"An illuminating and often thrilling work of feminist reclamation." — The Guardian
“[A] wry, witty and ruthless retelling of Euripides' play.” — Daily Mail (UK)
“A stunning, slowburning tale full of passion and vengeance.” — Woman & Home (UK)
“The myth of Medea captivatingly retold (complete with the most beautifully foil-tipped pages) will completely reset your commute.” — Stylist (UK)
“If there is one thing Natalie Haynes knows how to do, it is reposition the classics. And her latest offering, No Friend to This House, raises the bar even more . . . In the world of Greek tragedy, Medea is often considered one of the most complex and divisive characters. But Haynes’ No Friend To This House gives readers more to consider about her.” — Press Association
"Natalie Haynes is a once-in-a-generation storyteller, and No Friend to This House is her masterpiece. Haynes does not so much retell the myth of Medea as excavate it, layer by devastating layer, for truths both timeless and timely. This is a stunning novel that cuts to the bone." — Amanda Foreman, author of A World on Fire
"Haynes’ Medea is especially striking – both fearless witch and desperate lover – capturing all the facets and contradictions of the character in the ancient sources . . . Another masterpiece from Haynes." — Costanza Casati, internationally bestselling author of Babylonia and Clytemnestra
“An incredible feat of storytelling, bringing to life all the strands of the divine and human which led to one of the most fascinating myths of all time – Medea.” — Martha Kearney
