I, Medusa is a bold retelling of Medusa's story that puts agency back into her hands. There were elements I enjoyed while reading this book: the relationship between Medusa and her sisters, the reframing of Medusa's "coupling" with Poseidon through the lens of someone in power taking advantage of someone who was vulnerable. It's a quick and easy read that I completed in a day.

Medusa herself wasn't a likable character to me; she made mistakes (choices) that she refused to learn from, which harmed people she cared for again and again. Some may call that empowerment, but I'd call it selfishness. She's praised for these actions and punished in turns. By the end of the story, I wasn't left with the sense that she had learned anything at all.

Even though it's labeled adult fiction, Medusa's young age makes this book more appropriate for young adults, despite the darker content. The book's overarching themes of consent, power, and prejudice make this a relevant one for our time.