"You are not a monster. You are only what they made you."
Get ready to ache in the best way. I, Medusa is a gorgeous origin story from one of the best voices in fantasy today. Gray's writing style evoked classic mythological story-telling in a way that was approachable, fresh, and immersive. It was impossible not to fall in love with Meddy and identify with her struggles as the sole mortal in a family of gods. From her desire to protect her loved ones while navigating the cruel whims of those who would exploit not only her naivete, but her innate strength, the moral complexities of Meddy's decisions were heart-wrenchingly believable and made all the more tragic by her maintained protective and merciful nature.
Thank you to Ayana Gray, Penguin Random House, and Netgalley for the ARC. It was an absolute pleasure to read this beautiful book!