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Circe by Madeline Miller
4.0

Wow. I'm not sure I can write a review worthy enough for this book. So I'm just going to say, it was amazing. Greek mythology was the genre that had started my journey with books. Without Greek Mythology, I probably wouldn't be a huge bookworm. And that's a scary thought to be honest. Circe was a breath of fresh air. The writing style was almost poetic, once I started reading I simply didn't want to put it down. Circe herself lives a life of drama and pain. She's shrouded with tragedy, and with this book we're reminded of the harsh, relentless nature of Greek Gods. Yet despite this, she remains true to herself. I adored Circe as a character, she was fearless and strong and defies the oppression forced upon her. 

I'm glad I picked up this book. I feel it's a book with many important morals, and for that reason alone you should read it.
I applaud and commend Madeline Miller, for wrenching my heart out, and stitching it back together again by the end. This may just be a new favourite.