Science Fiction and Fantasy Fridays introduces readers who are unfamiliar with the Adult SF/F genre to books, authors, and discussions all about the vast expanse of the world of Adult SF/F!
MEDUSA'S SISTERS
Author: Lauren J.A. Bear
Series: N/A
Source: eARC via Publisher
Publisher: Ace
Publication Date: August 8, 2023
Summary:
A vivid and moving reimagining of the myth of Medusa and the sisters who loved her.
The end of the story is only the beginning…
Even before they were transformed into Gorgons, Medusa and her sisters, Stheno and Euryale, were unique among immortals. 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 sea-born origins to the outskirts of the Parthenon 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.
Medusa's Sisters by Lauren J.A. Bear offers a unique twist on Greek mythology. For anyone tackling a CIPD Level 3 Diploma Assignment, this novel provides inspiration for creative world-building and character depth.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great way to discover new authors and books! I've always been a fan of fantasy worlds, especially those with compelling lore. It's interesting how different mediums explore similar themes. Speaking of getting lost in a virtual world, my kids are obsessed with this simple game called Snow Rider 3D. It's surprisingly addictive for a free browser game! I might check out the Instagram page too, a visual exploration of SF/F sounds cool.
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