{"title":"Grace Desmarais","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrace Desmarais\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a compelling journey through the world of graphic novels, where vivid storytelling meets striking visuals. Her works invite readers into imaginative realms, blending myth and modernity with a unique artistic voice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFans of evocative narratives and richly crafted characters will find her stories both thought-provoking and visually captivating. Desmarais’s approach to the graphic novel form makes her collection a must-explore for those who appreciate artful storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"song-for-medusa-by-grace-desmarais-9798881600242","title":"Song for Medusa","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA sapphic graphic-novel reimagining of the Medusa myth\u003c\/em\u003e, where the fearsome Gorgon and a blind princess fall in love against impossible odds. Perfect for readers of \u003cem\u003eLore Olympus\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Song of Achilles\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSong for Medusa\u003c\/em\u003e is a sapphic reimagining of the petrifying Gorgon Medusa, who falls in love with a blind princess who is not affected by her curse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMedusa has lived in her temple prison for years, turning men who seek glory to stone. Her only comfort is the mysterious song drifting from the villa palace above. After a chance encounter with Princess Cyrene—whose blindness spares her—the two lonely women find in each other kindred spirits, and soon, love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA romantic, resilient retelling of a classic myth\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCenters LGBTQ+ and disabled characters with care\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLush, expressive, cinematic artwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePerfect for fans of romantic fantasy and queer mythology retellings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFall under Medusa's spell in a myth made new... beautiful, powerful, and unforgettable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67633544069356,"sku":"9798881600242","price":37.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9798881600242-song-for-medusa-1.jpg?v=1791165119"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/grace-desmarais.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}