Natalie Haynes has done it once again. Something about the fantastical way she weaves a story, telling all the intricacies and drawing attention to those often overlooked, always does it for me. This is far more than the story of Medea and Jason. The novel includes narratives from all those involved in the tale - from the goddesses who influence the lives of Medea and Jason, to the Golden Ram who is sacrificed to become the Golden Fleece. This was my most anticipated read of the year, and I have not been disappointed.

What an unmitigated joy it is to read a new book by Natalie Haynes. I wolfed this down in two sittings and immediately went back to start again, in order to pick up anything I'd missed. Natalie Haynes unfailingly makes the reader see a well known story from Greek Myth in a new light, from a female perspective, using meticulous research, a vast knowledge and love of the subject matter, wry humour and straight talking. This turns the story of Medea on its head, and makes you see events unfolding from her perspective, and from many other characters. Authors such as Haynes, Madeline Miller, Pat Barker and Jennifer Saint are giving the women of Ancient Greece a voice previously unheard: one which questions the true legacy of the Heroes and Gods. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC in return for an honest review of the book.

This is a brilliant book. As in Stone Blind Natalie Haynes takes a familiar myth - in this case the story of Jason and the Argonauts' search for the golden fleece and of his marriage to Medea; she then turns it on its head by telling it in a range of different voices, all those of women (including goddesses) who were involved in the tale.

Each voice is distinct but the overall tone is wry and amusing as Jason's hero status is punctured and he is revealed as a charming, weak pretty boy. The silent women speak and they are gripping and give such a different slant to a familiar story. But don't be put off if you're not familiar with the story already - this novel is very accessible whether you know it or not. Highly recommended and many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for a review copy

Natalie Haynes can do absolutely no wrong in my eyes, her books pull you in from the very first page and this one is no exception.

I didn’t know much about the tale of Jason, the Argonauts or Medea and yet this book was completely accessible to me in weaving a story I could follow and looked forward to seeing the ending.

As with most Haynes novels you follow a cast of characters that all interlink to tell the story, this novel even includes the perspective of a crow (which I am sure will be delightful for the audiobook). Keeping track of characters and places is so easy as Haynes crafts such distinct narrative voices and styles for each character.

Would highly recommend picking this up!

It is no secret that I am obsessed with Haynes work and the myth of Medea is one of my all time favourites, so this could not have been a more perfect book for me.

I know the source material very well and adored the way it was adapted and tied many other stories and myths together.

I really enjoyed the many perspectives and uniqueness of each voice. The structure lended itself extremely well to the plot and broadness of what was being tackled.

The essay at the end explaining choices and sections of the text was wonderful and I wish more authors included this in their texts, I find the craft of writing incredibly interesting.

Overall another brilliant book that I will be recommending over and over again to customers in my little book store.