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'As a comedy of myth and modernity the book works very well. The love story between Perseus and Andromeda is effective too, and so are the mischievous, capricious gods... it contains some clever and amusing ideas.' (Peter Hollindale BOOKS FOR KEEPS)

'a finely written and intelligent novel for teenagers.' (Philip Womack LITERARY REVIEW)

'a well-written, fast-moving story.' (Rosemary Good THE SCHOOL LIBRARIAN)

Reseña del editor

Life on Perseus's island of Serifos hangs in a precarious state of balance - the legacy of war - but his own routines are relaxed and calm. However, a beautiful stranger arrives and shatters the peace for everyone. Perseus is smitten, but others are suspicious, for Andromeda has a unique and potentially powerful gift. But she also has a harsh destiny to fulfil. She must die to save her people, and a stunning, word-changing discovery will die with her - unless Perseus abandons all his beliefs to confront the horror of the Medusa quest.

In a mesmerising novel which combines Ann Halam's own skilful blend of magic realism with the rich otherwordly power of a favourite Greek myth, this is a story of hope and survival, and the sheer determination of two young people against all the odds.