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In the house of Helios, god of the sun and mightiest of the Titans, a daughter is born. But Circe is a strange child--not powerful, like her father, nor viciously alluring like her mother. Turning to the world of mortals for companionship, she discovers that she does possess power--the power of witchcraft, which can transform rivals into monsters and menace the gods themselves.
Threatened, Zeus banishes her to a deserted island, where she hones her occult craft, tames wild beasts and crosses paths with many of the most famous figures in all of mythology, including the Minotaur, Daedalus and his doomed son Icarus, the murderous Medea, and, of course, wily Odysseus.
But there is danger, too, for a woman who stands alone, and Circe unwittingly draws the wrath of both men and gods, ultimately finding herself pitted against one of the most terrifying and vengeful of the Olympians. To protect what she loves most, Circe must summon all her strength and choose, once and for all, whether she belongs with the gods she is born from, or the mortals she has come to love.
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My Review: 5/5 Stars
Another great Greek mythology related book by Madeline Miller. I absolutely loved The Song of Achilles and I was super excited to read this one. Though I will admit I loved The Song of Achilles more, Circe was still such an amazing book. Though I knew Circe from Greek mythology, I realized there was a lot about her I didn't know. Miller is a fantastic author when it comes to giving these legends a voice. Circe is a strong female voice and her story demands to be told. If you like Greek mythology, definitely check out her story! Beautiful and beautifully written, tragic and hopeful, it has it all. And it was such a pleasure to read.
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