Andromeda

Ella Mcleod writes so beautifully that every sentence is one to savour. This is a lyrical, deeply emotional reimagining of myth with a brave and passionate heroine at the centre and a bittersweet love story unlike any other. A thoughtful, poetic and compelling novel that quietly stole my heart. – Jennifer Saint, Sunday Times bestselling author of ARIADNELyrically magnificent, romantically elegant and poetically divine. McLeod’s writing is as sensual as it is evocative, a tender yet fierce reclamation of myth crafted by a masterful hand. Andromeda breathes fresh life into both the ancient world and the literary landscape – a truly exceptional tale. – Bea Fitzgerald, Sunday Times bestselling author of GIRL, GODDESS, QUEENWith poetic prose and a phenomenally magnetic protagonist, McLeod weaves a tale both heartbreakingly romantic and heartbreakingly beautiful. ANDROMEDA is utterly unforgettable. – Natasha Siegel

E.S. McLeod is an author and podcaster. She has written two YA novels under the name Ella McLeod- Rapunzella, Or, Don’t Touch My Hair is a retelling of the Rapunzel story that explores themes of race, gender and coming of age. It was nominated for the prestigious Branford Boase Award and received rave reviews in Kirkus, the Irish Times, and the Guardian. Her second novel The Map That Led to You is a romance which interweaves pirate and Caribbean mermaid mythology, and was a Guardian Best Books Pick. Both were published by Scholastic in the UK and Yellow Jacket at Little Bee in the US.

Ella graduated first in class in English Literature with Theatre at Warwick University and also hosts the podcast Comfort Creatures. Andromeda is her first adult novel.