Wow. Greco-Roman mythology, like many other cultures, has a tendency to gloss over the accomplishments and contributions of women — so this Circe narrative was really awesome for that alone. She’s a well-developed character in her own right, complex and likable; I also really enjoyed reading a different version of familiar myths and characters. (I originally wrote “deities,” but I agree with Circe that while they play an important narrative role, the mortals shine much brighter.) Typically I’m kinda picky about my endings: this one was just this side of sappy, and while I like closure I can’t say that I love when authors feel the need to chronicle the characters’ lives to happily ever after and/or death.