Meddy has spent her whole life as a footnote in someone else's story. Out of place next to her beautiful, immortal sisters and her parents-both gods, albeit minor ones-she dreams of leaving her family's island for a life of adventure. So when she catches the eye of the goddess Athena, who invites her to train as an esteemed priestess in her temple, Meddy leaps at the chance to see the world beyond her home. In Athens' colorful market streets and the clandestine chambers of the temple, Meddy flourishes in her role as Athena's favored acolyte, getting her first tastes of purpose and power. But when she is noticed by another Olympian, Poseidon, a drunken night between girl and god ends in violence, and the course of Meddy's promising future is suddenly and irrevocably altered. Her locs transformed into snakes as punishment for a crime she did not commit, Medusa must embrace a new identity-not as a victim, but as a vigilante-and with it, the chance to write her own story as mortal, martyr, and myth. Exploding with rage, heartbreak, and love, I, Medusa portrays a young woman caught in the cross currents between her heart's deepest desires and the cruel, careless games the Olympian gods play"--Provided by publisher.
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Ayana Gray
Ayana Gray is a New York Times bestselling American fantasy author known for her richly imagined worlds, African-inspired mythology, and compelling stories about identity, destiny, power, and belonging. Her writing combines magical creatures, dangerous adventures, political intrigue, and emotionally complex characters while exploring the consequences of ambition, loyalty, and the choices people make when confronted with extraordinary circumstances. Through her storytelling, Gray brings Black protagonists and African cultural influences to the forefront of contemporary fantasy.
Gray is best known for her young adult fantasy trilogy, *Beasts of Prey*, *Beasts of Ruin*, and *Beasts of War*. The series follows Koffi and Ekon, two young people whose lives become intertwined as they venture into a dangerous magical wilderness and uncover secrets that threaten their world. Blending supernatural creatures, ancient magic, romance, and high-stakes adventure, the trilogy explores sacrifice, courage, and the struggle to determine one's own future. Gray is also the author of *I, Medusa*, a reimagining of the Greek myth that explores the life and perspective of one of mythology's most misunderstood figures.
For readers who love immersive fantasy filled with powerful magic, dangerous quests, and unforgettable characters, Gray delivers imaginative stories that combine adventure with emotional depth. Her books are especially suited to readers who enjoy Black fantasy, African-inspired world-building, young adult romantasy, mythology retellings, morally complex characters, and stories about challenging destiny and reclaiming personal power.
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