I, Medusa: A New Kind of Villain Origin Story by Ayana Gray is a YA Greek mythology retelling that reimagines Medusa as a young woman, Meddy, who is a favored acolyte of Athena before she is violated by Poseidon and transformed into the monster, exploring themes of injustice, trauma, and female rage. The story follows her journey from a hopeful girl to a vengeful figure, focusing on her relationships with her sisters and the cruel games of the gods, and is praised for its fresh perspective, emotional depth, and relevance to modern issues like sexual assault and power dynamics.