I, Medusa

Gray captures the diversity and sweeping expanse of classical antiquity in this tense, poignant, and compassionate reworking of the myth of Medusa. Deeply relevant to both the ancient and the modern worlds, it packs a punch as hard as stone - yet still leaves room for the fragile joys of the mortal condition, from sisterhood and romance to self-discovery. -- Samantha Shannon, bestselling author of The Priory of the Orange Tree Ayana Gray brings her fresh, dynamic storytelling to one of the most legendary and misunderstood women of Greek myth: the monstered, maligned Medusa. I loved how this novel engaged with all the girls that Medusa was and could have been, and conjured something vivid and striking and new. Medusa's myth never ceases to be relevant and important, and this heartfelt and compelling book delves into all the complexities while sweeping the reader away in a beautifully written story. -- Jennifer Saint, bestselling author of Ariadne There is no fury like a woman scorned, nor no wrath like a myth retold. Ayana Gray has granted us all a gift in this thoughtful and heartfelt retelling of the infamous villain. 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 A vivid, searing reimagining of the infamous villain. By deftly peeling back the layers to reveal the young, misunderstood woman inside the legend, Ayana Gray has crafted a bold new classic as heartbreaking as it is hopeful. -- Ann Liang, New York Times bestselling author of A Song to Drown Rivers Ayana Gray's adult debut aims for the heart and strikes true. Melodic and menacing, Gray's treatment of the Medusa myth is as tender as it is tragic. Few would meet Medusa's eyes but in Gray's assured retelling, Medusa is impossible to look away from. -- Roshani Chokshi, New York Times bestselling author