Song for Medusa: A Graphic Novel [Desmarais, Grace]

Author: Grace Desmarais

A sapphic graphic-novel reimagining of the Medusa myth, where the fearsome Gorgon and a blind princess fall in love against impossible odds. Perfect for readers of Lore Olympus and The Song of Achilles.

Song for Medusa is a sapphic reimagining of the petrifying Gorgon Medusa, who falls in love with a blind princess who is not affected by her curse.

Medusa 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.

• A romantic, resilient retelling of a classic myth
• Centers LGBTQ+ and disabled characters with care
• Lush, expressive, cinematic artwork
• Perfect for fans of Lore Olympus and The Song of Achilles

Fall under Medusa's spell in a myth made new . . . beautiful, powerful, and unforgettable.

Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Published: 11/10/2026
Pages: 240
Binding Type: Paperback
ISBN: 9798881600242

About the Author
Grace Desmarais is a cartoonist and illustrator, based in Brooklyn, New York. Her work is inspired by history, magic and romance.

When she's not making romance comics, Grace spends most of her time writing fan-fiction or re-playing Dragon Age.