# The Gorgon Bride

By Galen Surlak-Ramsey · Myths of Stone, book 1

Profile: https://hahafiction.com/books/the-gorgon-bride-6d9e1e35/

Insulting Athena leaves Alexander Weiss stranded on an island with Euryale, Medusa’s older sister. She likes him, which is fortunate: losing her goodwill could mean becoming another statue. Greek mythology supplies the danger, while an ordinary mortal’s blunders and the gods’ vindictiveness give this adventure its comic predicament.

## What makes it funny?

Alex assumes a divine messenger works for a sportswear company and asks whether Olympus is a startup. The messenger treats Nike as an irritating colleague and casually admits stealing a neighbor’s cookies.

### The comedy at work

Ancient gods speak the language of deliveries and office grievances. Alex keeps applying everyday assumptions to people whose powers make those assumptions dangerous.

### Try this if…

Greek-myth fans who enjoy irreverent dialogue and mortal trouble with the Olympians have plenty to follow here, alongside Alex’s attraction to Euryale.

### Good to know

The adventure moves through encounters with different gods. Kit ’n Kabookle’s reviewer found some stretches episodic, a useful expectation for readers who prefer one continuous quest.

## What to expect

- Genre: Fantasy
- On the shelf: Mythic fantasy
- Kind of humor: Banter
- The atmosphere: Irreverent
- Format: Novel
- Audiobook: Available

## Sources & further reading

- Publisher: [The Gorgon Bride audiobook listing at Blackstone Wholesale / Tantor Audio](https://www.blackstonewholesale.com/the-gorgon-bride)
- Publisher: [Tiny Fox Press: The Gorgon Bride](https://tinyfoxpress.com/product/the-gorgon-bride)
- Review: [Review and opening excerpt](https://kitnkabookle.com/gorgon-bride-galen-surlak-ramsey)