STAFF CHOICE – I, Medusa

2026 is the year of rewriting our stories and refusing to let the world define us. Next up – Medusa, whose bad rap is legendary.

Medusa is a favored acolyte of Athena before she is violated by Poseidon and transformed into the monster we are all familiar with.  The story follows her journey from a hopeful girl to a vengeful figure, focusing on her relationships with her sisters and the cruel games of the gods, and is praised for its fresh perspective, emotional depth, and relevance to modern issues like sexual assault and power dynamics.
Through a mythological lens, the book tackles themes of injustice, trauma, and female rage and has received acclaim for its powerful and heartbreaking retelling, with reviewers highlighting its emotional impact and its success in giving a voice to a misunderstood figure.

This is a fresh take on the story, which has already seen countless iterations. Let’s see what happens when women tell each other’s stories.