{"product_id":"i-medusa-novel-ayana-gray-9780593733769","title":"I, Medusa: A Novel by Ayana Gray","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description-container\" style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.6; color: #111111; max-width: 800px; margin: auto;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"color: #8b0000; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eI, Medusa: A Novel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"color: #333333; border-bottom: 2px solid #8b0000; padding-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eby Ayana Gray\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \n    \u003cp style=\"font-style: italic; color: #555555; font-size: 1.1em; margin: 20px 0;\"\u003e\"Exploding with rage, heartbreak, and love... a young woman caught in the crosscurrents between her heart’s deepest desires and the cruel, careless games the Olympian gods play.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #fcf4f4; border-left: 5px solid #8b0000; padding: 15px; margin-bottom: 25px; box-shadow: 2px 2px 5px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);\"\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-weight: bold; color: #5a0000;\"\u003e🐍 GREEK MYTHOLOGY | FANTASY | RETELLINGS \u0026amp; HEROINES\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"margin: 5px 0 0 0; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003eA provocative villain origin story that reimagines one of the most iconic monsters in Greek mythology as a powerful, misunderstood young woman.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003csection\u003e\n        \u003ch4 style=\"color: #8b0000; text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003eExtended Synopsis\u003c\/h4\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eMeddy has spent her whole life as a footnote in someone else’s story. Out of place next to her beautiful, immortal sisters and her minor-god parents, she dreams of leaving her family’s island for a life of adventure. When she catches the eye of the goddess Athena and is invited to train as an esteemed priestess, Meddy leaps at the chance to see the world beyond her home. In the colorful market streets of Athens and the clandestine chambers of the temple, she flourishes, getting her first tastes of true purpose and power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eBut when Meddy is noticed by another Olympian, Poseidon, her promising future is suddenly and irrevocably altered. Punished for a crime she did not commit by having her locs transformed into snakes, Medusa must embrace a new identity—not as a victim, but as a vigilante. This beautifully crafted novel gives Medusa the chance to write her own story as mortal, martyr, and myth. \u003cem\u003eNote: The first edition hardcover will feature stunning sprayed edges, a premium dust jacket with foil, and a gorgeous custom-stamped case—while supplies last!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; padding: 20px; border-radius: 5px; margin: 25px 0; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n        \u003ch4 style=\"margin-top: 0; color: #8b0000; text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h4\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAyana Gray\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author known for her dynamic, fresh storytelling. With \u003cem\u003eI, Medusa\u003c\/em\u003e, she brings her distinct narrative voice to adult fantasy, exploring the untold histories of misunderstood figures in mythology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003ch4 style=\"color: #8b0000; text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003eReader Targeting \u0026amp; Academic Utility\u003c\/h4\u003e\n    \u003cul style=\"padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMythology Enthusiasts:\u003c\/strong\u003e A vital addition to the growing canon of feminist Greek myth retellings, offering a new perspective on a classic tragedy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFantasy Fiction Readers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perfect for fans of Madeline Miller and Jennifer Saint who appreciate lush world-building and character-driven narratives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLiterature Scholars:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides an excellent contemporary text for studying the evolution of the \"monster\" archetype and the re-contextualization of female villains.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n    \u003ch4 style=\"color: #8b0000; text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n    \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-bottom: 30px; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold; width: 30%;\"\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e9780593733769\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eISBN-10\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e0593733762\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eFormat\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eHardcover (First Edition features sprayed edges and foil)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eLanguage\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eEnglish\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePublisher\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eRandom House\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePublication Date\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eNovember 18, 2025\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSubjects\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eHorror, Literature, Greek Mythology\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n    \u003ch4 style=\"color: #8b0000; 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