A review by kateships
The Shadow of Perseus: A Novel by Claire Heywood

4.25

I enjoyed this more than I thought I would. I read Stone Blind and Ariadne this year, which both include parts of Perseus’ story. This was such a powerful depiction of the weight women carry and how they are punished for the actions of men. I thought it was beautifully done, and it’s refreshing to get stories of these myths where the men are not untouchable and strong, but are emotional and flawed - but not in a redeemable way since their actions fall on the women in their life. 

I don’t know if this is my favorite Greek retelling that I have read, but it’s definitely a good one in my opinion.