I didn't know Circe could be as amazing as TSOA, but I was dumbfounded by how much I loved this story. I mean I shouldn't be surprised since Miller is a goddess in Greek mythology!
First off the character relationships were so intriguing and my favorite aspect of the story! The scenes with past characters from TSOA especially had me on the edge of my seat, begging for a glimpse of Achilles or Patroclus info (I won't spoil you if they do!).
Circe dealt with numerous struggles as a minor Titan and female, and in many instances I couldn't help but wish I could pick her up and steal her away from these horrors. Our society tends to brush over the fact that Greek mythology was rampant with insane amounts of misogyny and hatred to females. Circe is only a prime example of her being known as a witch because of her strength and “desirable” tones. It’s enlightening to read because Miller jut lays it all out in the open.
Of course most of us know the story of Circe as the witch Odysseus encounters on his journey, but this story is much for than that. It goes from the beginning to the end of Circe, and I couldn't be more in love with this take on the her.
Miller had this way of creating humane and empathetic people on the midst of war and selfishness. She creates characters that have depths to them that we can only dream of as a reader- Circe was SO realistic. I think many readers can relate and also empathize with the strength and struggles Circe handles in this story. If I could make everyone read this story- I would. I'll be recommending and buying it for everyone honestly.