I would like to thank JJ Taylor, BooksGoSocial and NetGalley for providing me this ARC. There is something particularly pleasurable about reading a retelling of a story that is already very dear to me, with a character that, for me, is one of the most complex and interesting in mythology. I loved the book from start to finish. I liked the retrospective reflections and I liked the references to other myths that were left throughout the book. Of course one of my favorite quotes would have to be from Circe: "It's how you walk the path that matters when it comes to who you to. The outcome may be set, but how you arrive at it… Well, that can be your taste of freedom." I liked the pacing of the book and I liked the writing. Although I feel that this retelling did not add much to the classic story, it is always pleasant to read a faithful representation of an already well-known myth.

I’m very familiar with Medeas story and I found this to be a well told retelling where we are really getting to know her and her magic in depth
The writing was beautiful whilst also being very descriptive and I love when the women in these myths are given a voice
This retelling was more literary than other books I have read which I very much liked. A very good read

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this arc

Wow! So first off, I didn't know much about Medea when I started reading this. I decided to wait until I finished to do a little research on her. I'm glad I did because I like this version oh so much better! The myth tale of her is...really horrible. I'd seen her name pop up a few times in other books I've read, but never knew much of anything about her.
This turned out to be a really good read. It took me a 3 days to read it because there is just SO much in it. It is definitely not a light read. Anyone that likes mythology, will probably like this story. Definitely worth a read!
Thank you to netgalley for the ARC! These opinions are my own.

The enchanting story of Medea, the true hero of the story of Jason and the Argonauts. More than a villain, less than a Goddess, but a woman seeking freedom in the war to write her own destiny.

Wow. All I can say is wow.

If you know me, you know that female led Greek retellings are my all time favorite genre. I genuinely can't remember the last time I throughly enjoyed a book so much. What started as a random request on net galley has now turned into one of my favorite books.

I have to be honest, I wasn't ~that~ familiar with Medea's story. This was the perfect length, perfectly written. It was somehow both plot and emotionally driven. It provided history and was never confusing. (I did spend time googling ancient maps to understand her journey) You FELT for Medea. As someone that gets quite easily irritated by main characters, I can say that Medea never once annoyed me. She had growth and depth, relatable stubbornness, and a desire for freedom that most women can relate to.

When I say I started this book at 6 AM when I couldn't fall asleep and didn't put it down until I was finished, I don't say that lightly. Thank you Rosie Hewlett for reminding me what a perfect book is. I HIGHLY recommend this to anyone.

Thank you NetGalley for providing me with an arc. I now must buy every edition of this wonderful book

Woo, what an unexpected delight this one was! As has may have been established by now, Medea is probably one of my favorite of all time mythical figures, and ever since Circe hit the shelves, I've been waiting to see her story get the feminist retelling treatment. And so getting not one, not two, but three of them all in the same year is enough to make my heart sing!

JJ Taylor's interpretation of the story definitely does a good job standing out from its peers, with some interesting non-linear narrative tricks and a good grasp on both the characters and the story it's trying to tell. Admittedly, this is probably my least favorite of the three "Medea" novels I've read so far, but given the quality of its contemporaries, that's hardly much of a criticism. The implementation of religion, the usage of magic, the intensity of the struggles the characters face, it all makes for deeply fascinating reading! All in all, another excellent exploration of Medea's character, and one I'm very happy to have discovered! Thanks again to NetGally and BooksGoSocial for a free ARC in exchange for an honest review!

This was a well written book. The heroine was rewritten in a good way but the pacing felt a little slow and confusing. 2.5 stars.