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Medusa is one of my favorite Greek myths so I had to jump into this book. I was delighted to realize that it is a "magical school" story. A twelve-year-old girl displays her power by mistake when she refuses to be bullied. Her temper shows her heritage. She can freeze bullies with her eyes like Medusa and that makes her parents send her and her brother to Italy (Venice) to an Academia where her mom used to be a student. But Ava discovers more. Not all teachers are good, there are bullies here too, secrets and mysteries. The patriarch's cruelty and abuse silence and curses women, reward bullies, and "educate" students to be good and well-behaved.
This is a story about Gods vs. Monsters, discovering the truth behind the myths, and empowering women to never be silenced by patriarchal authority.
Ava has good loyal friends who will help her save more than her future.
I can't resist a story about attending and discovering a secret school and Greek mythology. Recommend it to all who love feminist quest/adventure novels. The author's writing style makes the reading easy and it flows fast.
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