Books Like Dear Medusa
Families who loved Dear Medusa by Olivia Cole often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved Dear Medusa by Olivia Cole often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your teenager is grappling with the weight of social labels, navigating the aftermath of a boundary violation, or feeling isolated by peers who do not know their full story. Dear Medusa is a powerful verse novel that follows Alicia, a sixteen-year-old girl unfairly branded by school rumors after being groomed and abused by a teacher. It explores the painful journey of reclaiming one's body and reputation from a world that prefers to see victims as monsters. Written with raw emotional honesty, it addresses themes of consent, betrayal, and the healing power of new, healthy connections. It is a vital resource for older teens (14+) to process complex emotions around agency and truth.
