SHORTLISTED FOR THE YOTO CARNEGIE MEDAL _______________ 'A beautiful and profound retelling' -
Madeline Miller author of The Song of Achilles and Circe 'Gives the serpent-headed monster of
myth a powerful and haunting humanity' - Jennifer Saint author of Ariadne and Elektra
_______________ If I told you that I'd killed a man with a glance would you wait to hear the
rest? The why the how what happened next? Monster. Man-hater. Murderess. Forget everything
you've been told about Medusa. Internationally bestselling author Jessie Burton flips the
script in this astonishing retelling of Greek myth illuminating the woman behind the legend at
last. Exiled to a far-flung island after being abused by powerful Gods Medusa has little
company other than the snakes that adorn her head instead of hair. Haunted by the memories of a
life before everything was stolen from her she has no choice but to make peace with her
present: Medusa the Monster. But when the charmed and beautiful Perseus arrives on the island
her lonely existence is blown apart unleashing desire love... and betrayal. Adapted from the
hardback illustrated by Olivia Lomenech-Gill this paperback edition is perfect for readers who
loved Circe and Ariadne as Medusa comes alive in a new version of the story that history set
in stone long ago. _________________ '. a must-read for women of all ages' - Red magazine
'Utterly transporting' - Guardian Books of the Year '. an impressive addition to the shelves of
feminist retellings balancing rage with beautiful storytelling' - Irish Times
