Rick Riordan Presents: A Drop of Venom, 9781368113021
Paperback
Indian mythology meets Medusa: a monster’s origin story and fight.

Rick Riordan Presents: A Drop of Venom

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  • Paperback

    432 pages

  • Release Date

    7 January 2025

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Summary

A Drop of Venom: A Medusa Retelling

Circe goes YA in this unapologetically feminist retelling of the Medusa myth steeped in Indian mythology, a YA epic fantasy addition to the Rick Riordan Presents imprint.

All monsters and heroes have beginnings. This is mine.

Sixteen-year-old Manisha is no stranger to monsters—she’s been running from them for years, from beasts who roam the jungle to the King’s army, who forced her people, the nag…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781368113021
ISBN-10:1368113028
Author:Sajni Patel
Publisher:Disney Book Publishing Inc.
Imprint:Rick Riordan Presents
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:432
Release Date:7 January 2025
Weight:369g
Dimensions:210mm x 140mm
What They're Saying

Critics Review

“This thrilling, well-paced fantasy, with rich worldbuilding and a slow-burn romance, powerfully reclaims Medusa as a symbol of feminist rage. A gripping, magical tale of sisterhood and strength.” -Kirkus (starred review) “Urgent and vital.” -Publishers Weekly (starred review) “Equal parts perfect character development and page-turning plot.” -School Library Journal (starred review)

About The Author

Sajni Patel

Sajni Patel is an award-winning author of women’s fiction and young adult books. Her works have appeared on numerous Best Of the Year and Must Read lists from Cosmopolitan, Teen Vogue, Apple Books, AudioFile, Tribeza, NBC, Insider, and many others.

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