The Lost Lover

You’ll fall for this bold, lyrical retelling of Greek mythology that finally gives Medusa her voice. Stone Blind flips the Perseus legend on its head, exposing the cruelty of gods, the cost of beauty, and the quiet strength of women erased by myth. Natalie Haynes blends dark humor, rage, and compassion into a feminist literary novel that feels both timeless and urgent. If you love mythology retellings, powerful female perspectives, and Women’s Prize–longlisted fiction, this story will stay with you long after the final page.