Medusa's Sisters

By: Lauren J. A. Bear

Narrated by: Taylor Harvey, Zura Johnson

A vivid and moving reimagining of the myth of Medusa and the sisters who loved her.

“A gorgeously crafted retelling of Greek mythology, Medusa’s Sisters is a celebration of the many faces love can wear.” —BookPage (starred review)

"Perfect for fans of Circe, this is easily one of the best books I’ve read this year. Prepare to be enthralled!”—Stephanie Marie Thornton, USA Today bestselling author of Her Lost Words

*A BookPage Best Book of 2023: Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror*

The end of the story is only the beginning…

Even before they were transformed into Gorgons, Medusa, Stheno, and Euryale were unique among their immortal family. 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 lowly sea-born 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.

Could have been better

The depiction of Medusa was the worst weakest and most sickening ever. The story of the two sisters was better and more relatable.

In love

I absolutely love this book I like how it really goes in depth about Madusa and her family and it show just how human she was I also like the point of view being from someone who’s known her all her life and another point of view as to why she was turn in a monster

worth a listen and\or read

I got a physical copy on a whim (I've always liked Medusa and because of a since closed app had found an appreciation for her sisters) and then saw it was here. this was amazing. it never pretended to be something it wasn't and the three women didn't knowingly either. I wish, as ever, that they would've talked more openly with each other but that could be said for everyone. beautiful and tragic. seriously this is great for all the reasons, for every detail and it's very powerful message.

Female sisterhood, tragedy and the fact that not much has involved for women.

Brilliant, deep and truly meaningful. Female life and struggles. Rape, abuse and path to healing trough resilience, cruelty of gods and men that created its gods to excuse their own crimes against humanity! The nonsensical misery imposed by men on other men, women more often than not!

Wonderful listen

This was a beautifully written story, narrator was fantastic and the story told from the perspective of Medusa sisters was well done. Highley recommend
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