt all of their emotions just as powerfully as they did, and I know these characters and this story will sit with me for a long long time.
One of my favorite reads of the year so far!
September 23, 2023
DNF at 40%.
I did not like the writing in this at all. It felt forced and tedious, and it only created distance between the characters and the reader. Beyond the writing itself, nothing important happened in the book as of almost halfway. The actual plot felt very simple and almost high school writing class, and I just did not care about any of it. Also, it took me until almost 40% to realize that each chapter was from a different perspective because the POVs all sounded exactly the same.
There are so many Greek retellings in recent years, but this is one you can skip.
I did not like the writing in this at all. It felt forced and tedious, and it only created distance between the characters and the reader. Beyond the writing itself, nothing important happened in the book as of almost halfway. The actual plot felt very simple and almost high school writing class, and I just did not care about any of it. Also, it took me until almost 40% to realize that each chapter was from a different perspective because the POVs all sounded exactly the same.
There are so many Greek retellings in recent years, but this is one you can skip.
December 24, 2023
I enjoyed this book very much but had a hard time relating to the sisters after the assault took place. I didn’t understand their emotions. I’m really glad for a glimpse at Medusa’s younger years and the person she was before she became a gorgon.
August 18, 2023
DNF. Disappointing and boring.
November 3, 2023
Medusa 😭 Euryale 😭😭 Stheno 😭😭😭
Such a heartbreakingly good book abt sisters
I’m really sad over the ending tbh
Such a heartbreakingly good book abt sisters
I’m really sad over the ending tbh
January 5, 2026
I love how the author wove together different Greek mythology characters and connected Medusa and her sisters into the wider universe.
November 3, 2024
Guys, I fear that I am not adequate enough as a writer to review this book. It was purely PHENOMENAL. It was quite literally ART!
There have been countless rewritings of Medusa's stories -- through modern lenses, heroes' versions, ancient legends -- yet I have never read her tale through the perspectives of her sisters: Stheno and Euryale. From the literary standpoint, Lauren Bear wrote with such precision and skill. Her storytelling and narration felt like listening to a legend or play from Ancient Greece; the introduction was actually one of the best I have EVER read, and I made all of my friends read it too. With a mix of prose and parallelism, her writing style was greatly impactful and beautiful. The way she incorporated bits of foreshadowing in her text was both casual and catastrophic.
The most crucial aspect of this novel is the theme of sisterhood. Stheno, Euryale, and Medusa emphasized very realistic sister relationships -- with everything from the anger and ugliness of their fights to their eternal companionship. Moreover, their roles were beautifully developed throughout the book. Stheno, the older sister, felt as though her one duty was to protect her younger sisters and fear for their safety. Euryale, the middle sister, constantly wanted to rebel and find her identity away from her sisters, lashing out but in reality craving her sisters' affection. Medusa, the younger sister, embodied the curiosity, freedom, and ache for love that stems from being the youngest. Somehow, I related to EVERY SINGLE ONE OF THEM and felt their pain, love, and feelings as though they were my own.
Lastly, I cannot write this review without discussing Bear's version of Medusa. She loved the world so deeply and was the embodiment of a free spirit. She was beautiful -- in and out -- and never intended anybody to be harmed. We hear so many tales of her cruelty and horror, but we forget who she was before she was a "monster:" a little sister. She was just a woman in this world who was unfairly punished by the insatiable, powerful men around her. We hear about her death as a stoic fight, but here, she wasn't even a warrior. She was a mother giving birth, unconscious, when she was slayed. The unfairness of her ending counteracted the beauty of her story and broke my heart into pieces.
Even if you are not a big fan of Greek mythology, I absolutely recommend this book. Read about the beautiful themes of sisterhood, womanhood, and survival. Read about the ability to change -- to become a good mother even if you are an awful sister -- and feel this story as though it is your own. <3
Favorite Quotes:
"Dispel everything the poets -- who never met her -- penned. Medusa rarely angered. She was ebullient, the paradigm of magnanimity. Liquid sunrise poured into her soul, and she woke each morning full of hope. Even after all her suffering, if she were given the opportunity, I do not think she would have fought back."
"'The mothers must survive in a world where men and gods -- and men who think they are gods -- limit their choices. To have choices is to have power. Most women have neither."'
"For what was love, if not another's head upon your shoulder, hands intertwined?"
"'The exhaustion I felt was indescribable. And more so, the loneliness. Even now, a visceral wound. I poke it with memory, with language, and it releases horror like a pus. The sufferings of a violated woman can feel like a disease without a cure."'
"Deflowered and then transformed, impregnated and abandoned. Mutilated. Abused.
Decapitated."
There have been countless rewritings of Medusa's stories -- through modern lenses, heroes' versions, ancient legends -- yet I have never read her tale through the perspectives of her sisters: Stheno and Euryale. From the literary standpoint, Lauren Bear wrote with such precision and skill. Her storytelling and narration felt like listening to a legend or play from Ancient Greece; the introduction was actually one of the best I have EVER read, and I made all of my friends read it too. With a mix of prose and parallelism, her writing style was greatly impactful and beautiful. The way she incorporated bits of foreshadowing in her text was both casual and catastrophic.
The most crucial aspect of this novel is the theme of sisterhood. Stheno, Euryale, and Medusa emphasized very realistic sister relationships -- with everything from the anger and ugliness of their fights to their eternal companionship. Moreover, their roles were beautifully developed throughout the book. Stheno, the older sister, felt as though her one duty was to protect her younger sisters and fear for their safety. Euryale, the middle sister, constantly wanted to rebel and find her identity away from her sisters, lashing out but in reality craving her sisters' affection. Medusa, the younger sister, embodied the curiosity, freedom, and ache for love that stems from being the youngest. Somehow, I related to EVERY SINGLE ONE OF THEM and felt their pain, love, and feelings as though they were my own.
Lastly, I cannot write this review without discussing Bear's version of Medusa. She loved the world so deeply and was the embodiment of a free spirit. She was beautiful -- in and out -- and never intended anybody to be harmed. We hear so many tales of her cruelty and horror, but we forget who she was before she was a "monster:" a little sister. She was just a woman in this world who was unfairly punished by the insatiable, powerful men around her. We hear about her death as a stoic fight, but here, she wasn't even a warrior. She was a mother giving birth, unconscious, when she was slayed. The unfairness of her ending counteracted the beauty of her story and broke my heart into pieces.
Even if you are not a big fan of Greek mythology, I absolutely recommend this book. Read about the beautiful themes of sisterhood, womanhood, and survival. Read about the ability to change -- to become a good mother even if you are an awful sister -- and feel this story as though it is your own. <3
Favorite Quotes:
"Dispel everything the poets -- who never met her -- penned. Medusa rarely angered. She was ebullient, the paradigm of magnanimity. Liquid sunrise poured into her soul, and she woke each morning full of hope. Even after all her suffering, if she were given the opportunity, I do not think she would have fought back."
"'The mothers must survive in a world where men and gods -- and men who think they are gods -- limit their choices. To have choices is to have power. Most women have neither."'
"For what was love, if not another's head upon your shoulder, hands intertwined?"
"'The exhaustion I felt was indescribable. And more so, the loneliness. Even now, a visceral wound. I poke it with memory, with language, and it releases horror like a pus. The sufferings of a violated woman can feel like a disease without a cure."'
"Deflowered and then transformed, impregnated and abandoned. Mutilated. Abused.
Decapitated."
July 19, 2023
WRECKED ME
"For she was only a beast. . . a body for Perseus to define himself upon."
I am still thinking about this book a day later. It was enchanting- the way the story weaves around the three sisters and ties in various myths into their story, culminating in both a devastating and satisfying ending.
*spoilers & TW's*
So many of mythological retellings focus on the forgotten stories of women, particularly at the expense of men. What I loved about this story was women's complicity in these actions-both Athena in the Medusa-Athena-Poseidon triangle, and Euryale's involvement and jealousy as well. This triangle was both an interesting new take on the story and a devastating way of displaying men's desire for dominance over women and what they hold sacred. It also showed that women in power can be as rotten as men. Adding Euryale's jealousy of her sister and her desire for Poseidon into the mix, and we have some truly catastrophic drama.
"You cannot recast sisters. Not after so much time."
The sister dynamics were so interesting. In classic older sister fashion, Stheno relinquishes all identity to care for her sisters, out of love and duty. She doesn't truly find herself and her power until she becomes a monster- and even then, she puts herself in constant service of her sister and her nephew.
Euryale is the middle sister, jealous of the youngest's attention and the eldest's complacency. She desires love and control, and isn't happy until she relinquishes those. Medusa is the baby, a mortal with a ticking clock, the manic pixie dream girl everyone dotes on with a secret.
"To have choices is to have power. Most women have neither."
The exploration of sexual assault in this story are quite intense and impactful. Not only do we see Medusa's violent violation, we see and hear of several other women and minor goddesses at the hands of the gods. There are many themes of control and domination, and the way men assert them over women. I loved the way the different stories were woven together- we got to see characters like Semele and the birth of Dionysus, and meet Leto and hear her story. And we saw all the threads that tied Perseus to the sisters- from his mother's captivity to his marriage to Andromeda. While all different, these stories all have the same themes of violation and abuse at the hands of the gods.
"The suffering of a violated woman can feel like a disease without a cure."
So much of this story truly captures the feelings associated with sexual trauma. It can be a triggering read, but I also found it cathartic. One of my favorite moments was when Euryale steals Athena's shield aegis and paints Medusa's likeness upon it- a reminder of Athena's transgression and the legacy she left for Medusa. It was a sort of justice, of retribution, that felt especially satisfying.
Obviously, I could write an entire essay on the different elements of this book. I'll finish by saying that I really loved this. I feel so impacted by this story, and I think this is one of the standouts of the Greek Mythology retellings.
"For she was only a beast. . . a body for Perseus to define himself upon."
I am still thinking about this book a day later. It was enchanting- the way the story weaves around the three sisters and ties in various myths into their story, culminating in both a devastating and satisfying ending.
*spoilers & TW's*
So many of mythological retellings focus on the forgotten stories of women, particularly at the expense of men. What I loved about this story was women's complicity in these actions-both Athena in the Medusa-Athena-Poseidon triangle, and Euryale's involvement and jealousy as well. This triangle was both an interesting new take on the story and a devastating way of displaying men's desire for dominance over women and what they hold sacred. It also showed that women in power can be as rotten as men. Adding Euryale's jealousy of her sister and her desire for Poseidon into the mix, and we have some truly catastrophic drama.
"You cannot recast sisters. Not after so much time."
The sister dynamics were so interesting. In classic older sister fashion, Stheno relinquishes all identity to care for her sisters, out of love and duty. She doesn't truly find herself and her power until she becomes a monster- and even then, she puts herself in constant service of her sister and her nephew.
Euryale is the middle sister, jealous of the youngest's attention and the eldest's complacency. She desires love and control, and isn't happy until she relinquishes those. Medusa is the baby, a mortal with a ticking clock, the manic pixie dream girl everyone dotes on with a secret.
"To have choices is to have power. Most women have neither."
The exploration of sexual assault in this story are quite intense and impactful. Not only do we see Medusa's violent violation, we see and hear of several other women and minor goddesses at the hands of the gods. There are many themes of control and domination, and the way men assert them over women. I loved the way the different stories were woven together- we got to see characters like Semele and the birth of Dionysus, and meet Leto and hear her story. And we saw all the threads that tied Perseus to the sisters- from his mother's captivity to his marriage to Andromeda. While all different, these stories all have the same themes of violation and abuse at the hands of the gods.
"The suffering of a violated woman can feel like a disease without a cure."
So much of this story truly captures the feelings associated with sexual trauma. It can be a triggering read, but I also found it cathartic. One of my favorite moments was when Euryale steals Athena's shield aegis and paints Medusa's likeness upon it- a reminder of Athena's transgression and the legacy she left for Medusa. It was a sort of justice, of retribution, that felt especially satisfying.
Obviously, I could write an entire essay on the different elements of this book. I'll finish by saying that I really loved this. I feel so impacted by this story, and I think this is one of the standouts of the Greek Mythology retellings.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 29, 2024
4.5 stars
The bluntness of this book was a bit devastating but if you know the myth of Medusa, it’s also not surprising. However, imagine instead of saying “the Titanic sank, and hundreds of people died.” You were in the minds of the women and children as they drowned. You became them as they suffered and watched in helpless agony because you couldn’t look away. That is a taste of mythology. Specifically, this book.
The way the author made this myth, and some crossover stories come to life, is a testament to her writing. Not all mythology books are created equal, and this was impressive. Her research was impeccable.
I found myself in tears towards the end. The emotional journey of this book is a story all on its own. Some people will hate it while others will love it. It’s one of those books you really have to try for yourself.
THOUGHTS:
I struggled with the pacing for the first 60% of the book. It wasn’t necessarily slow, but it really hits its stride after Medusa is changed. There could have been some editing in the beginning.
I know this is about her sisters, but I still found myself itching for even one section of Medusas’ perspective.
NOTE:
If you struggle with difficult content, this book may not be for you. I would give this to mythology lovers who will be able to see the beauty under so much ugliness that tends to overwhelm these myths. I love mythology for the way it forces me to think outside myself and to be uncomfortable. At the right time, that can be fascinating. The challenge is to spot the goodness and lessons in these stories. They are not always for happy entertainment.
The bluntness of this book was a bit devastating but if you know the myth of Medusa, it’s also not surprising. However, imagine instead of saying “the Titanic sank, and hundreds of people died.” You were in the minds of the women and children as they drowned. You became them as they suffered and watched in helpless agony because you couldn’t look away. That is a taste of mythology. Specifically, this book.
The way the author made this myth, and some crossover stories come to life, is a testament to her writing. Not all mythology books are created equal, and this was impressive. Her research was impeccable.
I found myself in tears towards the end. The emotional journey of this book is a story all on its own. Some people will hate it while others will love it. It’s one of those books you really have to try for yourself.
THOUGHTS:
I struggled with the pacing for the first 60% of the book. It wasn’t necessarily slow, but it really hits its stride after Medusa is changed. There could have been some editing in the beginning.
I know this is about her sisters, but I still found myself itching for even one section of Medusas’ perspective.
NOTE:
If you struggle with difficult content, this book may not be for you. I would give this to mythology lovers who will be able to see the beauty under so much ugliness that tends to overwhelm these myths. I love mythology for the way it forces me to think outside myself and to be uncomfortable. At the right time, that can be fascinating. The challenge is to spot the goodness and lessons in these stories. They are not always for happy entertainment.
June 14, 2023
Nowadays, there are plenty of feminist retellings of Greek mythology to be found in bookstores, a true golden age for readers like me! But it can be a challenge to distinguish between books that truly offer something meaningful and those merely capitalizing on the trend. Thankfully, Medusa’s Sisters squarely falls into the former category, standing shoulder-to-shoulder with Madeline Miller’s Circe (as many book blurbs promise but fail to deliver).
Medusa’s Sisters is narrated by Stheno and Euryale, Medusa's immortal sisters. Their narrative spans from their birth to beyond Medusa's death, truly immersing the reader in their quest to find meaning in life as immortals.
The world-building is top-notch, with incredible detail that pulled me right into the story. The sisters' characters are clearly defined, with personalities that feel real and distinct. Other Greek myths, including ones not normally associated with the Gorgon triad, are thoughtfully woven into the narrative, adding extra depth and meaning to the sisters’ lives.
I have always struggled to really understand Athena’s motivations behind punishing Medusa and her sisters, and while other books have tried to explain this with varying success, Medusa’s Sisters nailed it. This book contains the most amazing take and “twist” on the tale that resonated as truth.
I had the privilege of reading an advanced reader copy courtesy of the publisher via NetGalley, which did not influence my rating. I will definitely be buying this book when it releases in August 2023!
Medusa’s Sisters is narrated by Stheno and Euryale, Medusa's immortal sisters. Their narrative spans from their birth to beyond Medusa's death, truly immersing the reader in their quest to find meaning in life as immortals.
The world-building is top-notch, with incredible detail that pulled me right into the story. The sisters' characters are clearly defined, with personalities that feel real and distinct. Other Greek myths, including ones not normally associated with the Gorgon triad, are thoughtfully woven into the narrative, adding extra depth and meaning to the sisters’ lives.
I have always struggled to really understand Athena’s motivations behind punishing Medusa and her sisters, and while other books have tried to explain this with varying success, Medusa’s Sisters nailed it. This book contains the most amazing take and “twist” on the tale that resonated as truth.
I had the privilege of reading an advanced reader copy courtesy of the publisher via NetGalley, which did not influence my rating. I will definitely be buying this book when it releases in August 2023!
August 20, 2023
Sometime there are not enough stars in the sky.
I loved this book. I loved being a part of it’s telling. Thus far in my narration career, this project has meant the most to me.
The journey that Stheno makes in this book was challenging, and heartbreaking and freeing. Laurens writing is beautiful to speak aloud.
I do not have sister, myself, but the exploration of sisterhood was cathartic. And I am deeply in love with the notion of women reclaiming their stories and owning their truth.
This story and the gorgons will always be near and dear to my heart
I loved this book. I loved being a part of it’s telling. Thus far in my narration career, this project has meant the most to me.
The journey that Stheno makes in this book was challenging, and heartbreaking and freeing. Laurens writing is beautiful to speak aloud.
I do not have sister, myself, but the exploration of sisterhood was cathartic. And I am deeply in love with the notion of women reclaiming their stories and owning their truth.
This story and the gorgons will always be near and dear to my heart
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