We all know Medusa's tragic story, but Statues Crumble tackles the mental toll it would have taken on her. And Evadne understands all too well, as she was sent to Medusa's Island as punishment for not "properly" grieving her abusive late husband. Her blindness, caused by an accident on the boat that brought her to the island, protects her from Medusa's curse.
Evadne, despite now living in darkness, is such a sunshiny character. She views the island as a fresh start and is thrilled to be alive and permanently away from all the people who helped further abuse on her for not mourning another abuser. On the other hand, Medusa is rather grumpy. She's spent centuries imprisoned on an island, being used as an executioner of the criminals dropped in her shores. She really doesn't know what to do with Evadne. She's never had another soul last more than a day around her.
The more time they spend together the more they fall for each other (which terrifies Medusa beyond reason). Evadne is so patient and kind and always waits for Medusa to be ready for the next bit of intimacy. Because Evadne knows what it's like to be touched without consent and she refuses to continue that cycle.
Thank you so much L.V. Brooks for the opportunity to advance read. 💚
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