Circe by Madeline Miller

Name: Circe
Author: Madeline Miller
Genre: Mythology, Drama, Fantasy, Magic, Supernatural, Adventure, Self-discovery, Love
Rating: 4.8/5

Review:
Circe, the daughter of the Sun god, Helios and a nymph, was born with no beauty or special power of her own. Mocked for having no power of her own, Circe grew up in the shadows of her brother and sister, finding solace in the company of her infant brother, Aeetes.

Betrayed by her lover, abandoned by her dear brother, and full of vengeance, she discovered she has something special. Something unique, she wasn’t powerless as she was supposed to be. She was one of firsts among her kind, a sorceress.

Madeline Miller is a master storyteller with an intriguing and mesmerizing writing style. Circe is an unique and interesting retelling of a mythological character, of whom we know very little about.

Upon being discovered of her unique power of sorcery, Zeus exiled her to the island of Aiaia. On the island of Aiaia, Circe discovered her full potential, discovering the use of different plants and taming wild animals for her purpose. And where she truly becomes The Witch of Aiaia.

Circe was first introduced in Homer’s Odyssey, where we meet the Witch of Aiaia, who turn men into pigs for fun and seduces the mighty hero, Odysseus. But there was so much more about her, and this book accounts all of it.

Circe is a delightful read mixed with magic, gods, herbs, heroes and potions. If you are a fan of mythology, this book is perfect for you.

For Further Reading:
1. Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman
2. Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller