“Known for her young adult books, Gray makes her adult debut with a retelling of the Medusa myth. . . . But Medusa is no monster, and she is determined to find justice for the wrongs committed against her and correct the record about her life.”—The New York Times Book Review
“A compelling, emotional and unexpected coming-of-age story…Gray’s adult novel offers a bold interpretation of Medusa’s monstrous origins, making it a must-read.”—NPR
“[Gray’s] choice to revisit Medusa’s mythology through a lens of race and femininity is a powerful one. . . . An instant classic of Greek mythological retellings.”—Bookreporter
“As vast and vivid as ever, Gray’s worldbuilding is anchored by centuries-old myths but is still unmistakably her own. . . . Gray asks us to reconsider every story built to excuse cruelty.”—Arkansas Times
“[Ayana Gray] reimagines one of mythology’s most infamous figures with nuance, passion, and a sharp eye for justice. . . . Both faithful to myth and daringly new . . . This bold feminist retelling asks whether Medusa was ever truly a monster—or simply made into one.”—Booklist, starred review
“A daring reworking of the most misunderstood monster in Greek mythology . . . bursting with anger heartache, and resiliency.”—BookTrib, Editors’ Picks
“A captivating reimagining of one of mythology’s most well-known villains that is both heartbreakingly tragic and overwhelmingly empowering.”—Ms. Magazine
“[Gray’s prose] is an enjoyable high note. . . . Those who enjoy mythological retellings will doubtless be interested.”—Library Journal
“This captivating villain origin story brims with female empowerment.”—People
“Retellings of Greek myths are so common they’ve become their own sub-genre, so it’s always a delight to find one that feels genuinely fresh.”—ELLE
“Ayana Gray flips the script with this incredible villain origin story retelling.”—SheReads
“Gray reimagines Medusa as a fierce heroine given to righteous anger . . . Both empowering and infuriating, it’s a strong take on the classic character.”—Publishers Weekly
“A vivid, searing reimagining of the infamous villain . . . A bold new classic as heartbreaking as it is hopeful.”—Ann Liang, New York Times bestselling author of A Song to Drown Rivers
“A stunning reimagining of Greek mythology’s most misunderstood villain.”—K. X. Song, bestselling author of The Night Ends with Fire
“I, Medusa [deftly explores] sisterhood, friendship, and the rage felt by unfairly maligned women all the way back to antiquity.”—Sabaa Tahir, bestselling author of An Ember in the Ashes
“Melodic and menacing, Gray’s treatment of the Medusa myth is as tender as it is tragic.”—Roshani Chokshi, bestselling author of The Last Tale of the Flower Bride
“Deeply relevant to both the ancient and the modern worlds, I, Medusa packs a punch as hard as stone—yet still leaves room for the fragile joys of the mortal condition.”—Samantha Shannon, bestselling author of The Priory of the Orange Tree
“Gray has granted us all a gift in this thoughtful and heartfelt retelling. But perhaps it is Medusa who has been given the greatest gift by Gray: a chance to tell her truth and be listened to—an opportunity so few Black women get. Vindication and vengeance are a heady mix.”—Saara El-Arifi, bestselling author of Faebound
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