Taking Medusa
Dark Gods Rising, Book 1
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A Greek Myth Monster Retelling
My blood can cure death, but it can also be the deadliest poison on Earth, and the gods will try to kill me just for existing. Hades wants me to join him. Zeus is still bitter about an age-old prophecy that the dark gods, the monsters of Tartarus, will rule Olympus. And Poseidon is the key to everything, maybe even my heart, but his son, Triton, rules Atlantis, and I accidentally killed his daughter, Coraline.
All I know for certain is the gods have mistreated us "monsters" long enough, and I’m yanking through the ribbons of fate to change my history before I’m beheaded all over again.
My name is Alessandra, most call me Aless, and I had no idea my family was more than just superstitious, they were hiding me from the gods, and lying about who I was.
I was Medusa.
And now that the gods have found me… I’m destined to die.
Using current known Greek myths as we know them and retelling them from Medusa’s perspective. After all, history is written by the victors, and the bards got the story all wrong. Poets were influenced by the reigning Olympians, and Medusa still lives in Florida after convincing her over protective mom to let her go to college. Her previous life was erased from memory so the gods wouldn’t find her, but fate has a way of repeating itself, and the sea is calling for her return.
A paranormal myth and legends adventure romance that will have you flipping pages well past your bedtime to know what happens next as the dark gods rise up and prove being a hero is a matter of perspective.
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Dahlia has spent her life running from a monster, only to fall into another's path. It's been ten years since she escaped the darkness. Ten years spent hiding her magic in a kingdom where magic is outlawed. Despite neglecting that side of herself, Dahlia is happy with the life she's built in Cambriel. Not only is she on the fast track to becoming a royal scholar, but the love of her life, Prince Aiden, is finally returning her long-held affections.
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The story !
- By Andrea Y. on 04-13-24
By: Mellie T. Tollem
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A House of Fangs & Deceit
- Lunaria Realms, Book 1
- By: Alex Frost
- Narrated by: Eva Caine, Zane Daniels
- Length: 11 hrs and 5 mins
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Lunaria was always a land full of nightmares. But when the fae vanished without a trace, we had to make sacrifices to survive. From the ashes, the Moroi Houses rose. As the Heir to one of the most influential Houses, I’ve always known that an arranged marriage would be part of my future. One where I ruled alongside my husband as we fought to strengthen the crumbling alliances of our people.
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Fabulous vampire read!
- By Heidi S. on 10-05-24
By: Alex Frost
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Bound by Dragons
- By: Alisha Klapheke
- Narrated by: Caitlin Davies
- Length: 3 hrs and 47 mins
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Talia is half-fae. Wrong blood. Wrong ancestors. Wrong everything. She'll never be allowed to become a Mist Knight, the dragon riding warriors who defend the kingdoms wild north coast. But when the noble female she squires for runs off with a bar keep, she decides to take the nobles place, risk death by fire, and sneak into the tournament that will name the next Mist Knight.
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Knights Tale meets Fourth Wing
- By Jessica Johnson on 07-04-24
By: Alisha Klapheke
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Court of Dragons and Crowns
- The Dragon Crown Series, Book 1
- By: G. Bailey
- Narrated by: Annie Worthington, Will Thorne
- Length: 5 hrs and 23 mins
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Four gorgeous dragon shifter kings break into my home and kill my ex-boyfriend before taking me to their world to compete to be their queen. Once every thousand years, the dragon kings come together to find human brides from Earth, and if they don't have their brides in one hundred days, their courts will lose their magic. I didn't know the world of magic and dragons existed until I was thrown headfirst into it and expected to compete in a deadly competition to be one of their four brides.
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- By Angela Corley on 04-16-24
By: G. Bailey
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Heart of Silk and Shadows
- Fae Isles, Book 0.5
- By: Lisette Marshall
- Narrated by: Tim Campbell, Kylie Stewart
- Length: 7 hrs and 12 mins
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Agenor, Lord Protector of the Fae Isles and right hand of the Mother herself, doesn’t expect anything to still surprise him after twelve centuries of life. Finding a taunting note from an anonymous thief in his wardrobe is enough to rouse his curiosity, though. Enough to do the unthinkable—write back. Then he finds out he’s been exchanging letters with a humble human. Worse, a human challenging him to his face.
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- By Jessica Pierce on 05-11-24
By: Lisette Marshall
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The Assassin Bride
- The King and the Assassin, Book 1
- By: Anastasis Blythe
- Narrated by: Nikki Massoud, Fajer Al-Kaisi
- Length: 13 hrs and 10 mins
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It is said that the Neverseen King comes for a bride every hundred years. I thought it was only legend—until he came for me. I am one of twelve assassins forced to compete for the hand of our unseen king, who I'm beginning to doubt is even human at all. Why he needs a bride, much less one who wields a blade isn't any of my business. All I'm trying to do is get out of here with my life and my heart intact. I don't want to care about the mysteries I begin uncovering about the king, about why he never shows his face, about his palace that turns into a nightmare after dusk.
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An amazing fantasy romance filled with passion, mystery, and betrayal
- By My.Bookish.Corner on 08-03-24
By: Anastasis Blythe
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A Tale of Treachery
- Darkest Dynasty, Book 1
- By: Mellie T. Tollem
- Narrated by: Jacci Prior
- Length: 9 hrs and 4 mins
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Dahlia has spent her life running from a monster, only to fall into another's path. It's been ten years since she escaped the darkness. Ten years spent hiding her magic in a kingdom where magic is outlawed. Despite neglecting that side of herself, Dahlia is happy with the life she's built in Cambriel. Not only is she on the fast track to becoming a royal scholar, but the love of her life, Prince Aiden, is finally returning her long-held affections.
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The story !
- By Andrea Y. on 04-13-24
By: Mellie T. Tollem
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A House of Fangs & Deceit
- Lunaria Realms, Book 1
- By: Alex Frost
- Narrated by: Eva Caine, Zane Daniels
- Length: 11 hrs and 5 mins
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Lunaria was always a land full of nightmares. But when the fae vanished without a trace, we had to make sacrifices to survive. From the ashes, the Moroi Houses rose. As the Heir to one of the most influential Houses, I’ve always known that an arranged marriage would be part of my future. One where I ruled alongside my husband as we fought to strengthen the crumbling alliances of our people.
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Fabulous vampire read!
- By Heidi S. on 10-05-24
By: Alex Frost
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Bound by Dragons
- By: Alisha Klapheke
- Narrated by: Caitlin Davies
- Length: 3 hrs and 47 mins
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Talia is half-fae. Wrong blood. Wrong ancestors. Wrong everything. She'll never be allowed to become a Mist Knight, the dragon riding warriors who defend the kingdoms wild north coast. But when the noble female she squires for runs off with a bar keep, she decides to take the nobles place, risk death by fire, and sneak into the tournament that will name the next Mist Knight.
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Knights Tale meets Fourth Wing
- By Jessica Johnson on 07-04-24
By: Alisha Klapheke
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Court of Dragons and Crowns
- The Dragon Crown Series, Book 1
- By: G. Bailey
- Narrated by: Annie Worthington, Will Thorne
- Length: 5 hrs and 23 mins
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Four gorgeous dragon shifter kings break into my home and kill my ex-boyfriend before taking me to their world to compete to be their queen. Once every thousand years, the dragon kings come together to find human brides from Earth, and if they don't have their brides in one hundred days, their courts will lose their magic. I didn't know the world of magic and dragons existed until I was thrown headfirst into it and expected to compete in a deadly competition to be one of their four brides.
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The Narrator is amazing
- By Angela Corley on 04-16-24
By: G. Bailey
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Curse of the Wolf King
- A Beauty and the Beast Retelling (Entangled with Fae)
- By: Tessonja Odette
- Narrated by: Caitlin Davies
- Length: 10 hrs and 53 mins
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All Gemma Bellefleur wants is to leave her past behind and forget the day scandal broke her heart. But when she’s captured by a trickster fae king who threatens to hold her for ransom, she’ll find herself at the top of the gossip column yet again. Unless... Plagued by a curse that will soon claim his life, the human-hating King Elliot will do anything to save himself. And if Gemma can use that to her advantage, she might be able to bargain her way to freedom. All she has to do is help him break his curse.
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A sweet retelling w/ decent plot twists & romance
- By Kel on 07-18-22
By: Tessonja Odette
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Queens of the Fae: Books 1-3
- Queens of the Fae Box Sets, Book 1
- By: M. Lynn, Melissa A. Craven
- Narrated by: Olivia King
- Length: 21 hrs and 25 mins
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A human girl with a troubled past. A fae prince from a stolen kingdom. When he whisks her away to the fae realm, there is no going back to her old life. Under the rule of a captivating queen, the kingdom of Fargelsi has brought the three fae lands to the brink of war. And now that same queen has her eyes set on a new pawn - a human girl. Allied with the usurper king, the royals seek to overthrow all those who oppose their unmatched power. Unmatched - until Brea Robinson arrives and proves to be more than they bargained for.
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- By A. Justus on 10-24-21
By: M. Lynn, and others
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The Alpha and His Mate
- Werewolf Mates, Book 1
- By: B E Wakeford
- Narrated by: Ella Lynch, Justin Hill
- Length: 10 hrs and 15 mins
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Annabelle hasn't had the best of lives. She lives with her abusive adoptive family who treat her more like a slave than someone to care for. One day, she finally builds up the courage to escape and runs for her life, but when she crosses into Crescent Moon territory and meets Alpha Jax her life is going to completely turn upside down. Secrets will be revealed, not only about herself but also about what happened to her parents who disappeared all those years ago.
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Comprehensive, interesting, and sweet
- By Jessica Brothers on 11-20-24
By: B E Wakeford
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A Kingdom of Frost and Malice
- The Winter Court Series, Book 1
- By: Ashley McLeo
- Narrated by: Avie Paige
- Length: 13 hrs and 5 mins
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The auction block awaits, and a vicious vampire prince wants me and what flows through my veins. So I make a run for it, only to end up falling at the feet of a fae warden. Technically, Roar, the Warden of the West, should return me to the vampire court, but he has other ideas. He needs a fake fiancée. The deal: if I play his dutiful partner at the Winter Court and help him trick the cold King of Winter, Roar will hide me from the blood-suckers intent on draining the life from me. I agree, and for a while, it seems like nothing can go wrong. That is until Vale sets his sights on me.
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- By Anastasia on 07-04-24
By: Ashley McLeo
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Bloom in Blood
- An Unseen Midlife, Book 1
- By: L.A. Boruff
- Narrated by: Amy Hall
- Length: 7 hrs and 31 mins
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Five years ago, my world was turned upside down when my husband and sons disappeared without a trace. I mourned, I searched, and when I got no answers, I began to prepare. Nobody will catch me vulnerable again. I was wrong to think my life couldn’t get any crazier. Now there are two vampires at my door telling me my missing family wasn’t human...and neither am I. I have a chance to regain everything I’ve lost.
By: L.A. Boruff
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The Frost Touched Queen
- The Winter Queen Duet, Book 1
- By: Ivy Fox
- Narrated by: Alexander Cendese, Taylor Harvey
- Length: 13 hrs and 7 mins
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Unfortunately, those jubilant shouted-out wishes over my role as queen of the Kingdom of Aikyam were short-lived. All because three pesky kings stand in my way. King Levi in the east. King Teodoro in the south. And the rebel king in the west, Atlas. They want my crown. My throne. My birthright. Instead of trying to dismantle their plots to overthrow me, I do the unexpected. I offer up marriage instead. A trap of my own making that will ensure I remain on top. Make no mistake. There can only be one ruler of this kingdom—me.
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- By Samma on 05-26-24
By: Ivy Fox
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A Kingdom of Souls and Shadows
- Fae Destiny, Book 1
- By: Leslie O’Sullivan
- Narrated by: Felicity Munroe
- Length: 13 hrs and 1 min
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All her life, Eala Duir, a young college professor, has skirted the edges of a fantasy world. Visions of folk stories coming alive in hearth flames, and vivid daydreams where carousel horses ride off to battle, drove Eala to pursue an academic life specializing in tales of the Fae. When a cryptic message in her grandmother's will sends her to Ireland, Eala clashes with Sionnach Loho, an attractive, enigmatic local expert on folklore. After witnessing Eala's encounter with a ghost girl at an allegedly haunted castle, Sionnach reveals his own ties to the Fae realm.
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A lush world with romance and magic
- By Lisa on 12-02-24
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Long Live
- The Elementals of Iona, Book 1
- By: V.B. Lacey
- Narrated by: TJ Clark, Kate Clarke
- Length: 15 hrs and 5 mins
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Since losing both her mother and the man she loved two years ago, all she wants is stability and peace. But her world is forever changed when her family is attacked on a journey away from home, and she must travel to the Aataran mountain range to find them. Across the realm, four ancient beings who control the elements of nature are awakening. They are being summoned to prevent a force that is greedy for power and threatening to overturn the balance of nature. When Isla's path crosses with one of these elementals, she finds her fate is more entangled with theirs than she had ever imagined.
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An Amazing World
- By K Demps on 04-12-24
By: V.B. Lacey
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Mother of Shadows
- The Chosen series, Book 1
- By: Meg Anne
- Narrated by: Noelle Bridges
- Length: 6 hrs and 49 mins
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Helena's life had always been quiet. In fact, she liked it that way. When her childhood friend returns home and tells her that she is the prophesied ruler of the Chosen, those blessed with the gift of magic, her quiet life goes up in flames. Suddenly Helena finds herself surrounded by a circle of protectors, each having sworn their loyalty to her since her birth. All except for one: her Mate. It's not enough that she must learn how to use her magic and undergo a trial to prove her worthiness; in order to claim her title, Helena must find the man who carries the other half of her soul.
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Entertaining enough
- By talielovesbooks on 09-12-19
By: Meg Anne
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A Cage of Crimson
- Deliciously Dark Fairytales
- By: K.F. Breene
- Narrated by: Tillie Hooper, Tyler Donne
- Length: 15 hrs and 33 mins
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It was supposed to be easy: find the drug maker. Find her, and drag her back to the dragons to deal with. She deserves death for what she's done. For someone like Weston, the best alpha in the world, the one who shuts people up just by walking in the room, it would've been. Until he learns what she is. Finding a fated mate is nearly impossible. Very few are able to do it. But the call of their bond is unmistakable. Against all odds, and in the worst situation imaginable, he's found his true mate. Her.
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- By Brandi Geer on 07-10-24
By: K.F. Breene
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The Modern Girl's Guide to Magic
- Charming Cove, Book 1
- By: Linsey Hall
- Narrated by: Laurel Schroeder
- Length: 8 hrs and 36 mins
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So here’s the deal—I’m a magical disaster. A witch from a family of witches, and the only one whose magic blows up in her face. Which is why I came up with my rules....
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- By Amazon Customer on 08-25-23
By: Linsey Hall
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Storm of Chaos and Shadows
- By: C.L. Briar
- Narrated by: Jacci Prior
- Length: 12 hrs and 1 min
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Elara’s instincts have kept her alive despite the growing viciousness of the fae realm. Since the enchanted storm decimated her family seven years ago and forced her to care for her younger siblings, Elara craves an escape from the ghosts of her past. When the charming general of the last human stronghold offers her the chance to act as a spy, Elara discovers a trail of embers and ash, along with her own awakening darkness.
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- By Amazon Customer on 06-08-24
By: C.L. Briar
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- Amazon Customer
- 11-09-23
LOVED IT!
i loved the story. The actors were good! They made the characters come alive. I'd love to hear about the series!
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- LeMiliere
- 06-15-24
Dark Gods Rising
This first book of a new two-book series opens up a new world with different interpretations of the myths of the Greek gods.
Medusa is not the ugly Gorgon we have all been told about but a beautiful blonde-haired young woman called Alessandra although everyone calls her Aless. She is openhearted, generous to a fault and is studying hard to become a doctor.
She is tricked into trying to save a drowning girl and finds herself a prisoner in the city of Atlantis. A city beneath the sea guarded by the Craig and ruled by Triton the son of Poseidon.
But all is not what it seems in Atlantis, where spies abound and no one is who they seem to be.
The story is well-written, smooth flowing and very entertaining. I found myself easily immersed in this enchanting tale and the beautiful narration by Stevie Marie.
The characters are very well drawn and are for the most part, easy to empathise with, I couldn’t help but be drawn into their lives.
I don’t want to give any more spoilers, but what I will say is that nothing that happens within the story was as expected and with each surprising twist S M McCoy wove into the story I was pulled deeper into the world of myths, monsters, magic, gods and demigods.
A lot is happening and a lot to take in, I found myself unable to stop listening. There is a slow-burn romance. But who will win her heart? Or is her heart already given? Will the prophecies prove true, and will she end up dying again?
When I did finish the story, I was left knowing that I would have to listen to the second book Breaking Fate as soon as it becomes available in audio format.
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- Deirdre R. VanHorn
- 08-09-24
Excellent retelling of the Story of Medusa
*non spoiler review
I loved this retelling of the Greek Gorgon Medusa! It was excellently thought out. the Narration was top notch! I would listen to any story done by this narrator, Stevie Marie.
The plot constructed an excellent laid out story. If you like Greek Mythology, you will love this! It’s a romance, action, adventure and bit of mystery! It has some history with it, and I loved the concept of dark Gods and those who were considered of the light! , this book shows that what one sees as dark or light may have many shades of Grey within both as nothing in life is ever pure, especially in Pantheons constructed in any Mythology! I highly recommend this book, and am excited to start the second in the series!
**this book was an ARC book given to me by the author to write an honest review of what I thought!
***non spoiler note from reader. This book was so excellent i normally would have finished this audiobook within 24-48 hours of starting it, but i had some massive migraines and it slowed listening to a great story bc i was resting & sleeping a lot.
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- Mammacat
- 11-09-23
Interesting twist on Greek mythology
Medusa has long been villianized by misogynists, and this story is one of many trying to show her in a different, more “true” light. From my recollections of mythology (as told by Liv of “Let’s talk about myths, baby”), the story seems mostly true to legend, with a lot of added flair to create an interesting narrative and spice things up. I was at times annoyed by the mc because of her actions, but needed to remember that I view the story through a different lens than someone in their 20s may. My biggest complaint is the audio and pronunciations. Hades does not rhyme with maids… simple Greek words that could have easily been researched, but instead were mispronounced many times throughout the book, causing me to grind my teeth. There were also a few issues with cutting and editing that should have been found at final proof. Overall, a good book, and recommended.
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- Laura E. Thompson
- 11-06-23
Ver Cool Story
I liked this story honestly more than I thought I might. I’m so not a fan of Greek mythology so I thought ehh I don’t know. I’m glad I tried it because it did keep my attention and I enjoyed it. I liked the characters a lot. Their chemistry was obvious from the get go. I’d be interested to read the second one.
Narration was great. I love Stevie so much I asked her to narrate my audiobook as well. She has such feeling and passion in her voice it’s awesome. Only slight criticism I have on this one is that Triton & Dion’s voices sounded pretty similar. I wish Tritons was deeper. But that’s ok. They were different enough that you could tell who was who.
Looking forward to the next one.
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- N. N. Light
- 01-25-24
5++ stars
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Her mother kept her hidden from the gods…good thing because they want her dead. Her name won’t mean much to you, but her former name is none other than Medusa. Taking Medusa is an all-consuming fantasy romance listen. The author is narrating which takes this audiobook to the next level. S.M. McCoy adds inflection and nuances to the story which makes for an intoxicating listen. If you’re a Greek mythology lover like me, you’ll be astounded by Taking Medusa.
Narrator’s overall voice –Stevie has a vibrant voice with great personality to it. She takes each character and brings them to light using inflection.
Does the narrator fit the characters?Yes, she does. Stevie uses her voice as an instrument, so each character has their own voice. From Aless to the rest of the characters, it’s a full cast of characters Stevie recreates with ease.
Narrator’s reading style –Stevie’s reading style is effortless, and I found it easy to get caught up in the story. The pronunciation is clear, no matter which character is speaking.
Narrator’s impact on reading experience –Stevie adds a new level of enjoyment for me. Her characterizations are brilliant, and I would listen to it again and again.
Narrator’s pacing –The pacing is well done with plenty of dramatic pauses so the reader can follow along without getting lost.
Audiobook flow –The audiobook flowed from start to finish with the right balance of wit, romance, and intrigue. I didn’t want to stop reading.
What makes this audiobook unique –What makes this unique is the storyline and the way Stevie brings it to life. I just finished reading it and I want to read it again.
Would I recommend this audiobook –YES! I would recommend this to any reader looking for a fantasy romance or monster romance or even Greek mythology retelling. There are a full cast of characters and Stevie brings each one to life. Highly recommend!
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- Pedsrn1988
- 03-29-24
Great Book
This book was beautifully narrated by Stevie Marie. She has a wonderful singing voice. I liked the storyline, characters, the flow, and the entertaining history of mythology.
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- Julia, Emily, and Livia
- 03-05-24
Interesting Plot
Interesting plot! I think this book was good overall, but I don’t think I’ll read book 2.
I thought the concept of the book was interesting and well thought out. As a Greek mythology buff, I appreciated the new take on Medusa and the use of tropes from well known myths.
For me, it was hard to get invested in the characters. I felt like I needed more time getting to know the protagonists and seeing their relationships develop. In my opinion, it felt like we were dropped into the middle of the interpersonal dynamics immediately after characters were introduced.
I thought the narrator did a good job conveying emotion and tone. Probably not something that would bother everyone, but the mispronunciation of certain every day words/well known names from myth really took me out of the story.
Again, overall I thought the book and the narrator were good, but I don’t think this is for me.
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- huh
- 11-30-23
Meh
It wasn’t really my cup of tea. It didn’t hook me like I hoped it would.
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