# I, Medusa: A New Kind of Villain Origin Story

Kind Villain Origin Story: I, Medusa by Ayana Gray reimagines Medusa as a young Black woman caught in the power games of the Olympian gods. The listing describes Meddy's journey from Athena's acolyte to a vigilante after a punishment for a crime she did not commit.

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- Market: AU
- Language: en-AU
- Currency: AUD
- Category: Books, Music & Hobbies > Books, Music & Movies > Books & Comics
- Price: 29.70 AUD
- Previous price: 34.99 AUD
- Discount: 15%
- Price checked: 2026-11-13T11:55:26.842Z
- Rating: 4.3 / 5
- Reviews: 6202

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## At a glance

- A Medusa retelling centred on Meddy's perspective and her relationship with her sisters.
- The story moves from her opportunity to train as Athena's priestess to a transformation that reshapes her identity.
- The listing frames Meddy's response as a move from victimhood towards vigilante action.

## Pros

- The mythology retelling gives Meddy a central perspective rather than treating her only as a monster in another character's story.
- At 400 pages, the listed print edition offers a substantial reading-length novel.

## Specifications

### Publication details
- Publisher: Bonnier
- Publication date: 17 February 2026
- Language: English
- Print length: 400 pages
- ISBN-10: 1785306839
- ISBN-13: 978-1785306839
### Dimensions and installation
- Weight listed: 410 g
- Dimensions: 15.3 x 2.5 x 23.4 cm

## Before you buy

- Customer feedback reports mixed pacing, with some readers finding the story quick and others slow, and one customer felt the ending was rushed.

## A good fit for

- Readers interested in Greek mythology retellings told from Medusa's perspective.
- Readers looking for a character-focused story involving sisterly bonds, emotional complexity and a new heroine's origin.

## Customer feedback

Customer feedback highlights emotional complexity, the blend of old and new Greek mythology, readable prose and Medusa's bond with her sisters. Many five-star ratings sit alongside a substantial four-star share, while feedback also describes the story and pacing as mixed, including one report of a rushed ending. For readers drawn to the listed 400-page, Medusa-centred retelling, the perspective and relationships may be key draws, but pacing preferences could affect enjoyment.
- Positive themes: Readers praise the emotional complexity and writing style.
- Positive themes: Feedback appreciates Medusa's perspective and her relationship with her sisters.
- Negative themes: One customer reports that the ending felt rushed.
- Mixed feedback: Pacing is described as both quick and slow.
- Mixed feedback: Reactions to the story are mixed.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is I, Medusa about?
The listing describes Meddy, a young woman who becomes Athena's favoured acolyte before an unjust punishment transforms her life and leads her towards a vigilante identity.
### How do readers describe the story?
Customer feedback highlights emotional complexity, the Medusa perspective and the bond between Medusa and her sisters. Reactions to the story and pacing are mixed, including a report of a rushed ending.
### How long is the listed edition?
The product details list a print length of 400 pages.

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