by Joan Holub and Suzanne Williams
Publisher: Aladdin
Release Date: April 3, 2012Source: sent by the authors
My Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Summary from goodreads.com:
My Review:
Medusa is the ultimate mean girl in this series that blends modern drama with ancient myths.Well researched and true to the original myths, each volume in the Goddess Girls series addresses contemporary issues, like friendships and relationships, from a classically accurate—and entertaining—perspective.
In Medusa the Mean, Medusa is sick and tired of being the only mortal at Mount Olympus Academy. Not only is she surrounded by beautiful, powerful, immortal classmates, but she also has snakes for hair and a reputation for being mean. Immortality, she thinks, will solve everything. So when she finds out about a necklace that promises just that, she’s sure it will help her get the two things she covets most: to be as popular as the four Goddess Girls and to have her supercrush, Poseidon, finally notice her. But when the necklace brings about popularity in the totally wrong way, things go from bad to worse. Can Medusa overcome her “meanie” status and prove that there’s more to her that meets the eye?
I love all of the Goddess Girls books, but this one is possibly even tied for overall fave along with Persephone the Phony. I was almost wary of a book about the 'Queen of Mean' Medusa, but now I absolutely love her! We really got to see why she acts the way she does and understand her motivations for being so grouchy.
I totally love her snakes as well. After Athena caused her hair to turn into snakes, Medusa doesn't even see it as a bad thing, she loves her snakes like pets! The snakes hiss at people who are mean to her and always have her back when she needs help. They have their own little personalities and they were just too fun to read about.
The other Goddess Girls did make appearances in this book, but maybe not as much as in the other installments. Medusa isn't exactly best friends with them! But she does make improvements in her social skills and all of the girls do become closer in this book.
Her age-appropriate flirtation with both Poseidon and Dionysus is super cute to read about. I loved her crush shrine to Poseidon and her obliviousness that Dionysus was interested in her.
I really liked the message that comes across when Medusa tried to come out of her shell a little and actually had to make an effort to make some friends and take some risks in trusting people. I'd love to see another installment of the series from Medusa's point of view.
Main Characters: 5/5
Supporting Characters: 5/5
Setting: 5/5
Romance: 5/5
Uniqueness: 5/5
Cover: 5/5
Writing: 5/5
Bottom Line: Run, don't walk, to read this installment of the Goddess Girls series, it's one of the best books in an already series!
If you think this Goddess Girls book sounds great, check out my reviews for ALL of the books in the series! I will be having a giveaway for the first SUPER SPECIAL edition later this summer!
#1 Athena the Brain
#2 Persephone the Phony (my other favorite in the series)
#3 Aphrodite the Beauty (another top pick in the series)
#4 Artemis the Brave
#5 Athena the Wise
#6 Aphrodite the Diva
#7 Artemis the Loyal
So far I've been loving this book too! Like, too much for words!
ReplyDeletein the first few chapters I was teeary eyed and I do love the snakes and how they always try to help Medusa
Thanks for the great review, Carrie. It was fun to write about our greenie girl and think about what made her "tick."
ReplyDeleteI loved Medusa's book too! I do hope we get to read another from her POV.
ReplyDeleteI recommended this series to my nieces because of you and they are loving it. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteAwww, honestly these books sound so cute!!
ReplyDeletethere's something about this book that intrigues me. thanks for sharing.
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