The story of Medusa has always intrigued me but also filled me with rage. I've noticed some people may not know the backstory and that she is actuallyThe story of Medusa has always intrigued me but also filled me with rage. I've noticed some people may not know the backstory and that she is actually a survivor. This is a great feminist take where we get to see Medusa's point of view in a more intimate and personal way. The way she uses her curse to find self-love is lovely and I loved the relationships she built along the way. A lot of it was so bittersweet and my heart did hurt for her.
It can get a little slow at some parts but that's to be expected with any greek mythology retelling, in my opinion. The audiobook was done well, I enjoyed the narrator. Thank you NetGalley and Hatchett Audio for the advanced copy of this book!...more
It pains me to give this such a low rating but this was painfully boring. It took a long time to get to the point, I don’t think it needed to be as loIt pains me to give this such a low rating but this was painfully boring. It took a long time to get to the point, I don’t think it needed to be as long as it is. I love Kingfisher so this is really disappointing for me but I’m hoping she releases some horror next!
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i don't really like the story of beauty and the beast much but i enjoyed this retelling a lot!i don't really like the story of beauty and the beast much but i enjoyed this retelling a lot!...more
For generations, women in Alejandra’s bloodline has been haunted by La Ilorona and it’s up to her to end this for her children and the future.
I startFor generations, women in Alejandra’s bloodline has been haunted by La Ilorona and it’s up to her to end this for her children and the future.
I started this last month but just finished it, currently in Mexico - which was very fitting. I think this was a very interesting take on womanhood and motherhood, what people do for love. I loved the retelling concept more than the actual story. I felt it would be a better novella as there were quite a few tangents on nothing. Some of it felt super dramatic too but overall, I did enjoy this.
Thank you to Netgalley for an advanced copy of this book! Comes out tomorrow ...more
Ugh this cover is so cute but that’s the only good thing about this book. The pacing is off and I was pretty bored for most of the time. I was ready fUgh this cover is so cute but that’s the only good thing about this book. The pacing is off and I was pretty bored for most of the time. I was ready for cute romance but I didn’t really buy it. Both characters were not really likable. By the time it started picking up, it just felt too late for me. There's also absolutely zero world building.
So sad as I wanted to love this but thank you so much to Netgalley for an advanced copy of this book!...more
this was okay but i don't think i would really recommend it tbh, i had high hopes for it too this was okay but i don't think i would really recommend it tbh, i had high hopes for it too ...more